Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

The owners of this 1985 single-family home in Fountain Hills, AZ reached out to Arizona Foundation Solutions after noticing cracks in the home's concrete stem wall.  Upon inspection, there were areas of concrete flaking, spalling, and crumbling.

The solution was our composite Stem Wall Repair System. It comes with a transferrable warranty should the owner ever sell the home.

Additionally, for concrete repair in stem walls, Arizona Foundation Solutions is one of the best crawl space contractors and radon testing in Fountain Hills, AZ!

Corrosion is the worst nightmare for any concrete stem wall. Corrosion deteriorates concrete stem walls from the inside out, and when the symptoms get visible, it is already too late. This family, down in Chandler, AZ, was facing some corrosion issues all over their house stem wall, but after a little research, the homeowners opted for getting experts on the matter since they were not looking for a temporal repair but for a permanent one.

Corrosion in a stem wall can be very harmful to the whole structure of the house because the stem wall help to hold down the perimeter of the house in case of high winds. This family down in Chandler, AZ, was facing an oxidation issue sin all over the stem wall. The stem wall was cracking in all directions and even spalling concrete until the homeowners decided to call AZFS.

The project in Sun Lakes, Arizona, involves addressing foundation settlement issues that are threatening the structural integrity of a residential property. Foundation settlement is a common problem in Arizona, often caused by changes in moisture levels within the bearing soils. If left unresolved, this can lead to severe damage that surpasses practical repair capabilities.

Upon booking an appointment with our Customer Care Representative, Amanda, our Design Specialist, Eli, conducts a thorough evaluation of the property, including a manometer survey, to identify the root cause of the foundation issues. The analysis reveals that the house requires intervention to prevent further settlement.

The solution involves installing foundation push piers, which are crucial for stabilizing and raising the foundation. These piers are designed to bypass the problematic soils and transfer the building’s load to more stable strata below. Options include hydraulic piers for heavier loads and helical piers for lighter structures, ensuring a tailored approach to the specific challenges of each property.

Project Outcome: Foundation Stabilization and Repair

Under the supervision of Foreman Ricardo, the foundation repair project was successfully completed. The installation involved the use of our patented steel piering systems, designed to provide permanent structural support. The process began with the excavation of pits at strategic locations around the property, followed by trimming the footing to accommodate the pier brackets.

Using hydraulic rams, the steel piers were driven deep into the ground to reach stable bedrock or load-bearing strata, ensuring the foundation's weight is effectively transferred to these new support structures. Both hydraulic and helical piers were utilized where necessary to address the unique needs of the foundation.

The team worked meticulously to raise the structure hydraulically, correcting any settlement and restoring the building to its intended level. After completing the necessary adjustments, all jacking hardware was removed, and the excavated pits were backfilled to restore the landscape.

The repair not only addressed the immediate structural concerns but also provided a long-term solution that ensures the building's integrity. With the foundation stabilized, the property is now secure from future settlement issues, providing peace of mind to the homeowners.

This block ranch home was built in 1979. The current owners began seeing drywall cracks, sticking doors, wall separation as well as interior & exterior foundation cracks. After completing an Engineered Analysis, a comprehensive repair plan was created to underpin the home and provide more stabilization. Besides concrete stem wall restoration, Arizona Foundation Solutions does sump pump installation too in most areas of Arizona, including Mesa, Arizona!