Foundation Repair Using Helical Piers

An experienced Sacramento pier drilling company is qualified to fix foundation issues using helical piers. Find out more about this technique in this article.

Foundation Repair Using Helical Piers

Every structure needs a strong and stable foundation to endure without problems. However, homes and other structures are built on soil and soil can sometimes shift and settle, resulting in structural damage. An excellent solution that is growing in popular use is helical piles. An experienced Sacramento pier drilling company is qualified to do the work when there are signs of damage calling for significant foundation repair work.

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Digging Foundations is Not a DIY Job. Here’s Why.

It’s easy to find videos online to DIY. Your foundation is not one of those things you should try. Here’s Why you should call a Bay Area soil drilling and foundation expert instead.

Digging Foundations is Not a DIY Job. Here’s Why.

The foundation of any structure is the most important part because it is the element that supports and holds the entire structure in-place and gives it strength and stability. For some projects, a person may ask him/herself, “Can I DIY it and maybe save some money?” With today’s internet resources, it may be easy to find some instructional videos and then simply “give it a go.” But that is not the recommended course of action. Instead, get a reliable professionally constructed foundation by calling an expert Bay Area residential foundation drilling company.

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Study the Soil Before You Build

Soil is the foundation of your foundation. Learn more about the importance of soil before you contact an expert Bay Area soil drilling and trenching company.

Why Does Soil Matter So Much?

Soil is more than a pile of dirt and it’s very critical in construction. Indeed, the soil is the foundation of the foundation on which every building or structure is built. Why, because the soil on which a structure of any type is built must support the load of the building, must be stable and drain well (so the building doesn’t shift) and must exert low lateral pressure. All these make for a stable and dry foundation. To construct a reliable foundation that will last on reliable soil conditions, contact an expert Bay Area soil drilling and trenching company.

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5 Different Types of Home Foundations

There are different types of home foundations. In this blog, we take a look at the different types to construct a reliable foundation that will last to educate you before you contact Bay Area residential foundation drilling experts.

There are Different Types of Home Foundations

Having a strong, properly built and well-maintained foundation is critical to the strength and durability of every structure. As Gordon B. Hinckley said pointedly, “You can’t build a great building on a weak foundation. You must have a solid foundation if you’re going to have a strong superstructure.” Without a good foundation, a house cannot last because the foundation carries the full weight of the building, provides a level base for constructing the walls and separates the wood framing from termites in the ground. To construct a reliable foundation that will last, contact Bay Area residential foundation drilling experts.

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