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Seattle Foundation Repair

Foundation repair and stabilization services for residents in Seattle, Washington. Our foundation repair specialists provide services including basement waterproofing, concrete slab reinforcement, crack refinement and repair, chimney repair, and more, using industry-leading tools and techniques including carbon fiber reinforced polymer.

What Is Foundation Repair?

Have you noticed signs of foundation failure in your Seattle home or business? Eventually most foundations will settle into the soil slightly after they’re built. Providing that soil settlement is uniform, this shouldn’t be a problem. The problem occurs when there is differential settlement, or when the foundation settles into the soil unevenly. Differential settlement in your foundation can place considerable stress, eventually leading to structural damage and cosmetic blemishes on your home.

R&R can permanently repair the problem and reinforce the structure that we strategically install along the foundation footing and grade beams. These heavy duty steel piers are hydraulically driven into the ground until they reach stable soils or bedrock beneath the foundation of your home.

We provide foundation repair services for residents and businesses located in the Greater Seattle Area and throughout Western Washington.

Uniform vs. Differential Foundation Settlement | See the signs of foundation settlement impact

Signs Your Foundation May Be Damaged Or Settling:

  • Foundation or drywall cracks
  • Cracks in the brick 
  • Foundation settling or sinking
  • Sloping & uneven floors and staircases
  • Gaps in floor
  • Bowed or buckling walls
  • Windows & doors that do not operate properly
  • Leaning or settling chimneys

Differential Settlement Is Caused By:

  • Soil that wasn’t properly compacted prior to construction
  • Poor drainage around the foundation or water causing consolidation
  • Poor soil conditions
  • Footings not designed to properly support the load of the structure
  • Natural disasters like earthquakes and floods

If you have noticed any of these signs of foundation damage, call R&R Foundation Specialist for your no-obligation, free inspection.

Seattle Residential Foundation Repair

Stabilization & Repair Services for Concrete Foundations in Seattle, WA

 

R&R Foundation Specialist provides full residential and commercial foundation repair services to ensure your home and business stay safe and stable. Our experts specialize in foundation crack repair, basement waterproofing, chimney repair, bowed wall stabilization, seismic retrofitting, crawl space repair, crack refinement, concrete repair, retaining wall maintenance, and CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) solutions. Our team provides expert foundation repair in Seattle and throughout the state of Washington.

Raising & Leveling

If your foundation is settling, broken, leaning, or unstable, our foundation system is the answer. At R&R Foundation Specialist, we have worked on countless homes around the Seattle and the Puget Sound, ensuring our clients’ homes regain the necessary stability that is threatened when your foundation settles, cracks, or breaks. If you are experiencing cracks in concrete walls, or floors that flex or are not level, your foundation may be in need of proper repair and restoration services.

Most foundation damage in Seattle occurs when the soil, upon which the foundation was poured, settles. Our system drives steel piers all the way down to solid bedrock, which then push your foundation back up to its original level where it belongs. We’ve invested in the foundation-leveling industry’s most effective equipment, which aids us in providing a solution for just about any condition.

R&R Foundation Repair Specialist ensure your home's settling, broken, leaning, or unstable foundation is repaired, reinforced, and strengthened

Crack Refinement & Repair

The ability to add strength to a crack repair has significant benefits. Once a crack develops and moisture is able to get to the reinforcing steel, corrosion can begin. As corrosion progresses, it worsens the condition of the concrete around the reinforcing steel. In order to repair these areas, the deteriorated concrete needs to be removed and the rebar corrosion needs to be addressed. If the rebar corrosion process is not completely stopped, the expansion of the steel can cause the patch to fail. One method to reinforce cracks related to corroded rebar is to wrap the repaired areas with a bi-directional carbon fiber. This will provide confining strength over the repair and make up for any section loss due to corrosion.

Rebar corrosion, deteriorated concrete, and soil settlement cause cracks in your foundation | R&R Specialist Crack Refinement & Repair Services

Corner Repair

We use a special carbon fiber application designed specifically for strengthening of concrete and masonry corners. Foundation corners often require repair and reinforcement. If rebar is missing, damaged, or deteriorated, carbon fiber can be added to an existing structure in order to provide the necessary tensile capacities related to a specific load pattern.

  • Provides strength across the patch
  • Addresses section loss
  • Adds strength in the direction of the reinforcing steel

If you have seen signs of a settled foundation and need an expert opinion, contact our Seattle foundation repair team today!

