Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

This home in North Andover, MA had a large crack in the foundation. The homewoners were concerned, so Erickson Foundation Supportworks sealed it with a polyurethane injection, a foam material that quickly expands within the crack and effectively seals it up. The pictures shown are the before and after of the crack.

Homeowners in North Andover, MA noticed their floors were uneven and bouncing due to failing lally columns as shown in the before image. They wanted to replace their floors but knew stabilization was crucial first. Erickson Foundation Solutions stepped in to solve their foundation issues with our SmartJack® System. Notice in the after photo how the system has lifted and leveled the floors by securing them with heavy-duty galvanized steel columns. Our solution provides a reliable and long-lasting fix for foundation stability, meeting the needs for safe and solid flooring.

In Somerville, MA, a homeowner faced concerns about sagging floors due to failing lally columns in the basement. This was more than just an annoyance – it was a symptom of underlying support issues. In the before photo, notice the instability beneath the flooring. Our solution was to replace these columns with our advanced SmartJack® system. As evident in the after image, SmartJacks® provide robust, adjustable support to stabilize the floor joists and restore alignment. Their precisely engineered installation ensures the structure's longevity and the homeowner's confidence.

John H. of Somerville, Massachusetts was experiencing foundation wall damage in his basement from what he believes is a tree in his yard. He thinks that a tree in his yard has roots that are pushing against his foundation which is causing this crack in the wall. John called Erickson Foundation Solutions to see about them coming out for a free inspection.

Design Specialist Kyle Jamerson came to the home and inspected the inside and outside of the basement. After the inspection, Kyle proposed that John have Power Braces installed in his basement to strengthen up his foundation walls. 

Crew Lead Scott Crandall and his team came to the home and installed Power Braces on the cracked wall. The team recommended that in the future, so the problem doesn't happen again, John should think about removing the tree so it can alleviate some pressure on the wall. 

Marshall W. of Somerville, Massachusetts, was experiencing crumbling of his brick foundation. Marshall had been getting more and more worried about the home's structural integrity. He called Erickson Foundation Solution to see if someone could come out and inspect his home. EFS sent Design Specialist John Prince came out to the home and inspected the foundation to see what EFS could do to strengthen it. John proposed that we will replace the crumbling brick with cinder blocks. 

Crew Lead and head Mason Nick Carelli and his team came to the home and rebuilt the brick portion of the foundation to strengthen the foundation. Marshall was relieved that they were able to add stability to the foundation that wasn't in the best shape.