Setting Things Straight in Hayward

Challenge

The homeowners of this home Hayward, CA, were increasingly concerned about the structural integrity of their home due to persistent foundation issues. They observed numerous cracks in both the interior and exterior walls, uneven floors, and problematic concrete slabs. These issues had been deteriorating over the years, prompting them to seek a comprehensive assessment from Foundation Repair of CA. Upon evaluation, our team identified the root causes and proposed permanent solutions to restore the stability and safety of their home, providing the peace of mind the homeowners were seeking.

Solution

Following are the solutions identified and installed to repair and stabilize this home:

PolyLevel Injection:

Drilled port holes in a grid pattern and injected polyurethane foam beneath the concrete areas to lift and stabilize them, filling the surface holes once complete to ensure a pleasing aesthetic.

NexusPro Joint Sealant:

Cleaned the joints, inserted backer rods (where applicable), and injected silicone sealant. The joints were then smoothed and finished with sand ensuring a maximum width of 3 inches.

Push Piers Installation:

Excavated soil to install low profile brackets and push piers, supporting the foundation to a depth of 80 feet. This ensured additional stability and support for the home’s foundation.

Concentric Push Piers Installation:

Similarly, installed concentric push piers using concentric brackets, with the same excavation and depth requirements as the push piers, providing robust support to the foundation.

Angle Iron Installation:

Added angle iron at the footing of the foundation, as per the engineer’s recommendations, to reinforce the pier bracket locations.

Concrete Section Replacement:

Removed and replaced necessary sections of concrete for pier installation.

Hydraulic Lift System:

Installed a hydraulic lift system connected to all piers to lift the foundation back to original elevations to provide significant improvement to the systems of this home

Perimeter Foundation Replacement:

Removed and replaced sections of the existing perimeter foundation, including shoring, demolition, concrete off haul, excavation, forming, rebar installation, and pouring new concrete to match the existing foundation dimensions. This also included installing new mudsill and anchor bolting.

Interior Foundation Replacement:

Similarly, removed and replaced sections of the interior foundation, with the same comprehensive process as the perimeter foundation replacement. This ensured the new foundation sections matched the existing dimensions and provided necessary structural support.

Structural Lift Procedure:

Prior to pouring new concrete foundation sections, shored and lifted the floor framing system/structure to ensure proper alignment and support during the foundation work.

Discharge Line Extension:

Installed discharge line extensions from existing sump pumps, directing water away from the foundation. These lines were buried under the soil around the structure to ensure efficient water flow management.

Through meticulously planned and executed solutions, Foundation Repair of CA addressed the homeowners' concerns, stabilizing their foundation and rectifying the structural issues that had plagued their home. This project not only restored the home’s integrity but also provided the homeowners with the lasting peace of mind they had been seeking.