Challenge The Bush School, an over 100-year-old structure, had sidewalks sinking around the entire building creating multiple trip hazards. We came out and inspected the area to write up a proposal to solve the problem. Solution The concrete did not have to be replaced. We were able to use our unique system to lift the […]
Challenge A client called our office to schedule an appointment to inspect poor soil settlement of an interior structural slab. The building is a brewery located in Ballard, WA. Upon arriving on site, an engineer found 2300 Sq Ft of slab settlement ranging from 2″ to 3.5″. The majority of settlement occurred around the larger […]
Challenge The maintenance staff of this commercial building located in Shelton, WA noticed some structural issues so they gave us a call. Our experienced inspector found that the mortar joints had separated near the top of the column within a foot of the roof line due footing rotation and settlement. Solution 5 push piers were […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Challenge This home in Mercer Island had a retaining wall that was badly leaning and was over 4 inches out of level. Solution Our experienced crew used several hydraulic cylinders to repair the retaining wall and push it upright so it will remain level.
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 […]
Challenge The issue that Matvey Foundation Repair experienced was a 10 year old retaining was that was over 6 inches out of level. This was a very large project as the wall was 8 feet tall and over 250 ft long. One thing that we immediately noticed was that there was no drainage system in […]
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 […]
18915 16th Ave S
SeaTac, Washington 98188
