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Foundation repair inspections:

  • Expert: Foundation repair inspections.
  • Estimates: Provide detailed written foundation repair estimate.
  • Guaranteed: Provide written warranties for foundation repair
  • License: California B744545 general contractor
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Foundation repair:

  • Epoxy injection
  • Hydraulic water stop cement
  • Foundation crack repair
  • Slab crack repair
  • Floor leveling
  • Structural engineers plans
  • Building permits for foundation repairs

Light well foundation replacement”

Light well foundation replacement

Prior light well foundation cracks required replacement

  • Structural Engineer: Concrete design mix is specified by engineer and approved by building department prior to pouring concrete
  • Foundation Plans: Structural engineers plans approved by building and safety required prior to rebuilding foundations
  • Inspector: Licensed deputy inspector required when pouring concrete foundations
  • Department of Building and Safety: Registered deputy inspectors certificate of compliance signed report required when pouring concrete foundations
  • Concrete Testing: Registered deputy inspectors lab testing concrete sample required, and report must be submitted to department of building and safety
  • License: California B744545 general contractor
  • Permits: Knowledge of the building permit process and required inspections
  • Surface Preparation: Surface grinding new foundation necessary for foundation waterproofing

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Surface grinding and cleaning new foundation

Surface grinding and cleaning new foundation

Surface grinding and cleaning foundation required prior to applying foundation waterproofing

  • Warranties: Waterproofing manufactures require surface grinding and correct cleaning for waterproofing membrane to adhere to foundation surface
  • Warranties: Manufactures warranties available for all foundation waterproofing projects
  • License: California B744545 general contractor

Foundation rebar reinforcement

Foundation rebar reinforcement

Structural engineers plans required for foundation rebar reinforcement

  • Inspections: Building and safety inspections required when foundation rebar reinforcement is installed
  • Foundation Forms: Building inspectors must approve rebar reinforcement prior to installing foundation forms
  • Inspectors: On site deputy inspectors provide certificate of compliance signed report when rebar is set in epoxy to existing concrete

Rebar connections into existing foundation

Rebar connections into existing foundation

Deputy inspector must supervise rebar set in epoxy

  • Inspection: Registered deputy inspectors certificate of compliance signed report for rebar epoxy must be submitted to building and safety inspector
  • Building inspector: Second rebar inspection by building and safety is required plus providing copy of certificate of compliance report before work is approved

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Foundation forms installed

Foundation forms installed

Structural engineers plans required for building foundations

  • Securing Forms: Plastic cone snap ties are positioned 16” on center to secure forms when pouring concrete
  • Securing Forms: Snap-tie wedge are compression wedged to ends of snap-ties to prevent movement and expansion when concrete is poured
  • Approvals: Structural engineers plans must be approved by building and safety before projects can start

Cracked foundation creating interior leaks

Cracked foundation creating interior leaks

Existing foundation requiring surface preparations and cement resurfacing

  • Surface prep: Chipping and chiseling contaminated foundation surface necessary before resurfacing foundation
  • Cracks: Foundation cracks must be chiseled to remove lose contaminates to achieve proper adhesion of resurfacing cement
  • Cleaning: Power washing necessary to remove lose contaminates

Chipping and chiseling contaminated foundation surface

Chipping and chiseling contaminated foundation surface

Creating a rough clean surface necessary for foundation resurfacing cement

  • Foundation Leaks: Waterproofing manufactures require foundation smooth surface for application of foundation waterproofing
  • License: California B744545 general contractor
  • Foundation repair questions, call 888-650-0111

Foundation surface prep prior to applying high performance fast set cement

Foundation surface prep prior to applying high performance fast set cement

Structural engineers plans and approvals required for structural foundation repairs

  • Inspections: Structural engineer inspections prior to applying high performance cement

 High performance fast set cement poured into foundation forms

High performance fast set cement poured into foundation forms

Foundation forms are positioned 3/4” from window sill for uniform profile

  • Monolithic pour: Non stop pour of high performance fast set cement required to prevent layering of cement
  • Monolithic pour: Fast set cement begins to harden within 10 minutes, only one quart batches of cement is mixed and poured at one time, quart batches must be mixed every 5 minutes and immediately poured to prevent layering between batches
  • Caution: Layering of high performance fast set cement can affect the strength and quality of the foundation resurface

