Lifting a Home with Helical Piers

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Few things get your attention faster than standing next to a massive house that’s slowly sinking into the ground. The homeowners noticed cracks spreading through walls, doors refusing to close properly, and floors that felt more like a gentle ski slope than a living room.

The culprit was foundation settlement. Over time, the soil beneath the back of the home could no longer support the weight above it, causing the structure to sink.

Our solution was installing helical piers—giant steel screws driven deep into stable soil below the problem area. Once the piers reached load-bearing ground, they were attached to the foundation with steel brackets.

Then came the part that makes everyone nervous: the lift.

As hydraulic jacks began raising the foundation, the house started talking back. Pops. Creaks. Groans. To a homeowner, it can sound like the house is plotting revenge. In reality, it’s often just years of stress being relieved as the structure moves back toward its intended position.

By the end of the lift, doors operated better, cracks were reduced, and the foundation had the support it needed to resist future settlement.

A sinking house can be scary. Lifting one can be even scarier. Fortunately, helical piers are designed to turn that scary situation into a stable foundation that homeowners can trust for years to come.