Photo Album: Foundation Repair Solutions in Groveland, MA

In Groveland, MA, a homeowner faced a concerning vertical crack in the basement wall with floors sloping towards it, indicating foundation settlement. As you can see in our before photos, structural integrity was a major concern. Using our Push Pier System, we efficiently stabilized and lifted the foundation to its original elevation. This permanent solution closed the crack and leveled the floors, restoring the home’s stability and value, and ensuring longevity.

Foundation Wall Crack

This widening foundation wall crack was indicative of ongoing foundation settlement. Having recently purchased the home, the homeowner sought a permanent structural solution to stabilize the foundation, prevent further movement, and gain confidence in the long-term integrity of their home.

Interior Push Pier Concrete and Soil Removal

Due to site constraints and the surrounding landscape features, the push pier system was strategically installed from the interior of the foundation. Concrete and soil were carefully excavated to expose the footing, allowing foundation brackets to be securely attached and properly aligned for effective load transfer and long-term stabilization.

Push Piers Driven into Soil

Push piers were hydraulically advanced through unstable soils until reaching competent load-bearing strata capable of supporting the structure. Once installed, the system transferred the weight of the foundation from weak, compressible soils to stable bearing layers, effectively stabilizing the home and helping prevent further settlement.

Push Piers Pressurized

After all push piers were installed and verified, the system was uniformly loaded using synchronized hydraulic equipment. Controlled pressure was applied to transfer the structure's weight onto the piers, allowing the foundation to be carefully lifted toward its original elevation while maintaining structural stability throughout the process.

Push Piers Capped

Once the desired foundation elevation was achieved, the push piers were permanently secured with locking caps and bracket assemblies. This final step ensures the transferred structural load remains fully supported by the pier system, providing long-term foundation stability.

Push Pier Backfill

Following the completion of the pier installation, the excavated areas were carefully backfilled with the previously removed soil. The material was placed and compacted in controlled lifts to restore proper soil density and provide support around the repaired foundation.

Basement Floor COncreted Over Push Piers

Following backfilling and compaction, a layer of crushed stone was placed to provide a stable, well-drained base for the concrete repair. The basement floor was then restored by placing and finishing new concrete to match the existing slab elevation and surface profile.

Basement Crack Waterproofing

The foundation wall crack was permanently waterproofed using a specialized drainage strip installed over the crack and integrated with the WaterGuard® perimeter drainage system. This configuration captures any water intrusion at the point of entry and directs it to the drainage system, preventing moisture from reaching the basement interior.

FlexiSpan Completed Installation

Following installation, the drainage strip was sealed with a high-performance polyurethane sealant to create a durable, watertight bond along the foundation wall. The concrete slab was then restored and finished to match the surrounding floor surface.