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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Push Pier Installation in Jersey City, NJ

Quality 1st Basements was contacted by Arfan M., a homeowner living in the Jersey City area of New Jersey. Over time Arfan noticed his windows and floors in his home were no longer functioning properly. The weakest part of any wall is where there is an opening, these areas often display the first sign of a problem. Afran's doors started to jam and not latch properly like they use too. Gradually over time, small stair-step cracks formed in the corners on the exterior side of the windows in the foundation. Afran knew right away these were signs his foundation was settling causing the walls to shift and things to crack and separate. He needed a foundation professional to do a full inspection of his foundation and offer a solution that would permanently stabilize his home.

Declared Unstable

Senior Design Specialist, Ken Peare declared the foundation unstable after he noticed big settlement cracks and measured over 2 inches of downward movement.

Exterior Window Cracks

When the soil below the foundation becomes weak and can no longer hold the weight of the home, settling occurs. The home shifts causing cracks, bowing walls and sticking windows and doors.

Cracks become eye sores

These foundation cracks impact three things, your peace of mind, your quality of life and your biggest investment, your home. With the foundation settling, your home is now unstable which is dangerous for you and your family. You now have no peace of mind since you are worried how bad the problem is and will it get worse. Foundation problems will decrease the value of your home when it comes time to sell.

Push Pier

Steel Push Piers are used to lift the home back towards its original state, closing cracks and stabilizing the foundation.

Installation Begins

The soil is removed from the surrounding foundation's footing, where each pier will be installed. A specially engineered steel bracket is placed under the footing.

Push Pier Installation

Steel Push Pier sections are hydraulically driven through the bracket to stable soil layer. The weight of the home is transferred from the concrete foundation, through the steel bracket and piers, to the deep load-bearing soil.

Below-Grade Solution- Concealed from sight

Once the home is lifted and brought back towards its original position, the soil is back filled, the entire system is hidden from view and the home is permanently stabilized in its new position.