Getz - Push Pile Foundation Underpinning

Getz – Push Pile Foundation Underpinning

1950’s home in Edmonton that had evidence of foundation movement and settlement over the entire foundation. Prior repairs had been attempted by another contractor. The owner needed to have the foundation stabilized. We assessed the pattern of settlement and put together an Engineered Plan for Underpinning Remediation using our Proprietary Steel Pipe Push Pile Technology.

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PROJECT GOALS

Stabilize the exterior foundation walls
Repair all cracks, waterproof foundation and install weeping tile

PROJECT CHALLENGES

Removal of prior contractor installed remediation materials
Keeping project within client’s budget parameters
Prior contractors remediation attempts now presented obstacles that had to be dealt with
Piles required had very tight access.
Careful planning to maintain access for occupants was required for use and safety

OUR APPROACH

Soil bore holes were obtained, loads required were calculated, piles locations were engineered, piles were designed and a Building Permit was obtained.
Project was completed on schedule and on budget during winter months
We put together a detailed schedule for the project to manage and perform all work
All installed piles were installed, loaded and loads confirmed through a load testing process
A comprehensive Engineered Turnover Package was supplied to the client and required Engineer’s Compliance provided for the building permit and project

What our customers say:

Owen and Linda De Bathe

Access to the site was a challenge. Material to be removed and replaced had to be loaded into wheelbarrows and pushed uphill and down. It was an arduo…

John Baker

Abarent provided a 3-page, itemized list of the specific work to be done at each stage of the project, including descriptions of optional issues (incl…