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Foundation Systems Hawaii

PO BOX 240030
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Foundation Systems Hawaii

PO BOX 240030
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Foundation Systems Hawaii, Inc. is Hawaii's premier geo-structural contractor specializing in foundation repair, micropile drilling and geo-structural construction. We bring over 60+ combined years of experience and hundreds of satisfied clients!

Foundation Systems Hawaii, Inc. is Hawaii's premier geo-structural contractor specializing in foundation repair, micropile drilling and geo-structural construction. We bring over 60+ combined years of experience and hundreds of satisfied clients!

W.J. Hale Construction, Inc

P.O. Box 2084
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W.J. Hale Construction, Inc

P.O. Box 2084
2.00(
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31 years of experience

Licensed General Contractor in Oahu.Specializes in Plumbing, civil engineering, electrical engineering, rough and finish carpentry,heating and air conditioning.Reasonable rates with top quality service.

Licensed General Contractor in Oahu.Specializes in Plumbing, civil engineering, electrical engineering, rough and finish carpentry,heating and air conditioning.Reasonable rates with top quality service.

All Build Construction

PO Box 75368
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All Build Construction

PO Box 75368
3.83(
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Customers say: Terrific value
20 years of experience

All-Build Construction is a full service licensed contractor, with over 20 years experience. We work with you from the beginning to completion of your project. If you are just starting out with an idea and a budget, we will make sure that your design works within your budget from the start; we can also recommend an architect if needed to get those ideas on paper. At All-Build Construction we build with quality materials and a plan all while working within your budget. Call or email us today to get a free quote!

All-Build Construction is a full service licensed contractor, with over 20 years experience. We work with you from the beginning to completion of your project. If you are just starting out with an idea and a budget, we will make sure that your design works within your budget from the start; we can also recommend an architect if needed to get those ideas on paper. At All-Build Construction we build with quality materials and a plan all while working within your budget. Call or email us today to get a free quote!

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:

  • Dry rot

  • Infestation

  • Shifting or cracking foundations

  • Erosion

  • Water damage

  • Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as “crawl space foundations,” but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation. 

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

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