Concrete slab foundations are a common choice for homes in many areas. They consist of a single, continuous concrete slab that serves as both the foundation and the floor.
Underpinning is a technique used to strengthen and support concrete slab foundations by installing additional structural elements beneath the existing foundation.
At Leon Foundation Repair, we use several pier systems tailored to different foundation needs and soil conditions:
Piers work primarily by friction and bearing capacity in the soil surrounding and beneath them. The amount of push or lift a pier can provide depends heavily on the type of soil, including:
Important: Piers do not necessarily reach bedrock. Instead, they are designed to transfer the load to soil layers capable of supporting the structure safely. This helps prevent settlement and damage.
