775.284.1964 Home Services & Projects About Us Resources Employment Contact Us Blog Reno Excavation and Sitework 101 July 19th, 2021 Reno excavation services for residential areas require careful attention to detail, a bit of muscle, and above all, understanding of the land. While some eager homeowners may attempt to perform their own excavation work, this is not recommended unless you have knowledge of how to properly do so. An excavation project can easily go awry… Read More The Ultimate Reno Contracting Cheat Sheet on Foundation Repair April 21st, 2021 As one of the leading locally-owned and operated construction companies in Reno, NV, we know all there is to know about contracting, construction, and repair. At VersaGrade, one of our biggest strengths is our expertise in foundation repair. We have over 20 years of experience being residential foundation contractors in Nevada and California. Foundation repair… Read More Ram Jack Helical Piles Proven In Liquefaction Simulation Test May 10th, 2019 VersaGrade is a licensed certified Ram Jack Installer, and is happy to provide Ram Jack solutions. Ram Jack recently was able to participate in the very first liquefaction testing of remedial helical piles ever to take place in the United States. The shake test occurred on April 2, 2019, at the University of California, San… Read More Micropiles and Soil Nails: What Projects Benefit December 22nd, 2017 What Are Micropiles? Micropiles are small diameter piles, typically between 3-12 inches, that are used for foundation underpinning and new construction. They can extend up to 200 feet, and provide deep foundation support for a variety of structures. Micropiles can be useful in areas where space limitations exist or where soil conditions are not practical… Read More Foundation Settlement – When Is It a Problem? December 14th, 2017 With the exception of houses built on solid rock, ALL foundations settle over time. Fixing foundation is not uncommon but you should still consult residential foundation contractors to help if you are experiencing any foundation issues. A typical total foundation settlement range is up to approximately one inch. The alternative is to build on soil,… Read More I Have Foundation Cracks – Should I Be Concerned? October 5th, 2017 Foundation issues like cracks worry a lot of people. Home inspectors may tell you that they need to be repaired and to consult with residential foundation repair contractors. Home buyers may see foundation issues and walk away from a potential transaction or ask for a reduction in the sales price. Truth is, most foundations have… Read More Specialty Project Featured In Helical Pile World Industry News – STEP 2 March 20th, 2017 VersaGrade, Inc. Specialty Foundation Design Project VersaGrade’s foundation design specialty project for the 12,000 square foot expansion of STEP 2, a non-profit organization in Reno, NV, was recently featured in an industry newsletter! Read the entire case study, originally featured on the Helical Pile World website and newsletter. “The soils investigation confirmed the project site would not… Read More 5 Warning Signs You Need a Foundation Repair August 22nd, 2016 A structure does not have to be older to have foundation issues. The need for fixing foundation can also be caused by construction, soils, and weather. The warning signs which indicate foundation problems are subtle, if ignored, could turn into a bigger project down the road. It is crucial to consult with residential foundation contractors… Read More Stoker Project Basement Wall Repair in Reno 3/17/16 March 17th, 2016 Basement Wall Repair in Reno Residential homes around Reno Nevada built between the 1920’s -50’s were typically built with unfinished basements for food, coal, & dry storage. A fair amount of these basements were constructed with little or no reinforcing steel. It was not uncommon for the structures that did have reinforcement, to consist of… Read More J & J Nevada – Seismic Retrofit & Tenant Improvement with Micropiles February 3rd, 2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: J & J Nevada was a project involving a seismic retrofit and tenant improvement to an existing warehouse in Sparks, Nevada. Additional truck docks were required to be installed, changing the structural characteristics of the tilt up concrete building. The installation of a moment frame on the interior of the structure required some… Read More « Older Entries VersaGrade, Inc. 445 Western Road Reno, NV 89506 Email: info@versagrade.com Phone: 775.284.1964 Fax: 775.747.8314 Contact Us NV Lic# 72539 CA Lic# 940543