Structural, retaining wall, drainage, and foundation issues in the Bay Area discussed after site visits in oakland, piedmont, and the greater East Bay.
Stone steps and stucco waterproofing issues require some structural repairs. See photos and a short writeup about needed repairs for a home in Oakland.
Oakland foundation and East Bay foundation problems are surprisingly common, here’s how to spot signs of foundation problems.
Every day when I’m out doing estimates I am shocked at the number of projects that are failing because minor structural issues were not done correctly the
Most people who I do estimates for me tell me the same story. They have talked to a bunch of Contractors about their structural repair
In the California Bay Area where we work, we see a great number of improperly built retaining walls. In this article, we’ll talk about what
I moved to the Bay Area in 1978 to go to school at Cal. The weather back in those days was very different. Summers were
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my nearly 40 years as a structural contractor, it’s that lack of preparation and research is the #1 reason
One of the most frequent questions we get at Jim Gardner Construction is some variation of the following: Why are there cracks in my house?
If you own an older home in the Bay Area, your front porch porch should be a big area of concern. Here’s why … Porches
One of the most common questions we get from customers is: What do foundation and drainage projects cost? If you need foundation repair or drainage
Most clients have no knowledge about their foundation and its condition until they begin to notice problems inside their homes- generally settlement cracks, sticking doors
Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, Alameda, El Cerrito, Albany and Kensington.
