The First Warning Signs
Before any work began, the homeowner noticed visible stair-step cracking through the block wall in the garage. These cracks are one of the biggest indicators that the foundation is settling the wall begins to shift, and the blocks separate as the pressure builds. Over time, this type of movement can cause doors to stick, floors to become uneven, and can even lead to structural failure if ignored. This was the moment the homeowner realized something was happening beneath the concrete slab that needed expert attention.
Investigating What's Beneath the Slab
After identifying the cracking and wall movement, our team marked the areas where the foundation had lost support. Sections of the garage floor were cut and removed, exposing the footing beneath. This step allows us to access the foundation directly so we can install push piers a permanent solution designed to stabilize the wall and stop further settlement. Every opening is carefully planned to avoid disturbing the wood stove and surrounding utilities, ensuring the homeowner can continue to use the space safely while we correct the issue at its source.
Installing the Push Piers
Once the footing was exposed, our crew began installing the push pier system. Steel pier sections are hydraulically driven deep into stable soil or bedrock, forming a solid support base under the foundation. You can see the pier bracket attached beneath the wall, ready to carry the weight of the structure. Even with tight working space around the wood stove, our team took extra care to keep everything secure and undisturbed while ensuring each pier was positioned precisely for maximum stabilization.
Stabilized & Restored
With all push piers installed and locked into place, the foundation is now stabilized and protected from future settlement. The slab openings were backfilled and re-poured, leaving the garage clean and level again. The once-cracked wall is now supported from deep, load-bearing soil giving the homeowner long-term peace of mind. What started with troubling signs like cracking blocks and uneven concrete has now been completely resolved with a permanent foundation solution.