Foundation Repair Photo Album: Foundation Repair in Smicksburg, PA

Our office was contacted by a homeowner in Smicksburg, PA who was looking for a permanent solution to the foundation settlement issue. The foundation wall had stair-step cracks and was tilting inward. Ignoring foundation settlement issues can lead to further damage to the foundation, causing it to collapse or bow further. This can result in costly repairs and even pose a safety hazard within the home. Additionally, settlement issues can affect the overall structural integrity of the house, leading to costly repairs in other areas such as plumbing, electrical systems, and drywall. As a permanent solution to these issues, we installed our CarbonArmor Foundation Wall Reinforcement System and foundation push piers. The CarbonArmor Foundation Wall Reinforcement System is a patented product that uses a combination of carbon fiber straps and epoxy adhesive to strengthen and stabilize foundation walls. The straps are strategically applied to the wall, transferring the load to more stable areas of the foundation. This not only prevents further settlement and damage but also provides a permanent solution that restores structural integrity and longevity to the walls. The foundation push pier system is installed by digging a narrow, deep hole in the ground next to the affected foundation wall. The pier is then hydraulically driven into the ground until it reaches a stable soil or bedrock layer that can support and stabilize the foundation. Once in place, the pier acts as a support, transferring the load from the foundation wall to a stronger part of the ground, preventing further settlement and damage.