Foundation Repair Photo Album: Foundation Stabilization in Michie, TN: Fixing a Failed Repair the Right Way

David P. and his wife relocated from California to Michie, TN, and settled into a charming home on newly purchased family land. Unfortunately, their peace of mind was soon disrupted by foundation issues in their small house at the end of the driveway. A previous contractor attempted a quick fix using inadequate "dumb jacks," which not only failed to stabilize the home but also lifted the main beam completely off its support piers, leaving the structure vulnerable and unsafe. To properly stabilize the foundation, our team installed 11 high-strength push piers along the home’s north and east walls, effectively transferring the structural load to stable soil deep below the surface. Pier #9 required special coordination, as it was obstructed by the wooden front porch—an obstacle the homeowner agreed to remove and later rebuild. Additionally, we reinforced the main beam by placing three standalone SmartJacks™, each paired with 5 feet of supplemental beam, directly beside the new piers to ensure long-term stability and proper load distribution where the beam had previously been unsupported. We also recommended future preventative measures, including downspout extensions and a full crawl space encapsulation to control moisture and protect the foundation over time—services the homeowners are planning once they finalize the sale of another property. If you're dealing with similar structural concerns in your home, don’t trust temporary fixes. Contact us today for a permanent foundation repair solution that’s done right the first time.