Foundation & Drainage Work

Protecting the Structure Below Your Home

Foundation repair, replacement, reinforcement, and drainage solutions for older East Bay homes.

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Foundation & Drainage Work

Protecting the Structure Below Your Home

Foundation repair, replacement, reinforcement, and drainage solutions for older East Bay homes.

Call to Discuss Your Project View Foundation Projects

Foundation Work for Older East Bay Homes

Foundation repair and replacement is one of Carroll Construction’s primary services.

We work extensively on older residential properties, including Craftsman homes, Victorians, and houses with aging brick or concrete foundations. Depending on the condition of the home, the work may involve repair, replacement, structural reinforcement, seismic upgrades, or drainage improvements.

Foundation Services

Foundation Repair

Repair damaged or deteriorating sections before the problem becomes more extensive.

Foundation Replacement

Replace failing brick, concrete, or inadequately built foundations with a reinforced concrete system.

Seismic Retrofit

Improve the connection between the home and its foundation with bolting, shear walls, and reinforcement.

Shoring & Structural Support

Safely support the house while foundation, excavation, or structural work is completed below.

Structural Concrete

Grade beams, retaining walls, reinforced concrete, and related structural work.

House Leveling

Correct or stabilize structural movement when leveling is appropriate for the home.

Signs Your Foundation May Need Attention

Not every crack means the foundation needs to be replaced, but these conditions are worth investigating:

Cracks or visible deterioration
An older brick foundation
Uneven or sloping floors
Doors and windows that no longer align

Visible wall movement or rotation
Damp conditions below the house
Standing water near the foundation
White mineral deposits on foundation walls

Drainage Problems Can Affect the Foundation

Water is a common cause of soil movement and foundation problems.

When water collects around or beneath a home, it can contribute to damp crawl spaces, uneven floors, structural movement, and recurring flooding. Carroll Construction evaluates where the water is collecting and what is needed to move it away from the structure.

Drainage Services

French Drains

Collect and redirect water before it builds up around the home.

Water Management

Collect water at a central point and move it away from the structure.

Crawl-Space Drainage

Address damp or standing-water conditions below the home.

Basement Drainage

Provide drainage as part of a basement dig-out, conversion, or lower-level project.

Sump Pumps

Remove water that collects beneath the house, in a basement, or near a low entry.

Drainage Systems

Drainage systems installed as part of a foundation replacement, structural repair, or basement dig-out.

Foundation and Drainage Often Need to Be Considered Together

A new foundation does not automatically solve a drainage problem, and drainage alone cannot correct a failing foundation.

When both conditions are present, we look at the structure and the water problem together so the work addresses the actual cause rather than only the visible symptom.

What Homeowners Say

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   Fey A. 
 49 days ago
 
 
 Verified Carroll Construction just finished a project for us, replacing the entire house siding. Everything went as planned without any problem. Tom Carroll oversaw the project: the job was completed efficiently, and the work was done properly at each stage. Communication was good throughout. For the additional repairs he made a time and  materials contract, which is very fair. I highly recommend this company.
  
 
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   Christopher P. 
 83 days ago
 
 
 Verified We had a great experience during the estimating process. Tom was responsive, arrived prepared, and demonstrated a solid understanding of the project and what it would take to complete it. Even though we decided to move forward with another contractor, he handled the news professionally and was gracious throughout. I appreciated his honesty, clear communication, and respectful approach, and I would gladly recommend him to others.
  
 
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   Claire F. 
 317 days ago
 
 
 Verified Recently carroll construction put in some porch stairs of me.
The job was meticulous and the company was a joy to do business with.
I would highly recommend this company.
  
 
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   Stephanie W. 
 436 days ago
 
 
 Verified I wasn't sure exactly what I needed to address the flooding in front of my basement door. Carroll Construction came recommended by a neighbor and the experience and work was fantastic. They responded to my email quickly, came out to assess the work and make a recommendation within a short time (and were on time which is great since i work during the day) and provided a clear, detailed quote that was totally fair. The work was scheduled easily and the end result is perfect...their clean up was thorough and I'd recommend them to anyone needing work.
  
 
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   JP L. 
 555 days ago
 
 
 Verified In short: Tom and his team are fantastic and turned our 2/1 into a 3/2 with a full basement in about 8 months. We wanted to add a bedroom, bathroom and basement to our house and had heard about Tom from other Alameda residents and family who had had some work done in the past. He is well known for basements and foundation work here in Alameda, but our project had it all- new bedrooms, decks, roofs and everything along with it.

Tom and his team was able to do it all turning our 2 bedroom, 1 bath into a 3 bedroom, 2 bath with a large daylight basement, all while we were still occupying the home with two young children! They finished very close to the estimated timeline with excellent workmanship. We were very impressed how quickly they performed the demo and framing, getting everything enclosed well before winter. Our new bedroom and bathroom have been a dream and our basement is an awesome.
  
 
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   Josh H. 
 557 days ago
 
 
 Verified We had an emergency situation at our business. Our storefront window was broken and Tom sent a crew down right away to secure our store. His team did an excellent job very quickly. I don't think this is a service that his company typically provides, but Tom saw a problem and they fixed it quickly. We're so thankful to Carroll Construction and would recommend Tom to anyone in need of a contractor. Thanks so much, Tom!
  
 
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   Anne P. 
 590 days ago
 
 
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I am so grateful for Carroll Construction! They replaced a rotten post on my front porch. The pricing was fair and transparent. Rather than providing a quote for the whole job, the owner priced the job based on time because there were so many unknowns. Thankfully, the job was not as involved as we originally thought, so paying based on time ultimately saved me money. The team was responsive and professional. I am very happy with the result! I highly recommend using Carroll Construction--especially if you're a homeowner with no idea what you're doing like me!
  
 
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   Mike G. 
 647 days ago
 
 
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Carroll Construction (CC) recently completed repair of our split-level balcony   damaged by dry-rot.  The work included repair of the single-door garage frame and house stucco. Tom was the only contractor who proposed a time & material agreement since there was no clear understanding of how badly the dry-rot had spread. Thankfully, the damage was relatively limited but resulted in a tremendous cost saving finishing well under over-scoped bids from competitors. Our budget absorbed additional work to replace the garage door opener and install a custom wrought-iron railing.  Superb quality of  work by the CC site crew and sub-contractors who completed deck waterproofing, stucco work and door opener replacement.  Tom's crew was timely, well-focused, neat, professional and friendly.  There's more work waiting for Carroll Construction on this 98 year old house!
  
 
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   Ten B. 
 821 days ago
 
 
 Verified We recently had Carroll Construction come in and do some foundation work for our home. Tom was great, he was very detailed in his inspection and assessment of the work needed. We had other local contractors we reached out to for bids, unfortunately they were over scoping the project work. Tom saved us a lot of money. His team did an excellent job and on schedule. They were courteous, respectful and cleaned up the site every day. 
We have already started talking about additional project for Tom and his team in the coming months. 
From our experience, we would highly recommend Carrol Construction
  
 
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   Cece B. 
 987 days ago
 
 
 Verified Tom did a fantastic job replacing our brick foundation with concrete. His crew were respectful, cleaned up at the end of each day, and they kept to promised  timelines. Communication with Tom was excellent. Whenever I had a question or concern, I got a prompt response within the day.. I have worked with scores of trades people over the years on various properties. My experience with Tom is one of the best I've had in many years.

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