Cracking Wall
Some people choose to just repair the surface problems of a shifting foundation by sealing cracks. However, that does not get to the root of the problem. At Connecticut Basement Systems, we recommend installing foundation piers to stabilize, repair, and restore a foundation that's been damaged by foundation settlement and poor supporting soils.
Floor Slab Crack
A telltale sign of shifting soils beneath the foundation is a cracked floor slab. Sometimes the floor crack alone can settle. However, coupled with the cracked walls, our team knew that the whole foundation was settling.
Soil Excavation
The first step to stabilizing the foundation and installing push piers is to dig around the foundation. A section of the foundation footing is then exposed and cut to attach to each pier's bracket.
Foundation Brackets
Foundation brackets are secured to the footing, and tubular pier sections are hydraulically driven through each bracket. Pier sections continue to be driven downwards until the piers meets competent strata.
Push Piers Installed
When all push piers have been installed, the piers will work in unison to transfer the weight of the structure to the strong soils or bedrock below.
Final Stabilization
At this time, our foundation contractors will determine if the foundation should remain at its stabilized location or be lifted back to its original position. Following this final stabilization, slabs are repaired and soil is replaced to totally hide the repair.
Completed Job
After all the work is done and the foundation is raised, the area our team dug is backfilled. Each of our pier systems includes a 25-year warranty against manufacturer's defects, as well as our own in-house performance warranty. Push piers are a permanent solution to foundation settlement problems!