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Crack Seal Repair Londonderry, NH

Crack Seal Repair Londonderry, NH

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A homeowner in Londonderry, NH had a crack in their foundation that needed to be sealed because of a leak. Paul Magowan looked at the affected area that was leaking and came up with a plan of repairing the leak. Scott Crandall repaired the leaking area by injecting polyurethane into the crack to seal the inside and then an epoxy coating is placed over the affected area for a permanent fix. The first picture shows the area with the crack and leak. The second picture shows Scott's work of using polyurethane and epoxy to permanently seal the leak. 

CleanSpace Installation Under Family Room, Londonderry, NH

CleanSpace Installation Under Family Room, Londonderry, NH

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This homeowner in Londonderry, New Hampshire, wanted to encapsulate the section of the basement that lies under their family room. The homeowner called Erickson Foundation Solutions for a free inspection. EFS recommended installing CleanSpace and Rim Joist PolyLevel Wall Restoration in the basement. 

Water Guard Installation, Salem, NH

Water Guard Installation, Salem, NH

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This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire recently purchased this home a couple of months ago. Since purchasing the home they have noticed the basement collecting water when it rains. The homeowner decided to call EFS.

A design specialist from EFS came out to the home and inspected the basement. The design specialist recommended a Water Guard system with a SuperSump.

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We not only adhere to the highest industry standards, we strive to be the industry leader in the home improvement related services we provide. We also use state-of-the-art products and technology which are designed to fix your home. We are the authorized Basement Systems dealer in Rockingham County, NH.

Services we offer in Rockingham County:

  • Radon Gas Testing.
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  • Wet/flooded basement waterproofing solutions.
  • Lifetime warranty on all perimeter waterproofing systems.
  • Foundation and structural repair solutions.
  • 25-year warranty against manufacturing defects on foundation products.
  • Crawl space sealing with CleanSpace vapor barrier.
  • 25-year warranty on crawl space encapsulation systems.
  • Financing Available
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Case Studies From Rockingham County
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Job Stories From Rockingham County, NH
Settling Foundation

This homeowner in Derry, NH contacted us as she noticed a large crack in her garage wall near a corner. Upon inspection, our design specialist observed there were few signs of settling within the house aside from windows being slightly stuck. However, on the outside of the garage, there were significant signs of sinking which would then lead to extensive damage within the home. 

The solution; push piers to raise the sinking corner 3-4 inches and prevent the foundation from sinking any further. 

We excavated the outside of the garage down to the footing of the foundation. We found the general contractor who built the home placed the footings and foundation directly on stumps and trees, which of course is a big mistake. As the trees decomposed, the ground began to sink and took the foundation with it. 

Our push piers were securely fastened to the bottom of the footings on the foundation and driven down 10-12 feet, beneath the sinking soil and into the bedrock below. This will prevent the home from sinking any further. We also slightly lifted the footing up to the bottom of the foundation to reconnect them, however chose to not lift the house too much as there was little damage within the house. Lifting the house too much could possibly have cracked the drywall.

Problem solved and customer satisfied. 

EZ Posts Under Existing Structures

This customer was having a sunroom installed on top of their existing deck. The deck was not built for supporting a structure above, and so additional supports were needed below. There was only about 3.5 feet of space beneath the deck, and so getting underneath to dig and pour new concrete piers would not be an easy task.

EZ Posts were an ideal solution, as the existing deck floor was going to be completely covered by the sunroom. This allowed our Erickson Foundation Supportworks crew to cut small holes into the surface of the deck. Through these holes we were able to install EZ posts with our Bobcat using pier extensions.

A project which would have taken 2-3 crew members one or more days to complete was finished within 4 hours. The EZ Posts were installed at depths ranging from 7 to 9 feet. We removed some concrete pillars in order to install two of our EZ Posts, these concrete pillars being only two feet deep. It was a good decision to replace them!

 

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Resurfacing Concrete Pool Patio

Homeowner Stephen W. of Salem, New Hampshire had a beautiful pool set up in his backyard. Over the years, wear and tear ran its course, and the patio around the pool was sunken, cracked, uneven, and discolored all over. More and more, Stephen was spending time out by his pool with his family and was tired of all the trip hazards and unsightly cracks throughout the patio. He decided it was time to look into fixing the problem, and so reached out to Erickson Foundation Supportworks for a solution. Ultimately, Stephen wished to improve the quality of his family's life.

Design specialist Nate Erickson proposed a three-step process to lift and level the uneven sections of concrete, resurface the top, and protect it all with SealantPro.  

The first step involved injecting PolyLevel beneath the slab to fill the voids and level out as much of the patio as possible. Once the concrete was stable and even, the crew then sealed all the cracks, large and small. Day 2 of the project entailed resurfacing the entire pool patio area, covering up all the discolorations and imperfections. Once the new surface had time to cure, the final step was to apply SealantPro to complete the total concrete protection system. 

Replacing the existing patio would have been a lengthy, expensive undertaking. Removing the concrete and coordinating a crew and truck to pour a new slab would have taken a lot of time and effort. This was not an option for Stephen.

In the end, Stephen received his desired outcome. A new patio. The surface is now even, crack-free, and pleasant to look at. 

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Radon Mitigation, Plaistow, New Hampshire

Barbara F. of Plaistow, NH reached out to Erickson Foundation Supportworks when she heard that some of her neighbors were having radon mitigation systems installed. She tested her home for radon, and found levels were higher than the recommended 4.0 pci/l. Wishing to keep her family safe and improve the air quality in her home, Barbara also decided to install a radon mitigation system. 

The contractor who built the home had actually installed a vent pipe during original construction. Unfortunately, it was not properly located and was in a very hard to access location in the unfinished attic space.

Senior Design Specialist, Michael LaMalfa, designed and proposed an efficient system for Barbara. The system was installed in half a day by Scott Crandall in November 2020. It was a quick, clean installation, and Barbara now has peace of mind knowing her family is no longer exposed to high levels of radon in their home. 

 

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Concrete Wall Repair, Windham, NH

The owner of this property on Cobbetts Pond in Windham, New Hampshire knew when he bought the home that eventually the concrete walls of the boathouse would need to be repaired. There were visible, large cracks on the wall which faced the water. There was slight settlement, and the walls in general were shifting more and more each year. He reached out to a number of foundation repair contractors but in the end found only Erickson Foundation Supportworks had the right team and the right solution. And rather than wait for the situation to get worse, the time had come to fix it. 

Our inspection specialist David Cormier viewed the walls and designed a system utilizing 8 GeoLock wall anchors, as well as 6 Helical Piers. Together these anchors and piers would prevent the walls of the foundation from any further movement. The challenge for the production team was having to work in the frigid pond water in the late autumn months. With the right equipment and a 'can do' attitude, the crew worked diligently to install the system.

The concrete walls of this boathouse are now permanently stabilized, and the homeowner can now continue to preserve this small piece of New Hampshire history. 

 

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Radon System, Windham, NH

This homeowner in Windham, NH has a finished basement where their daughter and her boyfriend live. Recently they had a radon test performed in their basement and found that the radon levels are between 4-9 pCi/l. When they got these test results back they moved their daughter and her boyfriend into the main living area until the issue is resolved. Design Specialist Michael LaMalfa proposed that the homeowners install a radon mitigation system  Crew Lead Scott Crandall and his team installed the radon system into the home to return the radon levels in the basement to safe levels. After the system was installed the daughter and her boyfriend were able to return to living in the basement with no fear of radon in the air.

Radon Mitigation System, Epping, NH

This homeowner in Epping, New Hampshire, has a finished basement in their home that they use frequently in their ranch-style home. The homeowner has requested to install a radon mitigation system in the basement. Design Specialist Brian Allen came to the home and proposed a radon mitigation system to reduce the amount of radon in the air. Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team came to the home and installed the new radon mitigation system.

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Radon Mitigation System, Epping, NH

This homeowner in Epping, NH is selling their home, and installing a radon system was on the list of some of the potential buyers. So the current homeowner decided it would be a good idea to have one installed. Design Specialist Kyle Jamerson came to the home and create the design for a custom radon system for their home. Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team came to the home and installed the Radon System.

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Bowing Foundation Walls, Newton, NH

Kimberly F. in Newton, New Hampshire was experiencing an issue where her basement foundation wall was bowing and cracking. Design Specialist David Cormier came to the home and inspected the foundation for Kimberly. David proposed that Kimberly have Geolock wall anchors installed to prevent the wall from bowing. Our team of production specialists installed 7 Geolock wall anchors over the course of 2 days. The anchors effectively kept the bowing foundation wall secured, permanently stabilizing it. 

Smart Jacks Installation, Derry, NH

This homeowner in Derry, New Hampshire lives on Beaver Lake and has been experiencing unlevel floors and the corner of their porch is sinking. Design Specialist Royce Potts came to the home and walked through the home and the basement to better understand what conditions the house was in. He suggested that they install SmartJacks in the crawlspace of the home to add support and lift it some. 

Crew Lead Scott Crandall and his team came to the home and installed the SmartJacks into the crawlspace. Using the SmartJacks gave the home some interior support and some lift. The homeowners were very happy with the results of the project.

Foundation Pier Installation, Londonderry, NH

This homeowner in Londonderry, New Hampshire was experiencing their house settling and beginning to sink. With the issues getting worse, the homeowner called Erickson Foundation Solutions and set up a meeting with Design Specialist Paul Magowan. Paul came to the home and looked over the homeowner's concerns. He recommended installing push piers to stabilize and stop the home from sinking any further.

Crew Lead Chris Hanulek and his team came to the home to install the push piers beneath the foundation. They start by digging near the affected areas to expose the footing of the foundation. Then they create a notch on the foundation where they can attach the brackets that hold the push pier in place. Next, they use a hydraulic press to push the pier down into the ground until it hits a substantial force that the home can rest on. Although it is not guaranteed, it is not uncommon to see a house lift a couple of inches. In this case the home was slightly lifted, and permanently stabilized against any further settlement.

