Excavation Support Brace
Excavated access pit showing temporary support bracing in place as the crew prepares the foundation footing for push pier bracket installation in Pleasant Grove, UT.
Push Pier Installation
Crew members install steel push piers beneath the settling foundation wall. Several piers and drive rods are visible as the structure is prepared for stabilization.
Brackets Secured to Footing
Steel push pier brackets are secured tightly to the foundation footing, ready for hydraulic driving to reach load-bearing strata and lift the home.
Multiple Pier Locations
Multiple bracket excavations and temporary shoring are visible as the crew prepares each pier point for installation along the affected foundation wall.
Exterior Crack Above Pier Zone
A vertical crack extends down the exterior wall, indicating settlement. This area was stabilized using steel push piers to prevent further structural movement.
Front Porch Settlement
Before repairs began, the front porch showed visible sinking and separation caused by soil settlement beneath the structure.
Porch and Brick Wall Damage
The settling porch and brick veneer display displacement and cracking, signs of ongoing foundation movement that required pier stabilization.
Cracks Near Basement Window
Settlement cracks are visible above and beside the basement window, confirming structural movement along this section of the foundation wall.
Foundation Crack Close-Up
A close-up view of a cracking foundation wall caused by shifting soils beneath the home. Push piers were installed to halt further movement.
Interior Drywall Damage
Interior drywall separation showing the impact of foundation settlement indoors. Stabilizing the footing prevents continued cracking.