Job Stories

When Larissa reached out to Saber Foundation Repair about her home in Los Angeles, she was understandably concerned. "My house is over 100 years old and I wanted to have the foundation evaluated," she explained. Larissa had noticed increasingly bouncy floors, a problem that only seemed to be getting worse over time.   Recognizing the urgency, we sent our design specialist Jason Sparks to conduct a thorough evaluation of her home’s crawl space and foundation. Upon inspection, Jason identified that the wood posts supporting the crawl space had significantly weakened over the years, contributing to the sagging floors. He recommended the installation of SmartJacks® for better support and stability.   Our foreman Sammy Molina and his dedicated crew got to work, securing the crawl space with these state-of-the-art crawl space supports. The SmartJack® Crawl Space Stabilizer, an adjustable supplemental support system, is specifically designed for sagging crawl spaces. This innovative product not only provides the necessary support for failing structures but can often lift sagging floor joists or beams, restoring them to their original position.   One of the key advantages of the SmartJack® system is its construction from strong, corrosion-resistant, galvanized steel. Unlike other systems that may rust over time, the SmartJack® remains adjustable for years, allowing for future adjustments if needed.   After the installation, Larissa was thrilled with the results. "I feel so much more secure now," she said, relieved to have her home's stability restored.

Andrew C., a new homeowner in Los Angeles, faced ongoing allergies and breathing issues due to problems in the crawl space beneath his 1926-built house. Mold spores, dust mites, and other allergens were getting inside, causing coughing, wheezing, and breathing difficulties. Concerned about the bad air and potential mold growth, Andrew wanted a fix. Andrew reached out to Saber, a reputable contractor specializing in crawl space moisture solutions, for help. Saber's specialist, Brian, checked things out and found the humidity at 51.6%, which wasn't good. Brian suggested a comprehensive Crawlspace Encapsulation system to sort it out. Impressed by the explanation, Andrew agreed. Saber's team swiftly installed Clean Space Sheeting, Drains, and a Dehumidifier. This comprehensive approach stopped the moisture and made the crawl space clean and dry. In a few weeks, Saber's work changed Andrew's crawl space. The Clean Space, Drains, and Dehumidifier effectively fixed the problems and ensured they wouldn't come back. Andrew was happy and relieved that his home's air and moisture issues were solved. Now, he can live comfortably without worrying about allergens.

Homeowner Michael G. in Los Angeles, CA had a major issue with his crawl space. He moved into his freshly remodeled home five months ago and right away starting noticing a problem. There was a smell that was getting worse and worse. To find the source of the problem Project Design Specialist Jason S. went into the crawl space and found that there were very high levels of humidity which was causing mold and allowing too much moisture into the wood. To make this project further, Bryan and his team first removed all debris from the crawl space and installed the Cleanspace service which includes: Drainage matting, vapor barrio, an energy-efficient Aprilaire dehumidifier, a condensate pump, and a SaniDRY dehumidifier. After Bryan and his team finished the installation, Michael was thrilled with the professionalism and quality of work we have done on his home. Now he doesn’t have to be bothered with a musty and gross crawl space. 

Thomas, residing in Los Angeles, California, found himself increasingly concerned about the stability of his hillside home. Noticing unsettling spaces between the foundation and walls, he felt a sense of urgency to address these issues. Seeking assurance, he reached out to Saber, a trusted foundation repair contractor, to inspect and provide solutions. Jason, our diligent Project Design Specialist, visited Thomas's three-story home for a thorough assessment. His inspection revealed unsettling signs of the home settling due to the challenging hillside terrain and soil composition. Jason recommended a comprehensive approach, suggesting seismic strengthening, wall crack repairs, and lifting the settled foundation. Understanding the homeowner's anxieties, Jason took the time to explain the intricacies of the situation. He carefully detailed the proposed solutions, offering clarity and reassurance. Thomas was relieved to receive such caring service and a comprehensive explanation from Saber Foundation. Confident in the expertise and solution provided,

Claire G, of Costa Mesa, California, was experiencing sever concrete settlement at her condo, she had noticed that the walkways had some serious cracks and were uneven, causing tripping hazards.  The walls of her front porch were gapping and separating, making it very unsightly to look at.  She did some research and found that Saber Foundations using the PolyLEVEL™ process was the most effective and affordable way for her problem to be resolved, after contacting the Saber office and getting a Sales Representative to her property to do an evaluation and a free estimate, she was satisfied with the finding and the estimates for repair.  She made an appointment with the office to have a crew come and complete the work on her home.   The Saber crew was able to get the job done quickly and affordably, using the PolyLEVEL™ process, which is a two part foam that is injected into the ground to form a fill that is strong, yet light weight, waterproof and will not leak chemicals into the soils, because it does not react with soil or water.  The PolyLEVEL™ also cures very quickly, and is adjustable.  By adjusting the density and expansive force of the two-part foam allowing for a wide range of uses.  The equipment used but the Saber crew is not bulky, which allows for easy access to confined places.   During this process one small hole was cored into the concrete, where the PolyLEVEL™ material was injected.  Once the process was complete Claire, was able to see results immediately, the gapping in the walls were closed and the uneven walkways were level once again.  Claire was very pleased with the results of the PolyLEVEL™ and with the professionalism of the Saber crew.  Now Claire can once again enjoy being on the front porch of her condo.

