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Helical Piers Underpinning Bay Area: Step 1.
Helical Piers - Site Preparation and Assessment
The first step is to evaluate the property and prepare the site for installation. This includes identifying areas that require stabilization and ensuring access for equipment.
We will check the foundation and inspected to determine the extent of damage or settlement. We will also assess the soil conditions to determine the optimal placement and number of helical piers required.
Helical Piers - Underpinning Bay Area: Step 2.
Installation of Helical Piers
Underpinning Company will install Helical piers, which are steel shafts with helically shaped plates, are screwed into the ground beneath the foundation.
We will use specialized equipment and the helical piers are driven deep into the soil to stable strata (undisturbed soil or bedrock).
A structural engineer will determine the number and depth of the piers depend on the level of support needed for the foundation and repairs needed to your bay area home or business.
Helical Piers - Underpinning Bay Area: Step 3.
Helical Piers - Load Testing and Monitoring.
After Underpinning Company installs the helical piers, we will load test to ensure that each pier can bear the required weight.
This process involves a load test involves applying pressure to the pier to measure its resistance and confirm that it has reached the appropriate depth and is capable of supporting the foundation load.
These helical pier load tests will help verify the stability of the piers and maximize the strength of the foundation of your property.
Helical Piers - Underpinning Bay Area: Step 4.
Helical Piers - Lift or Stabilize the Foundation
At Underpinning company we will analyze the results after the helical piers are installed. This includes ensuring the helical piers are securely installed and in their load bearing place, the next step is to lift or stabilize the foundation to its original position to ensure all specifications from the structural engineer are adhered to.
We will also use Hydraulic jacks to raise the foundation slowly and carefully per specifications of all permitted construction. Once the foundation is leveled, it is monitored to ensure it remains stable at Underpinning Company.
In some instances, lifting of the property is not required, and the piers may be stable in their initial installation phase and the foundation secure upon installation completion.
Foundation Repair Underpinning Bay Area. Step 5:
Final Adjustments and Site Restoration
Underpinning company will check to make sure the foundation has been stabilized, the final step is to make any necessary adjustments and restore the site.
The foundation is securely attached to the piers with brackets or a load-bearing system.
Afterward, Underpinning company will check the area around the piers to ensure it is backfilled, and any landscaping or surface disruptions are repaired to restore the property’s appearance and functionality.
Best Quality
We warranty our work for 2 years find peace of mind in our extended warranties.
Low Cost
After hundreds of projects within the bay area we have achieved effective underpinning cost controls and we pass these savings on to our clients.
Committed to Success: Underpinning Company Inc.
At Underpinning Company Inc., we have extensive experience collaborating with property owners to ensure seamless execution of underpinning endeavors. Throughout the process, we liaise with qualified structural engineers and, for plan submissions with the San Francisco city building department whether the structure needs: a cement pour underpinning, a base and beam underpinning, or a pier system underpinning project. Through the design and planning phase we also work closely with geotechnical engineers to ensure that the soil conditions are optimal for the precise underpinning construction. This holistic approach ensures that our underpinning contractors are given the optimal underpinning plans, permits and solutions to ensure that timelines are met and each foundation repair construction, be it for residential or commercial underpinning, is a success.