Push Piers Installation, Londonderry, NH

Miles C. of Londonderry, New Hampshire was having concerns with his homes foundation. He was experiencing sticking doors and windows, cracks in the foundation walls, sloping and sagging floors, and a cracked slabs outside. Design Specialist Paul Magowan came to the home and looked over all of the homeowner's concerns and proposed that his home would benefit from Push Piers and some PolyLevel.

Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team came to the home and dug down to expose the foundation footing. When they got to the footing they installed Helical Piers in the affected areas to permanently stabilize the walls. After all the piers were pressed down to their desired PSI, the crew filled the void with PolyLevel as well, a polymer based expansion foam.

Failing Foundation, Hampton, NH

Condo Association owner Ray C in Hampton, New Hampshire called Erickson about saving the foundation of his building. Design Specialist Michael LaMalfa had come to the building and examined it. Ray's building was experiencing a couple of different foundational issues, mostly caused by the marsh that the back of the building sits in. The daily movement of the water caused by the tides has left a toll on the foundation. The foundation has been pushed and pulled so many times has caused the concrete on the garage level to heave in the middle and cause uneven floors on the above levels. There is a 75' crack on the back of the building where the wall has begun to bow. Inside each of the 10 tenant's garages, there are uneven floors and cracks. 

A few different Erickson Foundation Solutions teams came to the Condo Association to repair the foundation. The first team to arrive at the condos was Spencer Ladd's Team. Spencer's team specializes in Foundation Stabilization Products. Spencer and his team installed Geolocks between the back wall and the garage floor. One end of the Geolock was placed under the garage floor and the other was placed against the crack on the back wall to stabilize the back wall. 

The second team at the job was Nick Carelli's team. Nick's team was installing Push Piers to the foundation; this is going to support and prevent it from sinking. Push Piers is a sleeve that is mounted to the footing of the foundation and once it is mounted the team will use a hydraulic press to push 3-1/2' sections of the interlocking rod down into the ground until they hit bedrock or reach an acceptable PSI to hold the foundation in place. 

The third team was Nick Melo and his concrete repair team. They specialize in lifting and leveling concrete using PolyLEVEL. They came to the property and injected PolyLEVEL into the garage floor to lift, level, and fill any voids that were created by the foundation issues. 

Lastly, Branden Edwards and his team specialize in sealing cracks. The team was able to seal the 75' crack on the back wall and was able to pour new concrete into each of the garages to repair the hole the Geolocks were installed in.

This was one of the larger jobs that EFS has done recently. The job took around 6 weeks and a couple of different crews to complete but the EFS Crew delivered what they promised, and that was a secured foundation. 

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Radon System Upgrade

Homeowner Douglas C. had an existing radon mitigation system, but radon levels still lingered around the 4.0 mark. He was seeking options to lower these levels as much as possible. Our design specialist inspected the existing radon system, and also noticed some cracks in a few places in the foundation walls and floor. 

Our radon installation team sealed all the cracks they found in the basement, and also upgraded the fan on the existing system. With the improvements made, the homeowner felt relieved to have better air quality in his home for his family.

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Radon Mitigation System, Newmarket, NH

Amy B. of Newmarket, New Hampshire was concerned about radon in their semi-finished basement. Amy called EFS to see if they could help with her radon concerns. EFS Design Specialist Michael Bradley came out and inspected the home. Michael tested the basement for radon with one of our radon test kits and found that the radon levels were slightly above average. Michael proposed that Amy have a radon system installed in her basement to mitigate some of the radon.

Crew Lead Branden Edwards and his team came and installed a custom radon mitigation system into the home.

When the project finished Amy was relieved that the radon levels were now lower than ever before. 

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Radon For Home Sale, Raymond, NH

This homeowner was listing their home for sale, however needed to install a radon mitigation system in order to meet the requirements of most buyers. Design specialist Michael LaMalfa provided a thorough inspection and proposed the ideal solution and radon system for the sellers of the home. 

Radon system installation specialist Nick Carelli was able to complete installation in a single day. He kept the area clean and successfully installed the pipe and fan for the system. The owners were able to sell their home shortly after with no concerns. 

 

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High Radon Levels, Stratham, MA

Emily M. of Stratham, New Hampshire had tested for radon a couple of years ago. The results came back at 40 pCi/L which is very high. She now wants her home to have clean fresh air everywhere. After mulling over it for a while she thinks it is finally time to install a radon mitigation system into her basement. Design Specialist Paul Magowan came to the home and designed a radon mitigation system for the home.

Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team came to the home and installed a new radon mitigation system into the basement of the home. Once the radon system was activated, the levels started decreasing till they got to healthier numbers. She was impressed with how fast the installation process was, as it only took one day. Emily was happy with the results of the project. 

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Crack Repair, Stratham, NH

Amanda O. of Stratham, New Hampshire, had been living in her home for 4 months and noticed some cracks in the basement. Design Specialist David Cormier came to the home and inspected the cracks as well as the rest of the basement walls. David found 3 cracks: 2 were small and didn't seem like they were leaking, and 1 bigger one that looked like it had leaked.  Along with the cracks, David also found telltale signs of settlement in the foundation. David proposed that we seal the cracks with Crack Seal and that we address the settlement. Amanda wanted to focus on the cracks at the moment but might address the settlement later. 

Crew Lead Nick Carelli came to the home and installed Crack Seal on all of the cracks so that they wouldn't lead to any leaking issues downt he road. Amanda was happy that the cracks were sealed quickly, and with the knowledge of settlement being a possible issue, may revisit with our Erickson team again.

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Replacing Lally Columns, Londonderry, NH

Jason G. of Londonderry, New Hampshire, wanted to replace his lally columns in his garage. Design Specialist Paul Magowan came to the home to inspect the garage. Paul proposed that instead of installing new lally columns Jason has EFS install SmartJacks into the garage instead. 

Crew Lead Spencer Ladd and his team came to the home and removed the lally columns and installed the new Smart Jacks into the garage. Before this project, Jason didn't know Smart Jacks were a product but now he trusts them more than lally columns.

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Radon Mitigation System, Fremont, NH

Homeowner Scott B. had lived in his Fremont residence for over 3 years, and decided to test for radon levels in the homes air space. Testing revealed levels were around 11 pci/l, which is well above the recommended safe levels of 4.o pci/l. Wanting to improve the air quality in the place where he spent much of his time, Scott opted to seek estimates for installation of a radon mitigation system.

Design specialist Paul Magowan mett with Scott at his home to discuss the best solutions for radon mitigation, and helped design the proper system. Scott was thoroughly impressed with Paul's presentation and knowledge, and chose Erickson as his contractor. 

Scott Crandall and Branden Edwards led the production team for this installation. It took them halfa day to install the radon mitigation system, from the basement drilling to the fan and vent on the exterior of the home. Scott B. the homeowner was very pleased with their work and had great feedback regarding Scott Crandall and Branden. 

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Radon Mitigation System, East Kingston, NH

James M. of East Kingston, New Hampshire was closing on his home and needed a Radon Mitigation System. He called Erickson Foundation Solutions to see if they could come out and install a Radon Mitigation System. Design Specialist Jason Vachon came to the home and designed a radon system. 

Crew Lead Branden Edwards and his team came to the home and installed a Radon Mitigation System. 

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EZ Post and Smart Jacks, Seabrook, NH

Yvonne H. has a beach house in Seabrook, New Hampshire, and his beach house was sinking and needed to be releveled. Yvonne called Erickson Foundation Solutions to see if they could come up with a solution for him. 

Design Specialist David Cormier came to Yvonne's beach home. David inspected the home and proposed that the Erickson team install EZ Post to the perimeter of the home and Smart Jack to the interior of the home. 

Crew Lead Scott Crandall and his team came to the beach home and installed the EZ post and Smart Jacks to stabilize the home. 

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Radon Mitigation System, Nottingham, NH

Rick C. of Nottingham, New Hampshire had just purchased his new home and he got the home tested for radon to learn more about the home. The results of the home came back at 75 pCi/L which is very high. After seeing that number Rick decided it was imperative to call Erickson Foundation Solutions and see if they could come out and see about installing a Radon Mitigation System. 

Design Specialist Paul Magowan came to Rick's home and inspected and then designed a Radon Mitigation System for his home.

Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team came to the home and installed the Radon Mitigation System into Rick's basement.

Radon Mitigation System, Sandown, NH

Jeff A. of Sandown, New Hampshire had recently bought a radon test kit from amazon to test the radon levels in his basement. The test results came back at 7.5 and he wanted to call someone to see if he should be concerned with those levels in his basement. He then called Erickson Foundation Solution to see if someone could come out for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Royce Potts came to Jeff's home and inspected the basement and then designed a Radon Mitigation System for the home.

Crew Lead Scott Crandall and his team came to the home and installed a custom Radon Mitigation System.

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Chimney Leaning Away from Home, Deerfield, NH

William H. of Deerfield, New Hampshire had recently noticed that his chimney, near his front stairs, is starting to pull away from his home. Since he first noticed it, the lean has gotten worse over time. It has gotten so bad where he used a ratchet strap to help hold the chimney closer to the home. William decided to call Erickson Foundation Solution to see if someone could come out and propose a solution to stop his chimney from leaning. 

Design Specialist Kyle Jamerson came to William's home and inspected the chimney and home. Kyle proposed that William's chimney would benefit from two helical piers installed under the edge that is sinking. The pier would lift the side of the chimney that was sinking and would stabilize the chimney for years to come. 

Crew Lead Nick Carelli and his team came to the home and installed two push piers to the sunken side of the chimney and push the chimney back into its original position. 

Leak in Basement, Hampton Falls, NH

Linda G. of Hampton Falls, New Hampshire was experiencing leaking in her basement. She called Erickson Foundation Solutions to see if someone could come out and look at her basement. She wants the leak fixed because the water is damaging boxes and storage. 

Design Specialist John Merna came to the home and inspected the basement. He found that water was entering the garage and leaking down into the basement. John proposed that EFS install a Sump Pump and 22' of Fast Drain.

