A homeowner in San Diego began experiencing signs of foundation settlement after sections of the home’s footing shifted downward. As the foundation moved, structural stress transferred throughout the property, resulting in visible interior damage and signs of ongoing settlement. During the inspection, the foundation repair specialists at Saber Foundation & Concrete Repair identified foundation movement caused by unstable supporting soils beneath the structure. As portions of the footing settled unevenly, the home began showing symptoms commonly associated with foundation settlement, including cracking, structural movement, and interior damage. Without proper stabilization, the settlement could have continued to worsen over time, potentially leading to additional structural problems and more extensive repairs. To permanently stabilize the home, the team at Saber Foundation & Concrete Repair installed a customized push pier foundation repair system designed to address the affected areas of settlement. The crew excavated targeted locations around the portions of the home where movement had occurred and attached heavy-duty steel push piers directly to the settling foundation footing. These piers were hydraulically advanced deep into stable load-bearing soil beneath the weak upper layers responsible for the settlement. Once proper depth was achieved, the push pier system permanently transferred the weight of the structure onto more stable soils, helping stabilize the foundation and reduce the risk of continued movement. By installing push piers beneath the affected foundation areas, the team successfully reinforced the structure and provided the homeowner with a long-term foundation stabilization solution designed for Southern California soil conditions.Foundation Stabilization & Push Pier Installation in San Diego, CA
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Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 by Aaric West
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