Before & After Photos

The project in Sun Lakes, Arizona, involves addressing foundation settlement issues that are threatening the structural integrity of a residential property. Foundation settlement is a common problem in Arizona, often caused by changes in moisture levels within the bearing soils. If left unresolved, this can lead to severe damage that surpasses practical repair capabilities.

Upon booking an appointment with our Customer Care Representative, Amanda, our Design Specialist, Eli, conducts a thorough evaluation of the property, including a manometer survey, to identify the root cause of the foundation issues. The analysis reveals that the house requires intervention to prevent further settlement.

The solution involves installing foundation push piers, which are crucial for stabilizing and raising the foundation. These piers are designed to bypass the problematic soils and transfer the building’s load to more stable strata below. Options include hydraulic piers for heavier loads and helical piers for lighter structures, ensuring a tailored approach to the specific challenges of each property.

Project Outcome: Foundation Stabilization and Repair

Under the supervision of Foreman Ricardo, the foundation repair project was successfully completed. The installation involved the use of our patented steel piering systems, designed to provide permanent structural support. The process began with the excavation of pits at strategic locations around the property, followed by trimming the footing to accommodate the pier brackets.

Using hydraulic rams, the steel piers were driven deep into the ground to reach stable bedrock or load-bearing strata, ensuring the foundation's weight is effectively transferred to these new support structures. Both hydraulic and helical piers were utilized where necessary to address the unique needs of the foundation.

The team worked meticulously to raise the structure hydraulically, correcting any settlement and restoring the building to its intended level. After completing the necessary adjustments, all jacking hardware was removed, and the excavated pits were backfilled to restore the landscape.

The repair not only addressed the immediate structural concerns but also provided a long-term solution that ensures the building's integrity. With the foundation stabilized, the property is now secure from future settlement issues, providing peace of mind to the homeowners.

The stem wall on this Chandler, AZ home was showing signs of failure. The existing rebar was causing the stem was to flake and crack, the Homeowner decided to call Arizona Foundation solutions. Our stem wall repair crew installed our proven Stem Wall Repair System.

When rebar becomes oxidized it weakens the concrete around it. Here are Arizona Foundation Solutions we have a solution for that... our non-ferrous composite.

The Homeowner of this Gilbert, AZ wanted to stabilize their home and protect their investment. The home's stem wall was showing signs of failure, our expert time came out and installed our non-ferrous composite.

Foreman: David Bickers

Consultant: Brian Patrick

This 1980s, single-family home had a stem wall that was showing signs of failure. The stem wall on each side of the garage door is giving way and literally crumbling away to dust. The East side has a pretty big chunk ready to break away with a visible crack inside the garage. When moisture gets to the rebar inside the concrete it causes it to oxidize. As a result, the concrete begins to crack and crumble. 

Fortunately, at Arizona Foundation Solutions, we have just the fix, our patented Stem Wall Repair System