Exterior Wall Cracks
The homeowner had noticed numerous cracks throughout the home's interior and exterior walls, including visible cracks extending from the window frames, raising concerns about potential foundation issues.
Horizontal Wall Cracks
Horizontal wall cracks are often a clear indicator that the home's foundation has shifted, typically due to soil movement or settlement beneath the home.
Stair-step Wall Cracks
Stair-step pattern wall cracks are another common indicator of foundation settlement, often appearing in brick or block walls as the structure shifts unevenly over time.
Preparing for Installation of Helical Piers
Before installing the helical piers, the LRE team begins by excavating the soil around the foundation at each designated pier location to expose the foundation's footer and prepare the area for installation.
Installing Helical Piers
The LRE team installs each helical pier deep into the ground beneath the foundation until strong, load-bearing soil layers are reached.
Complete Helical Pier Installation
The helical piers have been fully installed and securely bracketed to the foundation's footer. The weight of the home is now transferred to the deeper, load-bearing soil layers, effectively stabilizing the foundation and preventing future settlement.
Concealing Helical Piers
Once the helical pier system installation is complete, each pier is carefully backfilled with the previously excavated soil to restore a clean, seamless appearance for the homeowner.
