Foundation Repair Photo Album: Effectively Stabilizing A Settled Foundation in Lexington, NC

Foundation stabilization is essential for addressing issues like sagging floors and noticeable cracks caused by a settling foundation. Our team recently tackled this challenge for a customer using foundation piers. Here's how we did it: Assessment and Preparation: We began by thoroughly inspecting the foundation to determine the extent of the settling and identify the optimal locations for the piers. Installation Process: Foundation piers work by transferring the weight of the structure to stable soil layers deep below the surface. Our team installed steel piers at precise locations around the foundation, ensuring they reached the load-bearing strata. This process stabilizes the foundation and can even lift it back to its original position, addressing the sagging floors and cracks. Cleanup and Final Touches: Once the piers were installed and the foundation was secure, we focused on restoring the work area. Our team meticulously cleaned up debris, filled any excavated areas, and ensured the property looked as good as new.

Foundation Cracks

Cracks form in foundations due to uneven settling or shifting of the soil beneath the structure. This can result from factors like soil erosion, poor compaction during construction, or changes in moisture levels. As the foundation moves, it creates stress on the structure, leading to visible cracks in walls, floors, and ceilings.

Pier Placement

The team determined where to install foundation piers by conducting a thorough site assessment, which included analyzing soil conditions, identifying areas of settlement, and evaluating structural load requirements. This ensured optimal placement for stability and long-term performance.

How Piers Are Installed

Foundation piers are installed by first excavating around the foundation to expose the area needing support. Then, a bracket is secured under the foundation, and the pier is driven deep into the ground until it reaches stable soil. Once in place, hydraulic jacks lift the foundation back to its original position and permanently secured.

Job Complete

The pier locations are backfilled with soil that was removed before installation and property is left clean and level.

Concrete Leveling

Concrete was used to fill these pier location sites to ensure the patio was level and the piers were out of sight while permanently supporting the foundation.