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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Unstable Foundation in Brick, NJ Stabilized

Foundation Failure impacts three things for a homeowner life. They impact the safety of your home, homes value when it comes time to sell, of course your peace of mind worrying that these symptoms are going to get worse. Check how Quality 1st Basements was able to stabilize this foundation to not only make the home safe again but also gave the homeowner peace of mind that there would be no future foundation issues.

Large Cracks in the Exterior Foundation Wall

Jeff noticed right away the large stair-step cracking in the foundation of the home. This was a big sign of foundation settlement and so he declared this foundation to be very unstable.

Window Cracks

Due to the foundation settlement, the windows and doors stopped operating properly. Doors would begin to get stuck at times and window glass began to crack from the window shifting with the foundation movement.

Our Team Preparing Installation

Project Manager, Jonathan, and his team prepared each Helical Pier to be installed into the sections near the foundation.

Six Helical Piers

Six Helical Piers were installed to stable this homes foundation.

Advantages of Helical Piers

1. Helix blade shape disturbs less soil and advances much deeper than a non-helix shaped system. 2. This installation does not require the use of heavy equipment and installation is less invasive to the area around the home. 3. As a below-grade solution, it's concealed from sight.

Helical Piers near Foundation

Once the Helical Piers are secured and the foundation is stabilized, the Piers are then covered and sealed out of sight.

Cracks are Sealed

When the Helical Piers are secured and the foundation is brought back towards its original position, the foundation cracks are sealed to prevent damage such as chipping.