Crew Lead Branden Edwards and his team came to Linda's home and installed the Fast Drain and the Sump Pump into her basement/ storage room.

Cracked and Uneven Pool Patio, Auburn, NH

Homeowner Charlie N. of Auburn, NH had a concrete patio around his pool that was first installed back in the late 1990's. Around 2013, Charlie started to see noticeable cracks and pooling water in various sections. By 2020, the concrete patio had several large cracks and sections that were unlevel. All this uneven concrete was leading to tripping and stubbed toes, as well as being generally unsightly. The problem was not going to improve on it's own, and Charlie decided to seek repair options. 

The first consideration for him was to rip out and replace. The pool itself was 20' x 40', and so the amount of demolition and new concrete needed for this type of project was substantial, and costly. This type of fix would have been very labor intensive and taken at least a week to complete. 

Charlie then also reached out to Erickson Foundation Solutions regarding PolyLevel as a possible solution. PolyLevel is a polymer foam which does not disrupt the surface of the concrete or it's surroundings, and simply lifts the uneven concrete by filling the voids beneath it. Installation of PolyLevel is generally a single day process and the concrete can be walked on within 30 minutes after installation. 

Repairing the concrete with PolyLevel was going to save Charlie thousands of dollars, and so he chose this solution. 

The project estimate and design was completed by design specialist Paul Magowan, and the foreman leading the crew for the concrete repairs was Scott Crandall.

 

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Lift and Level Pool Deck, North Hampton, NH

Michael L. of North Hampton, New Hampshire is planning on selling his home in the next year. He has been fixing and maintaining parts of his home to increase its value. The next item on Michael's list is to level the pool deck, so it can look as good as it can without changing much. Michael called Erickson Foundation Solutions about coming out to his home and addressing some repairs around the pool deck.

Design Specialist Paul Magowan came to the home and inspected the pool deck and had a conversation with Michael about what he would like addressed. Michael's main concern was fixing the slabs around the pool. These slabs are sinking and or out of level. Paul took what Michael said and proposed PolyLevel to him. PolyLevel will stop the slabs from sinking and will be able to level them too.  

Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team came to the home and injected PolyLevel under the pool deck.  Nick was able to lift and level all of the slabs around the pool to make the pool area more appealing. 

Auxiliary Wall Installation, Derry, NH

Ian W. of Derry, New Hampshire just recently bought his home. In his pre-purchase inspection, the home inspector pointed out that the fieldstone wall was beginning to crumble. The inspector highly recommended Erickson Foundation Solutions to look at the foundation. Ian called Erickson Foundation Solutions about a free estimate. 

Design Specialist Jason Vachon arrived at the house and inspected the basement and confirmed what the inspector saw in the pre-purchase inspection. Jason proposed installing an auxiliary wall over the crumbling fieldstone. 

Crew Lead Nick Carelli and his team came to the home and installed the auxiliary wall into the basement.

Sinking and Cracking on Concrete Walkway, Chester, NH

Steve B. of Chester, New Hampshire was experiencing cracking, sinking, and water drainage issues on his concrete surface. Steve decided to call Erickson Foundation Solutions about a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Paul Magowan came out to the home and inspected the concrete surface. The Design Specialist recommended that Steve have EFS install PolyLevel and NexusPro to alleviate the cracking and water drainage issues. 

Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team came to the home and first injected PolyLevel under the sinking concrete slab. Next, the crew made sure the water can drain properly. Finally, they used NexusPro to seal all of the cracks in the concrete.

In the future, Steve plans to use EFS to resurface the concrete to make it look more appealing. 

Crack in Foundation, Derry, NH

Jennifer C. of Derry, New Hampshire had previously been a customer of Erickson Foundation Solutions in 2018. Previously, she had water entering her basement from the back of the home. She had a Fast Drain System and 2 sump pumps installed in her basement. Currently, she has water entering her basement from the front of her home and would like to have that repaired. Like she did in 2018, she reached out to Erickson Foundation Solution for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Jason Vachon arrived at Jennifer's home and inspected her basement for cracks. Jason found two cracks in the foundation that are right behind where the front stoop is. Jason recommended to Jennifer that it would be a good idea to have the EFS crew install Sentry Seal around the front of her foundation so that no more water can enter the basement. 

Crew Lead Brandon Edwards and Installation Specialist Kyle DeChane and Brian Somers came to the home and installed Sentry Seal. The team had to dig and expose the foundation. Once the foundation is exposed, they attached the Sentry Seal to the foundation wall. The Sentry Seal will not allow any water to enter the basement. 

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Foundation Wall Bowing, Auburn, NH

Michael L. of Auburn, New Hampshire had some concerns with cracking and bowing of the back wall of his garage. He had reached out to Team Engineering to see if they could test the structural integrity of their foundation. Team Engineering conducted a test and found that "Lateral earth pressures are likely pushing the rear garage foundation wall out to the rear.". After the conclusion of Team Engineering's test, they referred Michael to Erickson Foundation Solutions as a trusted company for repair. Michael reached out to Erickson Foundation Solutions for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Paul Magowan came out to the home and inspected the garage and the basement. He confirmed what Team Engineering had already found. Paul recommended that Michael have Geolock Wall Anchors installed to help straighten out the bow in the foundation but also strengthen the foundation wall itself.  

Crew Lead Ed Nadreau and his team of Installation Specialists arrived at the home and began installing 8 Geolock Wall Anchors to the foundation of the garage. 

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Barn Floor Needed to be Stabilized, Hampstead, NH

Rob S. of Hampstead, New Hampshire was experiencing some foundation issues with bowing floors in their barn. Rob recently bought his home and wanted to repair things that need immediate attention. Rob felt that the barn was at the top of the list. 

Design Specialist Paul Magowan arrived at the home and inspected the barn to see how EFS could level the floors while strengthening the barn. Paul recommended installing SmartJacks in the barn. To strengthen the barn floors and stop them from bowing, Paul proposed using 15 SmartJacks to replace the old supports. 

Crew Lead Ed Nadreau and his team arrive at the home and install the 15 SmartJacks into the barn. Ed and his team made sure that the floors were level and stabilized. 

Water is Leaking Into Basement, Derry, NH

Louis F. of Derry, New Hampshire was experiencing water entering the basement and ruining items in storage.  Louis has been living in this home for the past 3 years and has only noticed this problem for the past couple of months. Louis wants to have a dry basement so they don't damage any more personal items. Louis decided to call Erickson Foundation Solutions for a free inspection.

Design Specialist Paul Magowan arrived at the home and inspected the basement. After a thorough inspection, he found that there is an 8 foot crack in the foundation wall. The crack is located under the front steps. Paul recommended that Louis have EFS install 8' of crack seal and a Super Sump system into the basement. 

Crew Lead Branden Edward and Installation Specialist Kyle DeChane arrived at the home and began by sealing the crack in the foundation wall. After the crack was sealed they installed a Super Sump Pump to replace an older and smaller sump pump. This new Super Sump will be able to remove water much faster than the old one.

Water Guard and Sump Pump Installation, Tyngsboro, MA

This homeowner in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts was experiencing water in their basement. The homeowners are tired of having water in their basement so they called Erickson Foundation Solutions about a free inspection. 

Design Specialist John Merna arrived at the home and inspected the basement for leaks and recommended installing WaterGuard and a Super Sump.

Crew Lead Nick Carelli and his team came to the home and installed 62 feet of WaterGuard, a Super Sump, and a FreezeGuard.

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Water Guard and Sump Pump Installation, Salem, NH

This homeowner had recently purchased their home and found that their basement allows in water. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Kenny Calabrese arrived at the home and inspected the basement. Kenny recommended installing Water Guard into the basement with Sump Pump.

Crew Lead Branden Edwards and his team arrived at the home and installed Water Guard and a Sump Pump into the basement. 

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Foundation Wall Rebuild, Seabrook, NH

This homeowner in Seabrook, New Hampshire recently had a truck drive into their foundation. The damage to the foundation of the home was significant. The homeowners called EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist John Merna arrived at the home and inspected the foundation of the home. After the inspection, John recommended that the homeowners have the damaged part of the foundation rebuilt by EFS's masonry team.

Crew Lead Nick Carelli and his team arrived at the home and began rebuilding the foundation wall.

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Water Seeping Through Foundation Wall, Exeter, NH

This homeowner in Exeter, New Hampshire was experiencing water seeping through their foundation wall. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Jason Love arrived at the home and inspected the home and found that Sentry Seal would be the best solution for this home. Sentry Seal will be installed onto the exterior of the foundation wall below grade to stop the water from seeping into the basement. 

Crew Lead Branden Edwards and his team arrived at the home and excavated down to the footing to expose the exterior of the foundation wall. They then attached the Sentry Seal to the foundation wall and then put the dirt back against the foundation wall. 

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Back Corner of Garage is Sinking, Windham, NH

This homeowner in Windham, New Hampshire was experiencing sinking in the back corner of their garage. They would like to lift and level that corner to match the rest of the garage. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Michael Bradley arrived at the home and inspected the garage and confirmed that the corner of the garage is sinking. Michael recommended to the homeowners that PolyLevel can lift the corner of the garage. 

Crew Lead Scott Crandall and his crew arrived at the home and injected PolyLevel into the back corner of the garage and were able to lift that cornerback to level. 

High Radon Levels, Plaistow, NH

This homeowner in Plaistow, New Hampshire was experiencing high radon levels in their home. The levels in their home were around 30 pCi/L which is very high. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection.

Design Specialist John Prince arrived at the home and inspected the basement. John recommended a radon mitigation system for the basement. John then designed a radon system to fit in their basement. 

Crew Lead Chris Hanulek arrived at the home and installed the new radon mitigation system into the basement. 

Smart Jacks Installation, Derry, NH

This homeowner in Derry, New Hampshire was experiencing some sagging in their floors. The main beam in their basement is sagging. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection.

Design Specialist Jason Vachon arrived at the home and inspected the basement. He recommended that they have SmartJacks installed under their main support beam. 

