Foundation Repair Photo Album: Failing Foundation Wall Replacement in Contoocook, NH

In Contoocook, NH, a homeowner faced a critical issue with a section of their fieldstone foundation wall collapsing, exposing their crawl space. As the images show, this was due to deteriorating fieldstone and the absence of proper footing. To address this, we removed the failing section of the wall, poured a new footing, and constructed a new masonry foundation wall, complete with a bulkhead and bulkhead door.

Foundation Wall Failure

As the fieldstone degraded over time, the lack of an adequate footing compromised the wall's ability to distribute loads effectively. This structural deficiency ultimately resulted in wall failure, placing the overall integrity of the home at risk.

Foundation Wall Reoval

Following excavation to expose the footing, the failing foundation wall and existing footing were demolished and removed. Formwork was then set in place, allowing for the installation of a new footing, which was carefully poured and leveled to provide a stable base for reconstruction.

Temporary Jacks Supporting Home During Foundation Wall Rebuild

Throughout the construction of the masonry block foundation wall, temporary jacking systems were utilized to stabilize and support the home, ensuring structural integrity was maintained until the new wall was fully in place.