Home Foundation Repair Photo Album: Cracked Foundation Supported with Helical Piers in Hazlehurst, GA
Gloria B. of Hazlehurst, GA had cracked exterior walls that a home inspector pointed out during an inspection. Her insurance company threatened to drop Gloria’s policy if she didn’t fix the situation. Not knowing what to do, Gloria reached out to a contractor who recommended Lowcountry Basement Systems. An inspector visited Gloria’s home and performed a thorough evaluation. He recommended a system of helical piers to support the sinking foundation around the house. These steel piers were mechanically “screwed” into the soil and attached to the foundation footing. The weight of the foundation were then transferred to the load bearing strata, deep in the ground.
Cracks in exterior walls are signs of foundation settlement
Cracks in exterior walls are signs of foundation settlement.
Cracking of concrete slabs
When foundations sink, cracking of concrete slabs can occur as well.
Helical piles
Helical piles are steel piers mechanically "screwed" into the soil and attached to the foundation footing.
Helical piles
After the piles are inserted to the correct depths, the weight of the sinking foundation can be transferred to the load bearing strata deep in the ground. This system is then completely concealed from sight.
