Foundation Piers
Your home needs a stable foundation for a long lifespan, but if your foundation has settled, this can jeopardize your safety and home. If you have uneven floors, wall cracks, bowing walls, or other signs of structural problems, you should address these problems straight away to prevent worsening damage.
Matvey Foundation Repair specializes in installing foundation piers and other foundation repairs for the best foundation solutions in Seattle and throughout Western Washington. Permanently stabilize your settling foundation by working with an experienced crew that’s familiar with the unique conditions of homes in the greater Seattle area today.
What Are Foundation Piers?
Foundation piers are a type of structural reinforcement that goes into the ground to stabilize settling foundations and lift your home to its original position. This foundation repair method is a permanent solution for properties vulnerable to expansive soil, erosion, poor water drainage, and other issues that can affect the structural integrity of a home.
Signs You Need Foundation Piers
Solving a settling foundation starts with recognizing signs of trouble. Here are some indications that you need foundation piers.
If you notice any of these signs, it’s best to contact a professional like Matvey Foundation Repair to investigate and create a custom plan for repairing your foundation.
Are Foundation Piers Necessary?
Foundation piers aren’t always necessary if you notice signs of a foundation issue. For settling foundations, we recommend permanently stabilizing your foundation using foundation piers, but every home requires a one-of-a-kind plan for treating foundation problems.
Matvey Foundation Repair evaluates your home’s unique situation and uses foundation piers on their own or as part of a whole-home strategy geared toward resolving and preventing problems. We also consider basement waterproofing, crawl space repairs, concrete lifting, and more if necessary.
What Are the Different Types of Foundation Piers?
We use three types of pier systems for soil conditions, including helical, push, and slab piers. Though each pier system functions similarly, they differ in how they’re installed. Here’s a quick breakdown of how Matvey Foundation Repair pier systems work.
Helical Piers
Our SettleStop™ Helical Pier System operates like screws. It contains steel piers and circular helical plates that anchor your home to solid ground for a guaranteed stable foundation. This system works best for lighter structures and involves the following process:
- Excavating to access the foundation footing
- Hydraulic equipment to install the piers
- Professional measurements and monitoring while installing the piers.
- Attaching the steel bracket to the footing
- Benchmarking piers using small rivets in your home’s exterior walls
- Backfilling soil and cleanup
Push Piers
Matvey Foundation Repair also uses SettleStop™ Push Piers. This system works like helical piers. Unlike helical piers, however, push piers use steel rods and your home’s resistance to stabilize the foundation. Here are the installation steps involved:
- Excavating to access the foundation footing
- Attaching the footing bracket
- Driving piers through the bracket, into the ground
- Measuring and monitoring the piers
- Benchmarking piers on your home’s exterior walls
- Backfilling soil from the excavation
Slab Piers
The SettleStop™ Slab Piers from Matvey Foundation Repair provide targeted support for homes with slab foundations. Our installation process includes:
- Removing flooring
- Auguring a hole through the slab to expose the footing
- Putting a bracket under the footing
- Advancing sections of the piers into the ground
- Monitoring the depth and capacity
- Affixing a bracket to the slab
- Pouring concrete into the hole for a clean finish
Speak with Matvey Foundation Repair to learn more about the processes and discover which foundation pier system is best for your home.
What Are the Benefits of Foundation Piers?
We use strong, long-lasting pier systems to resolve foundation problems for all kinds of homes and situations in Seattle and Western Washington. Our foundation pier systems are tailored to your house to maximize the effectiveness of the repair method. Here are some of the benefits of foundation piers:
- Long-term Stability
- Settling Prevention
- Further Foundation Damage Prevention
- Foundation Protection: Our durable pier systems ensure your foundation is protected for years to come.
- Possible Foundation Lifting
- Comprehensive Lifetime Warranty
Why Our Foundation Piers Are the Best Choice for Your Home
Our premium foundation pier systems stand out from traditional methods you might find with other foundation repair companies near you:
- Better than standard piers and piles
- Proprietary design optimized for Seattle and Western Washington soils
- High-performing and made to last
- Protected by our comprehensive warranty
- Included in your annual maintenance service plan
Contact Matvey Foundation Repair for Foundation Piers Today!
At Matvey Foundation Repair, we understand the importance of maintaining your home’s foundation. Settling foundations helps prevent serious problems that cost you in the long run. Our crew has over 27 years of experience installing foundation piers and providing comprehensive solutions to foundation problems, so you can trust us to handle your foundation.
Contact us today to schedule a free inspection and obligation-free estimate. We’ll work with you to create the right plan for tackling your foundation issues so that you can rest peacefully knowing your home is stable and safe for years to come.
FAQs
The best solutions for settling and sinking are generally foundation piers. Which type of pier you’ll use depends on the scope of the project and the foundation type. Matvey Foundation Repair can inspect your home and determine the best course of action.
You shouldn’t attempt to DIY a foundation pier installation. Foundation piers require industrial-grade equipment and a skilled installer to navigate the process.
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18915 16th Ave S
SeaTac, Washington 98188