Customer originally had Marco Concrete Lifting install 2 piers on the front of this 3-story home to stabilize the right corner. At that time there was no indication of slope failure; there was simply vertical settlement. Less than one month later, excessive water runoff caused a major landslide around and below the home. Those first 2 piers actually kept the home from being destroyed by the slope failure. The first picture shows the exposed footer - No excavation was necessary! This homeowner had nearly completed construction on the home when the landslide occured. Magnum steel Piers and Helix Anchors provided a permanent solution to the extreme foundation problems giving the homeowner the opportunity to stabilize the soil without the fear of losing his home.
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Original two piers installed with
concrete and rebar inside pipe.
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One month later, major slope
failure.
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Even with slope failure, original
two piers secured 3-story home.
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Soil dropped over 18 inches, and
moved over 3 feet horizontally.
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Notice original concrete pad on left,
in grass.
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Major fissure caused by poor drainage
and clear cutting.
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With no slope stability, earth
continued to open up.
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60 ft deck was completely suspended
and required additional supports.
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Exposed footer required the
installation of 5 additional piers.
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Horizontal movement required
Magnum Helix Anchor.
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Dual Cutting Edge Helix is driven
to required depth.
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Anchor is prepped to accept
load bearing steel beam.
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High strength steel beam prevents
lateral movement of home.
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Helix anchor used in conjunction with
steel piers stabilized home.
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