Job Stories

El Cajon homeowner Bob K. was concerned about the settling floors in his home. Project Design Specialist Paul D. proposed a solution of 12 SmartJacks as well as 3 steel beams. This will provide permanent stabilization for Bob's home. The floors and walls will be lifted back toward their original position, and floor 'bounce' will be reduced. Bob decided to go forward with the project, writing "Paul was very good about explaining the job after he crawled the sub area. He showed us pictures of the sub area as well as explaining the process that would be taken. He took time to answer our questions/concerns and even followed up after the job via telephone." As for the crew, Bob wrote, "Crew was great. Could hear them working under the house. They were working hard and they seemed to enjoy their job." Saber is committed to deliver WOW! service from start to finish for our homeowners.     

Coronado resident Larry C. contacted Saber regarding the State of California Earthquake Brace and Bolt promotion. Our Project Design Specialist performed a complete evaluation of Larry's home. Our crew installed Seismic Retrofitting Universal Foundation Plates, A35 Framing Angles, and Caps to strengthen the foundation of Larry's home. Larry was happy with the results and the clean up.

Weldon resident Nelson S. contacted Saber in regards to his home's concrete slab sloping and being cracked. Nelson was remodeling his home. He removed the carpet and spotted this problem. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a complete inspection. Sabers crew installed Push Piers to strengthen the foundation. Nelson was pleased with the result and the clean up. The picture shows one of the cracks in the slab.

Weldon resident Nelson contacted Saber regarding cracked floors he found in his home when he was renovating his home. He had removed the home's carpet and discovered this issue. Saber's Project Design Specialist completed a thorough inspection of Nelson's Home. Our crew excavated holes around the foundation of the home. We attached Push Piers to the base of the home's foundation. These strengthened the home's foundation. Our crew then filled in the holes, tamped down the soil, and cleaned up. Nelso was happy that the issue had been resolved.

Homeowners in Spring Valley, California, had started to notice a lot of cracking in the interior and exterior of their home.  They as noticed huge cracks that had formed in the slab of their patio deck.  These are all signs of soil settlement.  This type of settlement is due to the expansive soils beneath the homes foundation.  The homeowners knew they needed to find a fix for this issue before it became much more serious.  The homeowners did some research and found Saber, they set an appointment for a Saber design specialist to come to the property for a free property evaluation.  The design specialist proposed that the home be stabilized and lifted to maximum practical recovery using Push Piers.  It was also proposed to repair the cracks that had formed in the slabs and then use PolyLEVEL™ to fill any void that may have been caused due to the lift of the property.  The Saber crew was then scheduled to complete the project.  The Crew arrived and went to work using the proposed design to map out the pier locations, once the locations had been determined the crew began to excavate the areas in order to place the piers at the proper locations.  Sixteen Push Piers were placed around the property and then the lift of the property was preformed.  Once the lift had been completed the PolyLEVEL™ was injected beneath the foundation to fill any voids and the home is now stabilized and lifted to maximum practical recovery,  The homeowners no longer see the signs of settlement that once plaqued their home.  The cracks that had formed are now closed and any doors and windows that were hard to open and close are no longer an issue. 

Presioca Villa Apartment in Spring Valley contacted Saber regarding sidewalks that had become trip hazards. Our Project Design Specialist performed a thorough inspection. Tree roots were buckling the sidewalks. Our crew removed all of the damaged concrete slabs. We then excavated the tree roots. New forms were built, and new concrete was poured and finished.  

Descanso resident Arnold D. contacted Saber regarding cracks spreading through his garage floor. Our Project Design Specialist performed a thorough inspection. Voids had formed caused by shifting soils. Saber recommended our State-of-the-Art PolyLevel Injection Process. This would fill the voids with Polyurethane and give the floor a consistant elevation. Then we recommended applying Nexus Plus to fill the cracks. Arnold has the 30 day quote and a copy of the inspection report.

