Cracked Basement Ceiling and Rotting Beams
The cracks in this ceiling were making the homeowner very anxious about the stability of the entire home and garage. He wouldn't park his car in the garage and was concerned the entire structure would collapse.
Rusted Steel Support Beam
Even the areas where someone had sistered a steel beam to the existing support were failing, as the beam and support post rusted through.
Wet Walls in Walkout Basement
The block walls in the basement were wet inside and out, as it was an area of major water flow from the roof.
Wall Cracks Throughout Foundation Walls
There were cracks across the entire foundation.
Cracks in Foundation Walls
The tell-tale stairstep cracks in this block wall foundation point to pressure throwing it off-kilter. When the slab below shifts or sinks, the walls are left unstable while still trying to support the weight of the garage above. This stress causes fractures like the one seen here.
Digging Holes for SmartJacks
In order to place the SmartJacks, we need to dig through the slab and into the ground to secure them.
SmartJacks Secured in Basement Floor
Once the SmartJacks are in place, we pour new concrete to secure them beneath the slab to ensure stabilization.
SmartJacks and Steel Beams Support Ceiling
By adding steel beams to the ceiling and supporting them with SmartJack steel posts, the ceiling (and garage floor) are stable and secure.
Helical Pier in Place
Once the piers are drilled down to a predetermined depth, we attach them to the foundation.
Piers Take on Home's Weight
By securing the piers to the foundation, they bear the weight of the home instead of it resting on the soil, which has already proven to be unstable.
Helical Pier Close-Up
These steel piers maintain the stability of your home to ensure your family's safety.
