Erickson Foundation Solutions Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire had been experiencing drywall cracking and sagging floors in the house. With plans to sell the home in the near future, the homeowner wanted to stabilize the floors in order to maintain value of the home. She reached out to Erickson team for a permanent solution.

Our Design Specialist, Liam FitzPatrick, recommended installing SmartJack support posts in the crawl space in order to uplift and stabilize the floors. These SmartJacks are similar to Lally columns, but are able to provide more support to the structure. This system is installed by attaching steel support beams to the floor joists and a sturdy base at the floor. Once all posts are installed, they are adjusted to raise the floors to a level position. A total of six SmartJacks were installed.

The floors in the home were instantly leveled and supported. This homeowner now has peace of mind that the structure of her home is strong and stable.

A homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire has encountered water intrusion in their garage, with up to three inches accumulating on the floor, jeopardizing stored items. In search of a lasting solution to keep the garage dry, they contacted Erickson Foundation Solutions.

Our System Design Specialist recommended the installation of WaterGuard perimeter drainage and a TripleSafe sump pump. WaterGuard has been installed around the garage's perimeter to collect water and channel it to the sump pump basin. The water, once collected in the sump basin, is expelled through an exterior discharge line. To prevent freezing and subsequent backups that could lead to flooding, IceGuard was added to the discharge line. This new waterproofing system takes the place of an older sump pump that failed to capture water effectively. The TripleSafe sump pump system features three pumps: a primary, a secondary, and a battery-operated backup pump, ensuring continuous operation and water removal, even during power outages.

The homeowner can now rest assured that their personal belongings are secure, and the concern over the tedious cleanup process is eliminated.

Before diving into our Salem, NH project, the homeowner battled with musty odors and inadequate support from the cinderblocks in their crawl space. Notice in the 'Before' photo the obvious room for improvement. We stepped in with solutions, installing SmartJack for solid, lasting support, and CleanSpace to seal and protect. The 'After' photo showcases a dramatically transformed, clean, and secure crawl space. Our approach provided a significant upgrade, ensuring a healthy, sturdy foundation for their home.

Before diving into the heart of this home in Salem, NH, water made its unwelcome way into the crawl space from every direction, as the before photo glaringly highlights. Rising to the challenge, our team introduced the CleanSpace solution, transforming this neglected underbelly into a dry, protected area. Notice in the after photo the seamless, bright finish, symbolizing not just the eradication of water intrusion but the promise of more secure, healthier living spaces upstairs. With our solutions, we're not just fixing homes; we're safeguarding futures.

In Salem, NH, this homeowner was concerned as they started noticing unsettling cracks along the exterior of their foundation, a clear sign of ground settlement impacting their home’s stability. As showcased, our Erickson Foundation Solutions team swung into action, utilizing Push Piers designed to halt and correct settlement. The after photo beautifully demonstrates the secured and realigned foundation, an enduring testament to our mission of delivering both a notable customer experience and a solution that you can count on for years to come.