Photo Album: Foundation Repair in Tucson, AZ 12.20.2021
This Tucson, AZ area home was experiencing foundation settlement. Arizona Foundation Solutions believes that the proper way to permanently stop the perimeter foundation settlement is to underpin the areas that are experiencing movement. Underpinning is the process of installing deep foundation elements called piles.
Piles are engineered foundation supports that are driven down past the unstable soils and are then locked up into load-bearing strata, which can support the loads that are transferred to them. Once the piles have been installed, they can be used to lift the perimeter foundation up to its Highest Practical Maximum.
The piles should be spaced approximately six to eight feet on the center and should start and stop near the hinge points of movement (exact spacing to be determined after load-bearing calculations). In this case, the piles would be located at the north, south, east, and western portions of the home.
After Foundation Underpinning
The work area after we completed the foundation repair project.
A Support Pier in Place
This foundation support pier was put into place.
Hydraulic Lift
The piers on this project were driven to the depths recommended on the Foundation Repair Plan.
Preparing the Workspace
Before we begin any foundation repair project, care is taken to protect the existing landscaping. Plastic & protective plywood are put into position.
Another Pier Installed
A close-up of one of the foundation support piers was installed and in place.
