We Pour It. We Build On It.
Concrete & Foundations in Thunder Bay
Everything you build sits on what's underneath. SRL builds foundations for homes, additions and garages, and places slabs and driveways built to stand up to Thunder Bay frost.
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Built on Something Solid
In northern Ontario, the ground moves. Deep frost and spring thaw put real pressure on foundations, slabs and driveways. Concrete that isn't designed and placed for those conditions cracks, heaves and settles.
Getting the foundation right is the one part of a project you can't easily fix later. That's why it pays to have it done by a contractor who builds the whole structure and understands what it has to carry.
SRL Contracting handles residential concrete and foundation work across Thunder Bay, from new foundations for homes, additions and garages to slabs, driveways and patios. Structural work is designed with an engineer and fully permitted.
New Foundations
House and addition foundations
Footings and foundation walls for new homes and additions, built below the frost line.
Learn more about house and addition foundationsGarage and shop foundations
Frost walls and thickened-edge slabs for detached garages and workshops.
Learn more about garage and shop foundationsICF foundations
Insulated concrete forms for a warmer, drier basement.
Waterproofing and drainage
Dampproofing and weeping tile done properly before backfill.
Slabs, Driveways & Patios
Concrete driveways
Built on a properly compacted base, with control joints placed to manage cracking.
Garage and shop slabs
Reinforced slabs sized for vehicles and equipment.
Patios and walkways
Connecting your home, deck and yard.
Learn more about patios and walkwaysSteps and landings
Durable entries that stand up to salt and freeze-thaw cycles.
HOW IT WORKS
One Team, Start to Finish
Consultation and site visit.
We look at the site, soil, drainage and access. For repairs, we assess what's causing the problem.
Engineering and design.
For foundations, a structural engineer designs the footings, walls and sequence. Flatwork is designed around load, drainage and frost.
Permits and approvals.
New foundations require a City of Thunder Bay building permit. We prepare the application and deal with the City.
Detailed quote and schedule.
You get an itemized quote and a realistic timeline, planned around weather and the frost season.
Excavation, forming and pour.
Excavation, base preparation, forming, reinforcing, pouring and curing, with inspections at each required stage.
Final walkthrough.
We walk the finished work with you and fix anything that isn’t right.
Why Thunder Bay Homeowners Choose SRL
We build what goes on top. Because we frame and finish the structure too, our foundations are built for what they'll actually carry.
Engineered and permitted. Structural concrete is designed by an engineer and inspected by the City, never eyeballed.
Built for frost. Proper depths, bases, reinforcing and drainage for northern Ontario conditions.
One contractor, whole project. The foundation and the build are on one schedule with one crew accountable.
Local and established. 10+ years building in Thunder Bay. About SRL
Recent Concrete & Foundation Projects
View all projectsBuilding Something on It?
Most foundation work is the first step of a bigger project. We also build home additions, garages and shops, and finished basements.
QUESTIONS
Concrete & Foundation FAQs
Some cracks are cosmetic shrinkage. Others signal settlement or pressure. Wide cracks, cracks that are growing, horizontal cracks or walls that bow inward should be assessed. We'll look at it and tell you honestly what it needs.
Concrete pads generally don't need a building permit. Driveway work that changes a curb cut or the boulevard may need separate City approval.
Most concrete work happens from spring through fall. Concrete can be poured in cold weather with heated enclosures and blankets, but it costs more.
All concrete shrinks as it cures, so very minor “hairline” cracking is normal. We control where it happens with a compacted base, proper reinforcing and control joints, so cracks stay in the joints and don't become a problem.
Start With a Solid Foundation
Whether it's a new build or a foundation that's giving you trouble, we'll assess it and give you a straight answer on the fix and the cost.
