Cracks Noticeable
You can see her that the home has cracks that stepping up the foundation. This is a sign of a foundation issue.
After the helical piers were installed
You can see here that the crack was almost completely closed after the foundation was lifted with the helical pier!
Helical Pier
Helical Piers are an excellent way to stabilize foundations when there is sufficient knowledge of local soil conditions. They are advanced into the soils underneath the foundation via a helical blade.
What are helical piers?
Helical piers can stabilize settling foundations by connecting footings and walls to solid, load-bearing soils. The helical plates welded to the shaft of a helical pier are designed to pull the pier into the soil when the pier is installed. By measuring turning resistance as a pier is driven, the contractor can determine when the pier has reached competent, load-bearing soil. Piers are connected to the foundation with strong steel brackets.
Foundation Cracks
Foundation wall cracks have several different causes, and each has its own unique solution. Concrete walls may experience small cracks as they cure. These are normal and may be no cause for alarm. If your walls are cracking due to foundation settlement issues, foundation piers may be your solution, like in this home.
Foundation Settlement
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. Foundation cracks that are caused by the settlement are very serious, and they will only get worse over time as the home continues to move. If you are concerned that your foundation may be cracking due to settlement issues, it's best to consult a professional right away.