Hillside crawl spaces
When a house is built on a slope, the crawl space is usually deep on the downhill side and shallow uphill. That uphill area is where water often enters, and it's the hardest to reach. Creating access there lets us see and fix what's happening.
Careful excavation
On a hillside, soil near the uphill foundation is helping hold things in place. We plan dig outs to protect footings and the slope, keep excavation to what the job needs, and plan for water at the same time.
What it enables
Access for post and beam repair, foundation repairs and drainage along the uphill wall.
What affects the scope in Kelso
- Volume of soil and depth needed
- Slope and how close work is to the uphill foundation
- Soil removal vs. regrading
- Drainage planned alongside
- Engineering for larger projects
Limited and planned
On Kelso hillsides, we keep excavation to what's needed for access, drainage and repairs, and plan for water at the same time.
Questions from Kelso homeowners
Is it safe to dig on a hillside lot?
Yes, when it's planned well. We keep excavation to what the job needs and protect footings and the slope.
Why can't you reach the back of my crawl space?
On sloped lots, the uphill side is often very shallow.
How do I get an estimate?
Getting started is easy. Call or text (360) 470-4956, or fill out the form on this page. We'll learn what's going on beneath your home, schedule a time to take a look, and give you a straightforward dig out estimate.