Crew Lead Ed Nadreau and his team arrived at the home and installed 4 SmartJacks under the main support beam. 

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Damp Basement, Windham, NH

This homeowner in Windham was experiencing the basement of the home start to smell and feel damp. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection.

Design Specialist Stephen Caron arrived at the home and inspected the basement. Stephen confirmed that the basement had signs that mold might become a factor. Stephen recommended to the homeowner that installing a Sani Dry would help eliminate the moisture in the basement to help prevent mold from growing. 

Radon Mitigation System, Salem, NH

This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire was experiencing higher than normal radon levels in their home. The homeowners tested their home and the results came back at 7 pCi/L, which is above the recommended amount. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection.

Design Specialist Kenny Calabrese arrived at the home and inspected the basement. Kenny found one crack in the basement that he recommended sealing along with installing the radon mitigation system.

Crew Lead Branden Edwards and his team arrived at the home. They installed the new radon mitigation system and sealed the crack in the foundation.  

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SmartJacks Installation, Salem, NH

This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire was experiencing some settling underneath the garage and basement floors. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection.

Design Specialist John Prince arrived at the home and inspected the home. John recommended installing SmartJacks in the garage and basement and also injecting PolyLevel to lift a settled part of the slab. 

Crew Leads Scott Crandall and Nick Melo arrived at the home with their respective teams. Scott and his team installed SmartJacks into the basement and garage. Nick Melo and his team injected PolyLevel under the slab. 

SmartJacks Installation, Salem, NH

This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire wants to replace the supports in their basement so they can use their garage this winter. They want to be able to use the basement as storage and use the garage to store a car. They live in a split-level home so the garage and basement are on the same level. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist John Prince arrived at the home and inspected the basement and garage. John recommended installing SmartJacks in both the basement and the garage. 

Crew Lead Spencer Ladd and his team arrived at the home and began installing the SmartJacks into the basement and garage. 

Water Enters Basement After Big Storms, Lowell, MA

This homeowner in Lowell, Massachusetts was experiencing water entering their basement after big rainstorms. The customer would like to stop water from coming into the basement. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection.

Design Specialist Michael Bradley inspected the home for cracks and other concerns. Upon completion of his inspection, Michael recommended to the homeowner that installing Water Guard, a Super Sump, and a Sani Dry would eliminate the chance that the basement would flood again. 

Crew Lead Nick Carelli and his team arrived at the home and began installing the Water Guard, Super Sump, and Sani Dry into the basement. 

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Concrete Foundation is Out of Level, Exeter, NH

This homeowner in Exeter, New Hampshire had noticed drinks not being level on the countertops. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Michael Bradley inspected the home. Michael found some support posts in the crawlspace that aren't structurally sound. Some of the support posts are installed on unsupported pieces of wood or concrete. The home also lies near a pond and the water from the pond causes some of the ground to be damp, which could cause mold concerns. Michael recommended installing 8 SmartJacks, CleanSpace Drainage Matting, Super Sump, Freeze Guard, and an EverLast Crawlspace Door.

Crew Leads Nick Melo and his team arrived at the home and installed the SmartJacks, CleanSpace Drainage Matting, Super Sump, Freeze Guard, and the Everlast Crawlspace Door. 

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Settling Home, Londonderry, NH

This homeowner in Londonderry, New Hampshire has been living in their home for the past 48 years. Over the years, they have noticed some cracking in the garage and the basement but didn't think much of it. Now they realized that the cracks are getting worse every year. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Chris Greenwood gave the home a full inspection. He found that both the cracks in the garage and the basement are caused by the settling. Chris recommended installing 12 Push Piers to the home. 6 Push Piers in the front and 6 in the back. Chris also recommended Nexus Crack Repair and PolyLevel for the cracks in the foundation wall and garage. 

Crew Lead Scott Crandall and his team arrived and installed all 12 of the Push Piers to the front and back of the home. After the Push Piers are installed, a second crew led by Nick Melo arrived and installed the PolyLevel and Nexus Pro. 

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Radon Mitigation System, Brentwood, NH

This homeowner in Brentwood, New Hampshire has had a long-term digital radon reader in their basement for a while and has found that the radon levels in the basement fluctuate from 6.5-8.0 pCi/L. The homeowner called EFS about a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Michael Bradley thoroughly inspected the home. Michael designed a radon mitigation system specifically for this home. 

Crew Lead Dillion Kingsbury and his team came to the home and installed the radon mitigation system that Michael had designed. 

Seepage and Puddling in Basement, Rye, NH

This homeowner in Rye, New Hampshire was experiencing moderate seepage and puddling, dampness, and humidity in the basement/crawlspace. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Tom Armano inspected the home for cracks, water stains, and other signs of water entering the basement/crawlspace. Tom recommended installing a Triple Safe Sump, Water Guard, and CleanSpace into the basement/crawlspace to help with the moisture. 

Crew Lead Edward Nadreau and his team arrived at the home. They installed the Triple Safe Sump and Water Guard into the basement and installed CleanSpace into the crawlspace. 

Duplex Has Cracks In Foundation, Derry, NH

This duplex owner in Derry, New Hampshire recently have one of her tenants inform her of some cracks in the basement. The cracks are lining the perimeter of the wall and seem significant. She decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Chris Greenwood did a full interior and exterior inspection of the home. During his inspection, Chris had found some more cracking on the exterior of the foundation. Chris found the root cause of the cracks in the foundation is because the home is sinking on one side. For a foundation to start sinking it could be that there is poor water drainage, poor soil under the home, and some other root causes. Chris advised the homeowner that installing Push Piers to the home will stop the home from sinking. The homeowner agreed.

Crew Lead Scott Crandall and his team arrived at the home and installed 10 Push Pier to the foundation. 

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Water Entering Crawlspace, Newburyport, MA

This homeowner in Newburyport, Massachusetts was experiencing some water entering their crawlspace. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Michael LaMalfa inspected the crawlspace. Michael checked the walls, ground, and rafter for avenues where water can enter the crawlspace. His findings were that the water was coming from below. Micheal recommended installing CleanSpace, Drainage Matting, and 2 SmartDrains into the crawlspace. 

Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team arrived at the home and installed the Drainage Matting and the Cleanspace into the crawlspace to seal it off from the moisture. 2 SmartDrains are installed as well to remove the water that builds up underneath the CleanSpace. 

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Concerns With Radon In Water, Salem, NH

This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire had a radon system at their old home and would like to install a radon system into their new home. The homeowner is worried about having radon in their water. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Isaac Hernandez inspected the home. After the inspection, Isaac designed a radon mitigation system that would fit into their home. 

Crew Lead Dillon Kingsbury and his team arrived at the home and installed the radon mitigation system. 

Basement Flooding With Two Sump Pumps, Salem, NH

This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire had a flood in their basement and it ruined the finished area. The basement had two sump pumps in the basement. When the water was pushed outside of the home it froze. Once the water froze in the pipe, the sump pumps couldn't push the water through the system. The water eventually backed up into the basement. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection to make sure something like this wouldn't happen again. 

Design Specialist Chris Greenwood inspected the home and the sump pumps. The sump pumps worked but had one crucial flaw, no Freeze Guard. Living in New England the weather is very hot and cold. During the summer it can hit almost 100 degrees and in the winter it can hit 0 degrees, so a system must be able to work in both extremes. Sump pumps have sections of pipe that are either laid on top of the ground or in the ground to expel the water away from the home. During the time in this pipe, depending on the temperature, the water can heat up or cool down. In freezing temperatures the water can freeze in the pipe. Freeze Guard allows water that has been blocked by a clog or frozen water in the pipe to overflow out of the pipe and not back into the basement. Chris recommended installing new sump pumps with Freeze Guard.

Crew Lead Ed Nadreau and his team came to the home and installed two Ultra Sumps and 2 Freeze Guards. 

To Much Moisture in Basement, Salem, NH

This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire had an issue where their basement was holding in a lot of moisture. The homeowners didn't want to store their belongings in the basement while having a lot of moisture down there. They decided to call EFS to see if they had any options to eliminate some of the moisture in their basement. 

Design Specialist Chris Greenwood inspected the basement. Chris recommended installing a Sani Dry system that will take the moisture out of the air and bring it down to a more comfortable level. 

Crew Lead Dillon Kingsbury and his team arrived at the home and installed the Sani Dry System into the basement. The Sani Dry brought the moisture down to a level where the homeowners were comfortable storing their belonging in the basement. 

Large Floor Sag in the Kitchen, Raymond, NH

These homeowners from Tuscan, Arizona recently purchased a home in Raymond, New Hampshire. They have put extensive money into the home so they can sell it for a profit. During the inspection after they purchased the home, the inspector noticed a large sag in the kitchen of the home. This sag was directly correlated to the support post under the home that had sunk over time. The homeowner would like to fix this problem before they begin the process of selling the home. They decided to call EFS to see if they could fix the support post and eliminate the sag in the kitchen. 

Design Specialist Jason Vachon inspected the home. He measured the sag in the kitchen around 3/8". Jason looked at the supports under the home and found that the supports are just stacked concrete cinder blocks. Jason recommended installing SmartJacks under the home and jacking up the floor using the adjustable head on the SmartJack to fix the sag in the floor. 

Crew Lead Tyler Oslizlo and his team arrived at the home and installed 4 SmartJacks with a supplemental beam. 

Reducing Radon Levels in New Home, Portsmouth, NH

These homeowners in Portsmouth, New Hampshire recently bought their home in 2019 and had concerns with the radon levels. Shortly after moving into the home, they tested the home for radon. They wanted peace of mind knowing that the air in their home is mitigated from radon. So they decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Brian Swindell inspected the home. Brian noticed that the home had a passive system but there is no access to the vent pipe to activate the existing system. Brian recommended installing a brand new radon mitigation system. He designed a system to fit into their home. 

Crew Lead Dillon Kingsbury and his team arrived at the home and installed the radon mitigation system into the basement.

Radon Mitigation System, Stratham, NH

This homeowner in Stratham, New Hampshire was experiencing higher than normal radon levels. The homeowner had previously received a radon test in his home. The results of the test were around 10 pCi/L. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection.

