Chimney Repair In Saugatuck, Michigan

When Sally, a homeowner in Saugatuck, Michigan, contacted us to inspect her leaning chimney, we responded with the best talent on our team.  Rick, our residential project manager, met with Sally to inspect her chimney.  The chimney had cracks that were a result of the foundation failing below.

Saugatuck is a nice community situated off Kalamazoo Lake and Kalamazoo River. Waterfront cottages and homes are often built upon challenging soils that cannot support the weight of a home’s structure.  In this case, the soils beneath the chimney were not able to support its full weight.

Kent Foundation Repair recommended the installation of two helical piers.  One pier was installed 33 feet deep and the other pier was installed 34 feet deep in order to reach more competent, load-bearing soils.  The Kent team tuck-pointed the crack in the masonry, and now the cottage’s chimney stands on solid ground – for this summer, and many seasons to come.