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Helical piers stabilize failing foundations by being driven deep into the ground until they reach stable soil. They then transfer the weight of the structure from the unstable soil to the stable soil or bedrock below, providing additional support and preventing further settlement or movement of the foundation.
This customer had sinking floors above their crawl space. We installed our SmartJack Support System to lift, level, and stabilize the floors to their original position.
To prevent flooding, we installed an exterior French drain system connected to buried downspouts. We dug a trench around the perimeter and placed a perforated pipe on a gravel bed. The downspouts were directed into the drain, and the trench was backfilled with gravel and soil. This system effectively diverts water away from the foundation, reducing the risk of flooding.
We tied the exterior French drain system and buried downspouts into a TripleSafe sump pump by directing the drainage pipes into the sump pit. The TripleSafe sump pump, equipped with three pumps for reliability, efficiently handles the incoming water, preventing basement flooding. The primary pump manages normal water flow, the secondary pump activates during heavy water volume or primary pump failure, and the battery-backup pump ensures operation during power outages. This setup ensures comprehensive water management and protection against flooding.
This troubled home was experiencing severe foundation failure that was apparent via the large stair-step cracks that had appeared on the exterior brick walls. A corner of this home seemed to be separating and sinking into the ground. Our expert crew permanently stabilized this home's foundation by installing 8 helical piers. These galvanized piers are screwed into the ground and transfer the weight of the home to load bearing soil or bedrock. In this case, they were even able to lift the foundation up to be closer to its original position - closing the giant gap in the bricks that had previously appeared.
