Foundation Settlement Repair & Helical Tieback Stabilization in Tarzana, CA
The Issue
A homeowner in Tarzana began noticing cracks developing throughout both the interior and exterior walls of the home — a common warning sign of foundation settlement and structural movement. As the cracking worsened, it became clear that portions of the foundation were sinking due to unstable soil conditions and underlying voids beneath the structure.
Over time, shifting soils beneath the home had created unsupported gaps below sections of the foundation, allowing the structure to settle unevenly. As the foundation moved into these void spaces, stress transferred throughout the home, resulting in wall cracking and structural instability. Without permanent stabilization, the settlement and structural damage would likely continue worsening.
Concerned about protecting the long-term structural integrity of the property, the homeowner contacted Saber Foundation & Concrete Repair for a professional foundation inspection and repair solution.
The Solution
After performing a detailed structural evaluation, Saber’s foundation repair specialists developed a customized repair plan designed to permanently stabilize the home and address the underlying soil movement.
To stabilize and help lift the settling foundation, the team recommended installing heavy-duty steel push piers beneath the affected foundation areas. The push piers were hydraulically advanced deep into stable load-bearing soil beneath the weak upper soil layers responsible for the settlement. Once installed and pressurized, the push pier system helped transfer the structural load of the home onto stronger supporting soils while restoring the foundation toward a more consistent elevation.
In addition to the push pier installation, helical tiebacks were recommended to stabilize portions of the foundation experiencing lateral soil pressure and movement. Helical tiebacks are engineered steel anchors designed to reinforce failing foundation walls and provide long-term structural stability in areas affected by shifting soils and retaining pressure.
By combining push pier foundation stabilization with helical tieback reinforcement, the repair system addressed both the vertical settlement and lateral structural movement affecting the home.
The Result
Following the inspection and evaluation process, the homeowner received a comprehensive structural repair report outlining the foundation conditions, recommended stabilization methods, and long-term repair strategy. A detailed repair proposal and estimate were also provided to help the homeowner fully understand the scope of work required to permanently stabilize the property.
By utilizing engineered push pier and helical tieback systems, Saber Foundation & Concrete Repair provided a long-term foundation stabilization solution designed to protect this Tarzana home against future settlement and structural movement common throughout Southern California soil conditions.
