Disadvantages of other Methods of Foundation Repair and House Leveling

Superior Foundation Repair only offers Steel Pier Foundation Repair, certified by an Independent Engineering Consultant to ensure a permanent solution to slab foundation problems.

Foundation Repair technique #1:

Spread Footer House Leveling Disadvantages

1. Temporary fix. Quality is not suitable for long term support.
2. The installation depth usually limits footing to same problem soil.
3. The footer shifts along with problem soil.
4. Requires continual annual adjustments.
5. Homeowner must make repairs to reappearing cracks and damage.

Foundation Repair technique #2:

Drilled Bell Concrete Pier House Leveling Disadvantages

1. Landscape suffers significant disturbance.
2. Installation depth usually limits bell pier to soil which is inferior to bedrock.
3. Excavations are open for the duration of the project. This includes at least a week for concrete to cure.
4. Piers shift with problem soil.
5. The installation process usually takes 2-3 weeks.

Foundation Repair technique #3:

Simple Pressed Pilings House Leveling Disadvantages

1. Landscape suffers significant disturbance.
2. Proper installations cannot be verified.
3. Vertical alignment is necessary for structural integrity. Vertical alignment cannot be guaranteed.
4. Requires continual annual adjustments and work.
5. Homeowner must make repairs to reappearing cracks and damage.

Foundation repair technique #4:

Concrete Pressed Pilings House Leveling Disadvantages

1. Landscape suffers significant disturbance.
2. Proper installation cannot be verified.
3. Vertical alignment is necessary for structural integrity. Vertical alignment cannot be guaranteed.
4. Requires continual annual adjustments and work.
5. Homeowner must make repairs to reappearing cracks and damage.