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Canadian company
60+ years of experience
40,000 projects completed and satisfied clients
Best warranty in the industry
Canadian company
60+ years of experience
40,000 projects completed and satisfied clients
Best warranty in the industry
Canadian company
60+ years of experience
40,000 projects completed and satisfied clients
Best warranty in the industry
Canadian company
60+ years of experience
40,000 projects completed and satisfied clients
Best warranty in the industry
Canadian company
60+ years of experience
40,000 projects completed and satisfied clients
Best warranty in the industry
2025-05-22
Foundation refurbishment or replacement
Can the foundation be replaced without demolishing the house?
Yes, it is possible to replace a home's foundation without demolishing the structure. This is a complex but well-controlled process handled by specialists like Heneault Gosselin, involving temporary support of the house while the old foundation is removed and rebuilt.
Here’s how the process typically unfolds:
- Structural support: the house is lifted and secured with hydraulic jacks and steel beams.
- Complete excavation: around and beneath the house to remove the old foundation.
- Construction of new footings and foundation walls: built to meet modern building codes.
- Lowering the house: once the new foundation is ready, the structure is gently placed back in position.
This technique preserves the existing structure while giving it a safe, long-lasting base. To find out if this option suits your home, contact Heneault Gosselin.
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Categories
- All questions
- Cross-cutting issues (emergencies, safety, comfort) (8)
- House lifting and moving (7)
- Underpinning basement excavation (6)
- Waterproofing, drainage, and foundations (6)
- Foundation refurbishment or replacement (7)
- Berlin walls (6)
- Foundation inspection (7)
- Foundation piling and house stabilization (9)
Popular questions
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