Why Use URETEK?
This advanced system consists of pre-cast concrete piles hydraulically pressed into the ground until absolute refusal. The pressure on each piling is enough to support up to five times the weight of the structure. Where traditional systems might stop at a pre-determined depth of 6 to 8 feet, our method allows us to go into the ground as needed to do the job right.
The system is tested and approved by engineers. And has been re-approved by the thousands of satisfied homeowners whose foundations were corrected by this method.
We carry General Liability Insurance on every job. Our employees are covered by Texas Workers Comp Insurance. Insurance certificates are available upon request.
Additional Reasons Why You Should Choose URETEK?
“Permanent repair, proven with thousands of homeowners”
URETEK FOUNDATION REPAIRS – Many home foundation have exterior load bearing beam settlement issues requiring correction. Uretek ICR South Texas uses the pressed pile system of foundation repair to correct and level exterior foundation beams. We space our pressed pilings on 6′ centers to achieve the maximum amount of support necessary to carry the load of the weighted structure, once the load bearing beam is lifted. The engineer that designed this system feels that this 6′ spacing distributes the weight more evenly and provides a better long-term solution.
TO INSTALL EXTERIOR PILINGS – Our professional Uretek crew will mark off the location of each proposed piling. The plants are removed from the immediate area and out of the way. A sheet of plywood is also placed near the hole to be dug and any soil excavated from the hole is placed on the plywood sheet. After the area adjacent to the exterior grade beam is cleared, a hole is dug approximately 3′ x 3′ wide to gain clearance under the beam, and 4′ deep to allow placement of the hydraulic jack used to force the concrete sections into the ground. The piling segments are 12′′ long and 6′′ in diameter and made of 7000 psi concrete. They are placed one on top of the other and forced down into the ground until they meet the point of refusal. Once the pilings cannot be driven any further, a gauge on the jack determines how many pounds per square inch is being applied to the pilings, and if that measurement is sufficient, the piling drive is complete.
FINISHING TOUCHES – After the pilings are in place, the perimeter beam will be leveled by use of hand jacks, lifted as close to it’s original level as possible. Solid concrete blocks and steel shims are then used to fill the void and secure the area under the load bearing beam. Soil is them placed and compacted back under the load bearing beam. Plants are all relocated and the area is cleaned and watered. Despite all the displacement, it is hard to see where any work has taken place after the thorough cleanup. The only exception is when concrete is located where a piling needed to be installed. If this is the case, the concrete is broken out and removed. The hole is dug and the press pile is driven as explained previously. Due to the aging process, the concrete of the patching of holes made through existing concrete may be a different color than the original existing concrete.
WARRANTY – After our work is completed and project is paid in full, a lifetime warranty will be issued on the project. This warranty is owner transferable. A copy of this warranty titled Exterior Piering Warranty and General Notes is here.