Foundation Repair
What Causes Foundations and Slabs to Sink?
Warning Signs of Foundation/Slab Failure
Methods of Repairing Sunken Concrete
Choosing the Correct Method of Repair (Slabjacking or Piering?)
Foundation Supports ("Piling" or "Piering")
Advantages of Piers
Push Piers
Helical Piers
Typical Steps in a Piering Installation
Illustrated review of the piering process
Slabjacking (also "mudjacking")
Advantages of Slabjacking
How Slabjacking is Done
Typical Slabjacking Procedure:
Drill-Holes
Pumping Grout
Hole Patching
Problems/Solutions on Slabjacking Jobs
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Other Resources
Find a Foundation Repair Contractor
Living With Expansive Soils- a Guide to Foundation Maintenance by Marshall Addison
Typical Equipment and Materials Used for Slabjacking- For the Terminally Curious
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