Deep Foundation Systems
A deep foundation system carries a structure's weight past the reactive surface soil to strata that does not move. At QFR that system is our in house manufactured steel push pier, driven hydraulically to load bearing strata.
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What to Know About Deep Foundation Systems
Deep foundation systems is the engineering term for support that reaches past the reactive surface soil to strata that does not move. At QFR that system is our in house manufactured steel push pier, driven hydraulically section by section below Central Texas's expansive clay until it reaches load bearing strata, then loaded with the structure's weight. Larger homes and commercial buildings on weak soils are where it matters most, and the pier, the install, and the warranty tiers are the same as on every slab repair we do.
How We Install Deep Foundation Systems
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Site Assessment
Settlement is mapped and the depth to stable bearing strata estimated.
Pier Layout
Steel push pier placement and spacing are engineered to the structure's load.
Installation
Piers are driven hydraulically to load-bearing strata below the reactive clay.
Load Transfer
The structure's weight is transferred onto the piers.
Verification
Pressure readings, documentation and warranty tier are provided.
"We install steel piers down to resistance, which around here is usually bedrock. Average pier depth is 16 feet."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Problem Signs This Solution Addresses
Sinking Foundation
A visibly sinking or settling foundation can lead to structural damage and is a clear sign the foundation needs stabilization.
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Expansive Soil
Central Texas's expansive clay soil swells when wet and shrinks when dry, the number-one cause of foundation movement in the area. It's predictable, and it's fixable.
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Stair Step Cracks
Cracks in a stair-step pattern along brick or block walls indicate foundation movement, commonly from settlement or soil pressure.
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Uneven Floors
Floors that feel sloped, bouncy, or uneven usually point to foundation settlement destabilizing the structure beneath them.
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Sticking Doors and Windows
Doors and windows that won't open or close properly indicate movement in the foundation causing misalignment.
Learn moreDeep Foundation Systems and Central Texas Clay
Austin's expansive Blackland clay shrinks in dry summers and swells after rain, cycling in volume with every wet and dry season. Homes built on this clay can experience ongoing movement as the soil expands and contracts. Where that movement shows up depends on the home and foundation type.
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Foundation Underpinning
Underpinning stabilizes foundations by transferring the load to deeper, more stable soil layers and bedrock, using QFR's steel push pier or Adjust-A-Pier systems depending on foundation type.
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Push Piers
QFR's in-house manufactured steel push piers are driven hydraulically to load-bearing strata to stabilize and lift settled slab foundations.
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Slab Piers
Slab piers support and stabilize sunken concrete slabs, particularly useful in commercial settings with larger slab spans.
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Micro Piles
Micro piles is the name we use for our own steel push piers when access is tight: crawl spaces, interior openings, or a narrow side yard. Same in house manufactured pier, same load bearing depth, installed with compact hydraulic equipment.
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Proudly serving homeowners across Central Texas.
Service Areas (all 54 cities)What to Expect
Free Inspection
A specialist from our own crew visits your home, evaluates the foundation, and explains what we find. Free for homeowners, no obligation.
Written Estimate
You get a clear written plan with the repair that fits the problem, explained before any work begins.
Repair to Maximum Practical Level
Steel push piers or Adjust-A-Piers are installed, the foundation is stabilized to its maximum practical level, and the warranty that applies to your job is stated in writing on the estimate.
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