Our Construction Services
Over 40 years of structural engineering, foundation leveling, hillside retaining walls, waterproofing, and general building contractor experience across Oakland, Berkeley, and the Greater Bay Area.
Foundation & Structural Services
With over 40 years of local engineering experience in East Bay hill and flatland soil types, Montclair Construction repairs cracked, settled, or shifting foundations. We handle seismic bolt-and-brace retrofitting, foundation levelling, concrete piers, and full foundation replacements.
- Foundation leveling & jacking
- Seismic retrofitting & crippling wall bracing
- Concrete pier & beam installations
- Foundation crack epoxy injections
- Engineering floor level surveys
Drainage & Waterproofing Solutions
Bay Area rains and hillside runoff can compromise foundation integrity. Our drainage systems capture and divert water safely away from your crawlspace and foundation.
- French drain & surface catch basin installation
- Crawlspace vapor barrier & encapsulation
- Foundation exterior membrane waterproofing
- Sump pump systems with battery backup
- Hillside runoff diversion channels
Retaining Walls & Hillside Stabilization
Hillside properties require engineered retaining walls to prevent landslides, soil movement, and grade erosion. We design and build poured concrete, concrete block, and timber retaining structures.
- Poured reinforced concrete walls
- Interlocking concrete block systems
- Soil tie-back anchors & pier supports
- Slope erosion mitigation
- Integrated wall drainage weep systems
Patios & Deck Construction
Custom built outdoor spaces tailored to Bay Area topography. From complex hillside multi-level decks to stamped concrete patios, we build durable outdoor structures built to last.
- Engineered hillside deck structural post footings
- Composite, redwood, and hardwood deck surfaces
- Stamped & smooth poured concrete patios
- Structural concrete stairs & walkways
- Custom outdoor seating & glass or steel railings
Bathroom Remodeling
Complete interior bathroom design and renovation, from luxury master retreats to specialized ADA-accessible walk-in showers for aging-in-place or surgery recovery.
- ADA walk-in shower & roll-in transitions
- Custom tile setting & waterproof backing
- Structural floor framing re-reinforcement
- Plumbing fixture relocation & upgrade
- Vanity, lighting, and exhaust ventilation
Structural Repairs & Upgrades
Fix saggy floors, dry rot damage, cracked load-bearing walls, or open up floor plans by installing structural steel or glulam beams.
- Load-bearing wall removal & beam installation
- Dry rot timber replacement & sistering
- Subfloor level re-leveling & post repair
- Parking bridge & deck structural beam repair
- Structural permit engineering documentation
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