Job Stories

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

Homeowner Chuck B. of El Segundo contacted Saber with his concern about his garage. He noticed an area that had sunk about three inches. Project Design Specialist Jason S. came out to evaluate the situation. Jason proposed a solution of helical piers  to raise the slab along with PolyLevel to provide a permanent solution. Chuck was very happy with Jason. He gave him the highest marks on our survey and wrote, "Excellent presentation and explanation of the problem." Jason was happy to provide Chuck with WOW! service.

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.

Redondo Beach resident Hank O. contacted Saber regarding cleaning up and waterproofing the Crawlspace under his Home. His floors in his home were cold. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a Thorough Home inspection. The Crawlspace was damp and cold. Saber's Crew installed Clean Space Sheeting. See the attached picture. We also installed a dehumidifier, and a Sump Pump. These upgrades have helped will keep the Moisture out, and provide extra storage space for Hank.

A homeowner in San Juan Capistrano had developed some tilted and shifted concrete slabs due to the settling and expansion of the soil and clay that is commonly found in Southern California. The homeowner first thought that the solution would be to demo and re-pour or grind edges which is both expensive and grinding a bit unsightly when the aggregate is exposed.  So after doing some research the homeowner found Saber and the PolyLEVEL™ method, and thought that this was the solution he had been looking for.  He contacted Saber and project specialist was schedule to meet the homeowner at the property to do an evaluation.  The project specialist proper to use the PolyLEVEL™ system to raise the concrete and fix the homeowners problems with the tilted and shifted slabs.  The Saber crew gave an estimate to bring everything level without demolition, and the Saber crew arrived promptly to complete the job. There was  some subsequent shift after a heavy rain and Saber came back out to touch up and they were happy to do it. “Nate and Rick were my technicians and they were professional, cautious and polite.” said the homeowner.  “They respected my property. I highly recommend this company for the residential customer.”  

Saber was contracted to fix the foundation of a home in San Juan Capistrano, California.  The homeowners had noticed signs of settlement throughout the home, from sticking doors and windows to cracks that had formed in the interior and exterior of the home. The homeowners knew the issues would most likely continue to get worse, so they went on a search for the best solutions to fix their home.  They did a lot of research on line and found that the best option for them was Saber Geotechnical Construction Solutions, after reading reviews and contacting the Saber office they knew this is the company they wanted to repair their home.  After the homeowners found Saber they called to set up a property evaluation, the Design Specialist from Saber came to the home and completed a report showing how the problem would be resolved.  once the homeowners signed the proposal the job could be scheduled, the Saber production crew was scheduled to repair the homes foundation.  The crew arrived and began work right away.  They began by excavating hole in five locations in which the helical piers would be placed.  Once the excavation was complete the helical piers were driven into the ground at the foundations footings until it hit bedrock beneath the foundation.  The helical piers were then bracketed and the job was soon complete.  The crews filled the holes and cleaned up the work areas.  The homeowners now have piece of mind knowing that their largest investment is once again stabilized and the signs of settlement are no longer evident.