Experienced Concrete Leveling & Foundation Repair Company in San Ramon, CA

Background

In the picturesque city of San Ramon, CA, a homeowner was facing a common yet troubling issue: a sinking driveway slab and walkways. This not only affected the aesthetics of the property but also posed potential safety hazards. Concerned about the escalating damage and the safety of their family, the homeowner sought a reliable and long-lasting solution.

The Challenge

The primary issues faced by the homeowner included:

• Sinking Driveway Slab: The driveway had noticeable dips and uneven surfaces, creating an unsightly appearance and a bumpy ride for vehicles.
• Uneven Walkways: The walkways around the home were also affected, with uneven slabs posing a tripping hazard.
• Potential for Further Damage: The sinking slabs indicated underlying soil issues that could lead to further settlement and damage over time.

The Solution

Foundation Repair of CA proposed a comprehensive solution to address these issues and ensure long-term stability:

1. PolyLevel® Injection: This advanced polyurethane foam injection method was selected to lift and level the sinking slabs. PolyLevel® is lightweight, durable, and expands to fill voids beneath the concrete, providing a stable and permanent solution.
2. NexusPro® Joint Sealant: To address cracks and joints between slabs, NexusPro® was used. This flexible, long-lasting sealant is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and prevent water infiltration, which can lead to soil erosion and further settlement.
3. SealantPro™ Concrete Sealant: To protect the newly lifted and leveled slabs from future damage, SealantPro™ was applied. This powerful sealant penetrates the concrete surface, creating a protective barrier against water, oil, and other contaminants, significantly extending the life of the driveway and walkways.

Implementation

The Foundation Repair of CA team executed the project in several key steps:

1. Assessment and Planning: A thorough inspection of the driveway and walkways was conducted to identify the extent of the sinking and the specific areas that required attention.
2. PolyLevel® Injection: Small holes were drilled into the affected slabs, and the PolyLevel® foam was carefully injected. As the foam expanded, it lifted the slabs back to their original position, effectively leveling the surfaces.
3. Crack and Joint Sealing: Once the slabs were lifted, NexusPro® was applied to all cracks and joints. This prevented water from seeping through and causing further soil erosion.
4. Surface Protection: Finally, SealantPro™ was applied to the entire surface of the driveway and walkways, providing a robust protective layer against future damage.

Results

The homeowner was extremely satisfied with the results:

• Restored Aesthetics: The driveway and walkways were restored to their original, level state, significantly improving the curb appeal of the property.
• Enhanced Safety: The elimination of uneven surfaces and tripping hazards ensured the safety of the family and visitors.
• Long-Term Protection: With the application of NexusPro® and SealantPro™, the homeowner was confident in the longevity and durability of the repairs, preventing future issues.

Conclusion

Foundation Repair of CA successfully addressed the homeowner's concerns with a tailored solution that provided immediate results and long-term protection. The combination of PolyLevel®, NexusPro®, and SealantPro™ proved to be an effective approach for lifting, leveling, and protecting concrete slabs, ensuring the homeowner's peace of mind and the longevity of their property.

If you are experiencing similar issues with sinking slabs or other foundation-related problems, contact Foundation Repair of CA for a comprehensive assessment and reliable solutions.

Residential or Commercial? It doesn't matter to us; we repair it all. 

The Property Management company that was in charge of the Twin Creeks Gardens Apartments hired us to repair the foundation of one of their buildings. Within a 5-day period, our crew was able to stabilize the sinking foundation by installing 21 Push Piers beneath the footing of the foundation. 

When you own a rental property like this one, it is important to ensure the stability of the foundation. When the foundation of any home begins to sink, your income from a rental property like this one can sink with it. A strong, stable foundation is a sure sign of a healthy home. Call us today! 

Mr. A was dealing with a settling foundation that had caused his floors to sink over 2 inches. The cause of this, like all of our projects, was the shifting soils beneath his home. The house had shifted so much that the support posts beneath the floor had separated from the concrete footing, allowing the floor to the slope. Luckily, the home was only experiencing this phenomenon on one side of the home. 

The solution went like this: We installed 11 piers on the right side of the home to lift the home as close to level as possible. After the lift, we installed 7 SmartJack Adjustable Steel Posts to lift and stabilize the floor. Now Mr. A's home is safe from the soil conditions that caused the right side of him to sink so far. And, with a subscription to our Care Club, a member of our Service Team will check on the products we installed once a year to make sure that everything we installed continues to do its job. 

Wanting to protect the value of her home, as well as increase her chances of getting premium earthquake insurance, Mrs. B reached out to us to get a quote for retrofitting her foundation against earthquakes. Our Structural Consultant, Tony, inspected the crawlspace of her home, took measurements, and then put together a solution according to Mrs. B's wants. She liked the quote so she decided to sign the dotted line. 