Foundation resurfacing with high performance fast set cement

Foundation resurfacing with high performance fast set cement

Monolithic cement pour to achieve good adhesion to existing foundation

  • Compressive strength: 8,000 PSI after 28 days
  • Warning: Correct consistency required when mixing high performance fast set cement, cracking and adhesion to foundation can result from mixing cement to thin, when mixing to thick cement will not flow in forms resulting in voids, poor adhesion and layering of cement between applications
  • Foundation repair questions, call 888-650-0111

Foundation concrete resurfacing ready for waterproofing

Foundation concrete resurfacing ready for waterproofing

Foundation resurfacing fills in cracks, voids and imperfections

  • Warranties: Waterproofing manufactures require correct foundation surface preparations for waterproofing warranties
  • Structural engineer: Adhering to structural engineers guidelines for foundation resurfacing and repairs
  • License: California B744545 general contractor
  • Approved Applicator: Approved licensed foundation waterproofing applicator

Foundation cement resurfacing under windows and floor

Foundation cement resurfacing under windows and floor

Foundation surface preparations complete, next step foundation waterproofing

  • Inspections: Structural engineers inspections required, slope of floor is also verified prior to application of membrane
  • Inspections: Waterproofing manufactures inspections required to verify quality of foundation substrate and approvals for foundation waterproofing

Waterproofing applied over resurfaced foundation under windows and floor

Waterproofing applied over resurfaced foundation under windows and floor

Floor sloped to drain with high performance fast set cement

  • Warranties: Waterproofing manufactures require correct foundation resurfacing for waterproofing warranties
  • Licensed Applicator: Licensed foundation waterproofing applicator
  • Foundation Repair: Certified applicator for high performance fast set cement
  • Permits: Providing plans, permits, inspections, certifications, warranties

Foundation repair questions, call 888-650-0111


 Gravel installed between window foundation and light well foundation

Gravel installed between window foundation and light well foundation

Foundation waterproofing under windows to prevent interior leaks

  • Drainage: Channel drain will be installed over light well gravel bed which is exposed to exterior weather
  • Drainage: Channel drains, grate drains, downspout drains, french drains
  • License: California B744545 general contractor

Light well channel drain installed over gravel bed

Light well channel drain installed over gravel bed

Channel drain installed after foundation concrete resurfacing and waterproofing

  • Services: Foundation repair, foundation waterproofing, french drains, drainage

High performance fast set cement applied to both sides of channel drain

High performance fast set cement applied to both sides of channel drain

Correct applications of high performance cement for all foundation restorations

  • Sloping: Cement on sides of channel drain sloped with high performance cement to prevent cracking and leaks
  • Foundation Repair: Certified applicator for high performance fast set cement
  • Permits: Providing plans, permits, inspections, warranties

Creating window corner profile with high performance fast set cement

Creating window corner profile with high performance fast set cement

Compressive strength 8000 psi after 28 days

  • Foundation Repairs: High performance fast set cement create high strength bonds to existing foundations
  • Preparations: Wire brushing and thorough cleaning existing contact area required before cement application
  • Forms: Straight edge form installed at outer edge of window corner profile, allowing edge for installing light well foundation forms
  • Foundation Repair: Certified applicator for high performance fast set cement

Veneer smooth stucco delaminating from foundation

Veneer smooth stucco delaminating from foundation

Low quality cement causing stucco delaminating from foundation

  • Foundation Repair: Licensed and certified high performance fast set cement
  • Foundation repair questions, call 888-650-0111

Veneer smooth stucco applied over foundation

Veneer smooth stucco applied over foundation

Foundation repair with high performance fast set cement

  • Warning: Correct consistency required when mixing high performance cement, cement to thick will not absorb into existing foundation substrate resulting of poor bonding, cement to thin will result in numerous hair line cracking and poor bonding
  • Application: when mixing high performance fast set, only mix what can be used in 6 minutes, left over cement will harden and unworkable

Rebar installed for concrete floor

Rebar install for concrete floor

Structural engineers plans and building and safety approvals required

  • Inspections: Deputy inspectors required to monitor rebar being set in epoxy
  • Inspections: Registered deputy inspectors certificate of compliance signed report for rebar epoxy must be submitted to building and safety inspector at time of inspection

