Structural Settlement Reversed Milan Home Reinforced With Helical Piers and Encapsulation

In the before photo, evident foundation issues created severe stress for this Milan, IL homeowner. Unsettling structural shifts, wall movement, and soil instability posed an immediate threat to the home's overall integrity and long-term safety. Recognizing the need for a permanent, engineered solution before conditions worsened, the homeowner contacted expert help to stabilize and protect their investment.

System Design Specialist Michael Chezum conducted a comprehensive site evaluation, diagnosing deep subgrade soil movement as the primary cause of the foundation settlement. Michael developed a multi-stage remediation plan designed to transfer the structural load down to competent strata while controlling subsurface moisture. Co-Foremen Jose and Ian led the installation crew—Chris, Scott, and David—to execute the structural repairs with technical precision.

The crew drove heavy-duty steel helical piers deep beneath the foundation, anchoring the structure into stable, load-bearing soil layers to permanently halt further settlement and restore structural stability. To address interior environmental conditions and moisture intrusion, the team encapsulated the space using a heavy-duty drainage matting underlayment paired with a durable CleanSpace® vapor barrier. This system directs trapped groundwater away from the foundation and seals out damaging humidity.

As highlighted in the after photo, the foundation is now fully reinforced, dry, and protected against future ground movement. The comprehensive solution resolved the immediate structural concerns and restored total confidence and peace of mind for the Milan homeowner.