Photo Album: Foundation Settlement Repair in Clearwater, Florida
After noticing cracks along the exterior walls of her home in Clearwater, Florida, Theresa knew she needed to act quickly and contacted LRE Foundation Repair to schedule a free inspection. We sent one of our expert Design Specialists to carefully examine the damage and confirmed that soil settlement on the right side of Theresa’s home had caused instability for the foundation, leading to the walls to start cracking. A plan was created to have our team install our helical pier system to stabilize the foundation and lift it back into its proper position. Theresa agreed to the plan, and our team began installing helical piers deep into the soil beneath her home until they reached more stable layers. The piers then transferred the weight of the home to the stronger soil, ultimately stabilizing the foundation. Theresa was thrilled with our team’s work and now feels assured knowing her home is permanently secured.
Exterior Wall Cracks
The appearance of thin horizontal and stair-step pattern hairline cracks alarmed the homeowner, prompting them to have their foundation inspected.
Horizontal Wall Cracks
Horizontal cracks at the base of exterior walls are a common sign that the foundation has settled.
Excavating Soil for Helical Pier Installation
The LRE team begins the foundation repair process by first excavating soil at each location where piers will be installed.
Installing Helical Piers
The helical piers are mechanically driven deep into the soil beneath the home's foundation using specialized equipment.
Complete Helical Pier Installation
The helical piers have been fully installed and bracketed to the home's foundation, providing permanent stabilization.