Concrete floor being poured

Concrete floor being poured

Structural engineer provides design mix specifications for concrete

  • License: California B744545 general contractor
  • Inspection: Building and safety rebar inspection required before pouring concrete

Below grade concrete floor complete

Below grade concrete floor complete

Control joints saw cut into slab every 10’ to prevent cracking

  • Light Well: Soils visible through window, room is 7’ below grade, 7’ light well to be installed 12” adjacent to windows
  • Control Joints: Control joints are filled with urethane sealant flush with finished surface
  • Structural Engineer: Engineer provides design mix specifications for concrete to prevent cracking

Courtyard steps require underpinning

Courtyard steps require underpinning

Structural engineers plans required for reinforcements

  • Foundation Repairs: Foundation to the right of steps cracked and will require rebar and epoxy reinforcements
  • License: California B744545 general contractor

Rebar reinforcement for concrete courtyard steps

Rebar reinforcement for concrete courtyard steps

Rebar set in epoxy with 6” penetrations in concrete

  • Inspections: Deputy inspector required to verify 6” depth of holes in concrete and supervise rebar being set in epoxy
  • Inspections: Registered deputy inspectors certificate of compliance signed report for rebar epoxy must be submitted to building and safety inspector for inspection approvals
  • Plans: Structural engineers plans require approvals from building and safety plan check stamp of approvals prior to building permit being issued

Foundation footing poured for courtyard steps

Foundation footing poured for courtyard steps

Structural engineer requires 4500 PSI concrete in specifications for concrete

  • Structural Engineer: Concrete design mix is specified by engineer and approved by building and safety department prior to pouring concrete
  • Permits: Knowledge of the building permit process and required inspections
  • License: California B744545 general contractor

Courtyard steps foundation and footing complete

Courtyard steps foundation and footing complete

Stucco applied over courtyard steps foundation

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 Defective entry landing creating subterranean garage leaks

Defective entry landing creating subterranean garage leaks

  • Waterproofing: Removal of concrete landing, steps required to waterproof subterranean garage foundation

Rebar reinforced block wall installed in entry landing

Rebar reinforced block wall installed in entry landing

  • Structural: Rebar reinforced block wall in entry landing required before pouring new concrete floor

Waterproofing membrane installed prior to pouring concrete steps

Waterproofing membrane installed prior to pouring concrete steps

  • Waterproofing: Perimeter courtyard joist membrane installed prior to pouring concrete steps to prevent subterranean garage water intrusion located under courtyard

Rebar reinforcement to entry landing

Rebar reinforcement to entry landing

  • Structural: Perimeter rebar set in epoxy prior to pouring concrete
  • Inspection: Deputy inspectors required when setting rebar in epoxy, core penetrations are verified for the required six inch depth
  • Building inspector: Requires copy of deputy inspectors epoxy report before approving rebar inspection and permission to pour concrete

Entry landing restoration complete

Entry landing restoration complete

  • Structural: Structural rebar reinforcements will prevent restored landing from cracking, membrane installation will prevent water intrusion into adjacent subterranean garage

Forms installed for concrete steps on hill side property

Forms installed for concrete steps

  • Pacific Palisades hill side residence with side yard water intrusion, corrections included property line block wall, foundation waterproofing, counter flashings for concrete steps
  • Side yard: Narrow side yard required block wall at property line and concrete steps positioned below sill plate to prevent water intrusion
  • Flashings: Flashings installed at foundation / sill plate connection to prevent water intrusion, exterior concrete must be lower then sill plate to prevent leaks

Surface grinding inside of planter wall

Surface grinding inside of planter wall

  • Pacific Palisades condo on Antioch Street, planter wall cracks and leaks and delaminating stucco requiring restoration to protect planter wall from further damage
  • Block Repair: Surface grinding inside of block wall to remove contaminates, surface prep required prior filling voids and cracks with rapid set cement

Surface grinding planter block wall

Surface grinding planter block wall

  • Surface Preparations: Surface grinding cleans exposed block surface allowing better adhesion for applying rapidm set cement for block wall repairs prior to applying waterproofing membrane

Planter wall voids and cracks filled with rapid set cement

Planter wall voids and cracks filled with rapid set cement

  • Block Wall Repairs: Surface preparations of concrete required for waterproofing manufacturers warranties
  • Detailing: Horizontal diamond blade saw cut 2” below top of planter wall allows for drainage panel counter flashing installation