Design Specialist Stephen Caron inspected the home. Stephen recommended installing a new radon mitigation system into the home. Stephen designed a radon system to fit in the home.

Crew Lead Dillon Kingsbury and his team arrived at the home and installed the radon mitigation system.

Rental Property Needs Waterproofing and Foundation Repair, Portsmouth, NH

This rental property owner has a property in Portsmouth, New Hampshire that required some attention. The owner had noticed a bow on her foundation wall as well as some waterproofing concerns. She decided to call EFS for a free inspection for homeowners. 

Senior Design Specialist Michael LaMalfa inspected the rental property. During Michael's inspection, he found a long crack on the block foundation wall. Michael thinks that the crack in the wall is because of hydrostatic pressure. He had also found some moisture issues in the basement. Michael recommended installing PowerBraces, CleanSpace, Water Guard, Super Sumps, Freeze Guard, and Sani Dry.

Crew Lead Dillon Kingsbury and his team installed the PowerBraces, CleanSpace, Water Guard, Super Sumps, Freeze Guard, and Sani Dry into the basement.

High Radon Levels, Nashua, NH

This homeowner in Nashua, New Hampshire had purchased their home in 2001. Recently the homeowner found out about the radon levels in their basement. The homeowners' son lives in the basement and they wanted to test the basement for radon. They tested for radon and the results came back at 45-60 pCi/L which is very high. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Stephen Caron inspected the home. Stephen had looked in the basement for cracks but didn't find any. Stephen recommended installing a radon mitigation system in the basement of the home. Stephen designed two Radon Mitigation Systems with two different extraction points to collect as much radon-filled air as possible. Also to improve the air quality in the basement Stephen recommended installing an Aspen Air Purifier into the basement. 

Crew Lead Dillon Kingsbury and his team arrived at the home and installed the radon mitigation system in the basement, along with the Aspen Air Purifier. 

Radon Mitigation System, Plaistow, NH

This homeowner in Plaistow, New Hampshire has children that have recently settled in Texas. They would like to sell their home in Plaistow and move out to Texas to be near their kids. They wanted to do some inexpensive upgrades to their home to make sure they got top dollar when they decided to sell. One of the upgrades on the list was a radon mitigation system. The homeowners knew that there were moderately high radon levels in the home. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. A couple of days before their appointment a representative from EFS arrived at the home to drop off a radon test. The test will examine the air for the next 48 hours and report on the radon levels in the home. 

Design Specialist Brian Swindell inspected the home for visible signs of radon, like small cracks in the wall or the slab. Brian had found some crack on the slab in the basement that would need to be sealed. Brian then went over the test results with the homeowners. The result of the radon test showed that the radon levels in the home are above 10 pCi/L. Brian recommended installing a radon mitigation system into the home to get the radon levels as low as possible. 

Crew Lead Dillon Kingsbury and his team installed the radon mitigation system into the home and sealed the cracks in the slab to ensure no radon can seep up through the floor. 

Homeowner Works for Hours in Basement and is Concerned with Radon, Windham, NH

This homeowner in Windham, New Hampshire had recently learned of the harmful effects of radon. The homeowner would work for long periods in the basement and now they are concerned with how long they stay in the basement because of radon. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. A representative from EFS came to the home before their scheduled appointment and dropped off a radon test. 

Design Specialist Michael LaMalfa inspected the home and then went over the results of the radon test with the homeowners. The radon levels in the home are 4.2 pCi/L which is slightly higher than recommended. Michael recommended installing a radon mitigation system in the home. 

Crew Lead Dillon Kingsbury and his team installed the radon mitigation system into the home and were able to lower the radon levels to a comfortable level. 

Middle of Home is Sagging, Raymond, NH

This homeowner in Raymond, New Hampshire was experiencing sagging in the middle of their home. The home is sitting on block supports. The homeowner would like to have the floors in their home be level again. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Michael LaMalfa inspected the home and the supports underneath. Michael recommended installing SmartJacks underneath the home. 

Crew Lead Ed Nadreau and his team installed 4 SmartJacks and a supplemental beam in the middle of the home to reduce the sag in the middle of the house.  

Slab in Basement is Sinking, Newmarket, NH

This homeowner in Newmarket, New Hampshire has the concrete slab in the basement that was sinking. Recent storms have allowed water to start entering the basement. The homeowner would like to prevent water from getting in and fix the concrete slab. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Michael Bradley inspected the home. Michael recommended our team demolish the old slab, pour a new slab with a soil vapor barrier, and install 11 SmartJacks for support.

Crew Lead Chris Tremblay and his team arrived at the home and demolished the slab, installed a vapor barrier and gravel fill, then installed SmartJacks, and finally poured a new slab. 

Lift and Level Garage Floor, Salem, NH

This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire just moved into their new home last month. As they moved in they noticed the garage floor was cracked and some areas are raised. The homeowners wanted to convert their garage into a dog/ animal rescue. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Stephen Caron inspected the home. While inspecting the garage Stephen had found some cracks that were raised about 1/2". The homeowners would like to remove all tripping hazards for dog and human safety. After Stephen completed his inspection, he recommended installing PolyLevel and Nexus Pro Crack Repair to lift, level, and seal the cracks in the garage. 

Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team arrived at the home and installed the PolyLevel and Nexus Pro into the garage. 

Vertical Crack in Foundation, Sandown, NH

This homeowner in Sandown, New Hampshire had noticed a vertical crack in their foundation that shows on the inside and outside of their foundation. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Kenny Calabrese inspected the interior and exterior of the home. Kenny inspected the crack. Kenny recommended installing Push Piers and PolyLevel.

Crew Lead Ed Nadreau and his team installed 6 Push Piers. Two Push Piers around the crack and 2 more on either side of the chimney. 

Water Concerns in Basement, Salem, MA

This homeowner in Salem, Massachusetts was experiencing some water concerns in their basement. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Michael LaMalfa inspected the home. The home had water entering the basement from one side of the home. Michael recommended installing 39' of Water Guard, a TripleSafe, and an IceGuard in the basement. 

Crew Lead Anthony Vasquez and his team installed 39' of Water Guard, a Triplesafe, and an Ice Guard in the basement.  

Foundation Cracks in a 6 Year Old Home, Windham, NH

This homeowner in Windham, New Hampshire moved into their home 5 years ago. Their home is only 6 years old but they have been noticing some cracks that had concerned them. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection.

Design Specialist Michael Bradley inspected the home. Michael had taken a deeper look at the cracks in the foundation. Michael found some settlement and a slight bow near the cracks in the foundation walls. Michael recommended having Geolocks installed on the foundation wall to stabilize the settlement issue. 

Crew Lead Ed Nadreau and his team installed Geolocks onto the foundation wall. 

Geolocks Installation, Derry, NH

This homeowner in Derry, New Hampshire has lived in their home for 49 years. In the past 2-3 years they started to notice some cracking in the detached garage floor along with some sinking in some areas. Over the past couple of years, as they watched the cracks get bigger and bigger, they couldn't help but worry about a potential collapse of their garage. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Michael LaMalfa inspected the interior and exterior of the garage to understand what is causing the garage floor to crack. Michael found that the back of the garage is getting pushed out causing a crack in the foundation. Michael recommended installing Geolocks to pull that back wall in.

Crew Lead Chris Tremblay and his team installed 4 Geolock to the back of the detached garage. The team was able to stabilize the wall and give the homeowners peace of mind. 

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Pool Deck is Sinking, North Hampton, NH

This homeowner in North Hampton, New Hampshire has a pool in their back yard. The pool deck that is set around the inground pool is sinking and creating tripping hazards. The tripping hazard grows every year and the homeowner would like to have it looked at. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Brian Swindell inspected the pool deck. He found that the concrete around the entire perimeter of the pool is sinking. The concrete is creating a tripping hazard that is around an inch and a half tall. Brian recommended having PolyLevel injected around the perimeter of the pool to lift and level the concrete pool deck. 

Nick Melo and Tyler Oslizlo injected PolyLevel into the pool deck. Nick and Tyler were able to reduce the tripping hazard around the pool. 

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Pool Deck is Sinking, Hampstead, NH

This homeowner in Hampstead, New Hampshire has been in their home since 1996. The home has a beautiful backyard that includes a pool and a concrete pool deck. A few years after the pool was installed the homeowner noticed the pool deck had settled. And, year after year they noticed that it settled a little bit more. The homeowner finally had it and wanted the concrete repaired because they didn't want the grandchildren tripping. They decided to call Erickson Foundation Solutions for a free inspection.

Design Specialist Kenny Calabrese inspected the concrete pool area and immediately noticed the settlement. Kenny recommended injecting PolyLevel under the pool deck to level the sections that had settled, and also stabilize the entire area.

Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team injected PolyLevel into the settled sections of the concrete, and were successful in stabilizing the surface, making it safer for the family to enjoy their pool.

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Pool Patio is Sinking, Salem, NH

This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire, had one corner of their pool patio that was sinking. It had gotten so bad that some of the control joints popped out of place. They decided to call Erickson Foundation Solutions for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Chris Greenwood inspected the pool deck and found the total area affected is around 376 sqft. Chris recommended having PolyLevel injected under the pool deck to lift the sunken areas. 

Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team injected PolyLevel into the uneven areas of the concrete pool deck. After the crew lifted the concrete, they also repaired and sealed the control joints that had popped out of place. With a stabilized concrete area, the homeowners can now enjoy their pool with peace of mind.

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High Radon Levels, Hampton Falls, NH

This homeowner in Hampton Fall, New Hampshire, was experiencing high radon levels in their home. The radon levels in the home exceed 18 pCi/L They decided to call Erickson Foundation Solution for a radon inspection. 

Design Specialist Ryan Flynn inspected the home. He recommended installing a radon mitigation system with two extraction points. The additional extraction point will help pull more radon out from under the home.  

Crew Lead Dillon Kingsbury and his team installed a radon system in the basement. 

