Cheap Foundation Repair = Cheap Results

There is a time and place for going with the lowest price, but when it comes to foundation repair, you get what you pay for. If the only selling point a company has is that they have the lowest prices, they are in it to make a quick buck and won’t be around long enough to be held responsible for shoddy work. If their low price is the only thing they can promote, they probably don’t have anything else to fall back on. How can contractors offer cheap prices and still make a profit?

Cheap Foundation Repair Means Cheap Results

Most “cheapest contractor in town” businesses use non-reinforced concrete pressed piles. While these types of piles may be suitable in other parts of the country, in Arkansas we have clay soil and you have to go much deeper than these piles can go. Airlift Concrete Experts uses steel and helical piers to provide the stability and security that your home or business needs. We have the best quality equipment and expertise at a very competitive price. By going the cheapest route, you may end up spending a lot more when your home or business experiences structural damage due to shoddy repairs.

What Are Non-Reinforced Concrete Pressed Piles?

A non-reinforced concrete pressed pile is a concrete cylinder that is pushed into the ground using the weight of the structure. A pressed piling consists of a series of precast concrete cylinders that are installed by digging a hole under the building and the structure rests on the pilings, pushing them down. This method of cheap foundation repair is popular because it is easy and profitable for the foundation contractor. 

Unfortunately, with this type of repair, there is a point called the “point of refusal” where the weight of the home can no longer push the piles any deeper into the soil. First off, this depth is probably not deep enough to get past the soil that caused the original foundation problems and secondly, if the work crew does not stop at this point, the foundation of the home or business can be damaged. Now the original problem is exponentially worse. The cylinders can be pushed into the soil at an incorrect angle, so they don’t provide the stability that is needed. In addition, the piles can crack during installation, but since they are underground, no one knows until they fail. 

What Are Steel and Helical Piers?

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Steel and helical piers are similar in their usage; steel piers are driven past the unstable soil, whereas helical piers are drilled in like a giant screw.  The building’s weight is transferred from the weak or unstable soil to the piers that are secured in the load-bearing soil. This is a permanent solution that will provide your home or business stability for many, many years. Each pier is individually load-tested before the structure is placed on them, ensuring that they will be able to support the building. Steel and helical piers are not affected by soil movement and require no future maintenance. The quick and effective installation process means there is little disruption to your daily life and the use of the building. 

Airlift Concrete Experts use trained technicians for the pier installation and we provide them with only the best piers available. We don’t cut corners to save time and money, foundation repair is too serious for that kind of nonsense. We want you to have peace of mind that your home or business will be stable and secure for years to come, so we have spent years earning the trust of our customers in Little Rock and the surrounding area. 

Contact us today to learn more about why “cheap foundation repair” isn’t the best idea and can end up costing you a whole lot more when it comes to keeping your building strong and secure.

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