Foundation Repair Photo Album: Push Piers Solve Foundation Settlement Problem in Raleigh, NC

This homeowner struggled with their foundation settling which caused cracks on the exterior of the home. In addition, their steps pulling away, leaving gaps. They contacted our office for a free foundation repair evaluation and suggested solutions. Settlement can compromise the structural integrity of a home by causing the foundation to shift and become uneven. This movement can lead to misaligned doors and windows, uneven floors, and additional cracks in the walls and ceilings. Over time, if not addressed, these issues can cause significant damage to the building's framework and overall stability. Our solution was to install our Foundation Push Pier System. The Foundation Push Pier System stabilizes the foundation by driving steel piers deep into the ground to reach stable soil or bedrock. This process transfers the home's weight from the unstable soil to the piers, effectively leveling and supporting the structure. By doing so, it prevents further settlement and helps restore the home's structural integrity.

Foundation Push Pier Installation

soil is first removed to expose the foundation footing where the pier will be driven. A heavy-duty steel bracket is then installed below the footing. Interlocking steel pier sections are hydraulically driven through the bracket until bedrock or stable soil is reached. The weight of the home is then transferred through the piers to this load-bearing soil.

Function of Push Piers

In many scenarios, push piers not only stop settlement but also lift the foundation back to its original position, closing cracks and improving window and door operation.

Backfill

Once the homeowner and installing contractor are satisfied with the stabilization or amount of lift, the soil can be backfilled. The structure is now permanently stabilized in its new position.