CleanSpace Installation Under Family Room, Londonderry, NH

A homeowner in Londonderry, New Hampshire, has lived in their home for 31 years but the home was built 200 years ago. The homeowner would like to encapsulate the area under the family room. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Chris Greenwood inspected the basement of the home. Chris measured the total area of the section that the homeowner would like encapsulated. Chris then talked to the homeowner about additional products that are commonly paired with CleanSpace. Chris recommended installing Rim Joist PolyLevel Wall Restoration to ensure that air from the basement doesn't seep into the family room. 

Crew Lead Anthony Rivas and his team installed 830 sqft of CleanSpace and Rim Joist PolyLevel Wall Restoration into the basement. 

SmartJacks Installation, East Hampstead, NH

A new homeowner in East Hampstead, New Hampshire, spent over a year searching for a home. They have only been in the home for a couple of weeks and are looking for floor stabilization on the main floor. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Stephen Caron inspected the home. He found some temporary posts that should be replaced. Stephen recommended replacing the temporary posts with SmartJacks. 

Crew Lead Chris Tremblay and his team installed 4 SmartJacks into the basement. Chris and his team were able to stabilize the support beams supporting the main floor. 

Stage 3 Wall Failure, Hampstead, NH

This homeowner in Hampstead, New Hampshire, had foundation wall concerns in their home. The block foundation of the home is bowing and during the winter water comes into the basement through the bulkhead. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Senior Design Specialist Michael LaMalfa inspected the home. During the inspection of the foundation wall, Michael quickly realized that the foundation wall is in stage 3 wall failure and needs to be repaired immediately. Michael recommended installing Geolocks to stabilize the wall and attempt to straighten the wall as much as possible. Michael also recommended installing CleanSpace and WaterGuard in the basement. 

A couple of crews from EFS came to the home in Hampstead to install the CleanSpace, WaterGuard, and Geolocks. 

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High Water Table Causing Water Issue, Hampstead, NH

The owner of this property in Hampstead, New Hampshire has lived here for more than 25 years in a home just a couple of hundred feet from the edge of a lake. The area around the home has a high water table because of the lake being close by. While they have had a sump pump in the basement for many years to help with their wet basement, over the past couple of years the sump pump hasn't been able to keep the basement dry.  The homeowner decided to call EFS to help determine a more permanent solution to their wet basement concerns.

Our EFS waterproofing specialist found the existing sump pump was outdated and wasn't big enough to push out all of the water from the basement. It also hadn't been serviced in many years. Additionally, over the years water in the soil on the outside of the foundation walls was building up and pushing against the foundation, beginning to cause worse problems. In order to solve the problem, the homeowner needed to properly waterproof their home. Our specialist recommended installing WaterGuard, Freeze Guard, and a Super Sump Triple Safe, in the basement. This battery back-up system will provide some much needed protection and will easily keep up with the water entering this basement. A SaniDry system was also installed, which is an industry leading dehumidifier, allowing the homeowner to better control the moisture in their basement and improve the quality of the air in their home.

 

Main Floors Out of Level, Newfields, NH

A homeowner in Newfields, New Hampshire had been experiencing their floors being out of level. A section of their floor had sunk and they would like to have it repaired. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Our design specialist examined the floors and recommended installing SmartJacks to level and stabilize the floors. 

Our crew installed SmartJacks to add support to the main support beam.

Musty Smell in Classroom Coming from Basement, Salem, NH

The Montessori School in Salem, New Hampshire had a musty smell seeping into a classroom from the basement below. The school would like to eliminate the musty smell in the classroom so they called EFS for a free inspection. 

Our design specialist inspected the school and found the basement to be very damp, so we recommended installing a SaniDry system in the basement.

An EFS Team Member installed a SaniDry into the basement of the school and eliminated the musty smell. 

Garage Slab Needs to be Lifted, Derry, NH

A home in Derry, New Hampshire, recently had EFS install Geolocks to the rear of the garage to stop the garage from collapsing. Our team stabilized the garage foundation and then needed to level the garage slab and seal the cracks in the slab. Our production crew used PolyLevel in the garage to level the slab and then used NexusPro to seal the cracks. The homeowners are relieved that their garage was stabilized and repaired properly and is backed up by our warranty.

Rotten Crawlspace Repair, Atkinson, NH

This homeowner in Atkinson, NH had a 3-season entrance porch area to their home. Beneath the subflooring, the crawlspace was very damp and moldy, causing the floor above to become spongy. Water and moisture was entering the space through the exposed dirt floor as well as the concrete walls of the crawlspace foundation.

For our inspection, it was clear to see how wet the crawlspace had become. The insulation meant to be tucked up into the floor joists was all damp and drooping down. Some of the wood joists had extensive rot damage and others were moldy. Our design specialist proposed replacing some of the damaged floor joists and supporting the entire floor system in this area with a couple SmartJacks. To prevent further water from entering the space, it was also recommended the entire crawlspace be encapsulated with CleanSpace. 

If the crawlspace moisture issue was not addressed properly, the rot and mold would have returned. The homeowners made the right decision to encapsulate the floor and walls with CleanSpace, and now have peace of mind.

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SmartJacks Installation, Kingston, NH

A potential homeowner looking in Kingston, New Hampshire found a house that they wanted to purchase but needed someone to replace the columns in the basement. 

Dave Cormier was able to inspect the basement supports and suggested having Smart Jacks installed in the basement for support rather than a cut log and an old jack that wasn't supporting the structure anymore. The crew lead, had his team remove the old support and replace them with Smart Jacks. 

This potential homeowner was happy to know that the structure was now secured and that they wouldn't have more structural issues in the future. 

Crack in Foundation Wall, Danville, NH

A homeowner in Danville, New Hampshire, had a foundation crack that they attempted to repair previously. The crack had started to leak again and the homeowner would like to find a permanent fix. Our design specialist recommended using NexusPro to seal the crack.

Our production team treated the crack and permanently sealed the crack using NexusPro. 

Basement is Cracking and Sloping, Hampstead, NH

A homeowner in Hampstead, New Hampshire, has lived in their home for 15 years and has noticed some movement in their basement. Our design specialist examined the basement and recommended installing Push Piers, PolyLevel, and EZ posts in and around the basement. 

Our production team installed piers around the back left of the home, PolyLevel under the basement slab, and a helical post to replace a concrete pier on the porch. The team used a hydraulic press to push the piers down until they achieve a sustainable pressure to support the home. A similar process is done with the new post to support the deck. Instead of a press, a big hydraulic drive head will spin the helical post down until sufficient torque.

Bowing Foundation Walls, Derry, NH

A home in Derry, New Hampshire, had been put on the market. A potential buyer asked if someone from EFS could inspect the home's foundation before they think about purchasing the home. Our design specialist inspected the home and found some bowing and settlement in the foundation walls. The potential buyer was still worried about the foundation issues. The design specialist presented a solution. The solution was to install 7 PowerBraces to the back foundation wall and prevent the wall from bowing further.

The potential buyer ended up purchasing the home. After the purchase was complete, our production team installed the braces onto the foundation wall to add strength and rigidity to the wall.

High Humidity Causing Mold Growth, Londonderry, NH

A homeowner in Londonderry, New Hampshire, had mold growing in the upstairs of their home. They also have standing water and high humidity in the basement. Our design specialist examined the basement and noticed the high humidity and the standing water in the basement. After our specialist walked through the basement, they recommended installing a perimeter drainage system, a humidifier, and an air purifier in the basement. 

Our production team first chipped out a 132 linear foot trench around the perimeter of the basement to hold the WaterGuard again the foundation wall. Second, the team chipped out and dug a basin for a Tripesafe Sump Sump. The TripleSafe is placed into the basin and is connected to the perimeter drainage system to collect all of the water and send it outside of the home. On the way out of the home, the water will run through a FreezeGuard. The guard will prevent the discharge line from backing up the system if the water line freezes. Next, the team attached the CleanSpace Encapsulation to the foundation walls in the basement to funnel all water coming down the wall into the perimeter drain. Following the CleanSpace, the team installed a SaniDry dehumidifier and an Aspen Air Purifier in the basement to condition the air. 

With the waterproofing system, the dehumidifier, and the air purifier installed the home will be able to drop the relative humidity and prevent water from collecting in the basement as well as have better air quality in the home. 

Slow Settlement in Garage, Atkinson, NH

A homeowner in Atkinson, New Hampshire, didn't like the cracking and settlement in their garage. They planned on staying in this home for a while and didn't want to look at the issue for the next several years. Our design specialist John examined the garage and recommended using PolyLevel to eliminate the settlement. 

Our production team first drilled 1/2" port holes in a grid pattern around the garage floor. Next, the team set up the Poly rig and began filling void by systematically injecting PolyLevel into each port hole. Our team performed a lifting procedure in some areas in the garage to lift the slab back up to its original height. Finally, after all the PolyLevel was complete the team used NexusPro to seal all of the cracks in the slab. 

The homeowner was happy the slab was returned to what they remember. 

Homeowner Wanted to Level Garage Floor, Auburn, NH

A homeowner in Auburn, New Hampshire, had lived in this home since 2005 and started noticing in 2021 that the garage slab is sinking. Our design specialist Michael looked at the garage floor and recommended using PolyLevel to lift and level the sunk part of the slab. 

Our production team drilled 1/2" port holes in a grid pattern every couple of feet to ensure we get a consistent lift around the garage slab. The team worked their way around to each port hole filling them until they get the lift they desired to level the slab.

The team lifted and leveled the sinking slab, and made sure the homeowner was happy with the project. 

Pool Deck is Cracking, Plaistow, NH

A homeowner in Plaistow, New Hampshire, had installed a pool at their home four years ago. Two years ago, they noticed the concrete around their pool started to crack. The homeowner is upset that the concrete has only lasted a couple of years before something has gone wrong. Our design specialist Brian examined the concrete around the pool and found a 4' crack near the stairs of the pool. Brian recommended installing NexusPro on all control joints and in the crack near the stairs to stop water from flowing beneath the concrete. The flow of water underneath the concrete can cause the soil to be washed away, which can cause the slab to be left unsupported. 

