Is your home or business experiencing uneven floors, cracks in the walls, or sinking concrete? Foundation and slab settlement can cause serious structural problems and should be attended to right away. The last thing you want is for it to continue to get worse. At Earth Engineering Inc. (EEI), we specialize in proven, long-lasting solutions to stabilize foundations and restore properties. Our projects have helped hundreds of customers in many industries, from commercial, educational, and healthcare to residential, infrastructure, and industrial. We can help you, too. Take a look at how:
Helical Piers – Strong Support for Your Foundation
Helical piers are a fast and effective solution for foundation stabilization in residential and commercial buildings experiencing settlement and for new construction applications with weak subsurface soil conditions. Helical piers are steel “corkscrews” that are drilled into the ground until they reach a load-bearing strata. Once in place, they transfer the load through the helical piers from the structure, bypassing the weak soils. This process prevents further settlement and returns the foundation to the proper level. They are a popular alternative to concrete foundations because they offer easy installation, minimal site disturbance, and suitability for limited access areas.
Hydraulic Push Piers – Heavy-Duty Foundation Stabilization
If your structure is exhibiting significant settlement, hydraulic push piers can provide a strong and lasting solution. These heavy-duty steel pipes are driven into the ground using hydraulic force until they reach a stable load-bearing soil or rock layer. They are anchored to the foundation and the weight is transferred into the piers to support the foundation. They can also be used to lift the foundation back into position. This method is highly effective in stabilizing and restoring structures affected by differential settlement.
Compaction Grouting – Strengthens the Ground Beneath You
Buildings are often built on soft, unstable ground. This weak or loose soil can cause a structural movement. Compaction grouting is a process where a low-mobility, high-density material is injected into the ground under controlled pressures and injection rates. This process compacts the surrounding soils to strengthen, itl increase load-bearing capacity, and mitigate risk of settlement. The compacted soil reinforces and improves the ground’s ability to support structures.
Pressure Injection Grouting – Void Filling and Restoration
Subsurface voids, fissures, or poorly consolidated soil layers can undermine foundation stability. Pressure injection grouting, also referred to as permeation grouting and jet grouting, is a process where a cementitious grout material is pumped into these spaces. This method enhances ground stability, mitigates settlement, and reinforces foundations. A thorough soil testing in Lancaster, PA, and surrounding regions is done to assess your site subsurface conditions for cavities, fissures, and voids.
Polyurethane Foam Injection – Fast, Cost-Effective Concrete Leveling
Uneven sidewalks, driveways, or floors Are often the result of underlying soil settlement. Polyurethane foam injection is a quick and non-invasive way to lift and level sunken concrete surfaces. It’s also a cost-effective solution that can last between 20 and 50 years. The process involves drilling small holes into the concrete and injecting a lightweight, expanding foam through the holes beneath the slab. As the foam expands, it fills voids and compacts loose soil slab to its original elevation. This process gently raises the concrete slab back to its original elevation, and it cures quickly, so you can use your space again the same day.
Trust the Experts at Earth Engineering Inc.
If you are experiencing foundation problems, get to the bottom of it right away. The team at Earth Engineering Inc. offers expert evaluations to ensure your property remains safe and secure. Not sure what’s causing your foundation problems? Our services help identify soil-related issues before they turn into expensive problems.
Let’s get your foundation back on solid ground! Our construction and inspection services, performed by our trained and experienced professionals, are ready to work for you. If you are in PA, NJ, DE, and the surrounding northeast area, contact Earth Engineering Inc. today for a consultation.