Foundation repair in Caledonia.
From the old brick core along Argyle Street to the new streets in Avalon, we repair and build foundations on both sides of the Grand. Our own crew, engineered where required, quoted in writing.
Two old villages and a lot of new streets.
Caledonia began as two villages laid out on either side of the Grand River around 1835, which merged in 1853. The old core along Argyle and Caithness streets still has buildings from that era, like the 1857 town hall. Most growth since has been north of the river, where subdivisions like Avalon have added hundreds of homes, and the County plans for about 31,000 people by 2051, nearly triple the 2016 population.
The ground here is mostly the Haldimand Clay Plain, deep-water clays and silts that let water through slowly. Clay swells when it's wet and shrinks when it dries, which is hard on footings and block walls over the years. In older homes that shows up as cracked or bowing walls and settling; in newer ones, as cracks and garage or porch footings that move.
Haldimand County is unusually clear about permits. Its building division lists foundation repairs for structural damage, cracking or bowing, and new below-grade entrances like walkouts, as work that needs a permit. We coordinate the drawings and paperwork as part of the job.
What we see most in Caledonia
- Cracked or bowing block walls
- Settling corners and doors that stick
- Garage and porch footings pulling away
- Older basements too low to use
- Newer homes cracking in the first few years
- Owners wanting a walkout or an addition
Where we work in Caledonia
We work on both sides of the river, from the old core to the newest streets, including:
Caledonia questions, answered
Do I need a permit to repair my foundation in Caledonia?
My house is fairly new. Should it be cracking already?
Do you come out to Caledonia for assessments?
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 Caledonia.
Caledonia is the southern edge of our area. We also work in these nearby towns.
Cracks don't fix themselves. Let's look before it costs more.
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