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Underpinning Systems

Professional Foundation Underpinning & Repair

Commercial structures often have sprawling footprints, making a solid foundation more challenging to achieve upon construction. Should that foundation suffer damage, commercial underpinning is a solution that restores structural integrity without complete building renovation. Carolina Foundation Solutions is one of the only foundation repair contractors in the region with the experience necessary to manage commercial underpinning projects for future foundation stability successfully.

If you’d like to explore whether commercial underpinning is appropriate for your property, call Carolina Foundation Solutions at (877) 770-7050 to speak to a foundation expert.

What Is Commercial Underpinning?

Underpinning is a method for altering an existing foundation to improve its structural integrity. It’s a foundation repair used when adding interior square footage to the building.

Underpinning lowers the existing foundation’s footing by extending its width or depth so it sits on more supportive soil for better load distribution. To minimize the risk of further destabilizing the foundation, soil excavation proceeds in stages with “pins” until the foundation firmly sits on a layer of strata — a layer of sedimentary earth that can adequately support the weight of the building. The contractors then replace the removed soil with concrete and allow that to cure as they move on to the subsequent pin.

When Is Underpinning Helpful for Commercial Buildings?

Commercial buildings need underpinning to stop a foundation from sinking and incurring further damage. Sinking is usually the result of shifting soil, invasive tree roots, events like earthquakes, or excavation on nearby lots. Underpinning is also a way to prepare for adding additional stories to a building and can add more space to basement areas and their ceiling heights for greater functionality.

To learn more about underpinning for commercial buildings, contact Carolina Foundation Solutions at (877) 770-7050.

CHANCE Helical Underpinning Piers

Carolina Foundation Solutions uses CHANCE Helical Underpinning Piers to ensure tight quality control and precision installation on a rigorous schedule.

Call Carolina Foundation Solutions at (877) 770-7050 to learn more about helical underpinning piers.

Why Choose Carolina Foundation Solutions?

CFS has provided North and South Carolina exceptional foundation services since 2002. We believe that hiring the best people and providing the best training results in the best customer experience for you — and we have countless positive reviews to prove it.

Our unmatched expertise ensures your commercial property will receive the care it deserves during underpinning and any other foundation process.

To request more information on commercial underpinning and schedule a consultation, call Carolina Foundation Solutions at (877) 770-7050 today.   

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Why Choose Carolina Foundation Solutions?
Why Choose Carolina Foundation Solutions?
Unrivaled
Experience

We provide hassle-free guidance, support, and customer care to take your project from start to finish.

Affordable
Solutions

We know making a major repair can be daunting, so we offer transparent pricing and tailored solutions to fit your budget.

Reliable Products
& Solutions

We select only the most trusted products and systems for superior reliability.

Accountability

Our work reflects our commitment to excellence: we hire and train only the very best technicians.

Family-Owned
& Operated

Our family is deeply committed to our communities in North and South Carolina.

Guaranteed Work

We do every job right the first time and back that up with our work guarantee.

Unrivaled
Experience

We provide hassle-free guidance, support, and customer care to take your project from start to finish.

Affordable
Solutions

We know making a major repair can be daunting, so we offer transparent pricing and tailored solutions to fit your budget.

Reliable Products
& Solutions

We select only the most trusted products and systems for superior reliability.

Accountability

Our work reflects our commitment to excellence: we hire and train only the very best technicians.

Family-Owned
& Operated

Our family is deeply committed to our communities in North and South Carolina.

Guaranteed Work

We do every job right the first time and back that up with our work guarantee.

What Our Clients Are Saying

Just had a great experience with Carolina Foundation Solutions. Andrew provided a clear overview of the options for a bowing basement wall and settling corner. Robert, Wesley, and Marvin did the work. Andrew knew the pros and cons for…

Robert Perkins

Crack in foundation causing my brick to crack. Excellent customers service and great work perform by the crew. I highly recommend them for everyone. Jim Hurd was the crew foreman. They worked fast and didn't fool around while working…

Jerry Jessup

I have used the folks several times in the last 5 years and have found them honest, reliable, and reasonably priced. If you have a structural situation and need to work with an engineer Carolina Foundation Solutions can put…

Brent Morris

I used Carolina Foundation Solutions to repair my foundation. This was a great experience. They were timely and professional. Britany was very professional and great to work with. John Warner saved me almost $2000 dollars by working around an…

Karen Allison

Highly recommended. They give honest quotes and reliable advise. They fixed my leaning chimney the correct way with an independent engineer's assessment. Other companies want to use their own engineer and over charge. The crew that performed the work…

Michael Rynk