Repairing and Stabilizing Settling Foundation Stem Wall in St. Petersburg, FL

Deborah in St. Petersburg, FL, recently had a tree removed near her home, which caused a corner of her foundation to settle significantly. The voids left beneath the foundation after the tree’s removal led to the exterior stem wall breaking away, requiring immediate attention. Deborah contacted LRE Foundation Repair for help, and we sent one of our local expert Design Specialists to conduct a complimentary full home inspection.

After assessing the damage, our specialist developed a plan to lift and permanently stabilize the affected corner of the foundation using our helical pier system. Deborah reviewed and approved the plan, and our team began the repair and stabilization process. Each pier was installed deep into the ground until reaching stable, load-bearing soil and then securely bracketed to the foundation’s footer. The weight of the foundation was transferred to these stable soil layers, allowing our team to lift the settled portion of the foundation back into place.

As a result, the cracks were effectively closed, and Deborah can now rest assured knowing her foundation is permanently repaired and protected against future settlement.