Permanent Solutions for Settling, Cracks, and Structural Damage
If your home is settling, sloping, or showing signs of foundation problems, it’s important to address the issue before it gets worse. Cracked walls, uneven floors, sticking doors, and even leaning chimneys can all point to foundation movement — and without the right repair, the damage will continue to spread.
At Core Foundation Repair, we specialize in permanent solutions that stop settlement and stabilize your home for the long term. Our most effective method is foundation pier installation — heavy-duty steel systems that anchor your home deep into stable soil or bedrock to lift and support it for decades to come.
We proudly serve homeowners throughout the Puget Sound region, including Pierce, King, Kitsap, Thurston, Mason, and Lewis counties.
Foundation issues can show up in many different ways — and spotting them early can save you from expensive repairs down the road. Here are some of the most common signs homeowners in the Puget Sound area notice before calling us:
If you’re noticing any of these warning signs, your home may be trying to tell you something.
👉 Learn more about common foundation issues and what they mean.
Foundation piers (also known as foundation piles) are steel supports that transfer the weight of your home from shifting or unstable soil down to stronger, more stable layers below the surface. Once installed, they can:
Whether you’re noticing cracks in your walls, doors that stick, sloping floors, or a chimney pulling away, our team will inspect your foundation and recommend the best pier system for your specific situation.
Every home and soil condition is unique. That’s why we offer several pier systems designed to solve different types of settlement problems.
Ideal for medium to heavy homes experiencing significant settlement, push piers are strong steel tubes that use the weight of your home to drive themselves deep into stable soil or bedrock. Once anchored, they support — and in many cases, lift — your home back to level.
How we install push piers:
Push piers are engineered for strength, durability, and long-term stability.
Helical piers are large steel anchors that look like screws. They’re twisted into the ground instead of being pushed, so they don’t rely on the weight of your home. That makes them ideal for lighter structures or delicate areas of the foundation.
Common uses include:
Helical piers offer a versatile, low-impact solution to stabilize your home’s foundation.
For smaller structures like decks, patios, sheds, or additions, pin piles provide a simple and effective solution. These small-diameter steel piers (about 2”) are driven into the ground with an air hammer until they hit refusal — the point where they won’t go deeper.
Installing pin piles before construction ensures your new structure stays stable from the start, preventing future settlement and costly repairs.
Not sure which type of pier is right for your home? That’s where we come in. Our team will inspect your foundation, diagnose the cause of settlement, and recommend the most effective solution to stabilize and protect your home.
📍 Contact Core Foundation Repair today to schedule your free inspection and get your home back on solid ground.