To ensure water doesn't travel under the concrete, our production team led by Tyler will seal all 107' feet of control joints and cracks around the pool. The NexusPro will help to guide water off the concrete so the water doesn't wash away the soil. 

Stamped Concrete Patio is Sinking, Londonderry, NH

A homeowner in Londonderry, New Hampshire, had a stamped concrete pool patio that is sinking. The patio had been poured at two different times and the concrete is sinking where the two batches of concrete meet. The homeowner would like to have the concrete lifted to eliminate any tripping hazards. Our design specialist Isaac examined the concrete patio and recommended installing PolyLevel to lift the stamped concrete. 

Our production team first created small port holes in the area where the concrete is sinking. The team then used PolyLevel to lift each section of concrete until they were level. After the slabs were leveled, the team used universal concrete to seal the port holes. The homeowner was happy with the results of the project. They are relieved that they don't have to worry about anyone tripping. 

Sinking and Cracking Foundation, Epping, NH

A homeowner in Epping, New Hampshire, had cracking and sinking on the back corner of their home. The homeowners were the original owners of the home that was built in the mid-1990s. A couple of years ago they started to notice a sinkhole behind their home, and the sinkhole was progressively getting bigger. Not long after they noticed the sinkhole they found a crack in the foundation wall. The homeowners wanted to make sure the problem doesn't get worse so they reached out to some foundation repair companies. Our design specialist Nate examined the sinkhole and found 3/4" of settlement in the back part of the home. Nate recommended installing Interior Push Piers, PolyLevel, and Injection Crack Sealant to stabilize the foundation and prevent further settlement. 

Our team led by Matt C. started by chipping out sections of concrete at the base of the walls. After the concrete was chipped the team dug to the footing of the foundation. Once they found the footing, they chipped out some of the concrete to mount the push pier bracket to the footing. Once the three brackets were mounted to the footing the team then used a hydraulic press to push 3' sections of steel into the ground until sufficient pressure was achieved. After the Push Piers are pressurized correctly, the team filled dirt over the piers and poured concrete to replace the concrete they chipped out. As the concrete is curing the team sealed the cracks in the foundation wall using Injection Crack Sealant. The last part of the job was to install PolyLevel. Our PolyLevel team led by Nick M. installed Poly under the basement slab to fill the void under the slab in the basement. The homeowner was happy to know that their home won't settle anymore. 

Radon Mitigation System, Salem, NH

A homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire, had just purchased a home and was concerned about radon. They hadn't moved into the home yet because one of the homeowners had a pre-existing condition that required them to have a radon mitigation system installed in their home. Our design specialist dropped off a Continuous Radon Monitoring (CRM) Device to test for radon in their home. The results from the test average were around 5 pCi/L with lows of 2 and highs of 10. Our design specialist recommended installing a radon mitigation system in the home. 

Our radon team installed a radon mitigation system into the home. They had begun the installation by chipping out a small section of the basement slab to install a radon pipe. The team connected the radon pipe to the radon fan and more PVC piping to vent the radon above the roofline of the home. To ensure that radon doesn't seep through the floor the homeowners were tasked with filling the oil line in the basement to seal the floor. 

The homeowners were very pleased with the installation of the radon mitigation system. The system was crucial for them to move into their new home.

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Porch is Sinking More Every Year, Londonderry, NH

A homeowner in Londonderry, New Hampshire, had a porch that was sinking more and more every year. For the past five summers, the homeowners have jacked up their porch to try and stop it from sinking. The homeowner also noticed a large void under the edge of their pool deck that they would like filled. The homeowner wanted to find a permanent solution. Our design specialist Michael Bradley recommended using EZ Posts to support the porch and PolyLevel to fill void under the pool deck. 

Our production team began by installing 5 EZ Posts to support the porch. The team removed the concrete piers from the 3 supports in the front and one support from each side. The team replaced the concrete piers with essentially a giant screw. The team used a hydraulic drive head to twist the screw into the ground until sustainable pressure is found. The EZ post is then attached to the wooden support of the porch. After the EZ post were installed, the team moved on to fill the void under the pool deck. The team used the poly spray gun to free spray the void under the pool deck. Once the poly is sprayed out of the gun it rapidly expands to several times its size filling the area it was sprayed into in no time. 

The homeowner was very happy that they don't have to do yearly maintenance on their porch anymore.

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Support Main Floor, Exeter, NH

A homeowner in Exeter, New Hampshire, moved into their home 4 years ago and had made some upgrades to the home. They know that they added a significant amount of weight with the upgrades they made to the home. They reached out to EFS to see if the floor system would be able to support the weight they have added. Our design specialist Chris Greenwood recommended bolstering the floor system so the homeowners didn't have to worry about the floor system. 

Our production team installed 3 new SmartJacks into the basement. They added one near the stairs down to the basement and replaced two old lally columns with SmartJacks. The team started by chipping out a section of concrete until they reached dirt. Once the concrete is removed the team poured new concrete to make a base for the SmartJack to rest on. Once the concrete cured the team placed the SJ on the base and secured it to the beam above. After the SJ is secured, the team poured concrete over the base to lock the SmartJack into place. 

Our team installed the 3 SmartJacks into the basement of the home to strengthen the floor system. The homeowners were happy that they didn't have to worry about if the floor system was strong enough to hold the upgrade they have made. 

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Water Entering Basement During Heavy Rain, Hampton, NH

A homeowner in Hampton, New Hampshire, had water coming into their basement during heavy rains. The homeowners wanted to find a lasting fix so unexpected water doesn't continue to appear in the basement. Our design specialist Stephen recommended installing a small section of WaterGuard, a SuperSump, and an IceGuard in the basement.

Our WaterProofing team began by chipping out 13' of concrete along the foundation wall. This trench created by the team will hold the WaterGuard. The WaterGuard collects any water that had tried to enter the basement. In the back corner of the basement, there was an old sump pump basin that the team was going to use for the new sump pump. The team increased the size of the old sump pump basin to make room for the larger SuperSump. The SuperSump was connected to the WaterGuard System. So water will collect in the WaterGuard and that water will be guided to the SuperSump to be pumped out of the home. To pump the water out of the home the team used a core drill to create a hole in the wall. The team installed the drainage line through the hole they created with the core drill. On the outside of the home where the drainage line comes out, the team installed an IceGuard to protect from water backing up into the basement. The team then connected the rest of the drainage line into the yard so the water won't come back into the basement. 

The homeowners were happy with the waterproofing system installed in their basement. The homeowners don't have to worry about water entering their basement anymore. 

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Cracked and Sunken Pool Deck, Windham, NH

A homeowner in Windham, New Hampshire, had a pool deck that was 40 years old and was showing its age. The pool deck had become cracked and sunken since it was installed in the 1980s. The homeowners planned to use this home as their retirement home. They wanted to improve the appearance of the pool deck so they called EFS. Our design specialist Michael B. recommended installing PolyLevel and NexusPro around the pool deck to lift, level, and seal the cracks on the pool deck. 

Our production team first started by drilling small port holes in a grid pattern around the pool deck. The team used the port holes to inject PolyLevel under the pool deck. Short bursts of PolyLevel allowed the team to slowly and precisely lift each slab until they were level. After the team lifted and leveled all of the slabs around the pool, they then moved to use NexusPro to seal the joints and crack repair. The team had to use almost 500 feet of NexusPro to seal all of the joints and cracks on the pool deck.

The team was able to lift, level, and seal the pool deck to improve its appearance. The homeowner no longer has to worry about the pool deck sinking. 

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Water Enters Basement Periodically, Salem, NH

A homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire, had been referred to us by a past customer. The homeowner thought they had some settlement and waterproofing issues so their friend recommended EFS. Our design specialist Chris inspected the home for settlement and waterproofing. Chris didn't find anything concerning about the foundation but the homeowner also wanted to address water entering their basement, so Chris recommended installing WaterGuard and a TripleSafe. 

Our production team began by chipping out the concrete around the perimeter of the basement. The team chipped out 119' of concrete so they could install WaterGuard into the basement. After the team chipped out all of the concrete, they began to lay the WaterGuard in the trench at the base of the wall. The team connected each section of WaterGuard until all 119' was linked with the perimeter drain. After the WaterGuard was complete, the team installed the TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe is connected to the perimeter drain so any water that entered the WaterGuard will run down into the Triplesafe basin and then when the water gets high enough in the basin the pump will push the water outside via the drainage line. Once the WaterGuard and TripleSafe are linked up the team covered the WaterGuard and around the basin of the TripleSafe with concrete to conceal the system. 

The homeowner was very happy their friend referred a quality company to address the concerns in their home. The homeowner no longer has to worry about water entering their home. 

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Water Entering Finished Condo Basement, Exeter, NH

An owner of a condo in Exter, New Hampshire, recently had water in their basement after a rainstorm. The homeowner had a Star Wars collection that they would like to protect from water intrusion in the basement. Our design specialist Brian recommended installing WaterGuard, TripleSafe, and IceGuard in the basement to protect their collection from potential water damage. 

Our production team began by chipping out the base of the wall where the water entered the basement. Next, the team installed the WaterGuard into the trench and pitched them toward the sump pump. After the WaterGuard was pitched, the team installed the TripleSafe into a basin that the team had dug out. After the team set the TripleSafe in the basin the team plumbed the sump pump and the drainage line together. Connected to the drainage line was an IceGuard, the IceGuard will prevent water from backing up into the basement from the drainage line freezing or somehow clogging. After everything was plumbed and installed, the team poured concrete over the WaterGuard and around the TripleSafe basin. 

The homeowner is relieved that the system that EFS installed stops water from collecting the in the finished basement of the condo. The homeowner is thankful they no longer have to worry about water ruining their collection. 

