Our Helical System Provides Peace of Mind in Loudon, TN
Challenge
This Loudon, TN homeowner noticed voids forming beneath concrete around his home. Over the span of just a few months, the voids were getting bigger and deeper. He was worried about the problem worsening, and he told Master Services that he fretted about the voids constantly. Our team was eager to put his mind at ease. The voids themselves were not the problem, but a symptom of the problem. The real issue was foundation settlement.
When soils shift over time, it can disturb the foundation of a home or structure. Drought, flooding, seismic activity—each of these can cause foundation settlement. Signs of foundation settlement include voids, cracks, stuck doors and windows, and bowed walls. If foundation settlement isn’t addressed, it can lead to serious damage and expensive repairs.
Solution
To fix the homeowner’s problem, Master Services installed helical piers. Helical piers resemble large screws, and they feature plates which secure the pier to the soils surrounding the property. The team used helical piers because they provide tremendous stabilization and transfer the weight of a structure to stronger surrounding soils using friction lock.
With our helical piers in place, this homeowner can trust that his home is safe and secure—and that no more voids will form!
