A properly designed and maintained foundation is critical to tank safety, longevity, and operational integrity. Foundation problems can lead to tank shell distortion, bottom corrosion, operational issues, and even catastrophic failure.
Western Canada's climate presents unique challenges including freeze-thaw cycles, frost heave, and seasonal moisture changes that can accelerate foundation deterioration. Our team understands these regional conditions and designs foundation solutions that withstand local environmental factors.
Prevent Costly Failures
Proactive foundation maintenance and timely repairs prevent expensive emergency situations and extend tank service life by decades.
Professional foundation work
Concrete ringwall expertise
Water management systems
Precision releveling
Comprehensive foundation repair and replacement solutions for storage tanks of all sizes.
New concrete ringwall construction and complete ringwall replacement. Engineered design, proper reinforcement, and quality concrete work.
Crack repair, spall repair, surface restoration, and structural reinforcement of existing concrete ringwalls.
Reinforced concrete slab construction, slab repair, and slab replacement for tanks requiring full foundation support.
Tank jacking and releveling to correct settlement issues. Foundation improvement and stabilization to prevent future settlement.
Site drainage improvements, foundation drainage installation, and water management systems to protect foundations from moisture damage.
Soil improvement, compaction, and stabilization. Base material installation and proper preparation for long-term foundation performance.
Experience with all common tank foundation configurations.
Most common for large tanks. Concrete ring supports tank shell perimeter while tank bottom rests on compacted sand or crushed stone. We repair and replace ringwalls to API 650/653 standards.
Full concrete slab provides complete support for tank bottom. Common for smaller tanks or poor soil conditions. We repair cracks, spalls, and replace deteriorated slabs.
Properly compacted earth with sand cushion layer. Requires good soil conditions and proper drainage. We improve compaction and drainage to prevent settlement.
Crushed stone provides drainage and load distribution. Often used with ringwalls. We repair stone bases, improve drainage, and ensure proper compaction.
Systematic approach ensuring quality and long-term performance.
Comprehensive inspection of foundation condition, soil evaluation, settlement analysis, and drainage assessment. Identify root causes of problems.
Develop repair or replacement design based on tank loads, soil conditions, and operational requirements. Ensure compliance with API standards.
Empty and clean tank if required. Implement tank jacking if necessary to access foundation. Ensure safe working conditions.
Remove deteriorated materials, improve soil conditions, install drainage systems, construct new ringwall or slab, and ensure proper curing.
Lower tank onto repaired foundation (if jacked), verify level and alignment, and ensure proper tank-to-foundation interface.
Verify foundation quality, check tank level and alignment, document work performed, and provide recommendations for ongoing maintenance.
Expertise in tank foundations and Western Canada conditions.
Deep understanding of Western Canada soil conditions, climate challenges, and freeze-thaw impacts on tank foundations.
In-house engineering ensures foundations are properly designed for tank loads, soil conditions, and environmental factors.
Use of high-quality concrete, proper reinforcement, and appropriate base materials for long-lasting foundation performance.
Ability to jack tanks for foundation access minimizes project cost and duration compared to complete tank disassembly.
Address all foundation issues including drainage, soil stabilization, and settlement prevention - not just symptoms.
All foundation work meets API 650/653 requirements and satisfies regulatory standards for Western Canada jurisdictions.