Foundation Repair Photo Album: Push Pier Wall Leveling in Orillia, Ontario

A home in Orillia, Ontario had a settlement issue affecting the rear wall. A typical problem for the area, poor soil caused the rear wall to settle and pull away from the rest of the home. Wanting the job done properly, the customer took a “level-headed” approach and called Clarke Basement Systems. With poor soil as the major issue, we needed to go deep to ensure the home stayed level. Our push pier system uses hydraulics to drive deep into the earth, either to solid soil or bedrock down below. Each push pier is bracketed to the rear wall and they work together to keep the home level. Push piers even come with a 25-year transferrable warranty, letting the customer breathe a sigh of relief.  The customer is extremely happy that their home is stable once again, and they can continue to work on the interior, without having to worry about the exterior.

Settlement Gaps

Cracks and gaps are often signs of a settling foundation and can cause water seepage

Moving On Up!

A view of the home prior to being leveled

Shifting Foundation Cracks

Cracking in the poured concrete floor can be a sign of a settling or shifting foundation

Way Down We Go

Push piers are bracketed all along the foundation to ensure the home stays level and secure for years to come

Hydraulic Power!

A hydraulic press is used to drive the push piers deep into the ground to prevent future settling