Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Medford, Massachusetts noticed their foundation wall was severely bowing inwards with multiple cracks after removing drywall. This raised big concern that the wall would collapse. In search of safety and peace of mind, they reached out to Erickson Foundation Solutions.

Our Design Specialist, Kenneth Calabrese, recommended installing an auxiliary foundation wall to stabilize the foundation. Our installation crew started the job by demoing the necessary area of drywall in order to access the foundation wall. PowerBraces were then installed, which consist of steel I-beams that are secured to the joists above the wall with steel brackets. A SmartJack was also installed to support the floor joist system. Concrete was then poured to create the auxiliary wall. 

After the concrete dried, the crew looked over the work, cleaned up the space, and performed a final walkthrough with the homeowner. The wall is now stabilized and can be added on in the future if the homeowner so chooses to finish the basement.

A homeowner in Middleton, New Hampshire, had purchased their lakeside home just over two years ago. When they purchased the home they noticed the floors in the home seemed to be out of level. They called EFS to have us inspect the crawlspace to look at the supports and the floor system. We recommended replacing the existing cinder block supports with 12 SmartJacks and Supplemental beams to stabilize and level the floors. 

A homeowner in Wakefield, Massachusetts had been experiencing sagging floors. Although this was very annoying, it caused a greater concern for the long-term health of the structure. This led to the homeowner reaching out to our Erickson Foundation Solutions team in search of a way to stabilize her home.

Our Design Specialist, Nikki Burke, recommended installing SmartJacks to support the home and stabilize the floors. This homeowner already had Lally columns all throughout her basement, but they could not provide the proper support that was needed. SmartJacks offer more support by inserting a galvanized steel plate into the foundation. This steel plate sits on a sturdy base of crushed stone. The galvanized steel post is then attached to the plate, and also connects to a supplemental beam. Once installed, they are cemented in place.

The SmartJacks not only prevented the floor from sinking further, but they also raised and leveled the floor as well. This homeowner was thrilled that the sagging and uneven floors had been fixed, and that the structure of her home is now properly supported!

In Melrose, MA, this homeowner reached out to us concerned about their deteriorating fieldstone foundation wall, which was nearing failure. The situation is clearly depicted in the 'before' photo. To address this, we expertly removed the compromised section, replacing it with a sturdy brick-and-mortar foundation block wall, as shown in the 'after' photo. Our method ensured a permanent foundation repair solution, enhancing stability and safety with a reliable masonry foundation wall. Trust in Erickson Foundation Solutions for dependable and expert handling of lasting foundation repairs.

When the homeowners in Rochester, NH, noticed their fieldstone and brick basement foundation beginning to crumble, they turned to us for a solution. As you can see in the before photo, the damage was significant, leaving the stability of their home at risk. Our team swiftly installed our StableLock system, designed to secure and stabilize foundations with unparalleled strength. The after photo showcases the remarkable transformation - a solid, reinforced foundation ready to stand the test of time, ensuring the homeowners peace of mind and the structural integrity of their beloved home.