Foundation Repair Products Photo Album: The Helical Pier System used in Dayton, Ohio to stabilize a foundation.
The Helical Pier is mechanically drilled into the ground until it reaches competent soil. Then a bracket is attached to the foundation footer and to the pier. This transfers the weight from the unstable ground to the pier. This stabilizes the foundation and will keep it from settling any further. An attempt will be made to raise the foundation, but this is not guaranteed. Schedule an appointment with a Certified Inspector for more information on how this works and for a free estimate.
This home has a crack on the outside brick.
Over time the house foundation can settle causing cracks on the inside and outside of the home.
Helical Pier System.
Once a Helical Pier is installed, they will attempt to lift the home.
Helical Pier brackets
This is the bracket that is attached to the pier and the home's foundation footer.
Lift.
Once installed the home is protected from further settling and an attempt will be made to lift the home.