Tilting Chimney Problems
Customer Mandy B. was worried that her father Eugene's chimney would fall away from the house, which greatly reduced the resale value of the home.
First Step in Preparing the Area for Push Piers
The production crew must first locate the best placement of the push piers so that it can safely and adequately lift and stabilize the chimney into place.
Second Step in the Push Pier Installation
After finding the correct area for the placement of the push piers, the production crew must dig until they find the footers of the home. Sometimes, this can be as much as five feet deep!
Third Step in the Push Pier Installation
After chiseling the footer away, the galvanized steel bracket is attached flush with the home in ensure a perfectly straight lift.
Last Steps of Push Pier Installation
Next, the push piers are inserted through the bracket and pushed down using a hydraulic system. The pressure of the piers are noted, until the piers reach a sturdy soil sample and are able to lift and stabilize the home back into place.