Underpinning and Other Foundation Repairs for Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Sarasota, Lakeland and All Florida Cities

You can trust in the experienced professionals at Certified Foundations Inc., (CFI) when you need underpinning and other foundation repairs for a property in Florida.  Since 1989, our foundation repair company has installed high-quality helical piles and resistance piers to support commercial, industrial and residential structures throughout the state. Though underpinning is a common solution to many foundation issues, we find that many customers who turn to us are misinformed on the nature of piles and piers, and their limitations. We feel it is important for consumers to understand underpinning and foundation repairs before hiring a contractor so they can ensure they get a reliable, lasting solution.

Here are some key points to consider when addressing sinkhole problems with underpinning and foundation repairs:

• Soil still matters –what is below the surface which is causing the problem? Piles and piers still rely on the surrounding soil to support them after installation. This is known as lateral stability. Home underpinning will not solve the problems of raveling soils.  If soils continue to erode around a pile, its design functionality and lateral stability can decrease, leading to buckling and other problems.
• Piles and piers are not one–size-fits-all – Helical piles and resistance piers have a number of dimensions, which affect their performance. The overall diameter and wall thickness are both critical factors.  They should be chosen to match the unique ground conditions and load requirements on the project site. For helical piles, the number, position and diameter of helix plates are also crucial factors which must be taken into consideration when designing the solution.
• Location, location, location – Helical piles and resistance piers rely on precise installation. If they do not reach the proper depth a foundation can continue to sink; if they are not installed in the proper locations slabs can buckle.
• In most residential settings, no more than a 6 ft. span should be left between piles. This is because of the design of this type of foundation. Only a qualified engineer can properly determine how many pins should be used in an underpinning foundation repair and where they should be positioned, and an experienced supervisor should monitor all work to ensure that the plan is followed.

At CFI, we provide reliable underpinning and foundation repair services that are carefully engineered to ensure lasting results for our customers. With technology like our Intelli-Tork installation system for helical piles, we can ensure precision installation even in challenging environments. We also use high-quality underpinning and foundation repair products from A.B. Chance, a company that has been manufacturing foundation support systems for more than 100 years. In fact, we are a member of the Chance Alliance Network, giving us access to skilled engineers who can help us determine the ideal piles or piers for any project and allowing us to protect our underpinning and foundation work with a 30-year warranty on all materials.

To learn more about underpinning and foundation repair, or to request a quote for a project, contact CFI today. We are proud to serve Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville, Tallahassee and all other Florida communities.