Foundation Services Photo Album: Foundation Settlement Repair in Fairfield, Ohio

This home in Fairfield, OH was having some settlement issues that the homeowners could not ignore any longer. The chimney started to tilt away from the house and the bricks began to crack. Our Field Inspector developed a plan with the homeowner to install helical piers in all the most critical settling spots. Helical piers are screw shaped rods that we drill deep into load-bearing soil, and then we attach them to the footers of the home. We are also able to raise the footers with the piers, closing some of the wide gaps around the home, and making the chimney straight again. Scroll through this photo album to learn more!

Settling Chimney

You can see the gap forming on the right side of the chimney. When this happens, rain water can get between the chimney and the side of your house, causing lots of damage. It's important to get the chimney stabilized, and then to seal it again.

Cracking in Brick Mortar

This gap is a clear sign of foundation settlement.

Piers Under Chimney

Once we get the piers under the chimney, we can them raise the piers to lift the foundation back to where it once was. This chimney was placed right back up against the house where it should be!

Foundation Repair Done Right

Installing piers can be a very trick job, after all, there are many utility lines and plumbing drains under the ground around your home. You'll want a company who can navigate these sort of things without leaving you in a hole.