Foundation Repair Photo Album: Push Pier Installation in Indian Mound, TN
This homeowner in Indian Mound, TN, contacted Frontier Foundation & Crawl Space Repair to have their foundation properly stabilized. Our technician decided that push piers would be the solution to stabilize and possibly lift the home. This would stop the home from cracking and settling more than it is. Once on site, our crew began to excavate specific areas around the outside of the home where stabilization was needed. The push pier sections were then mechanically pushed into the soil. When the piers reach the proper depth, steel brackets connect the piers to the foundation. The excavated soil was placed back into the holes and smoothed over. Now, the home is stable for years to come.
Excavated Hole With Machine
Here, you can see a shovel used to clear out additional soil the excavator missed.
Installing Piers
The push piers are "pushed" into the ground mechanically.
Machine
This machine pushes the piers into place.
Holes With Piers
After installation, the piers are ready to be covered up with the excavated soil.
Separation
In this photo, you can see the windowpane and bricks beginning to separate from the home.
Stair-Step Cracks
Stair-step cracking is a telltale sign of foundation settlement.