Photo Album: Exterior Wall Cracks in Land O Lakes, FL

Ramece C. noticed stair-step cracks on the exterior walls and around the windows of his Land O' Lakes, Florida home and was worried he had foundation issues. He decided to call LRE Foundation Repair to address his concerns and come up with a permanent solution. After a thorough inspection of the whole home, LRE determined that severe erosion and washed-out soils were mainly to blame for his foundation settlement and designed a remediation program consisting of helical pier installation. Helical piers are galvanized, steel piers that are drilled deep into the soil around the home and attached to the home's footer using a galvanized steel bracket. These piers are not only able to compact soils under the home, but they are also able to be adjusted to lift the sunken foundation, making it level again. Once the project was complete, this homeowner was thrilled to know his home was permanently stabilized, and happy the noticeable cracks were minimized.

Washed Out Soils Near Foundation

Upon inspection, LRE noticed areas of erosion close to the foundation of this home. Washed out soils can cause settlement and cracks in the foundation of a home.

Cracks Around Windows

The exterior cracks in the stucco around the windows and on the walls is what prompted this homeowner to call LRE.

LRE Installs Helical Piers

LRE installed helical piers around this home, which are galvanized steel posts, drilled into the ground and attached to the home for future stability.

LRE Monitors Movement to the Foundation

Once helical piers are installed around the perimeter of a home, they can be hydraulically lifted to bring foundations back to level ground once they have sunk.

Pressure is Measured During Installation

LRE must carefully monitor and measure the amounts of pressure, lift, materials, and other components of the job to ensure no additional damage occurs to the home.

Helical Pier and Bracket Installed

Once the galvanized, steel pier is inserted into the ground, a bracket is used to attach the pier to the home. This attachment stays in place indefinitely as it adds support to the newly stabilized foundation.