Photo Album: Foundation Settlement Solution in Bartow, FL

Becky and Greg H. from Bartow, FL, noticed significant cracks on the inside and outside walls of their home. Concerned about the structural integrity of their home, they contacted LRE Foundation Repair. One of LRE's expert Design Specialists conducted a full home inspection and identified that soil settlement had caused parts of the home to sink, leading to noticeable cracks in the walls. The specialist devised a plan to stabilize the home by using the foundation pier system, which employs helical piers that are mechanically driven into the soil beneath the home to lift and secure the foundation. Upon approval of the plan, the LRE team installed the helical piers and successfully stabilized the home. As a result, Becky and Greg can now rest assured that their home's foundation is saved and will be permanently stabilized for years to come.

Stairstep Cracking on Exterior Wall

A very common sign of foundation settlement is the presence of stairstep cracks on the interior or exterior walls of a house, signifying a shift in the foundation.

Interior Wall Cracking

The concrete block wall displays significant cracks on the interior side, indicating foundation instability.

Door Frame Cracking

Cracks around the frames of doors and windows are a clear sign of foundation settlement.

Helical Pier Installation

Helical piers are mechanically driven into the soil, and when they reach the appropriate depth, steel foundation brackets are placed beneath and secured against the foundation footing. The piers take on the weight of the house, lifting and stabilizing the foundation.

Helical Pier Solution

Once the helical piers have been mechanically driven into the soil below, the weight of the foundation is transferred to the pier, which will lift and stabilize the home.