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A tenant-occupied cottage on a quiet lane in Santa Ysabel, CA had begun to tell a worrying story. The concrete side porch, once level with the front door, was drifting downward and cracking apart. Heavy winter runoff had scoured the soil, leaving a nine-inch gap between slab and sill; daylight shone through rotted framing, and household pests found their way inside. Doors scraped, ceilings cracked, and every new creak reminded the property owner that safety, rental income, and resale value were all at risk.   The owner first tried patching the slab and filling joints with store-bought compounds, but each quick fix failed as erosion undercut the porch again. Recognizing that foundation and concrete issues demand specialized knowledge, the owner searched for a firm that offered lasting answers rather than temporary cosmetics—an approach essential to halt progressive structural damage.   Saber Foundation Repair emerged from that search with a reputation built on transparent evaluations and modern technology. During a complimentary inspection, Saber’s team traced the porch settlement to voids beneath the slab and to moisture-driven soil movement at the crawlspace edge. They recommended the PolyLevel® System—an environmentally safe, waterproof, high-density polyurethane foam injection that lifts and stabilizes concrete without the mess of traditional mud jacking.   Installation unfolded in four precise steps. Technicians bored unobtrusive ⅝-inch ports through the sunken slab, affixed injector fittings, and delivered expanding PolyLevel® foam beneath the concrete. As the lightweight foam spread, it filled hidden cavities and gently raised the porch back to its original height. Within minutes the material cured, the injection ports were removed, and the holes were neatly patched with fresh cement. Because PolyLevel® is waterproof, it now shields the slab from future washout, preserving the repair for the long term.   The transformation was immediate and measurable: the porch returned to grade, the crawlspace opening closed, and the home’s doors and windows operated smoothly again. Tenants reported a renewed sense of security, and the owner gained confidence that the property’s value—and curb appeal—were protected for years to come.   Acting quickly is critical; delaying repairs invites deeper settlement, escalating costs, and unnecessary stress. Saber Foundation Repair demonstrates daily that informed assessments, advanced materials, and a customer-first mindset convert anxiety into assurance and safeguard the largest investment most families ever make.   If cracks are widening, concrete is sinking, or floors feel uneven, schedule a free inspection with Saber Foundation Repair today and put proven expertise to work before minor warning signs become major structural problems.

A home in Indian Wells, Ca. was going through renovations and needed new flooring. When the carpet and wood were removed, numerous cracks were found in the slab foundation throughout the home. Saber was called to conduct an inspection and to find the perfect solution for the cracking issue. It was found that a 2 part structural gravity fed epoxy was the best way to effectively seal the cracks in the slabs to ensure that the cement slabs were fixed. Saber's production crew proceeded to clean each crack and prep it for the epoxy application. After the epoxy was applied and set, the edges were ground down so that the epoxy was flush with the concrete, effectively filling the cracks. The homeowners were very pleased with the results and, after the project, were able to replace the flooring of their home and enjoy their new living space.

Poway resident Chris contacted Saber about sagging kitchen floors in his home built in 1985. He wanted to fix this before selling his home. Our Project Design Specialist performed a thorough and Free Homeowner inspection. The concrete slab, that was supporting the home, had a void under it, caused by settling soil. Our Crew drilled through the concrete slab and filled this void using our State- of- the- Art PolyLEVEL Injection Process. The attached picture shows the equipment we use in the PolyLevel process.We then excavated holes and installed Push Piers to the areas of the Foundation, that had weakened because of the void. Chris was happy with the result and the clean up.

Poway resident Becki D. contacted Saber regarding voids that had formed under her walkways. She had tried filling these voids with dirt to no avail. She was getting tired of looking at the cracks that had formed also. Sabers crew drilled holes through the concrete slabs and into the voids. We then filled the voids with polyurethane using Saber's Styate-of-the-Art PolyLevel Injection Process. This lifted the sinking areas of the walkways, and stopped the cracking. The attached Picture shows the walkways after the PolyLevel Injection. We cleaned up the area after this picture was taken. Becki was happy with the results.

Kanae W. in Poway needed help with foundation settlement. Saber utilized three push piers and PolyLevel to solve her home's issues.  She was very happy with her results. "My neighbor referred me. I also talked to three references provided by (Project Design Specialist) Paul D., who helped me feel comfortable with selecting Saber for the work. I needed an affordable solution, and this met my needs! ... Paul did a great job outlining the project for me, and both crews delivered above and beyond!"   "The yard was left just as it was upon crew arrival. I'm very satisfied with how the interior and exterior looked when complete. In fact, the rebar stitching the concrete improved the property altogether!"

