Underpinning Puts Foundation on Solid Ground

ECP’s Helical Underpinning System provides foundation repair contractors with a solution for stabilizing settling foundations.

Ground Movement Affects Foundation

The soil beneath is likely the culprit if the foundation is cracked, sloping, or sinking.

A home’s foundation comes in direct contact with the ground.

The foundation’s primary purpose is to join the structure of the building to the soil or rock beneath.

The movement of the soil can seriously damage a home’s foundation.

While a foundation may seem like a solid, immovable force, the ground around it constantly moves and changes.

If unresolved, the structural integrity of your home could be at risk.

Underpinning is the process of strengthening and stabilizing the foundation.

During the process, helical anchors are driven beneath the foundation until they hit a stable soil level, often called “bedrock.”

The anchors are attached to brackets installed to support the foundation.

ECP’s hydraulic manifold lift then synchronizes the lifting procedure, raising the foundation back to its original level.

The helical anchors are installed to a predetermined torque to support the weight of the house.

Instead of unstable soil, a home’s foundation, with the help of helical anchors, now sits on solid bedrock.

The entire purpose of underpinning is to ensure a foundation now rests on a more supportive soil stratum.

ECPs Helical Underpinning System is designed and engineered to perform.

The patented design is Made in America and has a manufacturer’s warranty.

For more information about ECP’s Helical Underpinning System, contact us!

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