Softened soil under the foundation wall
Water softened the soil under the foundation wall, allowing it to sink into the ground. The sinking and settlement action cracked the exterior brick wall.
Sinking and settlement cracked the exterior brick wall
The homeowner called Lowcountry Basement Systems as soon as he noticed the crack in the wall.
Settled piers in crawl space
Weak soil can cause piers in the crawl space to sink or settle. Once the column settles the floors above sag. It's a chain reaction.
Helical piles stabilize foundations
Lowcountry Basement Systems installed five helical piles around the settling foundation to stabilize the area.
