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Home Foundation Repair Photo Album: Fixing Sinking Foundation with Piers: A Simple Solution for Stability and Strength in Tybee Island, GA

A customer recently contacted our office for foundation repair services due to bouncy floors, interior and exterior wall cracks, and exterior brick separation. To address these issues, we installed foundation piers. The process involved driving steel piers deep into the ground until they reached stable soil or bedrock. These piers provide a solid support system, transferring the weight of the structure from unstable soil to a more reliable foundation. By stabilizing the foundation, the piers help eliminate bouncy floors and prevent further cracking or structural damage.

Porch Separation

Foundation settlement caused this porch to separate from the home.

After Installation

Once the pier is installed and foundation is stabilized, soil is used to fill the pier site for a clean, level finish.

Driving Piers Into Soil

The foundation piers were installed at strategic points around the foundation where the soil is unstable or where structural damage is most evident. This includes areas with noticeable settling, cracks in walls or floors, or where the foundation has shifted.

Driving Piers Into Soil

Foundation piers are driven into the soil using hydraulic equipment. The process involves placing the piers at specific points around the foundation and using the equipment to push them deep into the ground until they reach stable soil or bedrock. This ensures a strong and stable support system for the foundation.

Interior Cracks

Interior cracks usually happen when the foundation settles or shifts. If the soil under the foundation becomes unstable or uneven, it can cause the foundation to sink or move. This puts stress on the structure, which leads to cracks in walls, floors, and ceilings. These cracks are a clear sign of foundation problems and can get worse if not fixed.