A home in the Borrego Springs area was in dire need of Saber's services when they called to schedule an inspection and free estimate. There were doors and windows in their home not closing square, and the concrete around their property was sinking and cracking. The home was on a slab foundation. The project design specialist determined that hydraulic push piers would be the best solution to lift and stabilize the home. PolyLevel was also set as a solution to lift the surrounding walkways and patio area of the home. Once the piering and Polylevel team arrived at the home, they had their work cut out for them. Concrete needed to be removed in order to place the piers under the home, embedding into stable bedrock below the settling soil. Six piers were placed in order to lift and stabilize the home. Concrete was then replaced above the piers. PolyLevel was inserted underneath the sinking concrete areas by drilling small holes and pumping in the PolyLevel, all while closely monitoring the level of the concrete. Once the maximum possible lift was achieved, the holes were patched wiht concrete and the walkways and patio were at full load bearing capability in less than an hour. The homeowners were very pleased with the results and thanked Saber for improving their home life. They were able to close all doors and windows completely, and their slab was level!

Alpine resident Delaine H. contacted Saber about foundation issues with their house. We inspected the house and found cracked concrete in the foundation, and drainage issues in the crawl space. Saber removed and replaced the cracked concrete for the foundation. Saber also installed a new drain and added a sump pump to the crawl space. Saber took care of the permit required by the city.  

Desert Soil Settlement Began Causing Serious Structural Damage A homeowner in Twentynine Palms began noticing troubling signs of foundation settlement throughout the home as shifting desert soils gradually compromised the structural support beneath the property. What initially appeared to be small cosmetic imperfections quickly progressed into more serious warning signs of active foundation movement. Vertical foundation cracks began forming along interior and exterior surfaces, tile floors became uneven underfoot, and doors throughout the home started sticking within their frames. These symptoms indicated that the home had exceeded acceptable foundation settlement limits and was experiencing ongoing structural movement caused by unstable supporting soils beneath the footing. In addition to concerns about structural safety, the homeowner worried about declining property value, future repair costs, and the possibility of much larger construction repairs if the settlement continued unchecked. A Professional Foundation Inspection Revealed Active Settlement After researching foundation repair options and temporary repair methods online, the homeowner realized cosmetic patching solutions would not address the root cause of the problem. Searching for trusted foundation repair near me services throughout Southern California ultimately led the homeowner to Saber Foundation & Concrete Repair for a comprehensive structural evaluation. During the foundation inspection, the team performed detailed elevation measurements and structural assessments to determine the severity of the settlement. The inspection confirmed active differential movement caused by loosely compacted desert soils beneath the foundation that had lost their ability to properly support the structure over time. The team explained that without permanent stabilization, the settlement would likely continue worsening, potentially resulting in larger foundation cracks, slab damage, structural distortion, and more extensive repairs in the future. Push Pier Foundation Stabilization Solution To permanently stabilize the home, the foundation repair specialists at Saber Foundation & Concrete Repair recommended installing a heavy-duty steel push pier underpinning system designed to transfer the structural load of the home onto deeper, stable load-bearing soil. The repair process began with small excavations beside the affected footing areas to minimize disruption to the property. Heavy-duty steel push piers equipped with reinforced external sleeve technology were then hydraulically driven deep beneath the home until competent supporting soil conditions were reached. Once the piers achieved the required depth and load-bearing capacity, synchronized hydraulic lifting equipment was used to carefully raise the settled portions of the structure back toward their intended elevation. The structural weight of the home was then permanently transferred onto the push pier system to stabilize the foundation against future movement. Compared to traditional slab foundation repair methods requiring extensive demolition and reconstruction, the push pier system allowed the repairs to be completed efficiently while minimizing disturbance to the home and surrounding property. The Results Over the course of a single work week, the crew completed the push pier installation and restored stability to the home’s foundation system. Final elevation readings confirmed that the floors had been successfully returned to a more level position, while previously sticking doors and windows once again operated normally. The foundation cracks stabilized, structural movement was halted, and the homeowner regained confidence in the long-term safety of the property. Backed by a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty along with Saber’s performance guarantee, the repair system provided lasting protection against future settlement issues. Beyond the structural improvements, the repairs also restored peace of mind and improved the home’s resale appeal by documenting a professionally engineered foundation stabilization system.   By combining expert foundation inspection services with permanent push pier underpinning technology, Saber Foundation & Concrete Repair successfully restored structural stability to this Twentynine Palms home while protecting it from continued settlement caused by challenging Southern California desert soil conditions.