Sinking Porch Steps in Brentwood, TN
We used a grinder to remove the old grout surrounding the brick prior to the porch steps being lifted. The grout is replaced once the steps are lifted.
Sinking Porch Steps in Brentwood, TN
After lifting the porch steps to a satisfactory level, our concrete crew replaced the concrete grout that was removed at the beginning of the project.
Sinking Porch Steps in Brentwood, TN
Due to the unstable soil below, the home's front steps had separated from the home, leaving a gap between the home and the porch itself.
Sinking Porch Steps in Brentwood, TN
Due to the unstable soil below, the home's front steps had separated from the home.
Sinking Porch Steps in Brentwood, TN
We used NexusPro concrete sealant to fill in gaps that were left by the steps sinking further into the earth below.
Sinking Porch Steps in Brentwood, TN
Due to the unstable soil below the porch, the brick of the porch began to separate from itself, leaving gaps in the porch.
Sinking Porch Steps in Brentwood, TN
The sinking steps had signs of structural issues, like stair-step cracks.
Sinking Porch Steps in Brentwood, TN
We used a combination of helical piers and PolyLevel foam to lift the steps and offer prolonged support to the structure.