Foundation Repair Photo Album: Saint Paul, MN Garage Permanently Supported with Piers and Concrete Work by DBS
This garage in Saint Paul, MN was sinking and settling on one side in particular. The weight of the sinking structure causing issues for the home's block foundation too. Worried that this issue would only get worse, the homeowner contacted DBS for more information on our solutions for garage repair.DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation repair work. After a thorough inspection, he determined that our push pier system would serve this home best.DBS Foreman Trevor Ingle and his crew installed 6 piers along the perimeter of the garage to stabilize and lift the garage onto load-bearing strata. From there, our Concrete Foreman Elisha Schlipp installed PolyLevel to fill voids beneath the garage slab. This expanding foam product lifted the sunken concrete, yielding instant results. Specifically, the entrance to the garage was difficult to open but after the lift, the door opened with ease.The homeowner was happy with the work done and was excited to see their garage lifted and leveled.
Attached Garage Needs Foundation Support
The backside of the garage is sinking and pulling away from the main structure of the home. Our team will support the foundation with push piers and correct the structural damage.
Cracking is a Foundation Failure Symptom
The main reason for foundation failure is soil movement around a structure. Force of nature like freezing and thawing can also cause your home or garage to settle.
Sinking Foundation Restored with DBS Push Piers in Saint Paul, MN
Our team was able to stabilize and lift this corner of the garage.
Lifted and Graded
After completing the push pier lift procedure, our team applied gravel to the garage perimeter. This will assist in better drainage around the foundation.
Cracking Patched After the Lift
After completing the lift procedure, our team patched the large settlement crack.
