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Can I Add a New Basement To My Home?

Conversations with Your Local Contractor: Can I Add a New Basement To My Home? Dear Jim: Now that we are working from home full time, and

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March 22, 2022

Drainage

Why are My Drainage Problems Worse Than Ever?

Dear Jim: I have lived in my home for 30 years and all of a sudden I’m starting to have a bunch of problems. My

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January 26, 2022

Conversations with Your Local Contractor – Is Now the Time to Start My Remodeling Project?

Dear Jim: We are about to embark on a large home improvement project but have been hearing horror stories about the cost of materials, contractors

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August 28, 2021

Use it Or Lose It- Maximizing the Space and Efficiency in Your Current Home

Dear Jim: We have an older home and are looking to carve out more space. With our growing family, an older daughter now back home,

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August 2, 2021
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12’ tall ceilings on this project required significant rebar and waterproofing.

Can I Add a New Basement To My Home?

Conversations with Your Local Contractor: Can I Add a New Basement To My Home? Dear Jim: Now that we are working from home full time, and

March 22, 2022

Conversations with Your Local Contractor – Whole House Renovations- Challenges and Strategies

Dear Jim: We are considering doing a basement renovation but also would like to do some remodeling on the existing upstairs of our home at

March 30, 2021

Replacing Driveways and Driveway Bridges

Older Driveways Lack Reinforcement – Most older driveways lack any rebar, and as a consequence they shift over time due to soil movement and drainage

September 8, 2020

Back Yard Miracle- the Ups and Downs of Hillside Retaining Walls

When building outdoor landscaping projects in hillside settings there are a number of challenges along with amazing possibilities that one should consider. This detailed example

July 27, 2020

Can You Dig It? – Practical Considerations for Basement Renovations

Now that everyone is settling into working and spending substantial amounts of time at home for the foreseeable future, we are experiencing an increased interest

June 29, 2020

Unearth Your Home’s Hidden Treasures

Basement digouts and additions provide the extra space we need when shelter-in-place orders keep us indoors most of the time. Drainage and foundation projects often go along with these improvements.

April 23, 2020

Drainage Solutions Prevent Foundation Damage from Water

Even concrete foundations in Oakland can become damaged from water leaks and improper drainage in an around your home. Identify and fix drainage problems fast.

April 21, 2020

Oakland Foundation and Basement Remodel Work Continues During Shelter In Place

Thankfully we typically work in empty homes and places where contact is limited so our retaining wall, foundation, and other structural work continues in Oakland.

March 26, 2020

Costly Earthquake Foundation Damage Can Be Reduced by Retrofitting Pre-1979 Homes

Even a relatively simple foundation repair for a home without reinforcement against earthquakes can cost homeowners a lot if the home can be repaired at all.

February 18, 2020

4 Basic Types of Retaining Wall

Explore 4 basic types of retaining wall used for stabilization in the Bay Area including Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro and Berkeley.

January 28, 2020

Why Foundation Drainage Is Important and Some Ways It Can Be Implemented

Oakland foundation repairs are often needed because of a lack of adequate drainage solutions to divert water away from your foundation. We design a better drainage systems.

January 22, 2020

November Estimates – Berkeley Foundation and Albany Drainage

As a drainage repair and foundation specialist serving Albany, Berkeley, Piedmont, Oakland and the East Bay Hills we are out every day assessing structural issues with homes.

December 5, 2019