Challenge This 2 story condominium structure, built in 1996, had evidence of settlement in the west elevation. The structure is composed of a wood trussed roof and two levels of floor joist framing over a concrete stem wall foundation. The walls are of conventional 2 x 4 wood frame construction with masonry veneer located near […]
Challenge This porch in Woodinville, WA settled 3 1/2″ on left side and needed to be lifted back to original position. There were two complications on this job: Solution By injecting the poly concrete foam on the left side only we were able to level out the concrete. Then we moved on the raising the […]
Challenge Matvey Foundation Repair was on site to investigate a sinking sidewalk slab. Over time soil settles under slabs due to flowing water that passes through cracks and joints in the concrete. Water then washes the soil out as it passes through. Solution Matvey Foundation Repair’s approach to repairing the sinking sidewalk was to use […]
Challenge The front entrance of this home had stamped concrete that had settled about 1.5″, the size is about 4′ x 5′ concrete slab. Due to the settling, the front porch had settled away from the house due to the non-compacted soil during construction. Solution The porch is connected to the walkway, so the walkway […]
Challenge Due to poor drainage, the porch settled 2 1/2″- 3″ pulling the post and walkway with it. Solution Poly concrete foam was injected in seven strategic places, we were able to lift the porch back to its original position, lifting post and walkway along with it. After the lift was complete, the voids that […]
Challenge The damage to the concrete on this property was due to poor drainage and water flowing underneath the concrete patio slab. Our crew injected the slab with a polyurethane foam that resists water to keep the slab from settling in the future Solution Polyurethane foam was injected in two separate areas which lifted and […]
Challenge A design technician from Matvey Foundation Repair was on site to evaluate this homeowner’s concerns of a bowing retaining wall located on a hillside home on Mercer Island, WA. It was determined that drainage issues contributed to the retaining walls settlement issues. Solution Polyurethane foam was used behind the retaining wall to reduce lateral […]
Challenge Matvey Foundation Repair completed foundation repairs to this Mercer Island home. While on site, a structural engineer recommended additional repairs to be done on a 80′ x 7′ wide failing hillside asphalt road. Severe erosion was the cause of the road failure. Solution A structural engineer recommended placing 80 2″x20′ pin piles to stabilize […]
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18915 16th Ave S
SeaTac, Washington 98188
