Foundation Repair Photo Album: Foundation Repair in Lake Wales, Florida
Adam from Lake Wales, Florida, reached out to us at LRE Foundation Repair after noticing cracks forming in the walls at the back of his home, near the area where his back porch was located. We sent one of our Design Specialists to conduct a full home inspection, and upon close assessment, it was discovered that severe soil erosion and settlement had occurred beneath the back porch and the foundation at the rear of the house.
In need of a permanent solution, we developed a comprehensive repair plan that included installing our helical pier system to stabilize the foundation. With Adam’s approval, our team got to work, carefully installing each helical pier beneath the home’s foundation. Once strong, load-bearing soil layers were reached, the piers were bracketed to the foundation’s footer, and the weight of the home was successfully transferred to the competent soil layers, stabilizing the structure. Our team then carefully lifted the foundation back into its proper position.
Upon completion, Adam was pleased to know that his home’s foundation had been saved and that he could now enjoy lasting peace of mind, knowing it is permanently stabilized and protected.
Exterior Wall Cracks
The homeowner observed cracks appearing in the exterior walls at the back of the home, indicating potential issues with the foundation's stability.
Soil Erosion
Severe soil erosion and settlement beneath the back porch and rear of the home had caused the foundation to shift and become unstable.
Installing Helical Piers
The LRE team begins installing each helical pier deep into the ground beneath the foundation until load-bearing soil layers are reached.
Stabilizing Foundation
Once the piers reach the appropriate depths, the LRE team secures them to the foundation's footer, allowing the weight of the home to be transferred to the stable, load-bearing soil layers below. From there, the team carefully lifts the foundation back to its proper position.
Complete Helical Pier Installation
The helical piers have been fully installed by the LRE team, and the home's foundation is now permanently stabilized.
Concealing Helical Piers
After fully installing the helical pier system and stabilizing the home's foundation, the LRE team carefully backfills the previously removed soil around each pier to create a seamless appearance for the homeowner.
