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Recent project photography from sites across British Columbia.
Project photos
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Scotch Creek, BC
Geotechnical steep slope assessment and structural design for elevated foundation support.
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Blind Bay, BC
Structural engineering and foundation design for reinforced retaining wall system.
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Blind Bay, BC
Helical piles designed and installed for a home addition to an existing house.
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Kamloops, BC
Our in-house rig installing Micro piles for a residential home on a steep slope. The installation went through loose and weathered rock until reaching stable bedrock, transforming an otherwise unusable lot into a safe and buildable site with a beautiful, secure home.
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Kamloops, BC
Example of the value of in-house engineering. During installation, soil conditions required additional piles to ensure stability and safety. Our engineering team was on-site to quickly review, redesign, and add the required piles in under an hour — preventing what could have been catastrophic consequences if piles were installed without proper engineering oversight.
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Port McNeill, BC
Helical piles installed in a tight access location to stabilize the structure and lift it by 3.5 inches, bringing it back into compliance
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Kamloops, BC
Field work for the design of a lock-block retaining wall system. The wall was engineered with geogrids and has remained stable and solid for several years since installation.
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Scotch Creek, BC
Structural engineering for a shop, including design of the thickened slab system and full framing layout. Our team sized and selected beams, posts, and detailed tall wall assemblies to ensure compliance with BCBC 2024, Division B, Section 4.
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Merritt, BC
Underpinning piles installed to stabilize a house that experienced severe settlement. The foundation was underlain by swelling clay to depths of 8–10 feet, so our piles were driven as deep as 40 feet to reach stable ground and provide a permanent solution.
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Sorrento, BC
Underpinning piles used to stabilize and lift a cabin by 10 inches, raising it above the designated flood level.
To Illustrate The Process
Underpinning Explained – BC Foundations
- Foundation Problems — Cracks and settlement threaten the stability of your home.
- Our Solution: Underpinning with Helical Piles — We drive engineered piles deep into stable soils to support your foundation.
- Step 1 – Engineering Assessment — We inspect the damage, calculate loads, and design the pile system.
- Step 2 – Excavation & Preparation — The contractor exposes the footing so piles can be installed.
- Step 3 – Helical Pile Installation — Each pile is twisted into the ground until it reaches firm bearing layers.
- Step 4 – Secure with Steel Brackets — The piles are attached directly to the foundation for permanent support.
- Final Result — Your foundation is stable, level, and protected for years to come.
BC Foundations — Underpinning & Helical Pile Solutions
At BC Foundations, we provide engineered solutions for weak soils, settlement, and structural support across British Columbia.
Whether you’re a homeowner dealing with cracks in your foundation, a contractor building on difficult ground, or an engineer needing a reliable installation partner, our team delivers practical solutions backed by professional engineering.
We proudly serve communities throughout the province — including Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon, Salmon Arm, the Lower Mainland, Greater Vancouver, Sechelt, and as far north as Prince George.
With compact equipment, professional engineering oversight, and full compliance with the BC Building Code, we deliver foundation systems that are safe, durable, and engineered for your site.
Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how BC Foundations can provide Strong. Reliable. Foundations. Anywhere in BC.
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