Underpinning Process: How deep is enough?
One important step when digging the holes to install the piers is to dig deep enough so that the piers support the house's foundation, as they should.
Underpinning Process: Tools & Machinery
As seen in this picture, depending on the area where the pier will get installed, our home heroes need to use a variety of tools to perform the work properly.
Underpinning Process: Tools & Machinery
Our home heroes need to be aware of the surroundings, so in order to protect the area, they use some plastic sheeting to protect the floor and other areas of the floor where the work is not getting done.
Underpinning Process: The Perfect Angle & Position
Our home heroes need to make sure before permanently installing the pier that the pier is providing full support to the correct area of the foundation.
Underpinning Process: Distance Matters
As shown in this photo, the piers cannot be too close or too far away from each other. Each pier must have a specific distance between each other depending on the house's needs and goals.
After Underpinning Installation in Chandler, AZ
This is what a floor after underpinning looks like. As you can see, the cement is fresh and will need to get ground when it dries up. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solution, this family will be in pea now that they know their foundation is stable and strong.