Foundation Repair & Concrete Leveling Company in Santa Clara, CA

Having just moved into their new home, Mr. and Mrs. C were worried that the interior foundation crack that was discovered during an inspection was going to get worse. Our Structural Consultant, Brett went to their home to see how severe the problem was. He determined that their foundation was generally in good shape, but the area where the crack was visible was eventually going to cause problems if it wasn't addressed soon. 

The cause of the crack in the foundation was a stick of rebar that had oxidized, meaning that moisture had infiltrated it and caused it to expand and crack the foundation like a splinter trying to exit your skin. 

The solution was to chip out the area where the oxidized rebar had cracked. We then removed the oxidized rebar and replaced it with a new stick of synthetic fiberglass rebar, which was doweled into the adjacent concrete to overlap it with the existing rebar that was still in good shape. We then sealed the area with new concrete and a Carbon Armor patch. Now Mr. and Mrs. C can rest assured that they're new life in their new home won't be ruined by foundation issues. 

If you see cracks in the walls...if you find it difficult to open your doors or windows because they are sticking, it's more than likely true that the wooden posts or jacks within your crawlspace aren't doing their job anymore. 

In the case of this home, every single wooden post needed to be replaced. The reason for this was because each wooden post was showing separation from the concrete footing that was directly beneath it, which was causing the floor of the home to sag and the walls to crack. This separation was caused by the long term movement of the soils that the structure of the house rested on. SmartJack Adjustable Steel Posts were the best option for replacing the wooden posts because, even though the soils had caused the concrete footings to sink, the SmartJacks can be adjusted to counteract the movement caused by the soils.  

Situations like these are very much like teeth. You find a cavity in one of your teeth. You hate going to the dentist, so you don't prioritize getting the cavity repaired. The cavity gets bigger and you keep putting the dentist off. Then the cavity gets so bad that instead of getting it filled, it is now in need of a root canal--a procedure that is more painful and more costly.  This homeowner was smart and fixed the cause of the cavities before it got any worse. 

Mr. M. was experiencing moisture issues in the crawl space under his home in Monte Sereno, CA. Mr. M. learned about Foundation Repair of CA's services while attending a Home Show in Santa Clara and contacted them to schedule his free inspection. Foundation Repair of CA suggested Encapsulation with CleanSpace matting and liner and a Smart Sump as his best solution. Installation took 4 days and now the homeowner is no longer experiencing moisture issues. Foundation Repair of CA is pleased that they could provide Mr. M. with a dry crawl space.