Union Beach is a small borough on the Raritan Bay, next to Keyport and Hazlet. It is low and nearly flat, with a grid of streets lined by modest bungalows, capes and ranches, along with newer homes built or raised after major storm flooding. Here the bay is the defining factor, not ocean surf. Storm tides and heavy rain can push water across yards and into crawl spaces, and the ground stays wet longer than it would on higher land. Most masonry work in Union Beach comes back to keeping water out from underneath.
Foundations that live with water
Older block foundations and piers in this area have often been soaked more than once. We repair cracked and shifted block, rebuild piers, and repair or replace footings where needed. Our foundation repair work is paired with a look at grading and drainage, because a fixed wall in a wet spot will not stay fixed for long.
Waterproofing crawl spaces and basements
On low lots, water often comes up from below as well as in from the side. Depending on what we find, basement waterproofing may involve sealing walls, improving drainage around the footing or redirecting surface water. Flat yards benefit from simple fixes like extended downspouts and a slight regrade away from the house.
Steps and slabs on raised homes
When a house is lifted, the old stoop no longer reaches the door. We build new steps with landings, pour porch slabs and walkways, and face exposed foundations so the house looks complete again.
What we check on a bayshore lot
- How high water has reached on the property before.
- Whether the crawl space has vents, drainage or standing water.
- Which way the yard drains, even when it looks flat.
- What flood zone rules apply to the planned work.
We also serve Keansburg, Keyport, Hazlet and the rest of Monmouth County.
Dealing with a damp crawl space or a foundation that needs work? Request a free estimate and we will inspect it in person.
