1. What kinds of service do you provide?

• Stabilizing residential and commercial foundation by sinking piles using hydraulic equipment
• Installation of driven, screwed and bored piles for new constructions or for equipment in factories with restricted access.
• Underpinning work (such a support for decontamination efforts)
• Raising of floors, foundations, roofs and structures
• Structural reinforcement
• Foundation replacement and repair
• Eliminating pyrite-contaminated fill

2. Do you have an engineering department?

We have a team consisting of experienced engineers and technicians who are at your service. They make sure the best solution is applied to your particular situation. They also take charge of grant applications and produce the reports and plans required for various programs. Last but not least, these team members oversee the quality of your work.

3. What are your certifications and accreditations?

• The Régie du Bâtiment du Québec
• The Association des consommateurs pour la qualité dans la construction (ACQC)
• CAA-Habitation
• APCHQ 's Garantie rénovation and Garantie Réno-pyrite.
• The Société d'habitation du Québec and municipal housing agencies

4. Why do you use different types of piles?

Certain types of piles are best used in situations of limited or restricted access to avoid much higher costs.

5. Can you give us some references?

We are delighted to provide references on request.

6. What causes settling?

Buildings may settle for a number of reasons including urbanization, clay-based soils, proximity of large trees, drought. Sometimes more than one factor may apply.

7. Are new houses subject to settling?

Unfortunately, the soil may shift and settling may result under some new houses, due to drought.

8. How do you repair foundations?

Depending on the surrounding area, the type of foundation in question, the type of problem involved, a variety of options are available, including stabilizing the structure, replacing the foundation and repair work.

9. What warranties apply?

A warranty of 15 years applies to pile stabilization projects, while pyrite elimination work is covered for 20 years. All of our warranties are transferrable to new homeowners.

10. Do you provide free estimates?

We will be delighted to provide a free estimate for foundation repairs. Just give us a call.

11. Do you test for pyrite?

We take samples for pyrite tests which are conducted by specialized labs, which also draw up the reports.

12. My neighbour has a pyrite problem. Does that mean I do too?

There is a chance you do, but this can all be confirmed by testing.

13. What are the most common symptoms of pyrite problems?

Swelling of the concrete floor accompanied by cracking and whitish deposits are the most common symptoms. Other cracks may also appear along the walls, foundations etc.

14. If I see cracks in the basement floor, does that mean I have a pyrite problem?

Not necessarily. Other issues could be involved. Only an on-site inspection can resolve the matter.

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