Residential Foundation Repair for Wisconsin Homes since 1974

Does your home show signs of settling, such as doors and windows not shutting, diagonal cracks off of doorways or windows, or basement walls caving in? Foundation repair for Wisconsin -- RaiseRite Foundation Pier Systems!

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Foundation piering is the most cost-effective alternative to conventional pile-driven foundation restoration methods. When properly installed, piers can stabilize a home that is slowly sliding down a hill, prevent a building from sinking into unstable soil, reinforce foundations, or straighten a basement wall that is bowing or tilting. RaiseRite uses two types of piers to stabilize and repair foundation: resistance piers and helical piers.

Resistance Piers

Foundation repair with resistance piers hydraulically push piers deep into stable soil allowing a building to be raised back to level. A resistance pier can also be placed under a foundation next to an excavation to hold the structure until the area is back-filled.

Helical Piers

Helical piers are usually used in new construction applications, and for foundation repair to straighten bowed walls. A helical pier can be turned into unstable soil and the new footing can be built on top of it, allowing structures to be built on otherwise undesirable sites.

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Cracked or Settled Foundation Repair

Resistance Pier Systems not only stop settling, but, in most cases, also restore the foundation and structure to the original level position. Using portable equipment, Resistance piers are hydraulically pushed to rock or a measured design load strength. These foundation repair piers are manufactured under strict quality standards for workmanship and materials and are installed only by qualified contractors. The galvanized steel will not rust underground. Resistance pier systems eliminate the need for repeat repairs and are covered by a warranty.

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Resistance piers are hydraulically pushed
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The resistance pier has been pushed to a measured design load strength and has now lifted the home to level.

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After the foundation has been repaired, the excavated area is backfilled.

Bowed Walls - Foundation Repair

Soil pressure often causes basement walls to cave inward. RaiseRite will prevent your wall from failing by first removing the soil from behind the wall, then drilling a hole and inserting a helical tieback anchor. The helical tieback anchor works like a screw so it won’t move once it is embedded in the ground. Once a helical tieback anchor is attached, it is safe to return the wall to its original position. The excavated area is then filled, and because the tieback anchor applies a reaction force to the soil pressure, the foundation repair is complete.

This technical drawing demonstrates the pressure affecting the structure and how helical piers can straighten the wall. Bulging walls, vertical cracks that appear on stair steps and vertical and horizontal cracks in foundations are signs of basement wall problems. Don't wait until it is too late!

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Helical Systems

Helical systems are ideal for stabilizing foundations and slabs built on questionable soil, as well as providing seismic protection, tieback anchoring, deadman anchoring, and fixture anchoring. Helical piers are easily installed even in tight areas and can be used with resistance piers for increased stability. Helical piers are removable and reusable for temporary or permanent foundation repair. Manufactured under strict quality standards, they are installed only by experienced contractors.

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Helical Pier

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The helical pier is turned into the ground from the interior of the basement.

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This view shows the helical piers that have been turned into the ground

Unstable Soil

Structures built on unstable soil can cause different problems with your foundation. This could be a geographic trend in the area, or the structures relation to a river or lake.

Most foundation repair is needed because of soil-related problems. Moisture content in soil changes with the seasons. This can shrink heavily concentrated clay soil, which reduces the support under existing footings. Poor compaction, organic materials in the soil and overloading can also cause failure. Seasonal and climatic changes also affect your structure’s foundation. Don’t wait for more costly damages to occur.

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New Construction

RaiseRite wants to help you increase the value of you new home or addition.

Piers are designed to allow a home to be built on questionable soils. They are screwed into the ground to the desired resistance which translates into the amount of weight they will hold. So if you have that perfect lot with not so perfect soil, we have the solution. Our piers can go in first so you can pour concrete over them or build right off the piers.

New construction helical piering provides a stable foundation to build on.

Signs of Settling & Foundation Repair Needs

There are many different signs that you may have a settling foundation, some of the most common are doors and windows not shutting. Diagonal cracks off of doorways, windows, and step cracks in foundations are also indicators that foundation repair is needed. Although these do not appear overnight, upon first noticing theses signs, make it a point to monitor their progress and growth.

Windows and doors are sticking and hard to open
There are large gaps in window and door frames
Multiple nail pops are appearing in ceilings and walls
Walls are beginning to lean noticeably
Floors are starting to settle and become uneven
Chimneys are tilting and leaning
Foundations are sinking
Cracking of the brick or block, mostly thru the mortar joints. This usually shows up as a “stair-stepping” pattern in the perimeter wall joints.
Cracking in the interior drywall or plaster walls and ceiling.
Sticking doors and windows that previously worked properly.
Sloping concrete or wood floors.
Sagging rooflines.
Cracks can be seen in foundations or basement walls

If you have more questions about Piering, please visit our FAQs page.

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