Cracks in your foundation, doors that stick and floors that feel uneven can all point to foundation settlement. When the soil beneath your home can no longer provide reliable support, steel push piers can help stabilize the structure by transferring your home’s weight to stronger soil or bedrock below.
SafeBasements can use push piers to repair your foundation. This type of foundation underpinning can help stop ongoing settlement and, in some cases, move the home closer to its original position.
Signs Your Home May Need Push Piers
Foundation settlement can affect several parts of your home. Some signs are easy to spot, while others may become more noticeable over time. Common warning signs include:
- Stair-step cracks in brick, block or masonry walls
- Vertical or diagonal cracks in concrete foundation walls
- Doors and windows that stick or no longer close properly
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings
- New cracks in drywall, tile or interior finishes
- Uneven or sloping floors
Foundation settlement aside, push piers are also ideal for properties built on expansive or loosely compacted soil and structures where lifting or realignment may be possible.
How Our Push Pier Installation Process Works
Here’s what to expect when you contact us:
- Inspection and planning: A SafeBasements foundation expert will inspect your home and develop a pier installation plan based on your foundation style, soil conditions and the support your structure needs.
- Excavation and bracket attachment: We dig along the foundation in the areas where the piers need to go. Once the trench is ready, steel brackets are secured underneath the footing.
- Pier driving: Each steel pier is driven deep into the ground with hydraulic equipment until it reaches firm soil or bedrock capable of supporting the home.
- Load transfer and lift: After the piers are installed, the home’s weight is moved off the weak soil and onto the piers. If possible, the structure may also be carefully raised to help restore it to proper alignment.
- Backfill and final restoration: Once the foundation is stabilized, the dug-out areas are backfilled, and the work area is cleaned up and restored as neatly as possible.
What Affects the Cost of Foundation Underpinning?
The cost of installing push piers depends on the condition of your home and the amount of support it needs. Factors that can affect the price include the number of piers required, the soil conditions around the foundation, the amount of structural work involved and the ease of access to the repair area.
SafeBasements provides a free inspection and a clear estimate before work begins. You’ll know what we recommend, why we recommend it and what the project will cost before moving forward.
Why Homeowners Choose SafeBasements
Here’s why homeowners across the Upper Midwest rely on SafeBasements for foundation repair services:
- Over 35 years of experience
- Lifetime transferable warranties
- Transparent pricing and financing options
- Quality service and unwavering accountability
Schedule a Free Foundation Inspection
Foundation settlement will not fix itself, and waiting too long can lead to more serious damage and more expensive repairs. Steel push piers can provide deep, reliable support and help protect your home from continued movement.
If you think your foundation may be settling, call SafeBasements at 800-430-5851 or schedule a free inspection and consultation online.
