Living Near Construction? Your Foundation Might Be at Risk.
If you live in Chilliwack, Yarrow, Abbotsford, or Matsqui, you’ve probably noticed a lot of heavy nearby construction happening lately. And while growth is great for the community, it can come with some unfortunate side effects—especially for your home’s foundation.
We’ve been seeing an uptick in foundation settlement and structural damage in these areas, and one common denominator keeps coming up: major construction nearby causing foundation issues.
How Does Nearby Construction Affect Your Foundation?
When large-scale construction happens near your property—whether it’s roadwork, new developments, or infrastructure projects—it can shift the soils beneath your home. Vibrations from heavy machinery, excavation, or even underground installations can cause the ground to settle unevenly, leading to signs of settlement damage.
Signs you’re settling:
- Cracked walls or ceilings
- Sloping or uneven floors
- Doors and windows that stick
- Gaps around baseboards or exterior bricks
- Sinking concrete slabs around your home
These issues aren’t just cosmetic—they’re a sign that your foundation is moving.
A Word on Infrastructure Projects…
If you’ve noticed construction work happening in your area that involves large-scale underground installation, you’re not imagining the impact. Projects that excavate can contribute to the soil disruption around nearby homes and cause movement.
In some cases, when settlement is directly linked to a federally regulated project, homeowners may be eligible for financial support to cover the repairs. It’s better to act sooner than later, so give us a call and look into it!
Protect Your Home with a Permanent Fix
If your home is showing signs of settlement, it’s important to act quickly. Foundation damage doesn’t go away on its own—in fact, it only gets worse (and more expensive) over time.
At True Level Concrete, we offer engineered, long-lasting foundation repair solutions using industry-leading products like:
- Helical or Push Piers – to stabilize and lift settled foundations
- PolyLevel® Injection – to lift and level sunken concrete slabs with minimal disruption
Our team has over 25 years of experience in structural repairs throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. We’re local, we know the soil, and we’ve got your back.
Live in a Construction Zone? We’re Here to Help.
If you live in Chilliwack, Yarrow, Abbotsford, or Matsqui and suspect that nearby construction is affecting your home, don’t wait. Reach out to us for a free assessment —we’ll inspect the damage, explain your options, and help you protect your investment.
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