Repair and replacement of existing foundations

Symptoms and causes

Certain symptoms, such as crumbling concrete and water seepage, are typical of foundations that must be replaced. Such problems are primarily caused by aging (whether premature or not) of the concrete.

The solution

Several steps are involved in replacing such foundations:

• Supporting the existing structure using solid industrial materials
• Support is provided for the brick
• The existing foundation is excavated and demolished
• Footings are laid
• Formwork is installed and concrete poured
• New fill is placed under the structure

Such major work should only be entrusted to a firm that you can trust.