Area before we started
Rear view of the appartment building where most of the pier go to the end and around the corner.
Starting Mark
The dash line at seven is th staring point and we are lifting already over 1 inch.
Excavated trench with push peirs installed
The rear of the building is now excavated and push piers are in place.
Lift Cylinders are in place
Each push pier has an individual lift cylinder for a controlled lifting process.
Close up of Cylinder
This is a close up on the lift cylinder.
Push Piers Arond the Corner
Push piers go around this corner and the other one at the far end of the building.
Total Lift for One Day
When we set the push piers in place we got an one inch lift and with today's lift of 3 and 7/8 inches we raised the structure 4 and 7/8 inches with next to zero damages. The only drywall crack was bearly noticeable in the middle apartment.
Close Up of Push Pier Bracket
The "L" bracket is placed close beneath the foundation wall and the cap plate is securely in place.
Back fill going in
Back fill and later straw and grass seed.
Months later
View of after the work was completed