Engineering of Foundations Jacksonville
Oracle Engineering and Construction Services provides structural engineering for both on-grade and off-grade foundation systems, with particular expertise in historic foundation repair. From century-old brick and stone rubble pier foundations to modern shallow foundation systems, we design repairs and replacements that respect the building's original construction while meeting current structural standards. We work on the following types of projects:
- Historic Foundation Repair & Rehabilitation
- Brick & Masonry Pier Design and Repair
- Stone Rubble Pier Assessment and Repair
- Off-Grade (Pier-and-Beam) Foundation Design
- Structural Beam Design and Replacement
- Monolithic Slab Foundation Design
- Stemwall Foundation Design
- Design of Foundation Settlement Repair
- Foundation Underpinning Design
- Crawlspace Structural Assessments
Historic Preservation Expertise - Andres Lopera, P.E., President of Oracle Engineering and Construction Services, served as a Commissioner on Jacksonville's Historic Preservation Commission for over five (5) years. This background gives Oracle Engineering a particular depth of expertise in assessing and designing repairs to historic foundations — balancing structural performance with the preservation standards and material sensitivity these buildings require. We work within local historic district guidelines to ensure repairs are both structurally sound and appropriate to the building's character.
