Job Stories

Homeowner Erin K. has an older home in Santa Ana that was built in the mid-1940s. Because earthquakes in Southern California are relatively common, Erin wanted to invest in retrofitting her home to bring back value to her property. Erin has lived in her home for 22 years and now is at the age where her home is too big for her to maintain alone. She wishes to sell her home and move into a smaller one that is more manageable for her. 7 years ago, she started noticing issues with her door and window frames. They were starting to become more difficult to close. This is because she had some serious foundation cracks throughout her crawl space. The cracks now caused the home’s structural strength to dwindle and now her floors are also sagging. Having these foundation problems can greatly devalue a home by a significant amount. Project Design Specialist Steven O. was called in to do Erin’s evaluation. Erin was very happy with the evaluation and decided to move forward with the project. Bryan and his team arrived and installed 17 new posts that are equipped with pads and caps. A 70ft supplemental beam, 10 smart jacks, and 7 foundation wall straps. After the job was completed, Erin was overjoyed that her home is now structurally stable and was able to maintain her home value. She can now sell her home without compromising on the value of her home.

Andrew P and his wife’s home had major crawl space issues in North Tustin. They plan on staying in the home for many more years to come. However, over the years they have been constantly fixing the sticking doors and windows along with their cracked walls. Andrew was fed up with the constant costs and wanted to get to the bottom of the issue. Literally! The cause of their issues was in their crawl space at the bottom of their house. They had unsupported beams as well as poorly installed ones. To fix their issues in their crawl space Andrew wanted to make sure the next company he hired had a great reputation and were competent to properly fix their problems. When he found Saber, he knew he made the right decision. Our project design specialist Brian N. found several unsupported posts, a hole in their foundation, found there were a need for a supplemental beam to better support their floor, and areas that were in desperate need of some foundation anchors and A35 framing angle supports. Bryan A. and his crew arrived after the inspection for the installation. Bryan and his crew installed two of the new 350 SmartJacks, an eight-foot galvanized steel supplemental beam, replace 4 of the failing post with new wood posts with caps for extra stability, the needed foundation anchors and A35s, ten foundation wall straps, and lastly repaired the hold in their foundation. Andrew and his wife can now continue living in their home know that it’s solid, safe, and functioning as it supposed to be. 

  Paul had lived in his Santa Ana home for over 13 years and had noticed a crack in his pool deck foundation that was gradually worsening. He knew the hazards of concrete pool deck cracks could lead to structural erosion and costly repairs. Determined to find a solution, Paul discovered Saber Foundation Repair, a reputable concrete leveling company specializing in fixing sunken concrete. Realizing the implications of the crack, Paul contacted Saber, whose design specialist promptly inspected the area. The assessment revealed settling soil beneath the concrete deck. Saber's construction crew utilized Polylevel to efficiently level multiple areas around the pool, ensuring a stable and even surface. Thanks to Saber's expertise in concrete lifting and leveling, Paul was relieved that the issue was addressed comprehensively. Confident in the quality of the repair work, he's now assured of a secure and stable pool deck for the long term.

Frank B. noticed troubling slab cracks in his Santa Ana home's drywall and tile floor, which had gradually worsened over the years. Concerned about the spreading issues of lifting and sinking concrete on his patio, he hesitated to renovate his home until addressing the root cause. Seeking a solution, Frank reached out to Saber Foundation Repair, a trusted foundation repair company specializing in structural foundation concerns and concrete patio leveling. Understanding the importance of resolving the underlying problem, Frank promptly scheduled a home inspection with Saber's expert. Upon a thorough review, the inspector identified a foundation problem causing the damage. Saber's crew swiftly tackled Frank's foundation issues by installing Push Piers to reinforce and support him home foundation. Additionally, they strategically placed a galvanized steel beam beneath the concrete footing for added reinforcement. Saber effectively lifted the sinking concrete using PolyLevel, ensuring a stable surface. Frank was relieved to have chosen Saber for their expertise in addressing foundation problems. With the structural foundation repaired, he can now confidently move forward with his plans to upgrade his home, knowing that it stands on a solid and reliable foundation.  

