Foundation Stabilization and Repair/Expert Profile


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Expertise

I will be happy to answer any questions regarding foundation problems of any type. Questions pertaining to construction methods, Problematic soils, Settling & Movement, Frame torsion & racking, Preventative measures, Repair methods of all types.

Experience in the area

Over 18 years in the industry. A.S.M.E. Certified,(American Society of Mechanical Engineering). Hydraulics Design Expert. 18 years of hands on soil manipulation. Over 500 homes repaired, and over 20 commercial buildings repaired. Extensive soil knowledge. Familiar with most types of repair methods and the expected results of each.

Publications

Ezine.com Article Title: Foundation Problems Do's & Don'ts custombuildingsupport.com: Foundation Repair Methods

Education/Credentials

High School Graduate 1976 Trade School Graduate 1976 College Graduate 1978

Awards and Honors

Certificates of achievment: Excel Industries Letters of appreciation: City of Golden Awards & Plaques: Jacobsen Turf Division

Past/Present Clients

Available on request

What do you like about this subject?

I like helping people! Foundations are the supportive strength beneath all things: Buildings, Relationships, Businesses, etc. Sometimes Foundations become weakened or stressed. Whenever there is a desire to mend these failing foundations, then I am honored to be of assistance.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

My hopes are to be able to share my knowledge and possibly help people make the right choices. I learn new things everyday! I will never give advice based upon things that I have heard or read, only recommendations based upon realistic, actual experience and truly trusted sources.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Many new foundation repair companies have started up during the past few years. They have recognized the demand, and they are hoping to get a piece of the market. Many of them are going to be quality oriented, but many of them are going to experiment. Making the right choices can be very difficult when the information is limited. Obtaining all of the information available, is always a great idea!

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Recent Answers from Ed Eckley

2009-11-05 Mono slab perimitr raise:

Hello Dennis I suggest installation of helical or hydraulic pressed piers to a verified depth resistance that will insure a permanent hold. I have seen many repairs performed in the same basic manor

2009-11-04 digging for 10'x20' addition - hit ledge:

Hello Tony This is a very difficult question to answer without investigating you local County requirements for minimum frost depths regarding spread footing type foundation plans. You may need to consult

2009-11-03 Rear Foundation Movement:

Hello Mark It is difficult to make any recommendations without examining the frame and the load bearing beams as they relate to the rafters or roof trusses, (which ever the case may be). If this is a

2009-11-02 recommended method to repair foundation supported by aging wood pilings:

Hello Jim I am very sorry that I cannot endorse any pressed pier or: Mini Pile, except our own. You have directed a piering question to someone that has been providing piering services for 20 years with

2009-10-31 Foundation in rock:

Hello Brad My first thoughts are: Why isn't the foundation simply built on top of the verified rock? Carving down through rock is a great extreme, unless it is required for cold climate frost depth reasons

 

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