You have a foundation problem? Plan your work in advance, the process from the service request to the start of the worksite can sometimes take a long time!
Here are some necessary procedures to be able to start the work.
Proposal
In order to obtain a work proposal, a technical representative must assess the needs of the building. After reflection, internal consultation, calculations for the hours of labor and raw materials, etc., then the proposal is prepared for customer approval.
Measurements
Following the acceptance of the proposal, a visit to take measurements of the interior and exterior elements of the building that must be made by a design technician in order to create the required engineering plans. At Bisson Expert, we have an in-house engineering department so the drafting stage is faster and ensures a great collaboration with the representative.
Engineering plans
Once the detailed plans are completed by the technician, the engineer must review and validate the plan to ensure that the solutions presented meet construction standards. Depending on the type of work, the engineer must also calculate the loads the building is carrying and how those repairs will affect the structure.
Permit
To begin your work, most foundation repair work requires a permit from the city. Here are some of the documents that will be required to apply for a permit with the city. The items include engineering plans, the building’s certificate of location and the detailed proposal for the work. If the work encroaches on the city or your neighbors’ properties, additional preparation steps may be added.
For more information and to see the detailed list of requirements, ask your municipality about the permit application.
Here is the link for the city of Montreal :
https://montreal.ca/en/
Info-Excavation
When an outdoor excavation is required, a request at Info-Excavation provides information regarding the location of the underground network of pipes, and wires on the site where the work will be carried out and thus minimize the risk of accidents associated with breakage of hidden pipes and wires.
Scheduling
Due to the unpredictability of time it takes for municipalities to the issue permits and the time required to create and validate the engineering plans, it is difficult to schedule foundation repairs on a fixed date until these steps are finalized. When the permit is received, a date estimate is put in place. Then, the client must carry out the preparation before the work, as detailed in the proposal by the representative, such as balcony or paving stone removal, floor openings, etc.
Depending on the type of work, it may take one to six months to start a complex foundation project. In addition, outdoor excavation is usually done according to temperature and rainfall (April to December).
This is why it is recommended to start the planning process for foundation repair well in advance. This will give you a better chance of completing the work within your timetable.
