Common concerns
- Cracks in stem walls — some cosmetic, some worth attention
- Interior piers cracked, tilted or settled
- Water seeping through the foundation in the rainy season
- Damaged vents or vent wells
Crawl space foundations in Vancouver homes
Most crawl space homes in Vancouver sit on a concrete perimeter wall (the stem wall) on a footing, with interior piers supporting posts and beams. Older homes may have piers that are simply concrete blocks set on soil; newer homes typically have piers on proper footings. Problems tend to show up in a few places: interior piers that settle or crack, sections of perimeter wall with cracks that let water in, deteriorated concrete around vents, and areas where water stands against the foundation for long periods. Knowing how your foundation is built helps us explain what's wrong and what the repair will involve.
Our approach
Inspect, explain, and recommend. We handle pier and footing replacement, localized concrete repairs, crack repairs and vent well work.
Connected work
Foundation work often ties into post and beam repair, floor leveling and waterproofing.
What affects the cost in Vancouver
- Repair type and number of locations
- Access around ducts and plumbing
- Waterproofing alongside
- Engineering, if needed
Permits
Some foundation repairs require a permit. We'll cover that with your estimate, including timing.
Questions from Vancouver homeowners
How do I know if a crack is serious?
Width, growth, offset and water are the main clues. We'll look.
Do you work on basements?
Our focus is crawl space homes. Call to discuss.
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 foundation repair estimate.