The Sign of Settlement Problems in Macon, GA
This crack is one of many around the home. Some cracks are vertical, some stair-step and seem to "walk" up the bricks. To prevent the cracks from becoming larger, longer and/ or wider, Lowcountry Basement Systems stabilized the sinking foundation of this home in Macon, GA and lifted it back into place.
Cracked Brick Foundation in Macon, GA
Just a few feet away, is a vertical crack stretching straight up. Lowcountry Basement Systems was able to help this homeowner by stabilizing the foundation with helical piers and SmartJacks.
Adding Additional Foundation Support with SmartJacks in Crawl Space
This home in Macon, GA needed foundation support in the middle of the house. Our patented SmartJacks were just the answer to the problem. Each SmartJack can support 60,000 pounds of weight.
Time to Remove Some Dirt
The first step of the project, lead by our Foreman, John Ryan was to remove a small amount of dirt. John did an excellent job keeping the removed dirt on plastic. Later, he and his team were able to put back the dirt, leaving the site looking great.
Working Efficiently in Macon, GA
The excavator is one of John Ryan's, the foreman, favorite tools. It gets the job done quickly and helps keep the dirt in nice, neat piles. We drive it over plywood to protect our client's landscape.
Macon, GA Foundation Prep
When stabilizing foundations in Macon, GA and other places, we put a bracket underneath the foundation. To do that we need to clear away a small area for the bracket. After we do that, we can stabilize the foundation. Pictured is Jamar Brunson, one of our team members cutting away some concrete with a jackhammer, prepping for the bracket installation.
Lowcountry Basement Systems Inspector on Site at Macon, GA
Jerry McNure, one of our inspectors reviews the progress of the piering job in Macon, GA.
Bracket Installed under Macon, GA Home
This is one of 15 helical piers that will stabilize the home. Our piering system is made from stainless steel and is warranted for 25 years.
Macon, GA Home Foundation Stabilization Project
A photo of three brackets that will stabilize the home.
Screwing the Helical Piers into Place
Lowcountry Basement Sytems team member, Brendon Mullins, guides the installation of the piers. The piers will be drilled to 30,000 pounds per square inch. At that pressure, the piers will be connected to the bracket and stabilize the home. In most cases, we can create the opportunity to lift the home back into it's original place.
Helical Pier Installation in Macon, GA
A better picture of a helical pier installation in Macon, GA.
Macon, GA Home Being Lifted Back Into Place
The red tubes you see are called cylinder lifts. We attach them to the bottom of the bracket and to the top of the pier. The hoses allow hydraulic pressure to be applied. One of the great benefits of our system, is that we can apply hydraulic pressure to multiple piers simultaneously to achieve lift across the peirs evenly. We can also adjust each pier as necessary.
Finishing Touches After Piering Installation in Macon, GA
John Ryan, taps dirt back into place after the piers are installed. We take pride in leaving the job site looking better than when we showed up.
The Second Part of the Foundation Project in Macon, GA
This home has a large footprint, and has begun to sink a little in the middle. Our inspector recommended using SmartJacks to provide additional foundation support in the crawl space to keep the floor from sagging. Team member Brendon Mullins is getting to the recommended the location.
SmartJack Installation Adds Foundation Support in Macon, GA
SmartJacks are a great way to add support to your floor underneath your home. Our patented product, SmartJack, can support 60,000 pounds of pressure and they can be adjusted over time. Pictured is a leveled base plate on top of engineered fill.
Foundation Problems Solved for Macon, GA Home
The SmartJack is level, top and bottom, and is now supporting the joist beneath the subfloor. If you have a foundation problem, give us a call.