Residential corner repair solutions | Carbon fiber application designed for strengthening concrete and masonry

Chimney Repair

Chimneys are an essential part of any home that uses a fireplace or a wood-burning stove. However, over time, a chimney can develop cracks, leaks, or other issues that compromise its functionality and safety. That’s where chimney repair services in Seattle come in.

At R&R Foundation Specialist, we offer professional chimney repair services to help Seattle, WA homeowners in need of restoring their chimneys’ integrity. Our team of experienced technicians specializes in addressing common chimney problems such as cracks, gaps, missing bricks, and deterioration. We use the latest tools and techniques to assess the damage and provide the most effective repair solutions. Our services include chimney repointing, rebuilding, flashing repair, crown repair, and more.

Restore your chimney's integrity | R&R Foundation Repair Specialist provides expert leaning or settling chimney repair solutions

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)

At R&R Foundation Specialist, we offer advanced Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) solutions to repair, reinforce, strengthen and stabilize foundations, interior walls, retaining walls, commercial structures, and even parking garages. CFRP is a lightweight, high-strength material that provides exceptional structural support, making it an ideal solution for foundation repairs.

Our unique carbon fiber applications can strengthen, support, and preserve concrete and masonry. Carbon fiber systems allow us to transfer loads to the structural element by bonding the fibers.

CFRP is particularly effective in preventing foundation cracks, bowing walls, and other types of structural damage caused by soil pressure, water infiltration, and other environmental factors. Each tow used contains 12,000 filaments of carbon fiber. When the fabric is placed in tension, each of the 12,000 continuous filaments is loaded simultaneously, giving it an enormous amount of strength.

The use of CFRP for foundation repairs offers several advantages over traditional repair methods, including its durability, flexibility, and easy installation process. CFRP also provides long-lasting results, making it a cost-effective solution for Seattle homeowners.

Our team of experts is equipped with the latest tools and technology to ensure the highest quality of CFRP installation services. We conduct a thorough evaluation of the foundation to determine the best repair solution, and our technicians work closely with clients to ensure their needs are met.

If you’re experiencing foundation problems and need a reliable and long-lasting solution, contact RR Foundation today to learn more about our CFRP solutions. We offer comprehensive foundation repair services, including pier and beam foundation repair, slab foundation repair, and more. Let us help you restore the integrity and safety of your Washington home’s foundation.

Carbon fiber reinforced retaining and seawalls | R&R Foundation Repair Specialist
Retaining and seawall repair using carbon fiber reinforcement solutions

Frequently Asked Questions

What experience do they have repairing foundations in Seattle?

Since there isn’t a formal training or education process for foundation repair in the state of Washington, it is critical that your contractor has a thorough understanding of your foundation so that it can be properly diagnosed and repaired. Our team is local to Seattle, Washington and has over 100 years of combined experience repairing foundations in the Greater Seattle Area. There is no replacement for experience and client testimonials. Positive customer reviews of completed work are a strong indicator of trust in the community. Be sure to check our online presence for a range of reviews to further validate your impressions of R&R Foundation Specialist

Have they completed Foundation Repairs in Seattle?

Soil conditions can vary greatly; even just a few miles away the soil properties and makeup can be different to work with. Understanding the complexities and variance of soil types is in Seattle and throughout Western Washington is critical to prescribing the appropriate repair. Over the years, R&R has cataloged thousands of projects in Seattle, WA and gathered important geotechnical data that allows us to provide an accurate foundation assessment and repair estimate for each residence and business in Seattle.

Does the contractor subcontract out any of the work at my home?

The use of subcontractors vs. employees can invite delays, miscommunication, and unchecked quality of work. Ask if your prospective contractor has an experienced in-house team of employees that are training-verified, or if the contractor prefers to sub out a portion of their work to non-employees. At R&R Foundation Specialist, we pride ourselves on quality workmanship that is completed by our team of qualified employees.

What type of piers do you install to underpin my foundation?

Choosing the appropriate method for foundation repair is a big deal, and many homeowners do not realize that there are several methods that will provide different degrees of stability, each with their own pros and cons. At R&R we install four types of underpinning SYSTEMS, each specific to the conditions of the project:

  1. Pin Piles 
  2. Eccentric Push Piers 
  3. Eccentric Helical Piles 
  4. Concentric Push Piers 

Each job is unique and may require one – or more than one of these technology options.. 

Our Structural Design Technicians  will do a careful inspection then recommend how to most effectively raise and restore the foundation.

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