A 1970s home near Lenexa City Center was showing classic signs of foundation settlement — cracks in the drywall, a sticking back door, and a visible gap between the exterior siding and the foundation wall. The south side of the home had dropped nearly an inch.
The expansive clay soil common throughout Johnson County had dried and contracted during a particularly dry summer, pulling support away from beneath the foundation. Without stabilization, the settlement would have continued and the structural damage would have worsened with each seasonal cycle.
We installed steel push piers along the affected wall, driving them through the unstable clay to load-bearing strata below. Hydraulic pressure then lifted the foundation back toward its original level position.
The interior was finished with a vapor barrier membrane, drain tile system, and dehumidifier to protect against future moisture issues. The piering system provides permanent support independent of the surface soil conditions. The cracks closed up within weeks and the back door operates smoothly again.