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Disadvantages of other methods of
Foundation Repair & House Leveling

Foundation repair technique #1:

Spread Footer Disadvantages

disadvantages of spread footer method of foundation repair
  • Temporary fix. Quality is not suitable for long term support.
  • The installation depth usually limits footing to same problem soil.
  • The footer shifts along with problem soil.
  • Requires continual annual adjustments.
  • Homeowner must make repairs to reappearing cracks and damage.

Foundation repair technique #2:

Drilled Bell Concrete Pier Disadvantages

disadvantages of drilled bell concrete pier method of house leveling
  • Landscape suffers significant disturbance.
  • Installation depth usually limits bell pier to soil which is inferior to bedrock.
  • Excavations are open for the duration of the project. This includes at least a week for concrete to cure.
  • Piers shift with problem soil.

Foundation repair technique #3:

Simple Pressed Pilings Disadvantages

disadvantages of simple pressed pilings method of foundation repair
  • Landscape suffers significant disturbance.
  • Proper installations cannot be verified.
  • Vertical alignment is necessary for structural integrity. Vertical alignment cannot be guaranteed.
  • Requires continual annual adjustments and work.
  • Homeowner must make repairs to reappearing cracks and damage.

Read our blog post about the disadvantages of simple pressed pilings for an in depth analysis.

Foundation repair technique #4:

Concrete Pressed Pilings Disadvantages

disadvantages of concrete pressed pilings method of house leveling
  • Landscape suffers significant disturbance.
  • Proper installation cannot be verified.
  • Vertical alignment is necessary for structural integrity. Vertical alignment cannot be guaranteed.
  • Requires continual annual adjustments and work.
  • Homeowner must make repairs to reappearing cracks and damage.