Foundation Repair Photo Album: Helical Pier Installation in Florence, AL

This customer in Florence, AL had issues with foundational sinking on their home. When the soils underneath your foundation fail to support the weight of your home, the foundation will begin to settle unevenly, and cracks will appear. As vertical cracks form and the wall or corner of the house begins to rotate, you will typically see cracks that are wider at the top or bottom. To stop the sinking and lift the structure back up, we installed Helical Piers around the foundation where the issues were located.

Cracks in Exterior of Home

Cracks visible in the brick exterior of the home due to foundational sinking

Close up Of Damage

Close up of exterior crack caused by foundational sinking

Getting Ready to Start

Getting all materials ready to start the project

Excavating Areas for Installation

Excavating dirt around the problem areas for Helical pier installation

Areas Excavated

Areas fully excavated, ready for pier installation

Steel Brackets Installed

Once all helical piers are installed, steel brackets are attached to connect each pier to the footing.

Installation Process

Once all piers and brackets have been installed, the settlement of your foundation will be permanently halted. At this time, one of our team of in-house foundation contractors will determine whether or not it makes sense to lift your foundation back to its original position. This operation has the potential to close cracks in your foundation and return doors, locks, and windows to their original functionality.