Symptom of Foundation Problems: Wall Cracks
As shown in this photo, concrete cracks are very common in many houses with foundation problems. The problem with concrete cracks on walls, floors, or even in the ceiling is that they will extend, making the problem more noticeable and expensive to repair in the long run.
Underpinning Process: Leveling the Ground
In this photo, our heroes are using a tamper to level the ground and start digging holes in this residency down in Mesa, AZ.
Underpinning Process: The ground is ready!
In this photo, the ground got already leveled, and our home heroes can start digging to install the piers.
Underpinning Process: Choosing the right location
Normally our home heroes start digging with shovels. However, they need to be very careful where they are digging the holes because they need to install the piers in the precise place where our engineering department chose to because of the house's needs & goals.
Underpinning Process: From shovels to excavators
After digging by using shovels, our home heroes needed to switch to excavators to increase efficiency and finish the work faster and with the expected high quality.
Underpinning Process: Protecting with plastic sheets
Every time our home heroes dig holes, they need to use some plastic sheets to protect the surroundings from any undesired event. Sometimes the homeowners have gravel or even grass as part of the decoration of the patio, and we are pretty sure they do not want to get destroyed.
Underpinning Process: How deep is enough?
An important factor when underpinning is digging deep enough based on the house's needs. Every pier needs to get installed at a specific depth and angle to provide full support.
Underpinning Process: The importance of the distance
Not only how deep the piers need to get drilled is important, but also how close or how far away each pier needs to be from the other.
Underpinning Process: Ready to go
Here is an already installed pier; as you can see, the pier is right underneath the house's foundation providing full support and stability.
Underpinning Process: There is never enough precaution
When our professionals are performing g a work of this magnitude, they need to close the area or at least let people know about the work getting down to avoid any inconvenient events or delays.
After Underpinning Installation in Mesa, AZ - 1
Here is a picture of the house after the Underpinning System Installation. As shown in this image, anyone can barely see any changes in the property, which is the look that Arizona Foundation Solutions try to make in any underpinning installation.
After Underpinning Installation in Mesa, AZ - 2
Sometimes our team needs to cut and remove concrete out of the way to install the piers. However, our home heroes are obligated to leave the area of work better than when they found it; that is why we cover the holes by adding fresh cement into the holes. The next step was grinding the surface to remove any imperfection or irregularities from the surface. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions, this family will never have to face foundation problems again.