Job Stories

Homeowner Andrew and Nicole C. in Long Beach contacted us for our PolyLevel service. They have been having issues with their pool deck since they've moved into their home in 2018. They now decided it was time to repair their uneven concrete and improve their pool deck. Project design special evaluated the pool deck and found it will need several areas of lift with Poly and will need to remove all the old sealant to be replaced with our NexusPro sealant. Our PolyLevel specialist Scott L took on this project and installed 91 feet of nexus joint sealant after the old sealant was removed, 59 feet of Nexus crack repair, and lifted 8 areas of the pool deck with Poly. After Scott finished the project the couple was overjoyed by the results and are excited to no longer worry about their concrete around their pool. 

Emily K. reached out to Saber seeking peace of mind amidst frequent seismic activity in her Long Beach home. After living in the home for 12 years and noticing cracks emerging six years into her occupancy, her concern heightened. During the inspection, Saber's meticulous design specialist, John, thoroughly explained the issue and proposed a permanent foundation stabilization plan. Highlighting seismic reinforcement as a crucial component, John aimed to provide a reliable solution addressing Emily K.'s concerns about her home's stability. Impressed by the detailed analysis and proposed solution, Emily K. opted to entrust Saber with rectifying her foundation issue, prioritizing the enduring security of her home. The crew used a 3" push pier and installed a 6 Linear Feet Steel Beam Under Footing - Galvanized to permanently stabilize the foundation. Now Emily K. can enjoy peace of mind knowing her home is secured properly and is well prepared for any future seismic activity.

Ponce and his wife reached out to have help with their 1960s home in Long Beach CA that they recently moved into. They had issues with a smelly and moist Crawlspace underneath their home. They were very concerned about their new investment; they didn’t have the peace of mind they would like to have. One of our talented Foreman Bryan A. installed over 1440 square feet of Cleanspace, removed a ton of debris, properly installed 12 vent sealing, a high-quality condensate pump, a customed fitted Everlast door, a compact high-performance Aprilaire 1820 dehumidifier, and a freshly installed electrical outlet. Ponce and his family were overjoyed and happy with integrity as well as our quality of work. Now the family can enjoy having the peace of mind of knowing that their crawlspace is clean and safe.

Homeowner Wence P. started noticing a problem in his new home in Long Beach that he recently moved into. He started to notice a musky smell coming from his crawl space. After a few months of dealing with the odor, he decided to call Saber to evaluate his problem. Our project design specialist Jason S. found EXTREMELY high levels of humidity. His meter read that the humidity ranged from 77.1 to 81.1 percent of humidity. Having this high of humidity levels is definitely the reason why the homeowner is experiencing problems. Having high humidity will cause mold in the crawl space which is the reason why there is a bad odor. Also, the humidity will cause moisture to affect the floor joists of the home. The wood readings were also very high reaching nearly 19 percent! This will cause even more problems that are far more costly. Wence understood the issues his crawl space was having and agreed to move forward. Bryan A. and his crew took on this project and cleared out all the debris of the home and installed the Cleanspace package. This service took two weeks to complete and included: 1446 square feet of clean space, 12 vent sealings, a condensate pump, a customer-fitted Everlast door, every efficient Aprilaire 1820 dehumidifier, and a new electrical outlet. From this install, Wence now has the peace of mind he was looking for and no longer has to deal with a moldy crawlspace that would eventually have cost him even more money down the road. 

Zack's home in Long Beach, built in 1921, had been in his family for 51 years. As he prepared to sell the property, ensuring its safety and stability was a top priority. Seeking a reliable solution, Zack found Saber Foundation Repair through the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program and decided to have a seismic retrofit installed in the crawl space.   Our experienced foreman, Sammy Molina, led the project, bringing expertise and dedication to the job. The team installed a 164-foot Seismic A35 Framing Angle, 30 square feet of Cripple Wall Sheathing, 2 Foundation Wall Straps, and removed 2800 pounds of debris from the crawl space. These enhancements were crucial for reinforcing the home’s foundation against seismic activity, providing the stability needed for Zack’s peace of mind.   The Seismic A35 Framing Angle and Cripple Wall Sheathing work together to strengthen the home’s structure, while the Foundation Wall Straps offer additional support to the foundation walls. These upgrades ensure the home can better withstand the forces of an earthquake, making it safer for its future occupants.   After the installation was complete, Zack was thrilled with the results. "I feel confident now," he said, knowing that his family’s historic home was secure and ready for the next chapter.

