Landslide Remediation Walkthrough
Remediation of Minor Landslide in Oakland Hills, with alterations and repairs to existing elevated deck structure
Implement corrective measures and alterations due to a minor landslide that occurred during heavy rain storms in 2012, located in the Oakland – Montclair Hills.
Landslide threatened the house on a downhill slope and the existing elevated 45ft wide x 30ft deep deck structure, under-mining 10ft rear extension of deck foundation.
Remediation required a new engineered retaining wall, salvage original deck structure and collect / re-direct perimeter drainage and downspout discharge.
SCOPE OF WORK
- Hillside Weed Abatement
- Pier Drilling - 18ft deep
- All Excavation and Soil Management by hand due to inaccessibility of jobsite
- Alterations to Deck Structure
- Drainage and Rain Collections System installed
- Engineering Supervision
- Steel Placement, Rebar and Concrete
- Site Management
- Landscaping and Irrigation
– Jack Stabb, Owner and Head Contractor
His price is fair, not the least expensive, but fair for a quality job. He is particular about details, keeps a clean job site, has a great crew and completes his jobs on time and with good communication."
Our home was built in the 1920s and Jack proved himself to be a true artist in the way he took the flaws of our older house, slanted floors, et al., and made them 'disappear'!"
As with our previous remodel, his crew showed up on time every day, kept the job site tidy and organized, and were always friendly and courteous."
His price is fair, not the least expensive, but fair for a quality job."
Jack is easy to reach, communicative and informative, and truly cares about doing high-quality, beautiful work, down to the last detail."
Jack only uses solid, high quality subs, including electrical, plumbing, painting, tile and stone."
Jack is a perfectionist, and committed to client satisfaction."
I highly recommend him."
Jack is as honest as the day is long."
This was a huge job, and it went like clockwork. It was finished well within the time frame promised, and was so well done, when it came time to remodel the front bedroom, we did not even consider calling anyone else."
Jack is extremely conscientious and has the highest professional and ethical standards."
Jack and his fantastic crew did an amazing job, and eight years later, all of the work has held up beautifully."
A contractor friend noted that he had never seen a more beautiful foundation."
Landslide Remediation: Step-by-Step