Bill S homeowner in Costa Mesa called Saber to work hand in hand with the structural engineer to repair and support the pier and beam structure of his raised foundation "Crawl Space" home. Engineer drawings called out for (4) Smart Jack girder supports as well as the removal and replacement of a failing grider.  The Smart Jack system was chosen for its engineered fill base and capacity of the entire install unit.   The Smart Jack system is a great  support solution to mitiagate against active clay soils under your home or to replace old and rotten timber supports.

Homeowners in Costa Mesa, needed to have their foundation repaired.  They did some research and found Saber to be the best option.  The Saber crew arrived at the home in a timely manner and began the project. The first thing that needed to be completed was to remove concrete in four areas of the property to excavate the soils and expose the foundation footings.  Once this process was completed the crew then installed 4 push piers to lift and stabilize the home.  Once the piers had been installed PolyLEVEL™ was injected beneath the homes foundation to further stabilize the property and prevent future settlement.  The home had shown signs of settlement, with cracks forming throughout, the Saber crew then completed the crack stitching of 33 cracks throughout the property.  The Saber crew also used the PolyLEVEL™ around the exterior of the property to lift and raise some un-level walkway slabs that once were trip hazards, with the PolyLEVEL™ injections complete the walkways no longer pose a threat.  The homeowners now have piece of mind knowing that they biggest investment is stabile and no longer has signs of settlement. 

A homeowner in Costa Mesa had contacted Saber regarding the settlement of their home.  The homeowner had noticed that cracks were beginning to form in the interior walls of the home as well as in the homes slab.  A Saber design specialist was scheduled to evaluate the property.  The finding of the evaluation showed that the home did have settlement issues, as suspected.  It was proposed to the homeowner that PolyLEVEL™ be added beneath the homes foundation to add stabilization of the property and to prevent any future settlement.  The homeowner knew that the issues needed to be resolved, Saber was then contracted to repair the foundation.  The Saber crew was scheduled to repair the homes settlement issue.  The Saber crew arrived at the home and went straight to work.  They injected PolyLEVEL™ up to seven feet below the existing slab into the soil for greater bearing capacity and soil stabilization, followed by injection of a closed cell, high density expanding structural polyurethane resin directly beneath the existing slab to attempt lift to maximum practical recovery.  Once the PolyLEVEL™ was injected and set up, the crew needed to repair some of the cracks that had formed in the slab. Crack repair by perpendicular saw cutting of crack and installing steel concrete staples 18"o.c. and a two component epoxy was completed by the crew.  The home is now stabilized from future settlement, and the cracks have been repaired. 

Costa Mesa homeowner Susan A. contacted Saber regarding cracks in the walls of her home, and sinking concrete walkways. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a thorough inspection of Susan's home. Voids had formed, caused by shifting soils under the foundation of the home, and the walkways. Our crew excavated holes next to Susan's home, where the voids had formed. Foundation Piers were installed at the base of the Foundation. Lifting Jacks were then used to pressurize the Piers. This lifted the areas of the Foundation, that had sunk. The attached picture shows the Pier with the air jack attached.The holes were filled in. Then Our crew drilled holes through the concrete slab walkways, and into the voids. Sabers State-of-the-Art PolyLevel Injection Process was used to fill the voids.  Susan was happy that her home and it's walkways, now have constant elevation.  

Robert Licon, a homeowner in Long Beach California has lived in his 70-year-old home for the past 5 years. They recently had a home inspection and learned there is a crack in their foundation which can be a big problem during an earthquake. Robert and his wife understood the seriousness of the problem and called us right away to do Seismic Retrofitting to properly reduce their risks. They didn’t want to deal with any further issues that can be caused by the crack and really wanted peace of mind when they are thinking of their home. They were aware of our reputation and knew we will give them redefining service and leave them saying WOW. Our Foreman Bryan installed 4 new posts with pads and caps, a 15-foot supplemental beam, a single foundation wall strap to address their crack. These fixes now make the home much safer and have reduced the risk of damage if an earthquake were to happen. Now Robert and his wife can have that peace of mind that they wanted from having a safer home.