Job Stories

A homeowner in San Clemente, had noticed settlement issues occurring throughout the property.  The signs of settlement ranged from cracks in the walls of the interior and cracking of the exterior walls to doors and windows not opening and closing properly.  The homeowner knew that these issues needed to be fixed, he did his research and found that Saber was the solution to his problems.  He called upon Saber to repair the homes foundation.  A design specialist from Saber proposed that (11) steel push piers be added around the property to lift and sterilize the home.  There would need to (9) areas of concrete removed to install the piers properly.  A crew was scheduled to complete the project.  The crew from Saber arrived at the home and began their work, first they started the demo to remove the (9) areas of concrete, once the areas of concrete were removed the exaction of the soils began to expose the foundation footing.  The footing were exposed and the piers were installed, during installation of the piers the crew realized that in order to reach the soils soils beneath the foundation the pier needed to be driven deeper than the recommended distance.  Once the piers were al installed the home was lifted to maximum practical recovery and PolyLEVEL™ was injected beneath the foundation to further stabilize the home.  The homeowner no longer has issues opening and closing door in the home and is very satisfied with the work completed at his home. 

Homeowners in San Clemente first discovered their foundation problems when they saw cracks appear in their flooring and drywall. Their cabinets and counters were separating from adjoining walls, too. Opening and shutting doors and windows in their home was becoming difficult. Framing was exposed through multiple cracks in the stucco of the home. When foreman Kris Smith and his team from Saber arrived, it was apparent that water was saturating the soil around the home, gaining acess through cracks in the foundation. The team reiterated when the project design specialist at the diagnosis of the problem, as time moves onward with unaddressed issues, the structural integrity of their home would be compromised. The homeowners would be unable to sell, rent, or otherwise profit off of their home. Saber's production team began their work by cutting precisely the brick ribbon and concrete where the support piers would be installed. Helical anchors were then installed after excavating below the foundation. These anchors are crucial to Saber's lateral support system. After all helical piers were installed under the home, a steel beam was installed below all doors and applicable windows in the home in order to spread surface area so, when lifted, the doors and windows wouldn't be out of alignment. After completing their permanent fix of the homeowners' problem, Saber took the time to lift the home, backfill the soil, and efficiently replace the concrete. Saber's helical piers were installed into natural soil and bedrock, allowing the team to lift the settled home back to level. This enabled doors and windows to open and close properly again. The customer was intrigued by the process and services, requesting video of the installation be emailed to her when she was away from the premises.

Over the 4 years that a homeowner and family had been in their San Clemente home, cracks on the exterior and interior walls of the home had been progressively getting longer and larger. The most change could be seen within the past year. The family was worried about further damage. They knew that the problem needed to be remedied as soon as possible. The husband and wife had budgeted for repairs and contacted Saber to get their home's problem diagnosed and a permanent solution applied. Once Saber's project design specialist performed their inspection, it was agreed that 5 288 Helical Piers installed in key locations around the home, including directly alongside the exterior of the home and out near their back patio, would permanently stabilize the foundation, preventing any further sinking and settlement. The family was pleased with the results and warranty guarantee. They now look forward to many more years in their newly stabilized home, not worrying about further damage caused by shifting and settling soils.

San Clemente resident John H. contacted Saber regarding his home starting to slide on the hill it was on. Saber's inspection revealed that areas of the Foundation were sinking. This was creating voids that were weakening the Foundation. Saber's crew excavated holes through a concrete walkway. We attached Helical Tiebacks to Stabilize, and Foundation Piers to Strengthen the Foundation. Then the holes were filled in, and the concrete was replaced. John now has a home with a solid Foundation, and has Peace of Mind.

San Clemente resident John H. contacted Saber regarding cracks, that were spreading through the walls of his home. Our Project Design Specialist Performed a Free, Detailed Homeowner Inspection. The Foundation was sinking. The stress was causing John's walls to crack. Our Crew excavated holes and attached Helical Piers to the Base of the Foundation. See attached picture. These Piers were then Pressurized, which Lifted, and Strengthened the Foundation. Then we Filled in the Voids, under the Foundation, with Polyutethane. This stopped the Voids from Expanding, and Stabilized the Foundation.

