Job Stories

Homeowners in Long Beach, California, had noticed signs of settlement at their property, cracks along the exterior of their home had started to appear.  This type of settlement is usually due to the unstable soils beneath the foundation.  The homeowners knew that something needed to be done to prevent any more cracking to occur.   Saber was contracted to fix the issue.  Using PolyLEVEL™ the crew from Saber was able to stabilize the soils beneath the foundation.  By pumping PolyLEVEL™ beneath the foundation this added stabilization to already unstable soils.  Once the soils were stabilized the cracks were then repaired using gravity fed epoxy.  The expoxy closes the cracks and allows for the homeowners to re-stucco the home with out the worry that the cracks will reappear.  The homes foundation is now stabilized and the cracks are repaired. 

Homeowners in Long Beach, California, had noticed serious cracks forming in the columns surrounding their porch.  The homeowners knew that this was not normal, they did some research on the internet and found Saber.  A project specialist from Saber went to the property to do an evaluation.  The project specialist found that the soils were un-stabile and proposed that Saber install 3 helical piers to stabilize the porch and pillar.  This type of settlement is usually due to the unstable soils beneath the foundation.   Saber sent a crew to complete the work for this homeowner.  The crew installed 3 helical piers at three different pier locations to stabilize the porch and pillar.  The helical pier is a steel pier that is driven into the ground like a screw.  The pier is driven down until it reaches solid stable bedrock below.  There were 2 piers installed to stabilize the porch, and one more pier installed to stabilize the pillar.  Once the installation is complete the piers will remain a permeant fixture and will stabilize the area.  

A homeowner in Long Beach, was wanting to retrofit their home and protect their investment from the inevitable California earthquakes.  The homeowner did some research and found that Saber was the best option for him.  The Design Specialist from Saber came to the property to do an evaluation.  During the walk through inspection the Specialist also found that the posts used to support the home needed to be replaced to prevent the home from settlement issues.  The homeowner was very impressed with the Design Specialist and the proposal presented during the walk through, and was ready to schedule the Saber Crew to come to the propriety and get started on the repairs.  The crew arrived and went straight to work, they replaced the wood posts and all of the existing post strapping.  They then continued with the sill plate bolting for the single story structure.  The homeowner can now rest easy knowing that the home is protected from an earthquake and any future settlement issues.   

Long Beach resident Dave S. called Saber regarding "bouncy floors" in his home. He stated that he had lived in his home since 1975 and that it was built in 1926. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a Free Homeowner inspection. Dave's home was showing signs of movement on it's Foundation. We also noticed that several of the Floor Support Posts were not supporting Dave's floor anymore. The attached Picture shows one of these posts. Sabers Crew attached several Seismic RetroFitting components to strengthen the bond between Dave's home and it's Foundation. These included Universal Foundation Plates connecting the Foundation to the Mudseal, A35 Framing Angles Strengthening the connection from the Mudseal to the Home, and Support Post Brackets strengthening the connection from the Posts to the home's floors. Dave was happy with the results. He had no more floor issues, and his home now met the California Building Code Standards.

Bethany Baptist Church, in Long Beach, contacted Saber regarding Trip hazards in the Walkways. Saber's Project Design Specialist found that Tree Roots were the cause of the Buckling Walkways. Our crew excavated and removed all of the damaged concrete. The Tree Roots were removed. Rebar was installed, and Forms were built. New concrete was poured and finished. All trip hazards have been eliminated.

Long Beach resident Veronica C. contacted Saber regarding Sagging Floors in her Home. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a thorough inspection of Veronica's Home. The Support Posts in the Crawlspace are in the process of sliding off of their concrete bases. Saber's crew attached steel I Beams to the Floor Joists. We then attached Smart Jacks to the I Beams. We pressurized the Smart Jacks. The Floors are no longer sagging.

Long Beach resident Tony M. contacted Saber regarding sagging floors in his home. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a thorough and Free Homeowner inspection. The Support Posts in the Crawlspace were failing. The age of the Home and years of Earthquakes were the culprits. Saber's Crew dug Pits in the Crawlspace under the Existing Floor Joists. We then filled these pits to form the Base of the Smart Jacks that we installed and Pressurized. This gave the floor a Consistent Elevation.

  Long Beach residents Adolfo and Linda C. contacted Saber about a failing slab around their pool. Dan F., a Saber Design Specialist, performed a free evaluation and determined that the failing slab could be saved with our PolyLevel Product.  PolyLevel foreman Scott L. and crew arrived at the job site on time and ready to work. The lift and void fill went better than Adolfo and Linda expected, prompting them to leave a great review for Scott and his crew.   

Cascia L. contacted Saber after having concerns about her raised foundation. Following a thorough evaluation, Design Specialist John G. recommended that Cascia implement our Seismic Strengthening system.  Crawl Space foreman Jordan S. arrived at the job on time and ready to install. The crew prepped the work area and began installing. The job went well, securing the sill plate to the footing of the house.  Cascia was very pleased with the professionalism and timely manner in which Jordan and crew finished the job. Cascia left a great review.   

A homeowner in Long Beach became concerned after noticing signs of structural failure affecting the front porch foundation. As the porch foundation began settling and weakening over time, the homeowner recognized the need for a permanent structural repair solution to protect both the safety and appearance of the property. To properly evaluate the issue, the homeowner contacted Saber Foundation & Concrete Repair for a professional foundation inspection and structural assessment. During the evaluation, Saber’s foundation repair specialists identified settlement beneath the front porch foundation and recommended a permanent stabilization system utilizing heavy-duty steel push piers combined with structural steel beam reinforcement. The repair plan was designed to permanently support the settling porch foundation by transferring the structural load onto deeper, stable load-bearing soil beneath the weaker upper soil layers responsible for the settlement. Push piers are one of the most effective long-term foundation stabilization solutions for homes experiencing structural movement and settlement throughout Southern California. To complete the repairs, the crew carefully installed the push pier system beneath the affected porch foundation areas and incorporated a structural steel beam to provide additional reinforcement and load distribution beneath the porch structure. Once installed and pressurized, the push piers permanently stabilized the porch foundation while helping restore structural support and reduce the risk of future settlement.   By combining push pier foundation stabilization with structural steel reinforcement, Saber Foundation & Concrete Repair successfully restored stability and long-term support to this Long Beach home’s front porch foundation, helping protect the property against continued settlement and structural movement.