Condo planter cement wall requires repairs

Condo planter cement wall requiring repairs

  • Planter Cracks: Allowing water to migrate through wall and delaminating smooth stucco finish
  • Restoration: Surface grinding block wall, filling voids and cracks with rapid set cement, waterproofing membrane

Completed planter restoration

Completed planter restoration

  • Warranties:Written warranties provided for all projects
  • Block Wall Repairs: The first step for planter wall system block wall repairs, surface grinding, foundation waterproofing second step, drainage panels over membrane third step, french drains fourth step, counter flashings fifth step
  • Planter Wall Protection: License 744545 California B general contractor

 

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Camarillo, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Ojai, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Ventura, Westlake Village 

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Carpinteria, Goleta, Hollister Ranch, Hope Ranch, Isla Vista, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Mission Canyon, Mission Hills, Montecito, Santa Barbara

 

Foundation Waterproofing

Foundation Inspection Includes

  • Expert foundation inspection locating and identifying leaks.
  • Provide detailed written estimate for foundation waterproofing.
  • Guaranteed protection from foundation leaks, moisture.
  • Provide written warranties for waterproofing projects.
  • Licensed certified waterproofing technicians.
  • California B744545 general contractor license.
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Foundation footing profile requiring cement resurfacing

Foundation footing profile requiring cement resurfacing

Waterproofing manufactures warranties require resurfacing footing profile

  • Foundation Repair: Chipping and chiseling contaminates is a required foundation surface preparation
  • License: California B744545 general contractor

High performance fast set cement applied into footing forms

High performance fast set cement applied into footing forms

Creating square footing profile for correct waterproofing and drainage panel application

  • Warranties: Waterproofing manufactures require resurfacing footing profile for valid warranties
  • Licensed Applicator: Licensed foundation waterproofing applicator

Surface grinding creates a micro abrasion to cement surface

Surface grinding footing after applying high performance fast set cement

All concrete surfaces require surface grinding prior to applying foundation waterproofing

  • Surface Preparations: Surface grinding creates micro abrasion to cement surface which allows for foundation waterproofing adhesion to cement and recommended by waterproofing manufactures
  • Foundation Repair: Certified high performance fast set applicator

Foundation footing cement resurfacing complete”

Foundation footing cement resurfacing complete

Foundation and footing surface grinding complete

  • Surface Preparations: Foundation power washed and ready for foundation waterproofing
  • Inspections: Structural engineers inspection and approvals required before waterproofing
  • Inspections: Waterproofing manufacturers inspection and approvals required for warranties

Removing foundation concrete contaminates with surface grinding

Removing foundation concrete contaminates with surface grinding

Surface preparations required for waterproofing warranties

  • Preparations: Resurfacing footing profile required prior to waterproofing

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Foundation footing profile resurfacing with high performance fast cement

Foundation footing profile resurfacing with high performance fast set cement

Footing profile allows for correct drainage panel installation over waterproofing

  • Drainage: Resurfaced footing profile allows for correct positioning of french drains at base of footing
  • Drainage: Footing profile allows french drains to be sloped to discharge area while being positioned below top of footing

Excavated foundation requiring foundation repairs before waterproofing

Excavated foundation requiring foundation repairs before waterproofing

  • Foundation Repairs: Waterproofing manufacturers require foundation and footing surface to be smooth with voids filled before providing waterproofing warranties

Foundation and footing repairs required before waterproofing

Foundation and footing repairs required before waterproofing

  • Foundation Repairs: Creating square profile to footing, filling voids with rapid set cement and surfacing grinding concrete smooth required for manufacturers waterproofing warranties

 Foundation waterproofing applied after foundation repairs

Foundation waterproofing applied after foundation repairs

  • Waterproofing: Membrane and drainage panels applied over restored foundation

Crawl space leaks requiring foundation repairs

Crawl space leaks requiring foundation repairs

  • Foundation Footings: Cracks and voids allowing ground water to migrate into crawl space

Foundation footing crack repairs prior to waterproofing

Foundation footing crack repairs prior to waterproofing

  • Foundation Cracks: Repaired with rapid set cement, voids must be filled and surface grind concrete surface smooth prior to waterproofing

