US Foundation Repair's Home Leveling Process

At US Foundation Repair, we understand the unique soil p roperties in Houston, Texas, and provide a "turn-key" total solution approach to foundation repair utilizing the Mega Piling System. We understand your home is one of the most significant investments, an we're here to protect that investment! Our first step in the foundation repair process is to determine if you actually need repairs. The first foundation repair symptoms you can check are:

1) Diagonal cracks in interior wall that end at the corners of doors and windows. Cracks may also occur at the intersection of walls and ceilings, and corners of wall surfaces.
2) Check if your doors bind or do not open or close properly. The gap between the door top and the adjacent door frame should be uniform and straight.
3) Your windows should open or close properly.
4) The foundation floors should be level and not rise or sink in any area.
5) The exterior bricks should not have noticeable cracks or separation.
6) Check for cracks in the concrete foundation perimeter beam. (Look at the concrete beam below the siding or brick along the perimeter of your home.)
7) Look for separations of wood trim at the exterior corners of your home above the brick.
8) Lastly, check for separations of the brick and the adjacent wood surfaces at the sides of garage doors or at the sides of the chimney.

If you have any of these symptoms, call US Foundation Repair to receive a free consultation and estimate. We'll perform a thorough analysis both inside and outside of your home to determine if you have a foundation problem. Prior to arrival, we'll verify our appointment and arrive on time.
Upon completion of our analysis, we'll provide you with detailed information on the following:

• Do you actually have a concrete foundation problem.
• How many piers are necessary to level your foundation and a placement diagram.
• Description of how the Mega Piling Piers are constructed and installed.
• Approximately how many days it will take to repair your foundation.
• When is the first available date to begin your foundation repair.
• The total cost to repair your foundation – That’s the best part!

US Foundation Repair's solution for your home foundation repair utilizes the proven process encompassing the Mega Piling System. This is very effective for Houston foundations repairs.

Foundation Preparation:
Upon arrival on day one, US Foundation Repair will determine the exact pier positioning. Special care is taken to remove any bushes or shrubs prior to foundation leveling. Installation holes are prepared by the crew 3’ square, 4’ deep and directly under the grade beam. The Mega Piling Piers are then prepared for installation.

Mega Piling Solid Pre-Cast cylinder installation:
Cylinder dimensions are 6” in diameter 12” long solid concrete and typically placed 6 feet apart to achieve maximum support. The cylinders are driven one on top of another using the weight of the home and a hydraulic press. Cylinders are installed and pressed to reach stable soil, this stable soil is the basis for your new home foundation. This technique is the solution to our foundation repair success.

Home Leveling Process:
The pre-cast block piers are then constructed and the home is prepared for foundation leveling. At this point we need to access the inside of the home to ensure proper slab leveling. This is the only time we need to be inside the home. Our suggestion is to remove any valuables, mirrors, or pictures from the walls prior to the leveling process. The home is leveled utilizing the carbide steel shims as close as possible to its original horizontal position. At this point, mirrors, pictures and valuables can be reinstalled.

Foundation Repair Completion:
Once your home foundation has been leveled it is time for final clean up. Bushes or shrubs will be returned to their original landscape position. US Foundation Repair's goal is to make it virtually impossible for you or your neighbor to know your foundation has been repaired. We take pride in this step!

Detailed Diagram of the Mega Piling System:

US Foundation Repair provides foundation repair services in Houston, West Houston, Northwest Houston, Southwest Houston, Spring, Katy, Bear Creek, Copperfield, Spring Branch and Sugar Land. Call for all other locations.
All repairs are backed by a lifetime transferable warranty.