Foundation repair in Brantford.
A third of Brantford's homes were built before 1960. We repair, underpin and rebuild the foundations under them, and build new ones for additions and walkouts. Our own crew, quoted in writing.
An older city than most around it.
In the 2021 Census, 33.4% of Brantford's homes were built before 1960, well above the Ontario figure of 22.7%. You see it in Holmedale's century homes, the brick character houses on Terrace Hill, and the Brant Avenue district, where most homes went up between 1870 and 1889. Newer subdivisions in West Brant and on the edges of the city are a different story.
Older foundations here are often stone, rubble or early concrete, built for a cellar rather than a finished basement. That's why so much of our Brantford work is underpinning, rebuilding failing sections and reinforcing walls that have started to move. In newer homes it's more often settlement cracks, a sinking garage or porch, or adding a walkout.
The ground varies across the city. Glacial lakes left sandy delta deposits around Brantford and Paris, with clay and silt to the south and east. We check the soil, slope and drainage on your lot before we decide how to dig and support the house.
What we see most in Brantford
- Low basements in century homes that need lowering
- Stone and rubble walls bulging or losing mortar
- Block walls bowing in or cracking in a stair-step pattern
- Cracked or heaving floors in older basements
- Additions and garages that need a proper foundation
- Owners wanting a walkout or separate basement entrance
Where we work in Brantford
We work across Brantford, from the older neighbourhoods near the river to the newer streets on the edges of the city, including:
Brantford questions, answered
Do I need a permit for foundation work in Brantford?
My home is on Brant Avenue. Does that change anything?
Is it worth lowering a century-home basement?
Water in the basement instead?
Leaking cracks, sump pumps and waterproofing go to Basement Worx, our waterproofing crew. Same company, same phone number.
What homeowners say
Straight from Google. We'd rather show you than tell you.
“Perfect! Alex came same day to assess the damage and what needed to be done after I was ghosted by an unscrupulous contractor. Returned as agreed, on time, and completed the job beyond my expectations. Would highly recommend.”
“They truly care about their customers and take pride in their work. The crew was friendly and knowledgeable, and they used top-notch materials. My foundation problems were resolved efficiently, and I appreciate their dedication to quality.”
“Alex and his team were fantastic. Super quick response, same-day service. He explained and educated me. Would highly recommend.”
Also working near Brantford.
Brantford is the western edge of our area. We also work in these nearby towns.
Cracks don't fix themselves. Let's look before it costs more.
A free, no-pressure assessment from the people who'll actually do the work.