Professional Foundation Repair Company in Brentwood, CA

Project Overview
A homeowner in Brentwood, CA, faced a worsening issue with the walkway in front of their home. The walkway had begun to sink, creating a noticeable tripping hazard where it met the sidewalk. With safety concerns and the increasing severity of the issue, the homeowner sought an effective, long-lasting solution that would avoid the costly and disruptive process of tearing out and replacing the walkway. They contacted Foundation Repair of CA to assess the situation.

Assessment and Solution
During the assessment, Foundation Repair of CA’s specialists evaluated the extent of the sinking and explored repair options that would stabilize the walkway while minimizing cost and disruption. Rather than replacing the entire walkway, they recommended a permanent solution that would address both the uneven surface and prevent future movement. The proposed solution included two key techniques:

1. PolyLevel Foam Injection – PolyLevel is a high-density polyurethane foam that is injected beneath the sunken concrete slabs. As the foam expands, it lifts and levels the concrete, eliminating the tripping hazard by restoring the walkway to its original position. This solution is quick to install, non-invasive, and provides long-lasting support to prevent further sinking.
2. NexusPro Joint Sealant – Once the walkway was leveled, NexusPro Joint Sealant was applied to seal the joints and prevent water infiltration, which could cause soil erosion beneath the walkway. NexusPro is highly flexible and resistant to UV rays, making it ideal for outdoor applications where it can withstand the elements and prevent cracks from reappearing.

Outcome
The PolyLevel and NexusPro solution successfully leveled the walkway, eliminating the tripping hazard and providing a permanent fix that will resist future settlement. The homeowner was extremely pleased with the outcome, which was achieved in a single day with minimal disruption. By opting for PolyLevel and NexusPro, they were able to avoid the higher costs and downtime associated with a complete walkway replacement.

This Brentwood project highlights how Foundation Repair of CA’s innovative solutions provide long-term stability and peace of mind for homeowners facing foundation and concrete issues.

Mrs. L had originally contacted us in 2020. We did an inspection and determined that the foundation of her home was experiencing differential settlement on the back side. A zip level reading had measured a 2-inch difference in height compared to the rest of the home. We gave her a quote with the best possible solution we could provide. She decided to give it some time because she's "not the kind of person to make big decisions too quickly." 

It wasn't until early 2021 that she had finally made her decision. She knew that the situation was only going to get worse and that the cheapest the repair was ever going to be was at the present moment. 

Because the home is on a slab-on-grade foundation, lifting it would have been too dangerous in regards to the integrity of the foundation as a whole. The best solution was to put a stop to the sinking, so we installed 8 push piers that were pushed all the way down into the bedrock to prevent the foundation from sinking any further, and then we injected PolyLevel Polyurethane in specific spots of the interior foundation to fill a void that was causing the center of the home to sink. Mrs. L was very happy with the work we did, and we were very happy to prove to her that she made the right decision by choosing us. 

This home was built on a slab foundation. The slab was experiencing differential settlement which was causing the walls to crack. Our solution was to install our PP288 Slab Piers in areas that were evidently lower than the rest of the foundation. The slab piers are hydraulically driven into the soil beneath the slab until it achieves enough pressure to stabilize and/or lift the slab foundation. After installation, the holes that were cut out to install the slab piers are filled back with concrete. 

Although Sandy was happily retired, she considered herself to have a full time position as the world's greatest grandmother. Every summer, her and her husband would have the grandkids visit to enjoy their vacation. Grandpa would entice them with old stories while Sandy would make cookies and lemonade for everyone. This is why it broke her heart when the youngest of her grandchildren came to her with tears rolling down her cheeks. While playing tag with her siblings, she had tripped and scraped her knee. After helping with her scrape, Sandy went outside to see what had happened. Upon further investigation it became evidentally clear that the walkway on the side of her home had sunk and tilted, creating an uneven slope and an immediate tripping hazard. Sandy knew that this was a problem that needed to be fixed and fast.

Sandy called Foundation Repair of California, and, in less than a week, Sam Phelps was able to go out and assess the problem area. Upon arriving to Sandy's home, Sam instantly knew how to permanently fix her problem and more. After inspecting all the concrete areas around Sandy's home, he found two other places where the concrete had sunk and thus created tripping hazards. After seeing the locations and the solution, Sandy was eager to go ahead with the work, but was cautious about moving forward due to previous experiences with other contractors. 

However, Sandy was pleasantly surprised to find that Sam could give her a quote while he was still at her house. She was also excited about the affordable pricepoint for the large amount of work being done, and that it included a five year warranty. Even more than that, she was flabbergasted to find out that the entirity of the work will be completed in one day and that her work could be scheduled within two weeks.

Brian Ogle and his assistant Anthony Jr. arrived to Sandy's house to complete the work. They used the quarter of an inche drill to create holes in the concrete and then pumped the polyurethane foam into the holes and thus under the concrete slab. The foam expanded, and after compressing the dirt underneath, began to raise the slab to its original point. The walkway tilted back to become a level surface and to close the gap that created the tripping hazard in the first place. The crew then used a silicone-based caulking to seal all joints and cracks to prevent water from sinking the slab in the future.

In conclusion, Sandy was impressed by the crew's can-do attitude, their professional punctuality, and the noninvasive nature of the work. In a matter of a few hours, all of her tripping hazards were fixed and were sealed to prevent this issue from ever happening again. She no longer has to worry about the safety of her grandchildren again, and can bake cookies in peace.