Before & After Photos

At Erickson Foundation Solutions, we tackled a unique challenge in Topsfield, MA, where a homeowner noticed unsettling dips in their flooring - a clear sign of distress below. The culprit? Rusted, unreliable lally columns in the crawl space, unable to bear the weight they were tasked to support. Dive into the 'before' photo to grasp the scale of disrepair. By introducing the SmartJack system, as detailed in the 'after' photo, we revived the structural integrity of the home. This innovative solution not only elevated the floors to their proper level but ensured a stronger, enduring foundation. Through this transformation, we underline our promise to deliver not just remarkable solutions but a remarkably seamless and effective service experience.

A homeowner in Weymouth, Massachusetts was concerned with his concrete walkway sinking. Sinkage had begun a few years back and was starting to get worse. Looking to permanently stabilize the concrete, he reached out to Erickson Foundation Solutions.

Our Design Specialist, Jim Meglio, recommended installing PolyLevel to lift and level the walkway. The polyurethane foam was injected underneath the concrete, filling voids that were created from soil settling over time. Our installation crew was able to bring that concrete back to its original state in just a little over an hour. It is also worth noting that the white stain marks shown in the after-photo wash away very shortly after installation.

A much more attractive walkway has been created. The homeowner was very happy with the result!

A homeowner in Stratham, New Hampshire, had purchased a home in 2018 that was built in the same year. In 2022 the homeowners had found cracks in the foundation and wanted to repair the cracks before they got any worse. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection, and our design specialist recommended using PowerBraces to stabilize the foundation wall. 

A homeowner in Somersworth, Massachusetts, had some cracks in their foundation that they are concerned about. One year ago the home had the main beam replaced, and since then they have seen cracks in the foundation. Our team installed PowerBraces and SmartJacks into the basement to add support to the home. 

The owner of this old barn in Somersworth, NH knew they had to take action to save the old fieldstone foundation from crumbling, as well as repair the sagging floor joist system. Our team of specialists proposed and designed solutions for both concerns and permanently fixed the problems for the owner. 

For the collapsing stone and brick foundation walls around the perimeter, our team supported them with an auxiliary, poured concrete wall system, complete with reinforced steel and rebar components. When it comes to field stone foundations, a lot of times this is the only solution that does not involve completely lifting the structure and pouring new foundation all together. 

Once the old foundation walls were stabilized, our crew then replaced the failing lally column supports throughout the crawlspace area with our steel SmartJack supports. These new columns have large steel bases installed over large concrete or engineered fill footings, ensuring the weight load is properly distributed, as well as removing the chance for further settlement. 

This property owner now has peace of mind knowing their old barn has a solid foundation, allowing them to preserve the structure above and keep it standing for years to come.