Foundation Repair
Structural foundation work and waterproofing
Stop Settlement Before It Spreads
Chicago's expansive clay soils create constant stress on foundations. The freeze-thaw cycle, hydrostatic pressure from saturated soil, and decades of settling produce the cracks and shifts that show up as sticking doors, uneven floors, and visible wall cracks. Left alone, these problems worsen—what starts as a hairline crack becomes a structural failure.
We diagnose the actual cause before recommending repairs. Crack injection with polyurethane or epoxy seals water intrusion permanently when settlement has stabilized. Active settlement requires helical piles or driven piers that transfer your home's weight down to stable soil or bedrock, often lifting the foundation back to level. Bowing walls get carbon fiber reinforcement or wall anchors to arrest further movement.
The repair method matches the problem. Small non-structural cracks might need only injection sealing. Foundation sections that have settled may require underpinning with piers. Our structural engineer determines what's actually happening and designs the minimal effective repair—not overselling complex solutions when simpler ones work.
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Team
David Petlicki
“David is a Chicago native who earned both his BS and MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He brings over 10 years of structural engineering experience across a wide variety of residential, educational, commercial, medical, industrial, and military projects, including both adaptive reuse and new construction. He demonstrates a strong commitment to client collaboration and takes satisfaction in developing optimal structural solutions for his projects.”
Kevin Wojtas
“Kevin is a skilled Production Coordinator with extensive experience in the architecture and planning industry. He demonstrates competency across AutoCAD, landscaping, InDesign, public speaking, and sustainable design. He also serves as a media and communications specialist and holds a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.”
Rafal Leonczuk
“Rafal manages project timelines and coordinates between design and construction teams to ensure smooth project execution. His attention to detail and organizational skills help keep projects on track from start to finish.”