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Slab Piers

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Like basement and crawl space foundations, differential settling in slab foundations seriously threatens your home’s structural integrity and safety. But all is not lost; slab piers can combat these issues and safeguard your foundation. 

Tar Heel Basement Systems understands every home is unique, so we provide a state-of-the-art slab pier system to meet your home’s foundation repair needs.

Explore this page to understand why slab piers are an indispensable and effective solution for foundation problems. 

What Are Slab Piers? 

Slab piers are foundation repair elements that permanently stabilize settling slab foundations. Distinct from ordinary repair alternatives, slab pier systems are a permanent solution that stabilizes and potentially lifts your foundation without requiring excessive excavation.  

These piers function as stable columns that distribute your home’s weight to more stable ground, preventing further settling and defending against unstable soil conditions. Slab piers also serve a pivotal role in a broader strategy to maintain the structural health of your home, including methods such as basement waterproofing and crawl space repair

Signs of Slab Foundation Problems 

Your concrete slab foundation may require stabilization through slab piers if your home exhibits symptoms like: 

Though seemingly superficial, these signs warn of a deteriorating and settling foundation that demands immediate attention. If you recognize any of these signs, contact local foundation repair experts like Tar Heel Basement Systems promptly. 

Are Slab Piers Necessary? 

Absolutely. Foundation settling is a serious issue that demands immediate attention. Ignoring the warning signs will only worsen the problem, leading to increasingly expensive and complex repairs over time. Proactive slab pier repair can halt further structural damage, protecting your home’s integrity and long-term value.

At Tar Heel Basement Systems, we recognize that each home presents unique challenges, so we offer comprehensive, customized solutions—including slab piers—tailored to your foundation, basement, crawl space, and concrete repair needs. Our goal is to provide you with a targeted repair strategy that ensures your home remains safe, stable, and structurally sound for years.

What Are the Benefits of a Slab Pier System? 

Slab piers, a solution proudly provided by Tar Heel Basement Systems, bring many benefits to your home, including: 

closeup of an installed slab pier
  • Halting and preventing future settling by channeling the weight of the structure onto stable soil or bedrock 
  • The potential to lift settled areas back into position 
  • Long-lasting stability 
  • Boosted property value 
  • Transferrable lifetime warranty for your peace of mind 

Our tailored solutions and specialized services ensure optimum foundation repair benefits. 

How To Install Piers Under House

Our approach to slab pier installation is as singular as the slab piers themselves. The installation involves: 

crew installing a slab pier system
  • Detailed inspection by our specialists 
  • Removing affected flooring 
  • Drilling a hole through the slab to reach the footing 
  • Inserting a bracket under the footing 
  • Driving pier sections into the ground
  • Monitoring pier depths and capacities 
  • Capping the pier 
  • Fixing a bracket on the slab 
  • Shifting the home’s weight onto the pier 
  • Filling the hole with cement and smoothing the finish 

As a leading foundation repair company in North Carolina, Tar Heel Basement Systems takes pride in our proficiency in slab pier installation. 

Why Our Slab Pier System Is the Best Choice for Your Home 

Our slab piers stand out for several reasons, including: 

  • Specific engineering for slab foundations 
  • Customization to suit individual needs 
  • Exclusive design for maximal stability and lifting power 
  • Backing of a comprehensive lifetime warranty 
  • Support of yearly service and maintenance plans 

Contact Tar Heel Basement Systems for Slab Piers Today! 

Tar Heel Basement Systems inspector ready to protect your home

Don’t compromise your home’s stability or your family’s safety with delayed repairs to slab foundation problems, big or small. Contact Tar Heel Basement Systems today for a free inspection to learn how we can help restore your home to its former glory.  

Trust in our proprietary slab pier system, skilled installation, and lifetime warranty for all your foundation repair needs. 

Slab Pier FAQs

Slab piers are designed specifically to stabilize and potentially lift slab foundations, offering a targeted solution that can address settlement issues effectively. They work by transferring the weight of your home to deeper, stable soil layers or bedrock, bypassing the unsettled and compromised soil that caused the issues in the first place.

Yes, installing slab piers can significantly enhance the structural integrity of your home, which can lead to an increase in property value. Prospective buyers are more likely to invest in a property with a secure and well-maintained foundation.

Slab piers are versatile and can be installed in a wide range of soil types. However, the suitability might vary based on the specific geological conditions of your site. Our specialists at Tar Heel Basement Systems will conduct a detailed analysis during the free inspection to ascertain the viability of slab pier installation in your property’s soil type.

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Fayetteville Location

3400 Walsh Pky, Suite 220
Fayetteville, NC 28311

Greensboro Location

611 Summit Ave, Suite 5
Greensboro, NC 27405

North Raleigh

208 Millbrook Rd. Suite C
Raleigh, NC 27609

Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill Location

8005 Knightdale Blvd
Knightdale, NC 27545

Wilmington Location

2155 Enterprise Dr. NE
Leland, NC 28451

Winston-salem / High Point Location

2910 Griffith Rd
Winston-Salem, NC 27103