Lassiter Excavating has been a family business since 1989. We specialize in excavation, pool removal, pier drilling, and helicals.
A deck can be a beautiful addition to a home and outdoor living space. Our Bay Area deck piers company offers some advice on how to know if it needs repairs.
A deck can be a beautiful addition or extension to one’s home. But having a beautiful deck goes well beyond nicely decorating it. Rather, keeping a deck in good shape is critical to continuing to enjoy it safely. And a safe deck structure requires solid footings and piers that are properly placed and installed. When a deck experiences structural problems, it is time to call an expert Bay Area deck piers company.
Spotting and addressing foundation issues can help with keeping costs down. Here are some pointers from a Foundation Piers company in the Bay Area.
A strong foundation is critical for the structural integrity of a building and for the safety of its occupants. Only with a strong foundation can a building remain standing for decades. When foundation problems become evident it is time to call an expert Bay Area foundation piers company promptly.
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Drilled shafts are an economical way to support large axial and lateral loads. Learn more about the advantages of using drilled shafts from experts in foundation drilling.
Drilled shafts, also called drilled piers, bored piles, or caissons are deep foundation solutions created by excavating a deep hole and pouring fluid concrete into the hole. If needed, reinforcing steel can be installed in the excavation prior to pouring the concrete. An expert Bay Area foundation drilling company will have the equipment and the expertise to reliably perform this critical foundation work.
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A solid foundation is important for any structure. Learn more about how pier foundations work from Bay Area drilling experts.
Every structure needs a solid foundation that keeps it upright, gives it strength, and provides safety for its occupants and neighbors. A solid foundation supports the load of the entire building and keeps it standing against the forces of nature. It also protects the structure against the natural moisture and forces of the ground that could weaken it. An expert Bay Area foundation piers drilling company can construct a pier foundation that will provide enduring support and protection.
A settling foundation can wreak havoc. Here are some reasons foundations settle and what you can do about it.
For most people, a home is their most expensive and valuable possession. So, foundation settlement can be a serious problem. Foundation settlement can result in damage to the structure and its contents, unsightly cracks, and loss of real estate value. To remedy serious problems when they arise, or to prevent damage from foundation settlement, call a professional Bay Area foundation drilling company.
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Learning what causes foundation damage may help you prevent a visit from Sacramento foundation drilling experts. Read on to learn more.
Foundation damage is a serious problem for a home or other structure because the foundation supports and helps ensure the integrity of the entire structure. And here’s the thing, foundation problems can lead to expensive repairs. When foundation problems are observed or suspected, it’s time to call the Sacramento foundation drilling experts to get the work done professionally.
To repair or strengthen and ensure a strong foundation, Bay Area soil drilling experts often utilize helical piers. Learn more in this informative blog.
No one wants foundation problems because a good foundation provides strength and stability for the structure above it. However, the soil beneath a structure can shift due to dramatic temperature changes, rainy seasons followed by droughts, problematic initial construction, or other issues. To repair or strengthen and ensure a strong foundation, Bay Area soil drilling experts often utilize helical piers.
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For any structure to endure, it must be built on a strong foundation. A Bay Area foundation drilling company looks at different ways to support the foundation.
For any structure to endure, it must be built on a strong foundation. The foundation supports the load of the entire structure, protects ground moisture from compromising the structure, and keeps the structure standing solidly in the face of nature’s whims. Yet, the foundation itself or the structure may require support. That’s when Bay Area pier drilling comes in to install helical piers or push piers for the support, strength, and stability required.
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Foundation piers in the Bay Area help support a building. There are other things you can do to avoid costly foundation repairs. Use these tips.
The purpose of a home’s foundation is to provide a level, flat base for construction and support the entire weight of the structure. Foundations also separate materials containing wood from direct contact with the ground since contact would increase the risk of termite damage and rotting wood. While concrete is the most common material used when creating a foundation, the foundation for your home could contain brick, concrete block, poured concrete, or lumber treated with preservatives.
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The importance of having a strong and stable foundation cannot be overstated. Learn more about foundation piers in the Bay Area and why they are so important.
The value and importance of having a strong and stable foundation probably cannot be overstated. As legendary basketball coach John Wooden said simply, “Any structure must have a strong foundation.” American singer David Allen Coe observed, “It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; it’s the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time.” An expert that installs foundation piers in the Bay Area can be “just the ticket” to accomplish that strong and lasting foundation.
