Foundation Repair Photo Album: Push Piers Stabilize Hastings, MI Chimney

Our customer called when they needed help with a slowly detaching chimney. After their neighbor did some construction that upset the yard a little, the chimney started separating from the house. Since they were looking to sell the house, they knew it was something that needed to be taken care of quickly. We used push piers to stabilize and support the chimney and prevent it from falling - and taking the wall of the house with it.

Sinking, Tilting Chimney in Hastings, MI Home

The culprit - this chimney is making everyone's lives miserable by pulling away from the house as the foundation sinks.

Hastings Chimney Pulling Away from House

When their neighbors' landscaping upset the soil, this chimney started sinking and pulling away from the house.

Visible Interior Signs of Sinking Chimney

Here is the most visible evidence of the chimney tilting away from the house - you can see the wall actually pulling away with it.

Installing Push Piers in Hastings, MI Home

We excavate to the foundation in order to install the piers. The piers are drilled far down into the soil in order to support the foundation without risk of further soil shift.