Foundation repair in Burlington.
From Roseland's 1930s homes to the newer streets of Alton Village, we repair, underpin and build foundations across Burlington. Our own crew, engineered where required, quoted in writing.
A postwar city with older pockets.
Burlington grew fast after the Second World War. The population went from about 6,000 in 1951 to more than 87,000 by 1971, helped by the 1958 annexation of Nelson Township and Aldershot. Older pockets like Roseland, laid out in the 1920s, and Aldershot's 1940s and 1950s bungalows sit alongside 1980s and 1990s neighbourhoods like Headon Forest, Millcroft and The Orchard, and the newer streets of Alton Village.
Foundations from that postwar boom are now 60 to 75 years old. That's the age when block walls start to bow, stair-step cracks open up and low basements become a problem for owners who want to finish them. In newer homes we're more often dealing with settlement cracks, sinking garage and porch footings, or a walkout on a sloped lot.
The city runs from the lakeshore up to the Niagara Escarpment, with creeks like Appleby, Tuck, Rambo and Grindstone cutting through it. Lots against the escarpment in Brant Hills and Tyandaga suit walkouts but need careful shoring and drainage, and homes near the creeks see wetter soil against their walls. We look at the lot as well as the foundation before we price anything.
What we see most in Burlington
- Bowing block walls in postwar homes
- Stair-step cracks and settling corners
- Low basements that need underpinning to finish
- Sinking garage and porch footings
- Sloped lots near the escarpment that suit a walkout
- Additions that need a proper new foundation
Where we work in Burlington
We work all over Burlington, from the lakeshore to the escarpment and the rural north, including:
Burlington questions, answered
Do I need a permit for underpinning or a walkout in Burlington?
My walkout drains into the sewer. Is that a problem?
Should I worry about cracks in a 1960s house?
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 Burlington.
Burlington is right next door to our Hamilton base. We also work in these nearby towns.
Cracks don't fix themselves. Let's look before it costs more.
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