Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Dan T. of Cheraw, SC started noticing cracks in the drywall off the corners of the doors in his home. He also found that the doors and windows in his home began to stick when he would try to open them. Dan knew this was a sign of foundation settling, so he called Cantey for a free inspection before the damages became worse. Cantey Production Crew Leader Jonathon Lowder and crew entered his crawlspace and immediately saw that the existing concrete columns were settling and causing the walls to crack and the floors to sink. The crew installed six SmartJacks under the home, which lifted the walls back to the appropriate height and provided a more structural footing to level the floors in Dan’s home. Now, the cracks on his walls are sealed and he can open his doors and windows once again.

Cantey Foundation Specialists Team Members recently restored this wall into it's original position in a Shaw AFB, SC home that had been displaced by yeas of foundation settlement. 

Michael B. bought a home a few months ago in Westminster, SC for his family. He recently got a new job in the Upstate and found just the right home for his family. Although the right layout for his small family, Michael knew that the home needed some work. To start there were cracks forming on the outside and he knew that was a sign of foundation issues. He heard about the Greenville Home Show and decided to attend to get some other idea of improvements he could make on the home. It was there that he met a representative from Cantey Foundation Specialists. Michael was really impressed with the company and the level of professionalism they presented. He was set up for an appointment and the next week System Design Specialist Dave Banks arrived. Dave did a thorough inspection of not only the outside of the house but also the crawl space. The foundation did need some work so Dave sat down with Michael to show him the plans he drew up to fix it. Dave explained that holes would be dug around the foundation and a bracket would be installed at the footing of the home. Then piers would be driven into the ground that would push up on that bracket when the reached the more competent soil. This would create lift and close the existing cracks as well as stabilize the entire foundation. Michael was ready to have a stable foundation so he could start moving on other projects and believed in the Push Pier system. Production Crew Leader Sixto Lopez, Production Crew Member Mariano Lopez, and Production Crew Member Jose Lopez came out and effectively installed the Push Pier system. Michael now has a stable foundation and almost has his home ready for his family.

Tim A. designed his Fair Play, SC home with his wife several years ago. They had always dreamed of living at the lake and now they finally got to fulfill that dream. They love being outside every chance they get whether it is riding on the boat, the motorcycle, or just lounging in the sun. One day while getting the motorcycle out of the garage, Tim noticed a crack on the side of the garage. He knew this was not a good sign and that he had some foundation issues to address. Tim did a search online for local companies that do foundation work and found Cantey Foundation Specialists. When he called in he explained the issue and was scheduled for an appointment with System Design Specialist Laurence LaBruce. When Laurence arrived for the appointment, he did a thorough inspection. Afterward, he sat down with Tim to discuss how Cantey's Push Pier system could stabilize his foundation. The process would begin with the crew digging holes around the foundation. A bracket would then be placed at the footing and then piers would be driven into the earth until they found the more competent soil. Once they reached this point, the piers would push against the bracket to lift the foundation back into place. This also creates permanent stability for the foundation. Tim was impressed with the presentation and believed in the Push Pier solution. Production Team Leader Sixto Lopez and Production Team Member Mariano Lopez came out and effectively installed the Push Pier system. Tim is now worry free about his dream home and back to his usual activities of enjoying the outdoors.

Parry M. of Anderson, SC is a previous customer who had his home stabilized with push piers a few years ago, so when he was beginning to have flooding issues in his front yard, he knew exactly who to call.  System Design Specialist Trey Smedley had the perfect solution for Parry: a french drain that pumped the pooling water from the front yard to around the perimeter and away from the house.  Now, Parry no longer has to worry about flooding issues in his front yard, and we are happy to continue providing life-changing experiences for our customers, past and present!