Underpinning in Pine, AZ
Our Foreman Gregory wearing his PPE ready to work!
Underpinning in Pine, AZ
Location for some of the piers.
Underpinning in Pine, AZ
After the holes had been dug for the piers.
Underpinning in Pine, AZ
After the piers had been installed
Underpinning in Pine, AZ
All holes are backfilled after the pier are installed.
Arriving at the Jobsite
After arriving at the jobsite, the AZFS crew begins this foundation repair project in Pine, AZ!
Unloading Supplies
After parking among the pine of Pine, AZ, our crew began to unload the supplies they will need for this foundation repair project.
Before We Dig...
... we always put down plastic. Gregory & his team treat every home and foundation repair project as if it were their own.
Before...
... a different angle.
Hand Dig
We are able to use excavators on some project, however, others require a hand dig for pier placement.
Spring has Sprung
Finding the beauty everywhere we look!
More Digging
Underpinning a house to support a failing foundation requires a lot of digging!
Digging & Hydration
All of that digging requires hydration!
Heavy Duty Tools
Heavy Duty tools are sometimes needed to break through some areas of soil.
Just Keep Digging...
It takes a lot of teamwork to make sure the area is properly prepared to have the foundation stabilized.
Yes, MORE DIGGING
Foundation stabilization takes a lot of work... and it starts with a shovel.
Taking a Breather
Excavating all of those holes can be EXHAUSTING!
Power Tools
When the old fashioned shovel will not do, there are power tools.
Still Digging
This angle is a great illustration of how through Gregory & his Team are... plastic down, treating this home as if it were his own.
Crawl Space
Here we are preparing the crawlspace area to be underpinned. Sometimes, repair plans call for piers in tight places. That isn't a problem for this crew!
Holes are Dug
We are just about ready to stabilize this home's foundation!
In the Crawlspace
The foundation repair plan called for piers to also be placed in the home's crawl space.
Stairstep Crack
This stairstep crack is a sign of a foundation issue. You are able to see where a previous patch attempt failed.
The Last Hole
We are almost ready to begin stabilizing this Pine, Arizona home's foundation.
Getting Ready to Stabilize
Hydraulic piers take a bit of prep work to set up. Gregory & his Team are EXPERTS!
Watching Closely
AZFS Foreperson, Gregory Andrews, keeping a close eye on things while stabilizing this home's foundation.
Driving Hydraulic Piers
Contrary to this photo, this is not a one person job. Gregory has a full team assisting with stabilizing the foundation of this home in Pine, Arizona.
Driving Hydraulic Piers, pt 2
They make foundation stabilization look easy.
Stairstep Cracks, pt 2
Here is another example of a failing stairstep crack repair. Remember, unless the root cause of the crack is addressed, it WILL return.... often larger & more costly to repair.
A Close Up
Driving Hydraulic Piers- A Close Up
Monitoring Lift
Monitoring lift using duct tape & a shovel. Sometimes the best tools are the simplest.
Driving Hydraulic Piers & a Crawlspace
Driving Hydraulic Piers in a crawlspace isn't always easy, though this home's crawl space had a bit more leg room than we are used to!
Driving Hydraulic Piers & a Crawlspace, pt 2
Using the Duct tape & shovel method to monitor the lift & stabilization of this Pine, AZ home.
Sci Fi
Foundation repair or Sci Fi pic? We aren't sure, but those Hydraulic Piers sure look pretty!
The Crawlspace - AFTER
Can you believe we did all of that work in there?!?
Backfilling
After driving the piers, the piers & holes are backfilled. This is definitely a TEAM EFFORT!
Teamwork
Teamwork is the key to our success.
After - Angled
The care that Gregory & his crew took with this project makes it hard to believe we were ever even there! GREAT JOB!
After
Just WOW.