Unstable Abode: A Pleasanton, Ca Homeowner's Plight

Friday, May 17th, 2024 by Mike Gray

Challenge

In the quiet suburbs of Pleasanton, Ca, this home is facing an array of frustrating foundation issues including sinking and instability. Cracks have begun to mar the pristine walls inside, while outside, the small garage door refuses to close properly. The driveway and surrounding concrete slabs have heaved up, creating unsightly and dangerous obstacles. To make matters worse, the large garage door is now misaligned, along with windows and interior doors complicating his daily routines. These typical Pleasanton foundation problems are turning his dream home into a source of stress and concern. Eager to restore his home's stability and safety, John is seeking a reliable solution to these persistent issues.

Solution

After a thorough assessment of the property by Foundation Repair of CA, we devised a comprehensive plan to restore this home to its former glory. To address the extensive foundation issues, we installed 39 Push Piers driven to bedrock or load-bearing strata, stabilizing the foundation and safeguarding it against future settlement. We carefully lifted the sunken areas, ensuring that windows and doors operated smoothly without causing cosmetic damage to the walls or stucco. Once the perimeter lifting was complete, we filled the resulting void beneath the garage slab with our patented PolyLevel product, providing long-term support and stability. Now, this home is not only stable and safe but also functions as it was originally intended, bringing peace of mind and renewed comfort to his daily life.

Project Summary

Products Installed: 39 Push Piers

Products Installed: PolyLevel

Before picture of Pleasanton, Ca home with misaligned garage door due to foundation shifting.

Before picture of Pleasanton, Ca home showing the home shifting across the piers.

Before picture of Pleasanton, Ca home showing the garage pulling away from the rest of the home.

Before picture of Pleasanton, Ca home showing the concrete path around the home heaving and causing a tripping hazard.

This image shows the excavation and removal or a portion of the damaged foundation that will be replaced and support with our push piers.

Push piers installed at one location of the home to support the structure for years to come.

Push piers installed after the saw cutting and excavation in the garage to ensure that the garage and home are both stable and no longer pull apart from each other.