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Exterior Wall Stair-Step Cracks
The appearance of stair-step cracking patterns along the home's exterior walls clearly indicated that the foundation was settling.
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Preparing for Helical Pier Installation
After determining the locations for each helical pier, our team begins excavating the soil in preparation for the installation.
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Beginning of Helical Pier Installation
Our production team begins installing the helical piers deep into the soil below the affected areas of the home's foundation.
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Installing Helical Piers
Specialized equipment is used to mechanically drive helical piers deep into the soil until they reach stronger, load-bearing capacities.
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Complete Helical Pier Installation
Once the helical piers have reached the proper soil depths and capacities, they are then bracketed against and underneath the footing of the foundation, providing permanent stabilization.
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Concealment of Helical Piers
Following the complete installation of the helical piers, our team carefully conceals each pier with the previously removed soil, ensuring a seamless appearance for the homeowner.