Foundation and footing repairs corrected

Foundation and footings repairs corrected

  • Warranties: Waterproofing manufacturers will only provide warranties to clean and resurfaced foundation and footings, restored concrete surface provides adhesion for membrane

Foundation waterproofing applied after repairs

Foundation waterproofing applied after repairs

  • Foundation Repairs: Restores foundation surfaces necessary for leak free foundations and footings

Foundation rebar reinforcements set in epoxy

Foundation rebar reinforcements set in epoxy

  • Rebar Reinforcements: Rebars are positioned above foundation waterproofing to prevent leaks

Stone landing with rebar reinforcements

Stone landing with rebar reinforcements

  • Rebar Reinforcements: Extend from foundation to stone landing for support, process prevents damage to below grade foundation waterproofing

Foundation repair to footings require overburden removal

Foundation repair to footings require overburden removal

  • Foundation Repair: Most foundations built in the 1950s have numerous footing defects, square footing profile which required for foundation waterproofing and drainage panels applied over membrane

 Cutting concrete footing overburden

 Cutting concrete footing overburden

  • Concrete Overburden: Diamond saw cut required to remove concrete overburden to create square foundation footing profile as required for waterproofing warranties

Creating square foundation footing profile

Creating square foundation footing profile

  • Foundation Repair: Applying rapid set cement to fill in footing cracks and voids required to prevent below grade water from migrating into crawl space

Foundation, footing repairs and resurfacing completed

Foundation, footing repairs and resurfacing completed

  • Warranties: Waterproofing Manufacturers warranties require foundation cracks, holes, voids and defects to be corrected prior to providing warranties
  • License: California B general contractor 744545

Completed foundation waterproofing and drainage system

Completed foundation waterproofing and drainage system

  • Waterproofing: Foundation waterproofing extends over restored footing profile, square profile allows correct application of drainage panels over footing as required by waterproofing manufacturers

Perimeter driveway foundation forms installed

Perimeter driveway foundation forms installed

  • Foundation: Perimeter foundation required prior to pouring concrete driveway

Perimeter driveway foundation completed

Perimeter driveway foundation completed

  • Foundation: Supports perimeter edge of driveway when concrete is poured for driveway

1930 Historical property requiring foundation repairs

1930 Historical property requiring foundation repairs

  • Excavation: Required to evaluate the foundation repairs

1930 Historical property with defective foundation footings

1930 Historical property with defective foundation footings

  • Foundation Leaks: Defective foundation and footings are the primary cause of water intrusion
  • Foundation Repair: Excavation and inspections required to evaluate sources of water intrusion

 Square holes in foundation

Square holes in foundation

  • Foundation Repair: Historical 1930 residence, foundation forms were secured with square form ties, the square holes extend through the foundation allowing ground water to migrate into interior

Numerous square holes in foundation

Numerous square holes in foundation

  • Foundation Defects: Square holes extending through foundation, hole must be cleaned with round brush and filled with rapid set cement prior to foundation waterproofing

Foundation footing overburden requires removal

Foundation footing overburden requires removal

  • Footing Repairs: Diamond saw cutting footing overburden necessary to create square profile, voids and stake penetrations require filling with rapid set cement to prevent interior leaks

Stake penetrations in foundation footings

Stake penetrations in foundation footings

  • Stake Penetrations: Historical 1930 residence, foundation forms were secured with stakes, after forms were removed 3” x 3/4’ voids extended through footing vertically allowing ground water to migrate under interior concrete slab

Creating square profile for foundation footings

Creating square profile for foundation footings

  • Foundation Repairs: Applying rapid set cement over existing footing to fill in stake penetrations, voids and cracks, this process allows for correct application of foundation waterproofing and drainage panels

Cutting concrete foundation edge to create square profile

Cutting concrete foundation edge to create square profile

  • Foundation Repair: Square profile of foundation edge required for foundation waterproofing, waterproofing manufacturers require flush, smooth surfaces for warranties

Concrete foundation edge cut to create square profile

Concrete foundation edge cut to create square profile

  • Foundation Repair: Surface preparations included footing resurfacing and surface grinding foundation prior to applying foundation waterproofing

Foundation waterproofing and french drains installed

Foundation waterproofing and french drains installed

  • Waterproofing: Drainage panels create barrier between back filled soils and waterproofing, and allows ground water to migrate to french drains positioned adjacent to footings