Home Foundation Repair Photo Album: Stabilizing Settled Foundation in Port Wentworth, GA
Our team recently tackled a foundation stabilization project, and we captured the entire process in a photo gallery. We installed push piers to support a customer's settled foundation, ensuring their home remains safe and secure. The gallery showcases each step, from site preparation to the final installation, making it easy to understand how push piers work and why they're effective. It's a great visual guide for anyone curious about foundation repair! Push piers stabilize and support a settled foundation by transferring the weight of the structure to more stable soil layers below. They are driven deep into the ground until they reach load-bearing soil, providing a solid foundation and preventing further settlement. The photo gallery provides a clear, educational overview of the process, demonstrating the effectiveness of push piers in preventing further settlement and maintaining structural integrity.
Exposed Footing
The footing is exposed and bracket was installed.
Driving Piers
Once bracket is secured to the footing, the piers are driven into the soil.
Backfill
Bins are filled with backfill from the pier location. This ensure a clean work space and makes it easier for the crew to fill the pier location once foundation is stabilized.
Weight Transfer
The weight of the home is transferred through the piers to competent soils.
Pier Location
This homeowner was experiencing sagging in their foundation as a result of soil settlement.To determine where to install piers, our inspector provided a free assessment of the foundation. This involves evaluating the extent of settlement, identifying areas of weakness, and pinpointing the load-bearing soil layers. A thorough inspection ensures the piers are placed in the most effective locations to stabilize the foundation.
