Lifting & Leveling your Foundation in Greater Saanich

This older Victoria home has non-code-rated footings under the post to hold up the house. We can fix this permanently.

Common Causes of Foundation Settlement

A Home in Campbell River had a settling footing due to a tree root underneath. We repaired it with a new footing on virgin soil.

Driving a helical pier beside the settled foundation of this Gold River home.

The helical pier bracket is used to support the underside of the foundation wall, which can lift back to level

Island Basement Systems repairs foundations as part of our retrofit services. A common deficiency we see on the Island is portions of the foundation that have settled for many reasons. The most common reason that a foundation wall settles, usually only in one section or corner of the home, is that the footing was not installed on virgin soil. Sometimes during construction or excavation, loose soil is left under the footing, and this will settle over time. If the load of the house is greater than the bearing capacity of the soil, then the foundation wall can crack, and the house can settle, leading to sloped floors, cracked drywall, etc.

Don't wait for foundation issues to get worse. Contact Island Basement Systems to schedule a free inspection and get a reliable solution to restore stability and protect your home. We serve Victoria, Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach, Duncan, and nearby British Columbia areas.

Expert Foundation Assessment & Repair Solutions

As part of the repair methodology, we need to assess the foundation to determine why the foundation settled and how best to repair it. The repair method usually involves stabilizing and sometimes even relifting the foundation back to the original position. There are many tools that we use to stabilize and lift a foundation. This could include:

• Post and beam installation: If the foundation wall is older and without a footing, sometimes we can install a post and beam system to augment the existing foundation wall.
• Remove and replace: Removing an old, settled footing and replacing it with a similar one that is now on compacted or virgin soil is all that is needed.
• Piering: piering is where we drive a steel pier, either a push pier or a helical pier, into the ground to reach that bearing soil. Then the load of the house is transferred to the pier and lifted accordingly.
• Grouting and stabilization: Voids can occur under a footing, causing settlement. Using cementitious or chemical grouts can help to stabilize, or even lift, a foundation.
• Hydraulic rams: Sometimes, footings settle and then bottom out with the settlement. These hydraulic rams can be used to lift the framed portion of the home back into place, and the foundation wall is then adjusted to be able to support the framing, and the rams are removed.

Restore Your Foundation with Proven Repairs

Island Basement Systems can assess your home to repair it. While we do not replace entire foundations or lift entire homes, localized repairs using the techniques mentioned above can help to restore your home's foundation, saving you money and providing a fully transferable warranty. Contact us by calling 1-250-385-2768 or clicking online today to find out how we can help repair your foundation.

We proudly serve British Columbia areas throughout Duncan, Campbell River, Langford, Courtenay, Port Alberni, Squamish, Esquimalt, Victoria, Nanaimo, Saanich, and nearby British Columbia areas.

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