Before & After Photos

Over time, large cracks had formed in the walls of Caprish’s garage in St. Petersburg, Florida, raising serious concerns about her home’s foundation. She reached out to LRE Foundation Repair for help, and we sent one of our expert Design Specialists to conduct a free inspection.

After a thorough evaluation, we discovered that the foundation was settling due to unstable soil beneath the garage. To fix the issue, we recommended installing our helical pier system to lift and permanently stabilize the foundation.

With Caprish’s approval, our team installed each pier deep into the ground until they reached strong, load-bearing soil layers. The weight of the home was then transferred to these stable layers, and we successfully lifted the foundation, effectively closing the cracks in the walls.

Now that her garage is fully stabilized, Caprish has lasting peace of mind knowing her home is protected from further settlement damage.

Julia had just purchased her new home in Gulfport, FL, and was planning to renovate the interior, but first needed to address areas where the floors were sloping and appeared uneven. She contacted LRE Foundation Repair to schedule a crawl space inspection, and we quickly arranged a free appointment with one of our local expert Design Specialists.

Upon inspecting the crawl space, our specialist discovered that the home's floor joists lacked adequate support, causing them to sag and slope. To restore the floor system to its proper position and provide permanent stabilization, our team installed our state-of-the-art SmartJack system throughout the crawl space.

Each SmartJack was carefully measured and adjusted to fit snugly within the crawl space and provide the support needed to stabilize the floor joists. Once the installation was complete, Julia was able to move forward with her renovation plans with confidence, knowing her home's crawl space support system had been permanently stabilized.

In St. Petersburg, Florida, Doreen faced a recurring issue with water pooling near her garage during heavy rain. Concerned about the potential threat this posed to her home’s foundation, she contacted LRE Foundation Repair for a full inspection and possible drainage solutions.

Our Design Specialist discovered that the slope of her yard directed water toward the garage, causing it to collect in that area. To address the problem, we proposed installing a channel drain directly in front of the garage within the driveway’s concrete. This system would collect excess rainwater and redirect it through an underground pipe away from the home.

Once Doreen approved the plan, our team moved quickly to install the channel drain and underground piping. The result was a reliable solution that protects her home’s foundation and eliminates water pooling near the garage. Now, Doreen can enjoy peace of mind knowing her home is safe and dry, no matter how heavy the rain.

Patrick K. bought his home in Saint Petersburg, Florida around three years ago. However, he has been experiencing settlement and a shifting foundation ever since. He tried fixing many of the cosmetic repairs on his own but to no avail. So he decided to call LRE Foundation Repair to identify the root cause of the problem and fix it once and for all. After conducting a thorough home inspection, LRE decided to install a SmartJack system in the crawlspace and helical piers around the perimeter of the foundation where proper footings were missing. Loose and unstable soils had compromised the interior floors, so they installed galvanized steel posts, or jacks, under the home to stabilize and lift the floors back to level. The part of the crawlspace that had pulled away from the home was stabilized and gaping cracks were closed with the installation of helical piers. Once the project was complete, the homeowner was relieved to finally enjoy his permanently stabilized "new" home.

Jeff T., a homeowner in St. Petersburg, Florida, experienced recurring pooling water and erosion in his backyard and recognized the need for a reliable drainage repair solution. After a recommendation, he contacted LRE Foundation Repair for professional assistance. An inspection of the property revealed that heavy rainfall was directing excess water toward the home, creating a potential risk to the foundation. To address the issue, the LRE team developed a targeted drainage repair plan focused on improving surface water management and preventing further soil erosion. The recommended solution included the installation of a trench drain, also known as a channel drain, designed to efficiently capture and redirect large volumes of rainwater away from the home and toward a safe discharge area in the yard. This drainage repair system helps ensure water is properly controlled during heavy storms, reducing stress on the surrounding soil and foundation. With the installation complete, Jeff’s backyard flooding and erosion concerns were effectively resolved. The improved drainage repair system now provides long-term protection and peace of mind during Florida’s heavy rainfall events.