Holes are Jackhammered Out
To begin construction, a jackhammer is need to get through the concrete and make the holes for the piers to be removed and inserted.
Push Pier Replacement Holes in St. Louis
Holes are dug where the old rusty piers will be removed so that the new ones can go in to replace them.
Push Pier Holes
If there ar multiple piers in the home, then several holes must be made and all the dirt is mounded up next to them.
Rusty piers compared to new ones
Piers are taken out one by one ad laid next to the new ones to be compared on there condition. The new ones will be push in when ready.
Foundation Pier Plates Inspected in St. Louis
It's important that the plates are inspected to see how damaged they are and if they can be reused for the new piers. You can also tell what been going on with the foundation from them.
Foundation Cracks are Closed
To make sure all the cracks are tightly close, wall caulk is used to make sure that water doesn't come through. The wall will now be water tight with a new stable foundation.
Original cracks in the wall
When the foundation of the home moves form the original location cracks form and can also cause water damage.
Hard Clay is the Toughest
Sometimes depending on the location, the dirt is going to be tougher then most. Some clay needs to be really dug out so that the piers will have an easier time being driven in the ground.
New Foundation Piers are Ready
The new piers are ready to be drove into the ground. They will hold and bring back the foundation of the home.
New Pier Looks a Lot Better
Once drove into the ground, a plate is bolted on the top to secure it. This new Push Pier is what's going to hold and stabilize this new foundation.
Concrete Fill the Holes
Once all the piers have been placed and dirt placed, concrete is poured to make everything solid as well as flat to the floor.