Homeowner Graham D. in Poway had a problem with his driveway. The voids underneath have made his slabs of concrete uneven and have created large ugly cracks through the parking area. It’s not only an eye sore it’s also a safety hazard! Our Project Design Specialist Curtis recommended our 2 – part Concrete Protection System. First, we’ll inject PolyLevel to raid and stabilize the slabs of concrete and the installation of Nexus Pro joint sealant to fill and repair the crevices. The work was done by our Foreman Scott L. and his crew. Three slabs of concrete were injected with PolyLevel into 30 dime sized holes throughout the uneven areas of the driveway.  Once the concrete was stabilized it had its grout filled the homeowner was excited to see the final result. Graham has dealt with this problem since he and his family first moved in their home. For the past 9 years the concrete slowly settled into the voids underneath and began doing greater damage. Him and his spouse have reached out in the past to get other professional advice on their concrete but where very disappointed by how other contractors lack of professionalism. They now have peace in mind and they know they received quality work at a reasonable price.  

Homeowner Cano B. in Poway had a problem with his sidewalk and driveway. His property was surrounded by trees that were growing roots underneath his concrete. This resulted in uneven slabs on his sidewalk as well as his driveway lifting from the roots. He decided to replace his driveway entirely and remove any roots that were leftover by the trees. However, this left his sidewalk untouched and more than likely had voids underneath his sidewalk which will eventually cause the slabs to settle. This was a job for our Forman Scott who specializes in PolyLevel and his crew. First, there were dime-sized holes drilled throughout the front patio and sidewalk and were injected with PolyLevel. After the concrete is stabilized and the PolyLevel has settled Scott and his crew fills in the grout with a professional finish. Cano and his wife moved into their 1980s home back in 2016 and saw their problem right away and knew they would have to address their issue sooner or later. Over time since they have first moved it their concrete has gotten so bad that their garage door couldn’t close. They knew if they didn’t take care of their problem that it would only get worse. Even though they went to another source to fix their driveway Cano and his wife still came to us for their patio and sidewalk because they knew we would provide them with quality work at a great price. When the family saw their patio, they were thrilled that they could not tell that we were there. They were very please with our professionalism and now were WOW’D from our redefining services.

A homeowner in Camarillo, California noticed some major signs of settlement occurring in and around their property.  The homeowners have notice large cracks forming above and around the door frames and window frames of their home, this was also making it hard for those doors and windows to open and close properly.  The homeowners did some research and discovered that they had a soils settlement issue.  Soil settlement is mostly due to the shifting of the soils beneath the homes foundation, cause gaps and voids to form and in turn the foundation becomes comprised because the solid ground it was once supported by has since lost that stability.  The homeowners then checked out ways to fix the problem, they found that pouring a new foundation would not only be time consuming, a huge disruption to their life and expensive, so they continued to look for other options.  They then spoke to a friend about the issue, who recommended Saber.   Saber was able to fix the issue in much more convenient cost effective way.  Saber used the PolyLEVEL™ system to stabilize and lift the property, closing the gaps and cracks that had formed.  The PolyLEVEL™ system is a great way to effectively repair and lift the foundation using a blend of poly to be pumped beneath the homes foundation.  The process is relatively quick and the cure time is minutes.  The homeowners no longer see the signs of settlement and those doors and windows that once where an issue now open and close with ease.  

A homeowner in Ventura called Saber stating that every time he walked to the sink in his kitchen, the floor sagged. He wanted to remodel his kitchen but was afraid the movement in the floors would ruin the countertops and backsplash. Visible signs of foundation problems were obvious. The kitchen floor was basically suspended in the air, with no contact with the footing. Lack of support to the home was causing many issues. Curtis and his team removed concrete from three locations around the home in order to place support piers. Two piers had to make a tight squeeze between the gas meter and A/C unit. The piers, once installed, lifted the foot back up to the mudseal of the home, making full contact. The removed concrete was then repoured and replaced. Saber's services fixed this Ventura home's problems by placing the home back on the footing for full support. The kitchen floor was then rendered 'bounceless'. The client was easy to work with and was very happy with the outcome! Total time on the job site was 4.5 hours.

Ventura resident Corine contacted Saber regarding Fondation Issues with her home. She was remodeling her home, and had noticed that, there were loose bricks at the base of the chimney, and there was crumbling concrete under the carpet she had removed. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a complete and Free Homeowner inspection of Corine's home. The soils had shifted under Corine's home. This had created voids, that in turn had caused her home's Foundation to sink.  Saber's crew brought the foundation to a consistant elevation by using PolyLevel injection under the slab to fill the voids. Next, holes were excavated next to Corine's home. Excess concrete was cut off and disposed of. This made the base of the home foundation flush with the top of the concrete slab. Then Push Piers were attached to lift the outer portion of the slab. The holes were filled in. These steps greatly strengthened the home's foundation, so that Corine could continue with her plan to remodel. Corine was pleased with the result and the clean up.