Job Stories

  Sheryl H. a property management employee, called Saber on behalf of a Lake Elsinore apartment complex that had trip hazards throughout their property. A Saber design specialist visited the property to evaluate the situation. The specialist determined that concrete grinding was the best solution for the job.    Concrete grinding Foreman Eli P. and crew arrived at the job on time and ready to work. The grinding crew mapped out the work area. They were able to complete the work in a timely manner, leaving Sheryl and the company she represents very happy. Sheryl left a great review for Eli and the crew.   

Running Springs resident Michael S. contacted Saber regarding trip hazards on the front porch of his home. Our project Design Specialist completed a thorough inspection of Michael's home. The concrete slabs of his front porch were sinking. Our crew used Saber's State-of-the-Art PolyLevel Injection Processs to lift the sinking slabs and level the porch.  Michael was satisfied with the completed job and the clean up.

A homeowner's association in San Pedro needed immediate help with a concrete walkway problem at one of their communities in San Pedro, Ca. Many of the concrete slabs making up the community walkways were cracked or uneven. Residents were tripping and the unsightly damaged concrete made the property look old and unkempt. After walking the property, Saber's trained concrete specialist determined that concrete grinding would be the best solution for most of the communities problems. Of the slabs, only a few needed complete removal and replacement. Over the course of 6 days, Saber's grinding foreman came out to grind down 89 misaligned (uneven) joints between slabs. Saber took the time to be sure all concrete was leveled with little disruption to the community's residents.  After the grind, Saber's concrete crew arrived to remove and replace 270 sq. ft. of concrete throughout the large community. Upon completion of the project, the job site was cleaned and the HOA and property manager were able to walk the property with the foremen to ensure they were pleased with the results. Now, residents and their families could live in a community free from uneven concrete trip hazards and feel a sense of pride in where they live.

A home in San Pedro, Ca., built in the 1940s was in dire need of a lift. The homeowners had been living there since 1999 and over the past year and a half, noticed cracks along their doorways as well as on the walls. on the exterior of the home, the foundation had begun to crack and fall apart. Safety had become a concern for the family, and they wanted a solution to stop any further damage to their home. After getting estimates and solution options from a few contractors, they chose Saber and their permanent solution to fix their home. Because the home had experienced about .5" of soil settlement, seventeen 1'-3' SmartJacks were needed along with 124 feet of steel support beams in order to stabilize the sagging floors above their crawlspace. Six Hydraulic push piers were also inserted along the outside of the home in order to lift the foundation to maximum practical recovery. Without these services, the home was guaranteed to continue to sink, jeopardizing the stability of the home itself.

Homebuyer Frank H. wanted to have his new home evaluated due to the front door jamming and uneven floors. Saber sent out Project Design Specialist and real estate expert Ken F.  Ken helps both buyer and seller by providing a thorough evaluation and the best solutions for settling foundations. Ken provided WOW! service, and Frank stated, "Ken was very professional and knowledgeable; he knew his stuff and explained it very well. I give him 5 stars." Saber is happy to help homeowners get the answers they need to make good decisions.  

George G. of San Pedro bought a home that was built in 1927. Before he moved in, he wanted an evaluation of the home's foundation. Project Design Specialist Jason S. inspected the foundation and recommended the installation of a 16 ft. metal beam to provide supplemental floor support. The beam would be supported by three SmartJacks. The SmartJack System includes heavy-duty threaded rods which allow for adjustment and a custom fit for each jack. Now George can have peace of mind knowing that his home is on a solid foundation. George says that Jason did an awesome job, and he praised the work ethic of the Saber crew as well. We at Saber are happy that we were able to deliver our WOW! service once again.       

A home in El Segundo, California was suffering from serious foundation settlement.  Large cracks had formed in the slab and walls of the home.  The homeowner was concerned with what was going on with the home, so they began to research options on how to repair or replace the foundation.  They found that replacing the foundation all together would not only be extremely expensive, but also very time consuming.  The homeowner knew that wanted something for a permanent fix, but something that would not break the bank.  The homeowners researched several options and found that Saber with their many years in business and positive reviews would be the best option.  A design specialist from Saber came to the property and competed an evaluation.  The homeowner liked the proposal and set an appointment for the crew to come out and get the work started.  The crew came out to the home and prepped 6 areas where piers would be located in order to repair the foundation of the home.  The holes were excavated and the piers were installed.  Once that was complete the holes were backfilled, the cracks that had formed around the home were then filled using an epoxy injection.  The crew also injected PolyLEVEL™ beneath the homes foundation to fill any voids that may have formed, and to protect the home from any future settlement. 

El Segundo resident Jack contacted Saber regarding his home, that was built in 1930. There were cracks in the Foundation, Sagging Floors, and he noticed his house was smelling musty. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a complete, free Homeowner inspection of Jack's home. Our crew excavated holes and installed Push Piers to the base of the foundation of Jack's home. This strengthened the home's Foundation. We also installed Seismic Universal Foundation Plates, A35 Framing Angles, and braces to strengthen the connection between the Home and it's Foundation. The attached picture shows a installed Push Pier strengthening a cracked portion of the Foundation. Jack was satisfied with the completed improvements and clean up

A homeowner in El Segundo became concerned after noticing a section of the garage slab had sunk approximately three inches. Uneven and settling concrete slabs are common warning signs of unstable soil conditions beneath the structure and can eventually lead to structural damage, trip hazards, water intrusion, and additional foundation problems if left untreated. Seeking a permanent repair solution, the homeowner contacted Saber Foundation & Concrete Repair for a professional garage foundation inspection and structural evaluation. During the inspection, Saber’s foundation repair specialists carefully assessed the settlement affecting the garage slab and surrounding foundation areas. The evaluation confirmed that unstable supporting soils beneath the garage had allowed portions of the slab to settle unevenly over time. To permanently stabilize and lift the affected concrete, the team recommended a customized repair plan utilizing heavy-duty steel helical piers combined with PolyLevel® polyurethane foam injection technology. Helical piers were selected to provide deep foundational support beneath the settling garage slab. These engineered steel piers are mechanically advanced into stable load-bearing soil beneath the weaker upper soil layers responsible for the settlement. Once installed, the helical pier system helps permanently stabilize and support the affected structure while reducing the risk of continued movement. To further restore the slab and improve overall stability, PolyLevel® polyurethane foam injection was used beneath the concrete surfaces. The lightweight expanding foam filled underlying voids beneath the slab while carefully lifting and leveling the settled concrete back toward its original elevation.   By combining helical pier foundation stabilization with PolyLevel® concrete lifting technology, Saber Foundation & Concrete Repair successfully restored stability to this El Segundo garage while helping protect the property from future settlement and concrete movement issues common throughout Southern California.

Redondo Beach resident Mardi R. contacted Saber. She said , "We were sitting in the living room one evening. We heard loud popping and cracking sounds. We discovered that the floor tiles had buckled. We pulled off the tiles and found that the slab had a crack in it." Our Project Design Specialist inspected the crack in the concrete slab, and then performed a full evaluation of Mardi's home. There was a void under the slab, which in turn had weakened the foundation. Our crew used Saber's State-Of-The-Art Polylevel process to fill the void. We then attached Push Piers to strengthen the foundation of this home. Mardi approved of the work and was happy with the clean up.