Foundation Signs: Wall Cracks
Cracks on the wall are very clear signs of foundation problems which is why it is important to take action sooner than later because the more one wait, the more serious the foundation problem becomes.
Foundation Repair Process: Is the distance of the piers important?
Yes, the distance of the piers is important because depending on how close each pier is, the stronger the foundation support is, and the further away each pier is, the weaker the foundation support is.
Foundation Repair Process: Location is Key
The location is crucial because in order to meet the customer's goals and the house's needs, an in-depth analysis needs to be complete, and select strategic places for every single pier to provide the best foundation support possible.
Foundation Repair Process: Is heavy machinery required?
Yes, heavy machinery is required, such as an excavator to finish the project quicker and more efficiently.
Foundation Repair Process: Smart Jacks
Not all house got built equally or with the same purpose. In this house, part of the house was sustained by a crawl space, and the floor was feeling saggy, so AZFS recommended installing Smart Jacks to provide full foundation support to that area.
After the Foundation Repair Process
Now the piers got installed, and the house's foundation is stronger than ever before. The homeowners can now have peace of mind and continue with their other remodeling plans.
Foundation Repair Process: Protecting is Caring
Whenever our foundation repair crew goes to a project, they must ensure all surrounding are protected, so they use plastic sheets to protect the area and also place the dirt that was dug out of the whole because, at the end of the process, they will need to fill up the same hole again with the same dirt.
Foundation Repair Process: How deep is enough?
Normally, our foundation repair team drills each pier from 7 to 30 feet underground until the strata layer is reached and provides full foundation support.