Foundation Problems Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Pelham, NH, who recently settled into her new residence, observed a crack stemming from her egress window. This defect led to water leakage in the basement during rains, resulting in puddles on the floor. Eager to address the water intrusion and prevent the crack from expanding, she contacted Erickson Foundation Solutions for assistance.

Our Design Specialist, Debra Rayborn, suggested the use of FlexiSpan to address the crack and halt additional basement leaks. The installation team applied a pliable sealant across the entire length of the crack, followed by placing a strip of porous, flexible foam over it. To complete the process, they secured an impermeable membrane on the wall flanking both sides of the foam strip. This robust solution ensures that any subsequent water seepage through the crack will be discreetly directed down the wall and into the basement's perimeter drainage system. Our team removed a small section of the basement's concrete floor to install WaterGuard, which captures any water that may seep through. Once installed, the WaterGuard system was securely cemented into position.

Upon project completion, the crew cleaned the basement and conducted a final walkthrough with the homeowner, demonstrating the installation and addressing any remaining questions. The homeowner can now rest assured that her basement will remain dry and her foundation is secure.

Before, our Lowell, MA homeowner faced a risky situation with deteriorating wooden support posts in their basement, compromising the stability of their home. Notice in the 'before' photo the visible signs of wear and tear. Our team swiftly stepped in, and as seen in the 'after' photo, we replaced them with SmartJacks - a sturdy, steel solution engineered to provide superior support and lasting security. This transformation is a testament to our commitment to bringing unparalleled safety and peace of mind to homeowners, ensuring their home stands strong for years to come.

Tasked with addressing decaying wood support columns in a Lowell, MA home, our Erickson Foundation Solutions team was on it. In the before photo, notice the damaged wood clearly giving way - a problem many homeowners face but often overlook. Thanks to our innovative SmartJack solution, shown in the after photo, we restored stability and peace of mind. Our commitment? Ensuring every home stands strong on a foundation you can trust, one remarkable repair at a time.

A homeowner in Lowell, Massachusetts, had wooden supports in their basement that need to be replaced. Our production team installed lally columns to replace old wooden supports in the basement. 

This homeowner in Lowell, MA had old and outdated Lally columns that started to bend and crack as the foundation continued to settle. As a result, the home was no longer receiving the support and structure that it needed. This led to sagging and uneven floors.

Upon reaching out to our Erickson Foundation Solution's team, our Design Specialist recommended replacing these declining Lally columns with our more durable and stable columns. This was a quick and easy fix, although the work that was done provides permanent support to the entire home. These new Lally columns were attached to the basement support beams and then cemented into the foundation for even more support.

With these changes made, the bouncy and saggy floors are now sturdy and solid. The homeowner now has peace of mind that his home is supported, and no longer needs to worry about worsening problems that result in significantly higher costs to fix.