Settling Home Foundation Repair Richmond

Foundation Lifting and house stabilization

This home in Richmond, BC, was settling and sinking badly. The house was showing obvious signs of settlement throughout, including cracks in drywall, gaps between walls and cabinets, doors and windows sticking, and uneven or sagging floors. This, two story home was seriously at risk for serious issues such as cold air, water leaks, or severe warping of the floors, walls, doors, and window frames.

This homeowner reached out to True Level Concrete in need of a solution before the problem gets worse. Richmond soils are extremely soft which often causes homes to sink and crack under pressure. So, our specialist determined that our unique method of home foundation repair would be the best option.

crew using piers to lift and level a home

Foundation repair richmond step-by-step

Our specialist did a thorough assessment to determine the root cause of the settlement issues and created a repair plan to stop the settlement and stabilize the house.
The property was excavated around the foundation to prepare for 19 pier brackets around the outside of the home and 6 pier brackets on the interior edges of the home.
Our crew installed the push pier brackets and drove piles to reach competent, heavy weight supporting strata.
Once the home was stabilized, our crew was able to carefully lift the sides (some over 7 inches) to restore True Level throughout the home.
Our crew used PolyLevel foam to inject beneath the foundation as well as under the floors in the home for additional structural support and to completely fill any voids left my lifting the home.
Once the home was lifted, levelled, and stabilized, we re-filled around the home foundation to complete the project.

Symptoms of Settlement in a Home:

This home had all the typical symptoms of settlement issues:

Large cracks (1-3 inches wide) extending from corners of walls across the ceiling
Sagging and uneven floors on main floor and second floor
Warped doors and window frames causing them to stick
Cracks in the foundation and voids under concrete slabs

Results and Benefits of this repair

This home was in critical condition when we made the assessment, and after some time and hard work, we restored the structural integrity. We lifted this home over 7 inches, re-levelled the foundation, and permanently stabilized the home’s structure.

Now, this homeowner can have peace of mind knowing that their house is safe for their loved ones, and will remain strong for years to come. With a stable foundation, this homeowner now has the potential to renovate the home, sell the home at greater value, and have comfort knowing that cold air, pests, structural failure, or flooding will be much less of a concern.

Benefits of this foundation repair:

Permanently stabilized the home
Addressed the root cause of all structural issues
Restored the home’s structural integrity and overall value
Prevented issues from worsening
Prevented flooding and future property damage
Lowered the property’s energy costs
Restored the homeowner’s peace of mind

Considering foundation repair? Now what

Are you noticing cracks in your walls? Is your floor sloping or sagging? These are signs of structural damage. Get in touch with our specialists for a free assessment and detailed quote to protect your home. We’re here to help you! Absolutely no obligation. Help us help you, get in touch with our informative team today.