New Foundations
New foundations must be properly damp proofed and covered with products like Dimple Guard that serve as mechanical protection between soils/rock and the new, damp proofed concrete surface. If your project is classified as a renovation, then the current building code does not require the installation of foundation protection such as dimple Guard; a raised house with a new foundation is classified as a renovation.
Foundation Repair – Fixing foundation cracks
If you’ve got an old house and are worried about cracks in your foundation, let us come over and do a free consultation. We’ll inspect the foundation outside and inside and give you our assessment. Small cracks are not often a problem, but large cracks can lead to ingress of water to the basement, especially in moisture laden soils that don’t drain well, such as clay. So the local area of Vancouver and the local soil conditions play a role here; not every situation presents the same remedies and often, an assessment of the entire context is crucial in determining a successful solution for your home. Call me for a free assessment and I’ll provide you with a solution that fits best for your home and property.

A home is an expensive but much needed part of everyone’s life. There are many things to do to ensure that your home is safe and sound. The foundation is essentially the most important part of your home. Sometimes a building’s foundation is damaged by a variety of different reasons.

If your foundation is cracked there are many ways to fix the foundation crack.  However, the actual extent of the damage must be assessed by a professional that understands these types of problems.  At Boondock Equipment [...]