Foundation Repair Photo Album: Sinking Corner of Home Gets a Lift in Caledonia, MI

The back corner of this beautiful home had sunk several inches over the years from shifting soils under the foundation leaving a huge gap at the top of the basement's block walls. That was nothing that a few helical piers couldn't fix. With some minor excavation and some piers set on secure soil, the sinking portion of the basement was able to be brought back up to meet the rest of the home. The difference that these products were able to achieve for these homeowners was remarkable!

Shifting Foundation Problems Evident From Afar In Caledonia, MI

From the street, you can see the curved appearance along the side of this home, created by the shifting and sinking of the foundation along the back corner.

Leaning Walls Further Prove Foundation Issues In Caledonia, MI

Inside the basement, along the problem corner of the home, the walls appear to lean outward. Lifting the corner of the home would help bring those walls level again.

Stairstep Cracks Form Along The Side Of Caledonia, MI Home

Stair step cracks are a warning sign for sinking foundations or bowing walls. These types of cracks were found in multiple places around the home's perimeter.

Cracks In The Foundation Highlight The Severity Of Issues In Caledonia, MI Home

The crack in the corner of the basement slab as well as the large gap at the top of the clock wall clearly show just how bad the problem had become.

Corner Of Caledonia, MI Home Sinks Several Inches Exposing Large Gaps

The curved lines of the home's siding draw attention to the shifting and sinking walls and the gap left behind.

Excavation Begins Around The Outside Of Sinking Foundation In Caledonia, MI

An area around the outside of the home is dug out. This will allow for room to drive the piers into the ground and position heavy-duty foundation brackets underneath the footing. The gap above the block wall is clearly evident viewed at this point in the process.

Helical Piers Are Positions Along Exterior Of Caledonia, MI Home

Several helical piers are are advanced into the ground until they reach competent soil. Then the weight of the home is transferred onto the piers. In many cases the home can be lifted to its original position as they're attempting here.