Foundation Repair Photo Album: Foundation Stabilization and Repair in Tampa, Florida
Ryan from Tampa, Florida, had recently purchased a commercial investment property when he noticed large cracks forming in the building’s walls—an early sign of potential foundation issues. Wanting to protect his new investment, he reached out to LRE Foundation Repair to schedule a professional inspection.
We promptly sent one of our expert Design Specialists to the property to perform a thorough evaluation. Upon inspection, it was confirmed that the soil beneath the building had become unstable over time, causing the foundation to settle and shift. To permanently stabilize the structure, we proposed a comprehensive repair plan utilizing our helical pier system.
With Ryan’s approval, our team began installing each helical pier deep into the ground until they reached stable, load-bearing soil. The piers were then securely bracketed to the foundation’s footer, allowing the weight of the building to be transferred to these competent soil layers. From there, the foundation was carefully lifted back into its proper position, successfully closing the cracks in the walls.
Now fully repaired and permanently stabilized, Ryan’s commercial property is structurally secure, allowing him to move forward with confidence as he prepares the building for business.
Foundation Wall Cracks
Over time, large cracks of varying patterns formed in the building's exterior walls as the foundation settled and became unstable.
Helical Pier Installation
The LRE team uses specialized equipment to install each helical pier deep into the ground beneath the foundation until strong, load-bearing soil layers are reached.
Stabilizing Foundation
Once the helical piers reach the appropriate depth, each is securely bracketed to the foundation's footer. The LRE team then stabilizes the foundation by transferring the weight of the structure to the deeper, load-bearing soil layers.
Complete Helical Pier Installation
With the helical piers successfully installed, the building's foundation has been fully stabilized and lifted back to its proper position.
Concealing Helical Piers
After the LRE team has successfully stabilized the foundation, each pier is carefully concealed with the previously excavated soil to provide a seamless appearance.