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Ottawa

Ottawa foundation enquiries often involve sensitive Leda clay and frost-related foundation movement, with issues such as frost heave, wet basements, bowing walls and clay settlement.

This opening in the north elevation foundation wall used to provide access to the basement from the more modern addition. Masons will begin
Photo: NPS Photo, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Housing and foundation context

In Ottawa, sensitive Leda clay and frost-related foundation movement means movement can show up as cracks, sticking doors, uneven floors or bowing basement walls — especially where drainage or moisture around the foundation has changed.

Common foundation types in the area include full basements, concrete block and poured walls, some pier systems. Our crews assess soil conditions, drainage and structural movement.

Guidance and next steps

Follow building-department and geological-survey guidance where published. Photograph cracks and sticking openings, note when movement started and keep drainage clear of the foundation.

We help you request an on-site foundation assessment.

Ontario Foundation Pro in Ottawa

We take foundation repair enquiries from Ottawa and surrounding areas around the clock. Tell us the address, cracks, settling or sticking doors, and we will arrange an on-site assessment.

Sources

  1. Ontario Geological Survey
  2. Natural Resources Canada

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