Our crew installed enough retrofit brackets to strengthen the entirety of the 2,500+ square foot home. They also installed T-Brackets on 28 of the existing wooden support posts. 

With the work that we did on Mrs. B's home, she felt better about her safety against California's seismic activity. 

This home was experiencing sagging of the floor and settlement of the foundation at the center of the house. It was like a black hole was forming at the center. The flooring at the center of the home didn't have much support on top of the fact that the section of internal foundation that was responsible for holding it up was itself sinking into the soil. We added our SmartJack Adjustable Steel Post System equipped with a steel I-Beam to support a large portion of the floor. We also installed our concentric pier system beneath the section of internal foundation that was sinking to lift and stabilize it. The concentric pier was placed directly beneath the foundation and then hydraulically pressed vertically into the earth until it reached more stable soil to perform the lift. After the foundation was significantly lifted, the pier was capped off and then buried beneath the soil, left to permanently do it's job. 

Alex has always been a "Car Guy" and now that his kids are all moved out, he is ready to finally get a nice car. However, his wife would like their driveway to be fixed before they spend the money on a fancy new car. Therefore, he found it prudent to fix their driveway before making the investment for a new car, and that is why they called Foundation Repair of CA.

Within two weeks, foreman David "DJ" Serpa and his crew were able to come out to perform the work. Upon arriving, DJ inspected the area and discovered that one side had sunk more than the other side. This wasn't an issue for him though, because of his extensive experience in working with the polyurethane foam. DJ had the crew prep and clean the area while he injected the foam underneath the slab. DJ injected a little bit at a time across the driveway, to prevent any unnecessary cracking during the lift. He made sure to keep an eye on the garage slab to prevent the driveway from being over lifted, and after awhile DJ stopped when the slab was perfectly even and level. After this, the crew installed the Nexus Pro crack sealant to prevent any future water damage to the slab.

After that was completed, DJ and his crew then opened all the cracks and proceeded to install the Nexus Pro crack sealant to not only smooth out the divots made by the cracks but also make the driveway look nicer as a whole. Now that all of the slabs are leveled out and the cracks sealed up, the problem with the driveway is fixed and the slab is protected from any future damage.

Being that their driveway is now repaired, Alex can now begin to look for a new car that both he and his wife will enjoy.

When Mr and Mrs L got married, they envisioned their dream of settling down together. They saw their happy future of a white picket fence with their children and dogs. This dream came true shortly after their wedding when they officially bought a house together. All of their hard work was finally paying off as their dream is becoming a reality. Unfortunately, soon after they moved into their home, their dream became a nightmare. They realized that the foundation for over half of their house was sinking, and with it went the walls and the floors. It was a dangerous situation that needed to be repaired and fast. Luckily the superstar salesperson, Lisa Lewis, was able to go out and asses the problem areas. Lisa found that not only did they need smart jacks for their crawlspace, but was able to find that the house needed a pier system and to be void filled with the polyurethane foam to be completely stabilized afterwards.

Once Mr and Mrs L decided to go forward with the work proposed by Lisa, Foundation Repair of California sent out Kimo, Antonio, and Jameson to complete the work. With Kimo's guidance, Antonio and Jameson were able to complete all of the preparation work for to be completed before their next problem was discovered. Due to the foundation not lifting properly, the superintendent Jorge Rizo was sent out to the site to inspect the issue. Jorge went into the crawlspace to discover another foundation wall that was anchoring down the rest of the foundation that was trying to be lifted. Jorge recommended to add another pier on this wall and after this was completed, the entire foundation was able to be lifted and leveled completely. Although this issue was resolved, yet another problem arose for the team to face.

It was revealed that the slab that was used for the living room was not properly attached to the foundation wall that separated the slab with the crawlspace. Due to this, when Kimo's team lifted the house all of the foundation was lifted and leveled, however the slab in the living room was now sagging, causing an eyesore of a gap inbetween the floor and the wall. Thankfully, when Sam Phelps and the polyurethane leveling crew came to fill the void, they were able to lift the slab to match the foundation wall, before continuing to fill the rest of the void between the ground and their foundation. Mr and Mrs L were thankful that not only was their floors stabilized and even with the walls, but that the polyurethane was nonintrusive due to the one-quarter inche sized holes that were used to pump the foam into.

In conclusion, Mr and Mrs L were happy and excited to begin their life together but were devasted when they found that their dream home had nightmare problems. This wasn't a problem at all for the team at Foundation Repair of California, though. Lisa was able to find the cause of the issues, the leadership from Jorge to work through obstacles, Kimo and his team were able to complete all of the piering system to lift the foundation, and Sam and his crew were able to lift the slab and stabilize the home. Thanks to every team member, Mr and Mrs L's nightmare is over and they can finally go back to living their dream.