Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

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!

The K. residence had a problem with cracks interior and exterior, but the major concern was their fireplace separating from the wall.  Here you can see a before picture of the separation and the after picture of the gap being closed due to adding piers around the foundation to stabilize. Besides foundation repair, Arizona Foundation Solutions does sump pump installation too in most areas of Arizona, including Mesa, Arizona!

Chad called us out to his home because his patio was settling and causing it to crack. We were able to add a pier to the column that was settling to prevent further settlement and to stabilize that portion of the foundation. Besides concrete stem wall restoration, Arizona Foundation Solutions does sump pump installation too in most areas of Arizona, including Mesa, Arizona!

The Owners of this 1980’s single family ranch style home reached out to us after noticing several signs of a foundation problem.

These signs included:

• Floors that are out of level
• Cracks in the drywall
• Cracks in the concrete stem wall
• Gaps / extra space between baseboards and the floor
• Exterior wall cracks

The Homeowners reported some of these symptoms began a few years ago.  Over time, the existing cracks have gotten worse and new cracks (both interior & exterior) have begun to appear.  It was important to the Homeowner that the problem be fixed correctly; maintaining the property value and restoring peace of mind were among the driving factors.

This foundation repair project had a number of items addressed, including foundation settlement near the bay window.