Job Stories

Homeowners in Lake Forest were noticing sloping and bowing of the floors and walls throughout their home.  They knew there was an issue that needed to be addressed.  They researched companies on the Internet, to find a company with integrity and knowledge of the issues that they were experiencing in their home.  Then found Saber to be the best option and immediately called to set an appointment for their free property evaluation.  Based on the investigation performed on the foundation, was recommended that the foundation be supported by means of underpinning in the areas of failure.  In addition to supporting the foundation from further failure, the foundation should also be raised to "maximum practical recovery".  The method of underpinning recommended is to install Push Piers into the soil to the bedrock beneath the foundation.  It was also recommended that a new girder beam be installed and then smart jacks added for more support.  The Saber crew excavated the areas around the footing to place the two recommended push piers.  They then replaced the girder beam and installed adjustable steel Smart Jacks by digging a 24'X24" foundation pit, filling it with compacted crushed rock creating an engineered fill, then they installed a precast foundation base, attached and adjusted two Smart Jacks for proper elevation and load bearing of the supporting floor.  The home no longer shows signs of settlement the sloping and bowing that was once evident is no longer an issue. 

Homeowners in Lake Forest, California had noticed signs of settlement throughout their home; they had large cracks forming in the slab of the foundation and cracks forming around doorframes throughout the home.  The homeowners knew that the issues were significant enough to have someone come out and evaluate the problem.  The homeowners researched many companies in and around the area and found Saber, they scheduled an appointment for and Saber design specialist to come out to their home and evaluate their property.  The finding was that the homeowners did have an underling settlement issue.  This issue is mostly due to the settlement of soils, this type of settlement is due to the expansive soils beneath the homes foundation.  The soils expand and shrink due to the changes in the climate and leave voids, which in turn cause settlement, and that is when the cracking and shifting begins.  It was proposed to have three push piers installed to stabilize and lift the property.  The Homeowners were really impressed with the Saber design and were ready to fix the homes foundation issues.  The Saber crew arrived at the home and went to work, three holes were excavated at the foundations footings and the piers were installed.  Once the piers were installed they were set up for the lift to begin, the lift was completed and then PolyLEVEL™ was injected to fill any voids and prevent future settlement.  Once the PolyLEVEL™ was cured the crew backfilled the holes and started the process of stitching the cracks that had formed in the foundation.  Using a two-component epoxy injection the crew stitched the cracks and the job was complete.  The homeowners can know have piece of mind knowing that their biggest investment is stabilized. 

Homeowners in San Diego, California, had noticed some signs of settlement at their home.  They knew that the issue would only get worse so they called on Saber Geotechnical Construction Solutions to assist them with the repairs of their investment.  The home had signs of settlement in the interior walls as well as the exterior of the home.  The design specialist from Saber proposed that the home be stabilized using the push pier system.  In order to place the piers at the right locations along the property concrete needed to be removed to allow for excavating at the foundation footings.  One area of concrete need to be removed to place a pier.  Then the locations needed to be excavated.  Once the locations had been excavated 3 piers were placed, one at each location.  Once the piers had been placed they were set up for the lift. The home was then lifted to maximum practical recovery, the concrete area that needed to be removed was then re-poured, and the job was complete. The homeowner no longer sees the signs of settlement and has piece of mind knowing that the home is now stabilized. 

Homeowners in San Diego, California, were looking for a way to make their dirty musty crawlspace more energy efficient and possibly use it for added storage.  They contracted Saber to take their dirty crawl space and make it a CleanSpace.  With the CleanSpace encapsulation by Saber, they were able to achieve their goal.   A dirt filled crawl space adds a continuous stream of water vapor into your home, and any underground leakage lays in the crawl space slowly evaporating into the home.  This home also has a block wall which in most homes, this is the easiest and cheapest material to build a foundation, however; they are also the least resistant to water and air going through them since there are so many joints in the wall.  So like it or not you are breathing dirt crawlspace air.  Once the CleanSpace was complete, the vents that were once needed around the home, are no longer needed so the Saber crew added vent covers to the ten existing vented areas around the home.  With the CleanSpace encapsulation system, installed by Saber, these homeowners know are breathing clean air and have a nice “clean” crawlspace to use for storage.  

