Foundation Repair Photo Album: Sagging Beams No Match For SmartJacks in Haslett, MI

Charles was noticing that the center beam in his basement was beginning to sag. In addition, the walls of the garage were showing holes and cracks and the floor was not level. It appears as if the foundation was experiencing some movement and the floor above the basement was not sufficiently supported by the standard floor jacks that the homeowner had installed. This was no problem. We had a solution that would permanently support the foundation and a jack solution that would act as a long-term fix, addressing the real problem, the soil. Our helical piers which we installed along the outside of the home reach all the way down to competent soil and sit right under the footing to make sure that the entire weight of the home is evenly supported. SmartJacks replace the old floor jacks. To install SmartJacks, we dig out a cube of soil under the jack location and fill with concrete or compacted stone before putting a strong footing and adjustable steel column on top to easily support the weight of the home and transfer the weight of the home beyond the troubled soil, fixing the problem for good.

Cracking In Foundation Walls Cause For Concern in Haslett, MI

Charles knew he had a problem when the cracks in his foundation walls got progressively worse. These cracks along the top half of the basement wall triggered some deep concern.

Standard Floor Jacks Fail To Provide Needed Support In Haslett, MI

The standard floor jacks in this Haslett, MI home were not doing their job. As time went by, the center beam along the basement ceiling was beginning to sag. The homeowner needed a new jack solution that would reliably support the home above.

Non-Adjustable Jacks Don't Fit The Bill In Haslett, MI

These floor jacks were non adjustable so as the home settled and soils shifted, the jacks no longer provided the customized support that was needed, causing the beam to sag along with the floor above.

Light Excavation Gives Access To Homes Footing In Haslett, MI

Our crew excavates a small amount of the area around the home in order to access the footing of the home. Helical piers, which are strong steel shafts, will be advanced into the ground, past the trouble soil and will support the weight of the home with the best steel foundation brackets fitted on top.

Foundation Supported By Super Strong Brackets In Haslett, MI

We used very strong steel foundation brackets that sit right under the footing of the home to provide support. While many companies install cheaper brackets that are susceptible to kinking, buckling, and rotating, we install a bracket that we know is going to work so that the job is reliable and worry is a thing of the past.

Standard Floor Jacks Get An Upgrade In Haslett, MI Basement

The standard floor jacks that were not keeping up are now a thing of the past. They've been replaced by our SmartJacks. These jacks are adjustable, incredibly strong, and unlike many jacks, they transfer the the weight of the home beyond the troubled soil to make sure that the solution will be permanent.

SmartJacks Are Not Just A Band Aid Fix In Haslett, MI Basement

These SmartJacks don't just sit on top of the foundation. These jacks don't address the real problem, the soil. A cubed area under the SmartJack is removed and filled with concrete and/or compacted stone. Then a strong footing and steel post is installed on top. This solution is also adjustable and the best solution to lift the home back into its original position.