Ultimo specializes in full service foundation soils stabilization and re-leveling of sunken structures, including homes, pools and tennis courts. Our methods for slope stabilization include limited access capabilities and are the fastest and most cost effective available today. Shown here is a typical failing slope and structure.

When Ultimo Construction is contacted in time, tests are made & determination of the condition of your slope allows us to use cost effective means of stabilizing and re-leveling your foundation system.

High pressure grouting is a method that is used to compact and stabilize compromised soils. This technique has been developed since the 1950's as a solution to control settlement. In recent years with the advancement of modern equipment, this technology has evolved to treat a variety of subsurface conditions for new and remedial construction.

High pressure grout is injected into subsurface soils to compact, stabilize and in some cases, lift. This method can also be used to inject chemicals into soils, in order to seal, glue, permeate or stabilize.

The specialized equipment utilized and manufactured by The Ultimo Organization Inc. has been designed, tested and engineered to be operated in open as well as limited access areas such as home, back yards, garages, patios, basements, etc. With safety and production in mind, this line of equipment allows us to finish every project promptly and cost effectively.

COMPACTION GROUTING is a cost effective technique for the re-compaction and stabilization of sub-soils to greater depths than economically feasible with traditional methods. Depths of 25 to 75 feet are not uncommon. Often, soil problems can be traced to poorly compacted fill, loose soils, infiltration of water, and failure to over excavate and re-compact a building site properly.

Compaction Grouting has been found to reduce the possible damage of liquefaction of soils during seismic events. This technique uses a clear low slump grout that can be pumped slowly under high pressure into the soils with predictable results that will densify and re-compact the soils. When required, our high pressure pumps can sustain pressures that will fracture the soils and lift up the land and structures that lie upon it.

The displacement of fill materials or native bearing soils beneath concrete structures can be caused by seismic disturbance, water leaks, improperly drained surface runoff and vibration from machinery. The introduction of pressure grout through strategically located injection casings in order to compact the soil and fill voids is called SUB-SEALING. Ultimo Construction and Engineering can provide the expertise to sub-seal the voids that expose your structure to failure.

CHEMICAL GROUTING is a method used to penetrate and/or permeate soils. Because of the complexity of soil behavior, specialized knowledge is required in Chemical and Lens Grouting. Our systems inject chemical or grout, designed to intrude, penetrate, permeate or form lenses in the problem areas. Within seconds an impermeable grid of "instant sandstone" is created. Applications are typically used for sandy soils, prevention of soil settlement in tunneling projects, and reduce liquefaction potential in earthquake zones.

UNDERPINNING PIERS offer a lasting solution to the foundation distress of buildings and structures. Underpinning Piers are very effective in emergency stabilization efforts needed to quickly secure a structure from sinking. The Mini Pile Underpinning Systems offer the fastest, thoroughly engineered, least intrusive and economical method of re-leveling a sinking structure. The amount of excavation required to permit accessibility is relatively small, therefore minimizing landscape repairs. Ultimo has used the combination of Atlas Systems and Compaction Grouting to successfully level and secure buildings.

Many factors may cause the settlement of a structure. Regardless of the cause, the structure has to be supported from bearing strata in order to avoid further settlement. The quality of any work depends of the quality of the product and the skills of the contractor. Atlas Piers are a field tested and proven product, typically used in foundation distress situations. They are constructed of the highest quality materials to ensure a long lasting permanent solution.

HELICAL Tieback Anchors, and Foundation Piers simplify remedial foundation repairs for homes, and for slopes, cost effectively. This type of underpinning is designed to carry the vertical structural load of a building. Helical Tieback Anchors attached to the Pier Cap Assembly will resist movement by lateral forces. This application will work with continuous footings, individual concrete pier caps, or under column supports. If you are building an addition to a structure, or require additional foundation support for higher loads, the helical pier is the economical solution. Installation of helical piers are ideal, where there is limited access, and where there are fill materials, or high water tables located under the structure.

Remedial retaining wall tieback applications are one of the primary applications that come to mind when you think about helical anchors. Helical Tieback Anchors are famous for use in limited access conditions further made possible using our proprietary portable installation equipment.

Modern hydraulic structure jacking has made possible the soil modification, and controlled lifting of concrete structures, tennis courts, and pools.

Our hydraulic pressure grouting can fill, and compact voids, remedy the effects of leaks, erosion, and displaced fill materials. A low mobility grout material, properly placed can achieve the highest limits of shallow compaction possible. Properly mixed, the cured grout will re-support your sunken concrete structure without the cost, and inconvenience of removals, and replacement. Mud Jacking should not be confused with deep compaction grouting technics, and is not a term used to lift heavy structures.