Foundation Repair for a Home in Pleasant Hill, CA

Friday, March 14th, 2025 by Mike Gray

Challenge

Overview

A homeowner in Pleasant Hill, CA, reached out to Foundation Repair of CA with growing concerns about their home's stability. They noticed interior floor sloping in a specific part of the house, cracking in the exterior stucco, and increasing difficulty operating their doors and windows. These signs often indicate foundation settlement, which, if left unaddressed, can lead to severe structural damage.

Solution

Assessment and Proposed Solution

Foundation Repair of CA provided a free evaluation to diagnose the underlying cause of the homeowner’s concerns. Upon inspection, our experts determined that the foundation had settled due to soil movement beneath the home, resulting in uneven floors and structural stress.

To restore stability and minimize further damage, we proposed a comprehensive foundation repair solution that included the following services:

X-Ray Slab Analysis

Used an X-ray machine to scan the concrete slab and detect rebar and post-tension cables.
Marked detected elements to help the installation crew avoid obstructions during slab drilling or cutting.

Hydraulic Lift System with Push Piers

Installed galvanized Push Piers with low-profile brackets at designated locations to support the foundation.
Connected a hydraulic lift system to the piers to attempt to raise the foundation and correct floor elevations.
Ensured the homeowner understood that the ability to fully restore original floor levels depended on field conditions.

PolyLevel Foam Injection

PolyLevel was used to fill the void beneath the slab after the home was lifted back to its original elevations
Drilled port holes in a grid pattern across the affected concrete area.
Injected high-density polyurethane foam beneath the slab to lift and stabilize the floor.
Filled surface holes after the injection process.
Advised the homeowner that floor coverings such as tile, wood, or carpet might require drilling if not removed beforehand.

Project Execution and Results

The installation team executed the plan with precision and minimal disruption.

The Push Piers effectively stabilized the foundation, preventing further settlement.
The hydraulic lift system successfully raised the foundation to a more level position, alleviating some of the interior floor sloping.
The PolyLevel injection helped fill voids beneath the concrete, reinforcing the floor's structural integrity.
Post-repair assessments showed improved door and window functionality, indicating a more balanced structure.

Conclusion

Thanks to the expert assessment and tailored foundation repair solution provided by Foundation Repair of CA, the homeowner in Pleasant Hill, CA, can now enjoy a more stable and secure home. Our team’s commitment to quality and precision ensured that the foundation was reinforced to withstand future soil movement.

If you’re experiencing similar issues such as uneven floors, stucco cracks, or difficulty operating doors and windows, don’t wait for the problem to worsen. Contact Foundation Repair of CA today for a free foundation evaluation and expert repair solutions.