Robert R. had cherished his Santa Ana property for over 25 years and decided it was time to sell. He spotted a sizable crack in his garage floor three years ago was concerned, especially as it continued to grow. Seeking guidance on a quality repair, he turned to Saber Foundation Repair, known as an expert concrete leveling contractor specializing in resolving sunken concrete issues. Saber's design specialist meticulously examined the property and recommended a solution to lift and level the affected area. Saber's construction crew used Polylevel to skillfully level the sunken concrete, providing a lasting fix. Relieved and reassured by Saber's expertise, Robert was glad he could continue with selling his home, confident that the crack was properly addressed, thanks to the reliable workmanship of Saber Foundation Repair.

Gustavo G. homeowner in Santa Ana, CA who has had (4) helical piers installed several years ago by Saber.  They are all  still working as intended. Gustavo is remolding and adding an existing structure in which he wanted to use Saber again to stabilize the structure. The footing on the addition will required (14) new helical piers to stabilize the structure.  These new piers were installed to a depth of 15-20 ft. with  final torque of 10,000 lbs. They will be incased in the concrete footer which will permanently stabilize the addition.   Gustavo was pleaesed with the work Trevar A and crew performed.  

A man recently purchased a Santa Ana, Ca. home with plans to renovate, 'flip', and sell the home. Upon further inspection at the time of purchase, it was found that the home and the neighboring tennis court on the property had experienced severe settlement and sinking. The homeowner was unaware of exactly what problems had caused the cracks in the interior and exterior walls and stucco of the home since it was built in 1989. The tennis court was found to have sinking slabs, creating poor drainage and trip hazards for anyone looking to buy the home and enjoy the sport. Upon calling Saber for an inspection and estimate for repairs, the homeowner stressed that he wanted to boost the resale value of the home once all renovations and improvements were made. During their inspection, Saber found that one area of the home itself had settled. It was determined that 12 288 push piers around the compromised area of foundation would prevent further sinking and lift the home to maximum practical recovery. PolyLevel expanding foam beneath the slab for soil stabilization would also aid in the prevention of further sinking. Each PolyLevel port was spaced 4' apart on the floor of the home and the piers were placed at the base of the foundation's footing, around the perimeter of the sinking area of the home's foundation. PolyLevel was also installed underneath areas of the tennis court through dime-sized ports that were later sealed. The production crew was able to level the court slabs, eliminating trip hazards and areas where water pooled after rain.   With the leveled tennis court and stabilized area of the home's foundation, the property's chances of being resold with increased value were improved. The homeowner was confident that he could move forward with the home's other renovations and repairs, now that the foundation of the home was secured.

Santa Ana resident Anmarie contacted Saber regarding Seismic Retrofitting her mom's home. The home was built in 1928. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a thorough inspection. This inspection did reveal that the Home's connection to it's Foundation did need to be strengthened. Saber's crew installed Seismic Retrofitting Components in the home's Crawlspace. These fittings strengthened the bond between the home and its Foundation. The Picture shows two of the Universal Foundation Plates attached to A35 Framing Angles.

San Diego resident Angela contacted Saber regarding her home "falling down". There were cracks in the walls, and the windows and doors were jamming. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a thorough inspection at no cost to the Homeowner. The home's foundation was sinking in spots where the soils had shifted. This had weakened the foundation. Saber's crew Excavated holes next to the sides of the home. We removed extra concrete and debris. The crew then attached Push Piers to the base of the foundation. The attached picture shows a installed Push Pier. This lifted and strengthened the foundation of Angela's home. Angela was happy and satisfied with the results.

San Diego resident Angela contacted Saber regarding her home "falling down". There were cracks in the walls, and the windows and doors were jamming. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a thorough inspection at no cost to the Homeowner. The home's foundation was sinking in spots where the soils had shifted. This had weakened the foundation. Saber's crew Excavated holes next to the sides of the home. We removed extra concrete and debris. The crew then attached Push Piers to the base of the foundation. The attached picture shows a installed Push Pier. This lifted and strengthened the foundation of Angela's home. Angela was happy and satisfied with the results.