Commercial Foundations Before & After Photos

This commercial building owner in Haverhill, Massachusetts is planning on selling their building. They recently noticed sagging in the rear of the building. They would like to repair the sag before trying to sell the building. The owner felt the sag would be a sticking point in the sale of the building. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Stephen Caron inspected the building. During his inspection, Stephen noticed that the joist in the basement had water damage and are rotting where they meet the foundation wall. He also found that the rear corner of the building is sagging around 4.75". Stephen recommended installing SmartJacks with supplemental beams to add support to the building and eliminate the sagging in the building. Stephen recommended having a carpenter come out to reinforce the joists in the basement. 

Crew Lead Ed Nadreau and his team installed 5 SmartJacks on the right side of the building to stabilize the floor and bring it back to its original position. The owner can now feel confident in selling their building. 

Before: In Quincy, MA, homeowners were concerned as their second-story porch began to sink, with footings unable to bear its weight. You can see how the structure required urgent intervention to avoid further instability. After: Using our advanced Helical Pier System, we addressed the issue by removing the inadequate footings and installing helical piers to bypass unstable soils, stabilizing and lifting the porch back to its original position. With new posts secured, the porch is now supported by a robust solution that ensures long-term safety and stability for the home.