Foundation Engineering Design

Foundation Engineer Berkeley CA

Foundation analysis and design is an essential part of a structure, home or building, this is an advanced engineering specialty and should only be entrusted to State Licensed Civil and Geotechnical Engineers.

Foundation investigation is made first for a variety of reasons including, slide, differential settlement, hill side locations, drainage, earthquake retrofitting, floor wetness, cracks due to the age of structure or for the peace of mind in Earthquake Country.

Our Bay Area Foundation Engineering Design Services Include:

  • Foundation design for new residences, apartment and commercial buildings.
  • Foundation inspection for residential and commercial buildings
  • Assessment of foundation condition, cracks, movement and adequacy vis-a-vis earthquake forces
  • Analysis and suggested repairs or modification
  • Installation of drop-in anchor bolts, shear paneling and bracings to conform with earthquake upgrading
  • Underpinning to contain ongoing movement and crack development
  • Soil Stabilization including: soil nailing, tieback tendons, ground anchors, grout injection piles, etc.
  • Design and construction of French drain and sump pump system to divert water away and protect the foundation
  • Provide advice to owner, resolve, repair and upgrade all kind of foundation types
  • Concrete foundation & driveway construction
  • Termite and structural repairs