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Welcome to our Resources section, where we share industry knowledge and practical guidance covering construction, structural systems, property improvements, and more
Foundation systems

After more than 40 years working on residential and structural construction projects throughout Marin County, Millsap Degnan has seen firsthand how important proper drainage is to the long term condition of a property. Water is one of those things that homeowners often do not think much about until it starts causing problems. A home may look perfectly fine from the outside, while water is slowly collecting near the foundation, moving through a hillside, or washing away soil around a retaining wall. Marin County properties can be especially sensitive to drainageSEE DETAILS

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Foundation systems, Soil conditions, Structural movement

After more than 40 years working on residential and structural construction projects throughout Marin County, Millsap Degnan has seen how homes respond to their surroundings. Every property is different. Hillside conditions in Mill Valley, older homes in San Anselmo, and properties throughout Marin County each present unique challenges related to soil, drainage, moisture, aging materials, and seismic activity. The question is not whether a home has moved. Nearly every home experiences some movement over time. The important question is whether that movement is normal or whether it is a signSEE DETAILS <span class="mo...

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