Ford Foundation Drilling
Services

Ground work,
in every sense.

Foundation drilling, shoring, earth retention and design build for commercial, residential and public works projects across Southern California.

Rakers
Retaining walls
Slope stabilization
Soil nails
Environmental drilling
Grading and earthwork
Structural concrete
Design build
Landslide remediation

Four ways we get hired

Poured concrete retaining walls on a graded hillside lot

FFD | Design Build

Steel soldier piles with timber lagging holding an excavation

FFD | Earth Shoring

Row of concrete caissons supporting a hillside below homes

FFD | Caissons / Soldier Piles

Excavator-mounted drill rig installing steel soldier piles along a bluff

FFD | Landslide Repair

01

Caisson
drilling

We provide expertly drilled caissons to support high-rise buildings, bridges, and other heavy structures, ensuring deep, secure foundations that withstand significant loads.

Caisson drilling for hillside homes
02

Drilled
piers

Our team constructs drilled piers with precision, offering robust solutions for residential and commercial projects requiring dependable foundational support.

CIDH pile installation
03

Shoring
systems

We design and install shoring systems to stabilize excavation sites, protecting workers and surrounding structures during construction.

Soldier pile and lagging shoring
04

Earth
retention

Our earth retention solutions, including retaining walls and soil stabilization techniques, safeguard projects by preventing soil movement and ensuring site stability.

Tieback anchors
05

Specialized
solutions

From complex urban environments to unique geological challenges, we deliver customized drilling and foundation services to meet specific project demands.

  • Geotechnical exploration and soils sampling
  • Downhole logging with safety equipment
  • Hillside and limited-access drilling
  • Septic pits and swimming pool foundations
Limited-access and hillside drilling
06

Structural
concrete

We place the structural concrete that ties the drilling work into the building above it, so the foundation is delivered as one scope rather than handed off between trades.

  • Grade beams, pile caps and footings
  • Reinforcing steel placement and inspection coordination
  • Retaining and shotcrete walls
  • Equipment pads and slabs

Not sure which
one you need?

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