Job Stories

Sarah F. needed Saber's help regarding one of the cabins at a campground facility in Idyllwild. Project Design Specialist Paul D. was happy to do a thorough evaluation in such beautiful mountain surroundings. Due to the terrain, settlement issues are common in our local mountains. Paul recommended the installation of helical piers as well as Polylevel to repair the settlement damage as well as provide stabilization for years to come. Sarah gave Paul high marks on her survey. She writes, "Paul D. was very impressive. He walked me through what he was doing. He was easy to understand and very thorough. I was very pleased with the entire process. Thank you!" You are very welcome, Sarah!     

Apple Valley resident Jack T. contacted Saber regarding cracking in the concrete slab Foundation of his home. He had previously tried to repair this issue himself, by trying to grind the concrete. This didn't level the Foundation like he hoped. Jack told Saber that he was looking for a permanent solution to this issue. Our Project Design Specialist performed a thorough inspection, and provided a written evaluation of how to fix this issue. The soils had shifted under the slab. This had created voids. Parts of the slab were sinking, which was causing the cracking. The attached picture shows the home's foundation before we started our work. Saber's Crew drilled holes through the slab and into the voids. Then, using Saber's State-of-the-Art PolyLevel Injection Process, we filled the voids with polyurethane. This raised the areas of the slab that had sunk. Now the entire home Foundation had a constant elevation.  Jack was pleased with the results. Saber had solved his problem, and gave him peace of mind.

Anza resident Eric W. contacted Saber regarding Sagging Floors, and Hard to Open Windows and Doors. Our Project Design Specialist performed a thorough Home Inspection. Voids were discovered under the Foundation, causing it to sink. The components used, to install these Support Posts, weren't California Building Code Approved. See attached Picture. Saber recommended attaching Foundation Piers and Pressurizing them, to Lift the Foundation back to a Consistent Elevation. These Piers Strengthen the Foundation. Then we suggested Filling the Voids with Polyurethane, to Stabilize the Foundation. Last of all we thought that attaching steel I Beams, to the existing Floor Joists, would Stabilize the Floors. We would then install All Metal Smart Jacks and Pressurize them. This would give the Floor Consistent Elevation, and eliminate the sagging. Eric received a copy Of Saber's Free Home Inspection Report.

Rannchita Realtor Anna S. contacted Saber regarding a home that she was selling. This 1940's Adobe style home had major cracks in the Tile Patio in back of the home. Saber's Prokect Design Specialist performed a thorough inspection of this home. Voids had formed under the concrete. Areas of the Patio were sinking, causing the concrete, and tile to crack. Saber recommended our State-of-the-Art PolyLevel Injection Process. This would fill the voids with Polyurethane, and give the entire patio a consistant elevation. Anna now has Saber's Inspection Report, and our Quote, which is valid for 30 days.

Lisa L. of Green Valley Lake, California, had noticed that the floors in her home were sagging and the walls had begun to bow.  The first step she took was locating a foundation company with a great reputation, to fix her issue.  After doing her research she set up an appointment, with Saber, for an estimate.  The findings were, sagging beams and floor joists caused by weakening of members over time.   Saber scheduled a crew to compete the work for Lisa.  The crew installed galvanized adjustable steel Smart Jacks, by digging a 24x24" foundation pit, created an engineered fill, and installed a precast foundation base, and attached and adjusted the Smart Jack.  The crew also needed to install new 4x6 wood grider beams for additional reinforcement to existing floor supports.  This was accomplished by removing the sub floor to expose the existing beams. The home was lifted to maximum practical recovery, and the sub floor was replaced.  The site was then cleaned and the project was complete. 

Green Valley Lake resident Chuck H contacted Saber regarding sagging floors in his home. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a Free Homeowner inspection of Chuck's home. The Support Posts in the Crawlspace were slipping off of their bases. Our crew attached wood girder beams to the existing Floor Joists. We then installed all metal SmartJacks with concrete bases. Chuck was happy with the results. No more sagging floors.

Helendale property owners Christine and Rosemary contacted Saber regarding a commercial property that they own. The walls had exterior and interior cracks and the doors and windows were sticking in the units. There were also cracks in the garage floor. our project design specialist did a full evaluation of this building. Our crews removed and replaced the concrete in the parking area. We added rebar to the push pier system that was installed. Last of all, we used our state-of-the-art PolyLevel process to level the uneven parts of the foundation. Christine and Rosemary were satisfied with the changes and the clean up.  

Julian resident Gary C. contacted Saber regarding uneven floors in his home. Our Project Design Specialist performed a thorough inspection of Gary's home. Our crew installed Smart Jacks in the home's Crawlspace.  Gary was saisfied with the result and the clean up.

Homeowners in Yucaipa,  had noticed separation and cracks that had formed in the slab of their pool deck.  These are all signs of soil settlement.  This type of settlement is due to the expansive soils beneath the homes foundation.  The homeowners knew they needed to find a fix for this issue before it became much more serious, however; they knew that they wanted to find a fix that would be best for them and not too disruptive to their lives.  The homeowners did some research and found Saber, they set an appointment for a Saber design specialist to come to the property for a free property evaluation.  The design specialist proposed that the pool slabs  be stabilized and lifted to maximum practical recovery using PolyLEVEL™.  The Crew arrived and went to work using the proposed design to map out the locations in which the PolyLEVEL™ would be injected for the best results.  PolyLEVEL™ was injected beneath the slabs to fill any voids and to lift and stabilize the the pool deck.  Once the PolyLEVEL™ set up the slabs are now stabilized and lifted to maximum practical recovery,  The homeowners no longer see the signs of settlement that once plaqued their pool deck and caused tripping hazards.  The cracks that had formed are now closed and the uneven concrete was once again level.

Yucaipa resident Wallace contacted Saber regarding drainage issues on his property. After rains, he would have standing water in the back and on the sides of his home. Our Project Design Soecialist performed a thorough inspection. The Foundation hadn't been affected yet. Saber's crew dug trenches and installed French Drains and and lines to connect the drains. The standing water issue was resolved. Wallace was happy with the results and the clean up.