Homeowners in Long Beach, California, had noticed signs of settlement at their property, cracks along the exterior of their home had started to appear.  This type of settlement is usually due to the unstable soils beneath the foundation.  The homeowners knew that something needed to be done to prevent any more cracking to occur.   Saber was contracted to fix the issue.  Using PolyLEVEL™ the crew from Saber was able to stabilize the soils beneath the foundation.  By pumping PolyLEVEL™ beneath the foundation this added stabilization to already unstable soils.  Once the soils were stabilized the cracks were then repaired using gravity fed epoxy.  The expoxy closes the cracks and allows for the homeowners to re-stucco the home with out the worry that the cracks will reappear.  The homes foundation is now stabilized and the cracks are repaired. 

Homeowners in Long Beach, California, had noticed serious cracks forming in the columns surrounding their porch.  The homeowners knew that this was not normal, they did some research on the internet and found Saber.  A project specialist from Saber went to the property to do an evaluation.  The project specialist found that the soils were un-stabile and proposed that Saber install 3 helical piers to stabilize the porch and pillar.  This type of settlement is usually due to the unstable soils beneath the foundation.   Saber sent a crew to complete the work for this homeowner.  The crew installed 3 helical piers at three different pier locations to stabilize the porch and pillar.  The helical pier is a steel pier that is driven into the ground like a screw.  The pier is driven down until it reaches solid stable bedrock below.  There were 2 piers installed to stabilize the porch, and one more pier installed to stabilize the pillar.  Once the installation is complete the piers will remain a permeant fixture and will stabilize the area.  

A homeowner in Long Beach, was wanting to retrofit their home and protect their investment from the inevitable California earthquakes.  The homeowner did some research and found that Saber was the best option for him.  The Design Specialist from Saber came to the property to do an evaluation.  During the walk through inspection the Specialist also found that the posts used to support the home needed to be replaced to prevent the home from settlement issues.  The homeowner was very impressed with the Design Specialist and the proposal presented during the walk through, and was ready to schedule the Saber Crew to come to the propriety and get started on the repairs.  The crew arrived and went straight to work, they replaced the wood posts and all of the existing post strapping.  They then continued with the sill plate bolting for the single story structure.  The homeowner can now rest easy knowing that the home is protected from an earthquake and any future settlement issues.   

Long Beach resident Dave S. called Saber regarding "bouncy floors" in his home. He stated that he had lived in his home since 1975 and that it was built in 1926. Saber's Project Design Specialist performed a Free Homeowner inspection. Dave's home was showing signs of movement on it's Foundation. We also noticed that several of the Floor Support Posts were not supporting Dave's floor anymore. The attached Picture shows one of these posts. Sabers Crew attached several Seismic RetroFitting components to strengthen the bond between Dave's home and it's Foundation. These included Universal Foundation Plates connecting the Foundation to the Mudseal, A35 Framing Angles Strengthening the connection from the Mudseal to the Home, and Support Post Brackets strengthening the connection from the Posts to the home's floors. Dave was happy with the results. He had no more floor issues, and his home now met the California Building Code Standards.

Bethany Baptist Church, in Long Beach, contacted Saber regarding Trip hazards in the Walkways. Saber's Project Design Specialist found that Tree Roots were the cause of the Buckling Walkways. Our crew excavated and removed all of the damaged concrete. The Tree Roots were removed. Rebar was installed, and Forms were built. New concrete was poured and finished. All trip hazards have been eliminated.