Symptoms of Foundation Settlement Problems: Floor Cracks
Cracks on the floor are clear signs of foundation problems, and the worst thing about these types of cracks is that they will expand and make the problem more visible and expensive to repair.
Underpinning System: Location
Location is a very important underpinning that is why it gets chosen by our engineering department. Our engineers go through different tests and calculations to know where and how to install each pier to provide the support necessary for each room of the house.
Underpinning System: Heavy Machinery
Whenever our foundation experts are underpinning a house or a building, they need to use heavy machinery to be as efficient as possible because we know our homeowners care about time, and we care about them!
Underpinning System: Distance is key
I big factor when underpinning is determining how far does each pier needs to be from each; that is why our engineering department, with the help of the foreman in charge, determines the distance based on the Room's needs and Owners' goals.
Underpinning System: Reaching the perfect depth
Each house's foundation is different and is located differently. Some foundations got built over expansive clay or even closed to a cliff, and some others are lucky and got built over stable ground; that is why our engineers need to determine each depth and location for each pier to provide the expected results.