Challenge
Art and Karen were noticing cracks along the walls in their kitchen and living room, and having issues with their doors and windows operating properly. The thought that it was only a minor issue and contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems. During inspection, they found out that their issue was way worse than just a simple wall crack. They had a large issue of settled foundation, that needed to be properly addressed.
Solution
The main reason for the problem was the settlement that occurred under the home, causing the foundation to crack and shift. Crew members quickly began working in the basement, removing the concrete floor and digging proper depths to install a Push Pier system. Each Push Pier must be drilled to a new, permanently stable level so the home can be lifted and raised back to a stable position. Each Push Pier is placed under the home’s footing, to effectively lift the home, potentially closing any cracks, and improving window and door functions. A SmartJack was installed to lift the sagging floor, providing the proper weight distribution for the main living area of the home.
Project Summary
Foundation Repair: Push Pier & SmartJack
Design Specialist: Joe Sarb
Project Engineer: Pete Hensler
