What Are My Options for Foundation Repair?

JES provides a variety of repair solutions targeted toward individual problems in deep foundations. Depending on the issue developing in your foundation, one or more of the following solutions may be applicable. 

Reinforcing the Foundation 

Deep foundation issues are often caused by soil settlement over time, and lifelong solutions are essential to protecting the home and its value. JES provides pier system installations that not only can lift the foundation, but also permanently keep it from sinking or heaving again. 

The three solutions JES provides are: 

• Helical Pier Systems 
• Slab Pier Systems 
• Push Pier Systems 

These support structures extend from beneath the foundation to the hard-packed bedrock beneath your home. This layer of earth offers incredible stability, and by drilling down and extending pier systems to the bedrock, homes benefit from its integrity. 

Strengthening the Walls 

Deep foundation walls require tailored solutions based on the severity and location of the damage. JES’ solutions not only halt wall cracks, bowing, and buckling but can reverse the damage over time. 

Depending on the available space outside of your home, a JES expert will recommend one either an anchoring system, such as our Wall Anchors, Carbon Fiber Wall Reinforcement or an IntelliBrace^TM System. 

Supporting the Crawl Space 

Although not always necessary for deep foundation repair, reinforcing the crawl space with IntelliJack^TM supports can be important for stabilizing internal structures damaged by deep foundation issues including sagging or bouncy floors. 

Yearly Inspections 

JES recommends inspecting your basement and foundation yearly for any problem signs. Increase the frequency of these health checks should there be any basement issues, such as foundation cracks from sinking or raising, ill-fitting window and door frames, and water issues in the basement.