Foundation Settlement
This structural problem has many causes. It could be a result of poor building materials or techniques used during the time when the home was being built. Or it could be a result of unfavorable soil conditions around the home. This includes soggy soil from a wet spring or fall, or it could be from soil that wasn’t properly backfilled. This can create voids or gaps beneath the home that it will eventually start to sink into.
Foundation Problems
Warning Signs of the Problem
- Noticeable sinking on one or more sides of the home
- Interior and exterior cracks form on walls and next to window or door frames
- Windows and doors are not easy to open or close
- Spots on the first floor of the home don’t feel level
Piering
To take care of the problem, St. Louis Basement Pros can install helical and push piers.
Push Piers
These are designed to stabilize and/or lift foundations by transferring the weight of the home from unstable soil to the suitable more stable soils below. This is achieved by hydraulically driving push pier sections through a bracket (which is attached to the foundation footing) until they reach stable soil. Stable soils are determined by load testing every pier as they are being installed. They are hydraulically driven until they reach the desired resistance, giving them a safety factor of two to three.
Helical Piers
These can be installed in all weather conditions, and installation is easier due to only needing small equipment for install. They install without costly and messy excavation, and allow concrete to be poured immediately after being placed in the ground.
Testimonials
Basement & Crawl Space Waterproofing
Installation of drain tiles and a sump pump in crawl space. The crawl space has now been completely free of water for close to 2 years. The price was way cheaper than what the big companies around town are charging too.
Basement Waterproofing
I recently called just to get some general information about the company and was thrilled to find the staff extremely friendly and helpful. Even though I haven’t scheduled any work to be done yet, they are at the top of my list. After asking around town and checking out other reviews, I’m confident to say they will be getting my business!!
Basement waterproofing
We waterproofed the basement for Sara S. in Belleville, IL. She was happy with our service.