A homeowner in San Diego, was experiencing water damage and dampness in the crawlspace of the home.  The homeowner knew that letting the water just sit, was not only doing damage to the home but also could possibly be causing harm to the family living in the home.  The water could be causing mold to grow and the health of the family could be compromised.  The homeowner found Saber and scheduled for a Design Specialist to visit the property for an evaluation.  The Specialist found that the home would benefit from the CleanSpace encapsulation, installed by Saber.  There was standing water in areas of the crawlspace that needed to be dried out, before the CleanSpace could be installed.  A CleanSpace crew from Saber was scheduled to begin work on the property,  they started off by regrading the crawlspace for proper drainage.  Once the drainage was complete and the water had been dried out of the crawlspace, the CleanSpace liner was then installed.  The installation included a smart sump and a drainage exit line to kept out the moisture.  Then an ever last door was installed and all vents where then covered.  The homeowner now has piece of mind knowing the home is moisture free and risk the families health is no longer an issue.

A home in Lake Forest was suffering from sagging floors throughout the home.  The homeowners were concerned with the floors and knew something needed to be done to fix the issue before it became more severe.  The homeowners found Saber and knew it was the right choice for them.  They made the appointment for the design specialist to come to the home and compete a property evaluation.  The specialist proposed that the home needed a new girder beam installed along with SmartJacks to further stabilize the home and lift the sagging floors.  The Saber crew was schedule to repair the foundation.  They removed the old rotted girder beam and replaced it with a new one, they then install SmartJacks in two areas to support the beam and raise the sagging floors.  The SmartJacks were installed and adjusted to raise the beam and support the floors.  The home is now stabilized and the floors that were once sagging are no longer an issue. The homeowner is very pleased with the work completed and would recommend Saber to anyone with foundation issues. 

Homeowners in San Diego, were looking for ways to make their home more energy efficient and to keep moisture out of their homes crawlspace.  After spending many hours researching the different ways to resolve their issues, they found that Saber and the CleanSpace encapsulation installed be Saber was the best option for them.  CleanSpace encapsulation is a 20 mil thick plastic liner, similar to a pool liner that can be fitted in your crawlspace to completely seal off your home from the earth.  The material is incredibly durable, will last as long as the home, and will stay in place.  Not only does CleanSpace make the homes crawlspace moisture free, and makes the home more energy efficient it also adds space for storage.  The Saber CleanSpace installation crew was scheduled to complete the project, they arrived at the site and went right to work.  The crew installed 812 sqft of CleanSpace to the homes crawlspace area.  The process to install the CleanSpace began with the a dimpled polyethylene membrane under the CleanSpace liner which allows for water to flow to a sump in the crawlspace, once this is installed, the lining is then attached to the walls with fasteners that are permanently driven into the walls.  The Saber crew worked diligently to complete the crawlspace.  Once the crawlspace was completed the old vents were removed and the spaces were then covered to keep out moisture.   The homeowners can now not only enjoy the energy efficiency of the CleanSpace, but also the added benefits: CleanSpace has an antimicrobial additive manufactured into the material, which prevents mold growth on the liner.  This additive is odorless and safe.  

Our PolyLevel foreman, Richard Whitehead, and his team, traveled to Fire Station No. 9, in La Jolla/ San Diego, to help remedy their slab floor's significant movement and fissure issues. After years of heavy fire truck and equipment use, small to medium hairline cracks had appeared throughout the station floor. Upon diagnosis, It was found that the movement was most centered at the interior expansion joint. High density 4 lb. joint sealant, PolyLevel, was injected 6 feet in every direction from the control joint. Saber and PolyLevel fixed the fire station's problem by solidifying the existing soils and filling small voids; stopping movements in the slabs. Now, Station 9's fleet can drive to emergencies feeling secure that their floor slabs won't move and compromise their life saving equipment.

An apartment in San Diego was observed by management to have numerous cracks throughout the stucco. When a Project Design Specialist from Saber came to evaluate their problem, the building was found to have significant settling. Foreman, Joe Delgado, and his team began work soon after. First, Saber exposed the footing, removing tile and concrete. Five piers were installed to stabalize the side of the building that settled. The piers proved to be a permanent fix, preventing any further settlement of the affected area. The customer was pleased with the efficiency of the Saber team and proceeded to leave a great review. The site of work completed was left in better condition than before the project began.

San Diego resident Peter contacted Saber regarding Trip and Injury Hazards on his swimming pool deck. Saber's Project Design Specialist completed a thorough and free homeowner inspection. The swimming pool deck was moving due to shifting soils. Saber got the required engineering report before starting work to correct this issue. Our crew then installed a complete Haunch System, which consists of the following: Concrete square removal, excavating square holes to the depth of the base of the swimming pool, installing Rebar in these holes, installing Push Piers to the pool, which is shown in the atrtached picture, and filling in the holes with concrete. This stabilized the Pool, and will prevent further deck shifting. Peter was happy with the result and the crew's clean up.