Job Stories
Smart Jacks Eliminate Sagging Floor in Norwalk
Norwalk resident Nancy T. contacted Saber regarding a sagging area of the floor of her home. The French doors were difficult to open and close also. Saber's project Design Specialist performed a Free Homeowner Inspection. The Crawlspace support posts were failing in this area of Nancy's home.
Saber's crew excavated holes in the Crawlspace. We filled these holes with gravel. New All Metal Smart Jacks were installed on top of this gravel (attached picture). The Jacks were then pressurized, to give the floor, in this area, a consistent elevation. Nancy's home is now more stable, has no sagging floors, and has French Doors that function properly.
Permanent foundation stabilization in Bloomington, CA
Mr. Hernandez wanted to purchase his grandmother's 2000-built house, but noticed signs of foundation problems. The garage was shifting and the concrete slabs in the driveway were beginning to sink in. That's when he decided to call Saber for a free no-obligation inspection.
Upon our design specialist's assessment, a proposed permanent foundation stabilization plan involves the installation of push piers to support the home's foundation. This solution aims to provide Mr. Hernandez, the prospective homeowner, with peace of mind against any potential future seismic activity.
Manufactured Home Leveling in Bloomington, Ca
Homeowner Mr. Perez in Bloomington, CA faced a pressing issue: his manufactured home needed foundation repairs and leveling. Uneven floors and a dragging front door were clear indicators of this problem. Frustrated with these issues, Mr. Perez turned to Saber for assistance.
Upon contacting us, our design specialist, Jason S., promptly evaluated the property. He thoroughly assessed the manufactured home, identifying the problem areas and discussing a viable solution. Jason proposed a coach leveling method and suggested adding three piers to stabilize the mobile property. This solution aimed not only to address the immediate issues but also to ensure the long-term stability of Mr. Perez's home.
Fixing And Stabilizing Uneven Slabs For Driveway in Bloomington, CA
When Frank purchased his house in Bloomington two years ago, he encountered a persistent issue: uneven concrete slabs on his driveway. Initially, he shrugged it off, assuming it wouldn't cause much trouble. However, as time passed, the unevenness became a recurring source of accidents for his family members, resulting in frequent trips and falls. Frustrated by these safety concerns, Frank decided it was time for a change.
Seeking a solution, he turned to Saber for help. Our team quickly responded, sending our skilled design specialist to inspect his property. Through a thorough examination, our specialist, John, identified the problem areas and proposed our Polylevel service as the solution to fix and stabilize the uneven concrete slabs.
Understanding the benefits of Polylevel, which involves filling voids underneath and sealing cracks caused by the lifts in the concrete slabs, Frank saw the potential to address his pain points. With the proposed plan in place, Frank eagerly anticipated the transformation of his once-uneven driveway. This solution not only promised a fix for the safety hazards but also offered a smoother, safer surface for his family.
Sinking Foundation in La Palma
La Palma resident Linda W. contacted Saber regarding cracks that were growing Larger between her home and it's foundation. Saber's project Design Specialist performed a Free Homeowner Inspection. Voids had formed under the foundation. Areas of the the foundation were sinking into these voids, causing the walls and the foundation to crack. Saber recommended attaching Push Piers to the foundation, and filling the voids with Polyurethane. The homeowner got a copy of the inspection report and a written 30 day quote.
Concrete Grinding of Trip Hazards at Church in Pasadena, Ca.
A community church was in need of improving the safety of their parishioners. Various trip hazards had developed over the years on the property's walkways, stairways, and in other areas. They also wanted to eradicate unsightly cracks and improve the look of their church's landscape.
Saber was called in for a free inspection of what it would cost to grind down the trip hazards. There were found to be 11 areas needing to be leveled out through dustless grinding. They included the walk paths, an area at the top of the main stairs, in front of the base of the stairs, as well as alongside a city sidewalk bordering the property.
The project only took a day to complete and didn't cause the disruption of any services or other events. The church's staff appreciated the efficiency of the project and appreciated that their parishioners were much safer from trip and fall risk. This seemingly small change to the property provided a much-needed facelift and improvement.
Stabilizing Floors of a Church in Pasadena
Jim from Pasadena Covenant Church contacted Sabre regarding the safety of the floors in the church. The Church Board was also concerned. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a complete inspection of the building. The crawlspace had improper support for the floor of the church. some of the older support posts were starting to tilt and fail.
Our Crew attached Steel I Beams to the existing Joists. Then new cement pads were poured and all Metal Smart Jacks were installed. The attached picture shows the completed work. These two components made the floor elevation consistant throughout the church. The floor was also Stabilized.
Past or Jim and the church board were satisfied with the completed work, and the crew's clean up.
SmartJack Installation in Pasadena, CA
Homeowner Kathy M. in Pasadena decided to get her settlement repaired by installing SmartJacks. Her home had some major issues with stability and her floor was sagging. Project Design Specialist Jason Sparks evaluated the crawl space and concluded that the home needed some major settlement repair. After sitting down and discussing the solution Kathy decided to move forward with the project. Bryan A. and his crew moved forward with the project and installed 10 SmartJacks, a 56-foot supplemental beam, and two push piers. After seeing the work Bryan and his crew did she had peace of mind and knew that our solution was a long-term viable solution.
PASADENA HOME NEEDS STABILIZATION
Project Design Specialist Jon P. visited Pasadena homeowner Bob M. to evaluate Bob's home. Some of the doors were hard to open, there were cracks in the walls, and Bob could detect settling in the center of his home. Jon assessed the situation and recommended the installation of a metal beam in the crawlspace, supported by SmartJacks. Each SmartJack includes heavy-duty threaded rods which allow for adjustment and a custom fit for each jack. Bob writes about Jon, "I would say you have a winner in Jon. Every question answered and his answers made sense. I could see where our foundations were failing and how he proposed to fix them." An important part of WOW! service is making sure that the homeowner has all of their questions answered.
Quoting Trip Hazard Elimination in Cerritos
Cerritos resident Dolly S. contacted Saber regarding trip hazards that had formed in her driveway. Saber's Project Design Specialist Performed a Free Homeowner inspection. Shifting soils had formed voids under Dolly's driveway. Saber recommended our State-of-the-Art PolyLevel Injection Process. This would fill the voids with Polyurethane and eliminate the trip hazards. Dolly received a 30 day quote and a copy of the inspection report.
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