Foundation Stabilization
Foundation Piling
Engineering solutions to stabilize and straighten settled or unstable foundations.
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Permanent Stabilization of Your Foundation
Foundation piling is an engineering solution that stabilizes settled or at-risk structures by transferring the building's load to deeper, more stable soil layers. This technique is essential when the soil under your foundation can no longer adequately support your home's weight. Signs of a settled foundation include stair-step cracks in walls, doors and windows that no longer close properly, sloped floors, and ceiling cracks. If these symptoms are ignored, structural damage can worsen and become very costly to repair.
Why Choose Fondations Gagnon Leduc
If you notice any of these signs, it's important to have your foundation inspected quickly:
Multidisciplinary Team
Collaboration with qualified structural and geotechnical engineers.
Complete Approach
Project management from A to Z including studies, permits, and inspections.
Certified Work
All our piling work is certified by a structural engineer.
Benefits of Piling
Our steel pier installation solution offers many advantages:
Permanent Stability
Anchoring in bedrock or stable soil for lasting support
Settlement Prevention
Prevention of worsening structural damage
Possible Straightening
Possibility to partially straighten structure in some cases
Our Piling Process
Structural Assessment
Inspection by structural engineer to assess damage extent
Geotechnical Study
Soil analysis to determine depth to bedrock or good soil
Engineering Plan
Preparation of detailed piling plan with load calculations
Excavation
Excavation of the foundations
Pile Installation
Installation of driven steel piles
French drain and backfilling
Installation of a French drain system, followed by controlled backfilling to restore stability and ensure proper drainage around the foundation.
Why Choose Us
Multidisciplinary Team
Collaboration with qualified structural and geotechnical engineers.
Complete Approach
Project management from A to Z including studies, permits, and inspections.
Certified Work
All our piling work is certified by a structural engineer.
Frequently asked questions
What are the signs of a sinking foundation?
Stair-step cracks in the walls, doors and windows that don't close properly, sloping floors and cracks in the ceiling.
What kind of piles do you install?
Driven steel piles, anchored in bedrock or stable soil. We don't install screw piles.
Do I need an engineer?
Yes. A structural engineer assesses the damage, a geotechnical study finds the depth of bedrock or good soil, and a piling plan is prepared before the work. Our piling work is certified by a structural engineer.
Can the house be levelled?
In some cases, partly. The piles first stop the settling; how much levelling is possible is assessed with the engineer.
Is piling guaranteed?
Yes, in writing, against further settling of the structure once the piles are installed.
How much does foundation piling cost?
The price depends on the number of piles, set by the engineer's plan. The estimate visit is free, with no deposit: book it online in 30 seconds.
Is there a grant for piles?
In Montréal, the City's RénoPlex program pays a set amount per pile; the application must include the engineer's plan. See our Grants page.
Stabilize Your Foundation Now
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A question right now?438-795-8900info@fondationsgl.ca