What Is Street Creep?
Learn about street creep, how it can damage your home, and why you should invest in professional foundation repair solutions.
What Is PolyRenewal™?: Our Polyurethane Foam Concrete Leveling Method
Learn more about our PolyRenewal™ polyurethane foam and how it can raise concrete slabs in your Western Washington home.
Leaning Retaining Wall Repair in Seattle, WA
Challenge Matvey Foundation Repair met with this Seattle homeowner at a local remodelers’ Expo. The client had spoken with one of our inspectors regarding a driveway retaining wall that was cracked and buckling. Once our inspector was on-site he noticed that the pressure from the expansive soils was causing the wall to tip. Our inspector […]
Leaning Chimney Repair in Kenmore, WA
Challenge This Kenmore, WA homeowner called for an inspection on a leaning chimney. The homeowner had temporarily stabilized the chimney until repairs were made with straps. To fix the issues permanently the Matvey Foundation Repair design technician recommended the installation of 3 push piers to stabilize the structure. The existing fireplace chase was constructed above […]
Helical Piers Installation in Bremerton, WA
Challenge A covered porch/deck that is attached to the back side of this home in Bremerton and is supported on one side by two 6 X 6 wood piers set in concrete. The ground around the piers has settled and the front side of the porch has settled 1 to 2 inches. The client does […]
Helical Pier Installation in Bellevue, WA
Challenge As soon as Matvey Foundation Repair arrived on site, a failing allen block retaining wall was found with no drainage. 4 soil borings were then completed, and large pockets of highly mobile sandy soil were located. After temporarily shoring up of the wall, Matvey completed a geo-tech report and permit design. Solution In order […]
Fractured Retaining Wall Repair in Bremerton, WA
Challenge This home in Bremerton, WA needed repairs to a 10′ retaining wall prior to the sale closing. The buyer’s agent called Matvey Foundation Repair to complete an inspection to see if the repairs were necessary. Matvey Construction’s design technician recommended repairing the fractured retaining wall by installing 4 12′ wall anchors and drilling 6 […]
Foundation Stabilization in Everett, WA
Challenge Matvey Foundation Repair met with the maintenance director and assistant to assess the settlement concerns inside the condo. The technician noticed that there were not only an interior slab problem, but the exterior foundation on the structure was settling as well. a tripod laser was used to verify the drop. The structure was off […]
Foundation Settlement Crack Repair in Seattle, WA
Challenge This client in Seattle met with an engineer to discuss stem wall cracks and settlement to their home. After further investigation, it was determined that shifting of the foundation was due to soil erosion caused by poor drainage. Solution Our crew installed 9 push piers to stabilize the settling areas of the structure, a […]
Foundation Repairs in Tacoma, WA
Challenge A remodeled 1951 home located in Tacoma, WA was inspected by Matvey Foundation Repair due to supports being cut away and sagging floors during the remodel. Our design technician met the homeowner on site to inspect and give recommendations for repairs. Poor drainage was a big factor in the homes settlement problems. Solution Our […]
