Photo Album: Helical Piers Stabilize Leaning Chimney in Columbus, OH

  • The chimney on this home's west wall has begun tilting and separating from the structure.
  • Cracks can be seen along the exterior wall. This could be from the settling of the foundation.
  • The ground is excavated so Helical Piers can be installed.
  • After the round-shaft Helical Piers are mechanically advanced into the soil, the foundation bracket is installed and secured to the footing.
  • Here is another view of the foundation brackets connected to the helical piers that have been installed underneath the chimney for structural support.

Album Description

After living in his Columbus house for 15 years, a homeowner recently began noticing the chimney leaning away from the structure. He wanted to address the problem before it worsened and caused more damage.

Ohio Basement Authority assisted the homeowner by installing two Helical Piers underneath the chimney on the home's west wall.

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  • A view of the tilting chimney
  • A close-up view of the damage
  • Excavation for Helical Pier location
  • Helical Pier installation
  • Another view of strong brackets

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We Serve the Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati metros and Southern Ohio

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Ohio Basement Authority
911 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
1-614-254-6006

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