Job Stories

Laguna Woods resident Antoinette B. contacted Saber regarding small cracks in the walls of her home. Sabers Project Design Specialist performed a Free Homeowner inspection. Shifting soils had caused voids beneath the home foundation. We recommended filling the voids with Polyurethane, using Sabers PolyLevel Injection Process. We also recommended using the Nexus Plus Process to fill and seal the cracks. Antoinette received a copy of the Home Inspection Report, and our 30 day quote.

Are you and your home ready for the next earthquake?  Jerry B from Orange County is.   Living in a home with a raised foundation Jerry knew the importance of having the sill plate bolted to the foundation stemwall.  Many homes in Orange County were built before the practice of foundation bolting was widely used. 160 linear feet of foundation stemwall was bolted by Saber's certified Crawl Space crew utilizing Simpson Strong Tie seismic plates connecting the wood structure of the home to the concrete foundation.  The seismic upgrade took one day to complete with no disturbance to the interior dwelling or utilities.  

A homeowner in Orange, had noticed some foundation settlement issues occurring throughout his property.  He knew something needed to be fixed and the sooner the better.  Cracks were forming in the interior and exterior of the home and the doors and windows were becoming hard to open and close.  The homeowner found Saber and scheduled an appointment.  The Crew from Saber was able to fix the foundation by installing three steel push piers which were driven into the ground until they reached solid bedrock below.  The crew first needed to remove 3 areas of concrete to install the piers, once the piers were installed the crew then injected PolyLEVEL to fill any voids and further stabilize the home from future settlement.  The homeowner now has piece of mind knowing his biggest investment is once again stabilized and secured from future settlement.  The issue of the sticking doors and windows is no longer a problem and the cracks that had formed are now closed. 

A homeowner in Yorba Linda was having settlement issues at her property.  She had done extensive research to find the best fix for her.  She found Saber and after ready reviews and testimonials she knew that this was definitely a company she could trust to repair her foundation.  She called to set an appointment with a design specialist, the design specialist came to the property and completed an evaluation.  Because the home was built on a slope the specialist suggested that a crew from Saber come to the property to ins all a test pier to insure the depth that steel pipe would have to be driven into the ground.  The crew was then scheduled to install a test pier to determine the depth.  The pier was installed and it was determined that to properly complete the project the other piers being installed would have to be installed at more of depth then is standard.  The homeowner agreed that for the project to be completed and the foundation repaired to maximum practical recovery that the extra depth was a must.  The crew was then scheduled to compete the project.  The crew installed nine piers around the property as well as helical piers for lateral support.  Once the piers were installed the crew then injected PolyLEVEL to fill any voids and to prevent future soil settlement.   The homeowner was very pleased with the work completed and is happy knowing her investment is know stabilized. 

Orange resident Kenneth K. contacted Saber regarding Cracks that had formed and Become Trip Hazards in the Driveway. See the attached picture. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a Complete and Free Homeowner inspection. Voids were located under the Foundation and the Driveway. Saber's crew attached Push Piers to the Foundation. We then Pressurized the Piers. This lifted and Strengthened the Foundation. We then filled the Voids with Polyurethane. This Sabilized the Home's Foundation, and the Driveway.

Orange resident Ryan F sought help in improving his home's indoor air quality by encapsulating and sealing the crawl space area. Encapsulating a crawl space helps get rid of humidity, thus saving money on heating and cooling costs. Project Design Specialist Daniel G evaluated the project and provided a written quote for the installation of Clean Space. Ryan scheduled his installation and wrote in his review, "Daniel was fantastic. Honest and straightforward, just what we were hoping and looking for in a company for our work."      

A homeowner in Capistrano Beach, Ca. had been experiencing numerous problems with their home, which rested on a raised foundation. The floors were sagging in certain areas, moisture was accumulating in their crawl space, and odors were starting to form in that area, too. Saber was called to perform the initial inspection of the home and crawl space. It was found that SmartJacks would solve the sagging floor issue and the Sedona dehumidifier along with a drainage system would help with the moisture issues beneath the home. In order to gain access to install SmartJacks and drainage system beneath the home, dirt, and rocks needed to be removed and relocated from the crawl space. The home was on a slight incline, making the space uneven. Once the crawl space area was free from extra dirt and rocks, trenches were dug for the SmartDrain system. The drainage would divert water from the foundation soils away from the home.  Gravel was applied to help filter the groundwater to keep the pipes from clogging. the Sedona dehumidifier was also installed to capture and filter extra moisture in the soils and standing water that may accumulate over time.  After the drainage was covered and dehumidifier installed, a drainage mat was then laid on the dirt floor of the crawl space to further help keep moisture from rising to the surface of the soil and direct it to the drainage system. The crawl space was then encapsulated with CleanSpace to keep the area dry and free from odors and allergens. The SmartJacks and supplemental beams were installed to level and support the sagging floors. At the close of the project, the homeowner was happy that his flooring was supported and reinforced against any further risk of sagging. Future moisture is being avoided by having a clean and dry area underneath his home. Mold and odors also won't have a chance to form after the installation.  

A La Puente homeowner discovered cracks in their raised foundation beneath their home and needed help. To prevent further damage to their home, the family called Saber and a project design specialist was dispatched to the home. Upon observing the severe cracks in the concrete foundation, the project design specialist determined that crack stitching using rebar stapling would be the most effective long term solution. Once the concrete repair production crew at Saber arrived, the repair commenced seamlessly. The cracks were sealed and reinforced with galvanized steel Simpson Strong Tie straps along the top and bottom of each crack, bolted securely. The homeowner was pleased with the results of the repair and felt that their foundation was safe from worsening of the cracks.

Acton resident Thomas M. contacted Saber regarding his home he had purchased 1 month earlier. His home was built in the 1940's. He wanted a update on the condition of his home. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a Free Homeowner inspection of Thomas's home. Thomas's front porch had been undermined by squirrels, causing the concrete to settle unevenly. The back porch was sloping due to a void forming under it. The driveway was also cracking due to voids under it. Saber provided Thomas with a inspection report and a quote to fix these issues.

Laguna Hills resident Janis F contacted Saber regarding a uneven bacthroom floor in her home. Our project design specialist provided a complete evaluation of this home. Our crew used our state-of-the-art PolyLevel process to level the foundation under the bathroom floor. Janis was happy with the result and the clean up.