Chimney crack
The foundation settling resulted in the sinking of this chimney. As the chimney began to slide away a large crack started to develop and continued to pull away on the house dragging it along with it. This picture was taken before the helical piles were installed.
Chimney crack from reverse side
The same cracks appear on the other side of the chimney. These cracks will soon close up after the helical piles are installed.
Project site overview
2 piless will be installed here to support and lift the chimney.
PRESTO! Chimney fixed
Foreman Leo Smith and company were able to achieve the proper lift to support the chimney foundation and close the cracks.
Closed up cracks
From the first picture in the album to now there is a major transformation. The piles are installed, foundation supported and the cracks closed. Success!
Closed up chimney cracks
Here is a close up from the other side of the closed up chimney cracks.
Post project site overview
After the project is complete and the goals are achieved, nothing left to do but clean up and head out. We take pride in minimizing the destruction we do to the house and the surrounding area, and make every effort to clean up wonderfully afterwards.