Foundation Contractors in Yukon

Soil and foundation conditions in Yukon

• Permafrost is ground that stays at or below 0°C for two or more years, and it is widespread in central and northern Yukon. When permafrost thaws in one place and stays frozen in another, the ground can shift and buildings can be damaged.

  Source: Northern Climate ExChange, Yukon University (formerly Yukon College), Permafrost, buildings and climate change: Managing Ross River infrastructure in a moving landscape

• Heat from a building can move into the ground and thaw the permafrost below. In Ross River, thaw under the school caused concrete pilings supporting the foundation to shift and crack. Ask a geotechnical engineer whether your lot has permafrost before foundation work.

  Source: Northern Climate ExChange, Yukon University (formerly Yukon College), Permafrost, buildings and climate change: Managing Ross River infrastructure in a moving landscape

• A 2024 national radon survey estimated that just over 1 in 4 Yukon homes (23.7%) have radon at or above the 200 Bq/m³ guideline.

  Source: Evict Radon National Study (University of Calgary and partners, with Health Canada), Cross-Canada Radon Survey (2024)

These are general points from public sources, not advice for your property. Conditions vary from lot to lot, so ask a contractor or engineer about your site.

Services in Yukon

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