performs pressure grouting all over Central Florida. Rick Fender, the Vice President of 
is a Certified Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor capable of handling all types of pressure grouting projects. utilizes concrete, flowable fill and epoxies for the types of grouting that we perform. We use pressure grouting to stabilize foundations and slabs under manholes, buildings, footers and walls. Mudjacking is another term used for the work we do when we raise a concrete slab that has dropped.
While other companies might provide just the pressure grouting but make none of the finishing repairs, will perform the pressure grouting and then restore the other elements affected by the work.
has the confined space entry equipment and personnel for safely entering manholes, pipe and lift station wet wells. We have the experience, technicians and the equipment needed to handle your pressure grouting jobs. We specialize in providing our customers with the best in pressure grouting work at reasonable rates-call now!
Over time foundations settle, it is not always due to age as some newer homes have experienced movement in their foundations. House leveling is not a DIY project and requires a consultation with a structural engineer to find out the general condition of the building. They will write up a report outlining exactly what needs to be done.
First, the lowest point of the structure will need to be determined and then temporary posts will need to be built from a secure and level ground underneath it. Hydraulic jacks are then brought in and used under each structural member, slowly jacking it into place. During the process, shims are added to stabilize the structure and bring it to level.
If there are soft spots under the jacks, they can shift and cause serious problems. Proper placement of the jacks is important as the spot will need to be able to carry the load without settlement. Screw jacks are preferred by many contractors instead of hydraulic jacks because one can feel how much resistance there is in them.
After the lowest point has been raised to the height of the next lowest point, the original jacks will be removed allowing the house to rest on the temporary posts. Next, the structure will be checked for any problems that could have occurred as a result of the movement of the house. The process is repeated until level is achieved. When the floor is level and it feels stable on the temporary posts then permanent posts will be put in place.
Small movements are better than large ones. Typically no more than an eighth of an inch a day should be done. The house needs time to settle after it has been moved before proceeding to the next movement and its final position and the use of multiple jacks will typically make the procedure easier to do.
Moving a structure can cause roof leaks, cracked sheet rock and plaster and plumbing leaks to name a few things that can happen. Gas lines must be inspected after each movement as well as water lines. Often times a door or window will not close after house leveling but these are easily fixes with the use of an electric planer or similar device.
As mentioned previously, it should be understood that house leveling is typically not a DIY project and one should consult a professional foundation repair contractor as these methods are beyond the scope that a homeowner should be considering.
