Carport Foundation Installation

Reynolds Contracting offers a variety of residential and small-scale commercial services, ranging from concrete and earthwork to foundation repair and hardscaping. We’re often able to combine our expertise in more than one area to provide a job well done from start to finish. In one case this fall, we completed a carport foundation installation, combining […]
Central Virginia foundation experts

We recently had the opportunity to work on a house built around 1900. This older home in Staunton had no foundation, which was not uncommon for the era. Unfortunately, the building codes of the early 20th century did not hold up very well. Over more than 100 years, the house needed modern repairs that will […]
Helical piles solve deck problems

As Central Virginia’s certified AB Chance helical pile dealer, we routinely see homes that need repair, whether the house has settled, the basement has cracked, or the soil for new construction has proven to be unstable for building. On a recent project, we faced a different problem – one that is not uncommon, but maybe […]
Helical Piles Solve Settlement Issues

Helical piles help homeowners in a variety of ways. The AB Chance Foundation System we use is very versatile and can be used in new construction, renovations, sagging, cracking – the list goes on and on! On this job, we see that helical piles solve settlement issues during a home renovation. This house has three […]
Renovations using Chance Helical Piles

As the AB Chance Certified Dealer for Central Virginia, we are the area’s foundation experts on new construction and existing repairs. In some cases, we work on renovations using Chance helical piles. We recently installed 11 helical piles on a home undergoing renovations in the Charlottesville area. The homeowners were adding a second story over […]
Controlling water flow around your property

Uh oh! California’s unusually wet winter has exposed serious drainage problems for homeowners! As we’ve said many times before, controlling water flow around your property is *critical* to maintaining the current landscape and preserving your home’s foundation. Contact us 434-293-6724 for a consultation to address water collection and drainage issues around your home! From the […]
Central Virginia AB Chance Helical Pile Certified Installer

We recently completed a foundation repair that included helical pile installation on the interior of a home. The homeowner noticed a stair-step, vertical cracking in the cinder block basement wall and called us – Charlottesville’s #1 foundation solution! We proudly serve as the Central Virginia AB Chance Helical Pile Certified Installer, using only the best […]
Charlottesville Area Carbon Fiber Experts

Foundation repair easily tops the list of our most popular, in-demand services. If you have followed our blog or social media for any length of time, you know foundation repair represents a lot of what we do at Reynolds Contracting. From helical piles to drainage management, we’ve got you covered. One newer technology in foundation […]
Historical Renovation with Helical Piles

At the end off 2016, we were on the Grounds at The University of Virginia, assisting in an historical renovation with helical piles. The University of Virginia is renovating Brooks Hall, an academic building which houses the Department of Anthropology. Built between 1876 and 1877, Brooks Hall is somewhat of a mystery. The 19th Century […]
Central Virginia Helical Pile Installer

Since 2011, we have been the Central Virginia helical pile installer for AB Chance foundation systems. Over the past 5 years, we have seen many of the same problems, and also some unique situations that keep things interesting! Earlier this year, we installed 19 helical piles on a residence in the east end of Charlottesville. […]