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Foundation Stabilization/Lifting with Piering Systems

If your home or building is settling, sinking, or cracking, foundation lifting with piering systems is one of the most reliable ways to permanently stabilize and lift the structure. Piering systems transfer the weight of your foundation to deep, load-bearing soil or bedrock, correcting settlement and preventing future movement.

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Schedule a free inspection to determine if your wall qualifies for straightening.

Why use Piering Systems?

  • Permanently stabilizes settling foundations

  • Can lift foundations toward original elevation

  • Addresses the root cause—not just cosmetic cracks

  • Works on residential and commercial structures

  • Engineered for long-term performance

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What Is Foundation Lifting with Piering?

Foundation lifting uses steel piering systems installed beneath the foundation to support and, when possible, raise the structure. These piers bypass weak or compressible soils and transfer structural load to stable strata deep below the surface.

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Once installed, hydraulic equipment is used to carefully lift the foundation, closing cracks, re-leveling floors, and restoring structural integrity.

When Adjustable Power Beams Are the Right Choice

Power Beams with tightening brackets are ideal when:

  • The wall shows moderate to severe bowing

  • You want more than passive stabilization

  • Exterior access is limited or not possible

  • You prefer a system that allows future adjustments

  • Cracks and movement are progressing

If the wall is extremely displaced or soil conditions are unstable, we may recommend combining this system with drainage or exterior pressure relief.

Types of Piering Systems We Use

Push Piers

Push piers are driven deep into the soil using the weight of the structure as resistance. They are ideal when:

  • Bedrock or stable soil is reachable

  • The structure has adequate weight

  • Vertical settlement is present

Helical Piers

Helical piers use screw-like plates to anchor into stable soil and are ideal when:

  • Soil conditions vary

  • The structure is lighter (porches, additions)

  • Precise load capacity is required

 

We determine the correct system based on soil conditions, structure weight, and settlement severity.

When Foundation Lifting Is Needed

Foundation lifting with piering is recommended when you notice:

  • Stair-step cracks in brick or block

  • Vertical or diagonal wall cracks

  • Uneven or sloping floors

  • Doors or windows sticking

  • Gaps between walls and ceilings

  • Foundation walls sinking or tilting

Ignoring settlement can lead to worsening structural damage and higher repair costs.

Our Foundation Piering & Lifting Process

  1. Structural inspection & elevation readings
    Identify settlement patterns and root causes

  2. Pier system design
    Determine pier type, depth, and spacing

  3. Excavation & pier installation
    Piers are installed to engineered specifications

  4. Hydraulic foundation lifting
    Structure is raised slowly and safely

  5. Lock-off & backfill
    Piers are permanently secured and soil restored

Why Foundations Settle

Foundation settlement is commonly caused by:

  • Weak or compressible soils

  • Poor compaction during construction

  • Soil erosion from drainage issues

  • Expansive clay soils

  • Freeze-thaw cycles

  • Excess moisture changes around the foundation

Piering systems correct settlement by bypassing the problem soil entirely.

Foundation Lifting vs. Other Repairs

Piering Systems:
✔ Addresses the root cause
✔ Can lift and stabilize
✔ Permanent structural solution

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Crack Repair Only:
✖ Cosmetic only
✖ Does not stop settlement

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Mudjacking / Foam Only:
✖ Temporary in many settlement cases
✖ Does not reach load-bearing soil

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Piering is the preferred solution when structural settlement is present.

FAQs

Can my foundation really be lifted?

In many cases, yes. While full recovery isn’t always possible, piering systems often lift the structure close to its original elevation.

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Is foundation lifting safe?

Yes—lifting is done gradually and in a controlled manner to protect the structure and finishes.

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How long does installation take?

Most residential piering projects are completed in 2–5 days, depending on size and conditions.

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Is this a permanent fix?

When installed properly, piering systems are considered a long-term or permanent solution.

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