Photo Album: Foundation Settlement Repair in Margate, Florida
Kathleen’s newly inherited home in Margate, Florida, had suffered from extensive settlement damage, with major cracks developing throughout the walls. Concerned about the structural integrity, she reached out to LRE Foundation Repair to help assess the situation and offer a solution to stabilize the home. Following a thorough inspection by our Design Specialist, soil settlement had been determined the be the root cause, and a plan was developed to implement our push pier system. Each pier would be strategically installed in designated locations beneath the foundation, providing the home with durable and permanent stabilization. After presenting this comprehensive plan to Kathleen, our production team went to work installing the system, permanently stabilizing the foundation, lifting the home back to its proper position, and closing the wall cracks. Upon completion, Kathleen was relieved, knowing her newly inherited home was now completely secure.
Severe Exterior Wall Cracks
The underlying soil's instability led to the settling of the home's foundation, resulting in significant cracks throughout the walls.
Foundation Settlement Damage
The extent of the damage caused by the settling foundation was evident throughout the home, with numerous cracks appearing in various areas.
Preparation for Push Pier Installation
The LRE team begins the installation of the push pier system by excavating soil at each designated pier location.
Push Pier Installation
The push piers are bracketed to the foundation's footer and then hydraulically driven deep into the ground until solid bedrock is reached.
Complete Installation of Push Pier System
The push piers have been fully installed and successfully transferred the weight of the home to the solid bedrock below, effectively stabilizing the structure and lifting the foundation back to its original position.