San Clemente resident Kristy P. contacted Saber regarding Cracks in the Walls of her Home. See attached Picture.The Doors and Windows also weren't operating correctly. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a Free and Thorough Home inspection for the Homeowner. Voids have formed under the Foundation, caused by Shifting Soils. Saber recommended attaching Push Piers to Lift and Strengthen the Foundation. This will also give the entire Foundation a Consistent Elevation. We also recommended Filling the Voids with Polyurethane, to stop the Voids from Expanding, and Stabilize the Foundation. Kristy was given Saber's Home Inspection Report, and a Quote, that is valid for 30 days.

San Clemente resident Todd E. contacted Saber regarding Loose tiles in his home. Under the Tiles, the Concrete Slab Foundation had a large Crack. Saber's Project Design Speciailst performed a Complete Homeowner Inspection. This Large Crack, in the Foundation, went through the entire Foundation Slab, through the Patio, and up the Length of the Block wall in the Backyard. See attached Picture. Saber Suggested Filling this Void, to stop it from Expanding any further. This would also Stabilize everything.We also Quoted Helical Tiebacks to Strengthen the Block Wall. Last of all we recommended attaching Foundation Piers to the Home's Foundation, to Lift, Strengthen, and give it Consistent Elevation.

A homeowner in San Clemente became concerned after noticing cracking in the downstairs tile flooring along with structural bowing affecting the upper level of the home. These symptoms are common warning signs of foundation settlement and can indicate uneven structural movement caused by unstable soil conditions beneath the property. To properly assess the situation, the homeowner contacted Saber Foundation & Concrete Repair for a free foundation inspection and structural evaluation. During the inspection, Saber’s foundation repair specialists carefully analyzed the cracking patterns, floor movement, and foundation conditions throughout the home. The evaluation revealed that one side of the house was experiencing settlement and required permanent stabilization to prevent continued structural movement and additional damage. As portions of the foundation shifted unevenly, stress transferred throughout the structure, contributing to the tile cracking and upper-level bowing observed inside the home. To permanently stabilize the affected foundation areas, the team recommended the installation of seven heavy-duty steel push piers. Push piers are engineered to transfer the structural load of the home onto deeper, stable load-bearing soil beneath the weaker upper soil layers responsible for the settlement. Once installed, the push pier system helps reinforce and stabilize the foundation while reducing the risk of future settlement-related movement. Push pier underpinning is one of the most effective long-term foundation repair solutions for homes throughout Southern California experiencing soil-related structural settlement. By combining a detailed foundation inspection with engineered push pier stabilization technology, Saber Foundation & Concrete Repair helped provide this San Clemente homeowner with a permanent structural repair solution designed to restore stability, improve safety, and protect the long-term value of the property.    

Homeowner Greg H. in San Clemente received our PolyLevel solution. Greg’s late 1940s home had a big issue with the settling concrete around his home. He starting noticing his concrete stairs settling a couple of weeks before contacting Saber. Since he noticed the problem, the settling was slowly getting worse. Greg and his wife want to get this problem fixed as soon as possible because they want to install slate tiles on their walkway. However, they both know if they don’t fix their settling concrete it will only cause more problems. Project Design Specialist Richard E. evaluated the issues of the couple and found that there was around an inch of settlement and that the best solution would be a PolyLevel injection. Greg and his wife agreed to move forward with the project that was led by Scott L. Scott and his crew installed the Concrete Protection System and 15 lbs. of PolyLevel with 16 ft. of Nexus Pro sealant. After the installation, Greg and his wife were extremely happy with the final results. Now they can move forward with their home renovation with our any worries of issues appearing down the road. 

Canyon Country resident Bill C. contacted Saber regarding cracking in the patio and walkways of his home. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a Free Homeowner inspection. Voids had formed from shifting soils under the concrete. This was causing areas of the concrete to sink. We recommended our State-of-the-Art PolyLevel Injection Process. This would fill the voids with Polyurethane, without having to remove any concrete. We gave Bill the inspection report and our quote.