COMPLEX HEAVY CONSTRUCTION

 

REQUIRES A RANGE OF

 

SPECIALTY

SERVICES

 

Foundation Underpinning

 

Foundation underpinning is our main service, and our ability to do it safely under the most challenging and complex conditions, sets us apart in the industry. Read more....

Crawl Space/ Basement Excavation

 

During the process of underpinning, we tunnel into crawlspaces and basements, excavating large amounts of soil to create new livable spaces.  Read more....

Basement Walkouts

 

Some of our clients underpin their homes to turn their basement into a publicly accessible space or a rental apartment, requiring a separate entrance.  Read more....

Structural Alterations

 

We remove the existing masonry or wood columns and replace them with stronger steel columns and new pad footings to increase stability.  Read more....

Structure Stabilization

 

An older house can move and settle for many reasons. We stabilize residential structures that are currently settling, or have settled gradually over a number of years.  Read more....

Shoring and Earth Retention

 

We have experience installing many types of earth retention systems, both temporary and permanent. Well-executed shoring is essential in downtown Toronto.  Read more....

Lateral Reinforcement

 

During underpinning, we assess the soil pressure, the type and condition of the foundation, and the thickness of foundation wall to determine if it requires additional lateral reinforcement .  Read more....

Foundation Wall Replacement

 

In cases of severely deteriorated foundation walls, a full replacement may be the only viable option for repair. Foundation wall replacements can be done by two methods.  Read more....

Liner Walls

 

In some cases, rather than replacing entire foundation walls, we recommend supporting existing foundation walls with new concrete liner walls.  Read more....

Water Management

 

The deeper you dig, the greater the chance of water becoming an issue. Our jobs have an integrated water management component to  protect from water damage.  Read more....

Sanitary Drains

 

Older homes in downtown Toronto typically have clay pipe underground sanitary drains that are often clogged. We replace these pipes with PVC and ABS sanitary drains.  Read more....

Consultant Co-ordination

 

We coordinate with a trusted network of structural engineers, soil engineers and architects to ensure the quality, safety and durability of each of our projects. Read more....