This homeowner reached out after noticing cracks forming throughout their sheet rock. They feared their home was settling—and they were right. During our inspection, we saw the tell-tale signs: cracks pointing above door frames, spreading across the living room, all indicating interior settlement. The root cause? Their home had been built on fill dirt instead of stable, virgin soil.
To make the home safe for our team and the family, we began by opening sections of the ceiling and installing SmartJack temporary supports. Once secured, we removed the failing lally columns never meant to be permanent and installed six Stabil-Loc Push Piers along the home’s steel I-beam main girder to permanently stabilize the structure.
On the right side of the foundation, where cracks had formed and the wall was at risk of rolling inward, we prepped the surface and installed vertical and bi-directional SRS Carbon Fiber Strips for added reinforcement. We also placed crack monitors outside so the homeowner could track the minor cracks that sat in the “watch” zone.
With their home now structurally sound and permanently stabilized, these homeowners can finally sleep easy. No more worrying about walking upstairs or wondering if the house is moving. Their peace of mind and the transformation speaks for itself. Call 1-800-719-9240 to speak with a Specialist and schedule your FREE foundation consultation today!