Retaining Walls
Structures that are built on hillsides often use retaining walls to protect the movement of a hillside from damaging a home. In order to ensure that the retaining walls are fail safe, rock bolts are drilled into the face of the cut earth to strengthen the integrity of the wall.
Saribalis Construction uses multiple tie-back drilling methods and equipment to install rock bolts. For large retaining walls that require a large amount of rock bolts, we use an Air-Track drifter drill that can bore consecutive holes quickly and at substantial depths. This drill runs exclusively on compressed air. We then tie our rock bolts into rebar cages and pour the concrete to form the structure of the wall.
For smaller, tighter access requirements, Saribalis Construction uses a hydraulic powered rock drill with a portable power pack. This top of the line drill allows us to drill holes inside basements, under staircases and in small back yards. We can bore holes strait down or at acute angles. These holes can be tied in using metal I-beams with wooden lagging to form the wall to reduce costs or through traditional concrete methods.
About Saribalis Construction
Saribalis Construction is a family owned and operated business in San Rafael, California.
Sepcializing in tight access repairs or large-scale shoring, Saribalis Construction has the capacity and equipment to get the job done on time and within budget.
George Saribalis, owner of S.C has over 10+ years of experience specializing in tight access drilling, concrete services, retaining walls and foundations and drainage.
Tight Access Drilling
At Saribalis Construction, we use tight access drilling equipment that can fit through entryways as small as 3ft wide by 7 ft. high.
Foundations & Drainage
Using a hydraulic press, we install steel resistant piers down to bedrock depths or until the pipe pile reaches the pier-encountered firm-bearing stratum that is suitable to support the load.
Retaining Walls
For large retaining walls that require a large amount of rock bolts, we use an Air-Track drifter drill that can bore consecutive holes quickly and at substantial depths.
Concrete Services
We specialize in a method of concrete pumping for retaining walls using compressed air to project the concrete directly onto the retaining wall.