Detached Garage in Condo Association Had Cracking and Sinking Concrete, Hampton, NH

A condo association had a detached garage with 3 bays that the concrete inside of them was sinking and cracking. The condos were built in 2001 and in 2010 some of the tenants that use the garages noticed the concrete started to crack and sink. The tenants notified the condo association and they put it off for a couple of years. After a decade of the sinking and cracking being brought up by tenants, the condo association decided to repair the garage bays. Our design specialist Brian recommended installing PolyLevel and NexusPro into the garage to lift, level, and seal the concrete. 

Our production team began by drilling port holes in a grid pattern throughout the concrete. The team used the portholes to inject PolyLevel underneath the concrete to lift and level the slab. The team used short bursts of poly to lift the concrete slowly and precisely. Once the team lifted and leveled the entire slab they then transitioned into sealing all of the cracks using NexusPro. The team used a motorized caulking gun to push NexusPro into the cracks in the concrete. The team sealed about 57' of cracks around the garage to cover all of the cracks. 

The condo association and its tenants are happy with the results of the project. They both no longer had to worry about sinking and cracking concrete in their garages. 

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Block Foundation Wall Bowing, Salem, NH

A homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire, had lived in their home for the past 30 years. The home was built in the 1950s and had a concrete block foundation. Over the years the homeowner had noticed the block foundation wall start to look its age, the mortar was starting to come loose and the wall had begun to bow. Finally, after watching the wall get worse over the years, the homeowners decided to call someone to take a look at the foundation. Our design specialist Jason recommended replacing a section of the block foundation wall with a new masonry wall. 

Our masonry team began the project by adding temporary support to the foundation. The temporary supports will support the home when the team removed the wall. After the supports were installed the team began excavating the dirt away from the foundation until they reached the footing of the wall. Once they reached the footing of the wall the team started removing the foundation wall. The team fully removed the wall and hauled away the debris so they could start making the new masonry wall. The first step to begin making the masonry wall is to pour a footing where the team can lay the first row of blocks. After the first row of blocks was installed, the masonry blocks were laid one by one until the wall was finished. After the team laid all of the blocks they installed SentrySeal to waterproof the masonry wall. Once the waterproofing was installed, the team backfilled the dirt that they excavated. During our team's time at this home, the crew noticed that one of the walls that were connected to the wall that they were building seemed to be bowing. Our crew notified the homeowner and recommended to them to have us install PowerBraces. The homeowner felt like it was important to the stability of their home to have the PowerBraces installed. After the team completed the masonry wall, they moved to the adjacent wall and installed 5 PowerBraces on the wall. The PowerBraces are mounted to the base of the wall and then into the floor joists. The team used a special bracket which allowed them to brace the wall using the home as leverage. After the team installed the PowerBraces, the job was completed. 

The homeowner was very happy with the results of the project. They no longer have to worry about the foundation of their home bowing anymore. 

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Failed Support Under Kitchen Cabinets Causing Sagging, Hampton, NH

A homeowner in Hampton, New Hampshire, now possessed their mother's home of 30 years. The home was built in the 1920s and for 5 years the homeowner noticed the floor was sagging near the cabinets in the kitchen. The homeowner might be planning the home in a few years, so they wanted to correct the floors for when the time comes they could place the home on the market. Our design specialist recommended installing SmartJacks in the crawlspace under the home to add support under the kitchen and to the main beam. 

Our production team began by removing the supports that are failing. Next, the team laid down some engineered fill to add support to our SmartJacks. Our team used our big plate SmartJacks. The big plate SJs use a larger footplate than our normal one. Our team installed 2 SmartJacks underneath the kitchen and one further down the main beam. The team connected the SmartJacks to the beam with long screws and used the adjustable top to lift the main beam. The team lifted the beam enough to level the floors of the home. 

The homeowner was happy that the floors are now supported. They now can decide whether they wanted to sell the home yet or not. 

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Newer Home Has Cracking In Their Foundation, Statham, NH

A homeowner in Stratham, New Hampshire, was the first owner of the home built in 2018. 4 years later the homeowner found some cracking in their foundation wall. The homeowner wanted to make sure the young home was protected. The homeowner also planned to finish the basement soon but wanted to make sure the foundation was secure before doing so. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection, and our design specialist recommended installing 8 PowerBraces again the cracking 4-foot foundation wall in the basement. 

Our production team began by installing L Brackets near the base of the foundation wall. The team used large concrete screws to anchor the L brackets in place. After the brackets were installed the team began installing the top brackets. The top brackets were installed in between the floor joist. The brackets tighten from the top and the homeowner can tighten the brackets over time to straighten the wall. Each PowerBrace was installed and tightened to stabilize the wall. 

The homeowner was happy that they no longer have to worry about their foundation wall. They can now plan to finish their basement. 

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Brick Columns In Basement Need To Be Replaced, Portsmouth, NH

A homeowner in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, recently purchased a home that was built in 1900. The home had unlevel floors that they would like to repair and the basement had brick columns that the homeowner would like to have replaced. The homeowner reached out to EFS for a free inspection, and our design specialist recommended replacing the brick columns with SmartJacks to stabilize and level the floors above.

Our team began by setting up temporary posts around the basement. After the temp posts were installed, the team began removing the brick columns from the basement. Next, the team chipped out the concrete where the old brick supports were installed. Once a section of concrete was removed the team dug down and set rebar into the hole. After, the team created a base for the SmartJack by pouring concrete into the hole with the rebar. The team let the concrete cure before installing the SmartJacks. When the concrete was cured the team secured the SmartJack to the beam above and the footing onto the newly cured concrete base. Once the team made sure the SmartJacks are leveled, they poured concrete over the footings to lock them into place. Once all of the SmartJacks were installed the team used the adjustable top to lift on the beam and level the floor.

The homeowners were very pleased with the SmartJacks installation. The homeowners no longer have to worry about the supports in their basement failing. 

Radon Mitigation and Water Proofing Installation, Londonderry, NH

A homeowner in Londonderry, New Hampshire, had been living in their home for the past 20 years. Since they moved in the homeowners have noticed water entering their basement. They never thought it was that big of an issue since it would only happen during periods of a lot of rain but no the homeowners just want to repair it. Along with the water coming into the basement, the homeowners think that they have high radon levels in their homes and would like to have a radon mitigation system installed. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection, and our design specialist recommended installing a Radon Mitigation System, UltraSump with IceGuard XL, and Flexispan into the basement to reduce the radon and water collecting in the basement. 

Our team began by sealing the crack in the basement with the Flexispan. The Flexispan will cover the crack and create a channel that collects the water that enters through that crack. The team chips out a small section of the concrete to make drainage so the water will never enter the basement. After the Flexispan was set up, the team then moved on to installing the UltraSump and IceGuard XL in the basement. The team first created a basin for the UltraSump by chipping out some concrete and digging out enough dirt to set the basin in the hole. Once the UltraSump fit into the hole, the team began plumbing the sump pump to the exterior of the home. The team finished plumbing the exterior of the home and connected the IceGuard XL to the plumbing. The IceGuard will prevent water from backing up the drainage line causing it back up into the basement. Following the installation of the UltraSump the team began setting up the radon mitigation system. The team first created the extraction point in a predetermined location in the basement. The team drilled through the concrete and connected the PVC pipe to the extraction point to start collecting radon-filled air. The team then fed the PVC piping out to the exterior of the home. The team then installed the Radon Fan to the exterior of the home and attached the radon pipe to the fan and then vented the system above the roof of the home. This will ensure that no radon can re-enter the home. 

Radon and Waterproofing Concerns, Portsmouth, NH

A homeowner in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, had some radon and waterproofing concerns in their home. The home had a finished basement and a 5.5ft tall crawlspace with crushed stone along the floor. The homeowner was worried that the crushed stone would allow moisture and radon into the crawlspace and the rest of the home. Our design specialist recommended installing a radon mitigation system with 2 extraction points and then encapsulating the crawlspace with Draining Matting and CleanSpace. 

Our team began by determining the location of the two extraction points for the radon mitigation system. The team installed one extraction point in the crawlspace and one in the finished basement. After they made the extraction points they began to connect PVC to the extraction point and run the PVC pipe to the exterior of the home. Once the PVC pipe was directed to the exterior of the home the team began to install the radon fan to the exterior of the home. After the team secured the fan to the siding of the home the team connected the PVC pipe to the radon fan and vented the system above the roofline. 

Next, the team began laying down Drainage Matting to start the encapsulation process of the crawlspace. The Drainage Matting will allow water and air to freely travel underneath the encapsulation but not enter the crawlspace. After the matting was installed the team then began installing the CleanSpace over it. The team used a combination of sheets of CleanSpace and CleanSpace Tape to encapsulate the entire crawlspace.

The homeowner was happy their radon and waterproofing needs were met. The homeowners no longer have to worry about radon and water/ moisture getting into the basement/ crawlspace. 

Sloping Kitchen Floors, Epping, NH

A homeowner in Epping, New Hampshire, had recently purchased their home about a month ago. About two weeks into owning the home the new homeowner noticed sloping in their kitchen floor. They hadn't noticed the sloping in their previous walkthroughs of the home. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection of their home, and our design specialists recommended installing 6 Helical Piers and PolyLevel to the back left portion of the home. 

Our team first began by removing dirt from the back left of the home to expose the footing of the foundation wall. After the footing was exposed the team began sending Helical screws into the dirt below the home until they reached sufficient pressure to support the home. The team then slipped the Helical Pier into the Helical Pier Brackets and secured the bracket to the footing using large bolts. After all of the brackets were secured with the Helical Piers the team then free-sprayed PolyLevel over the brackets. Once the team finished with the PolyLevel, the team backfilled the dirt back into the hole. 

The homeowner was happy with the results of the project. They no longer have to worry about their kitchen sloping anymore. 

Bulkhead Replacement, Derry, NH

The owner of a duplex in Derry, New Hampshire, has owned the duplex for 12 years. The duplex was built in the 1980s and they noticed the Bulkhead door that leads into the split basement had seen better days. The owners would like to replace the bulkhead door, so they decided to call EFS for a free inspection. Our design specialist measured the bulkhead opening and recommended a bulkhead for the owners. 

Our production team began by removing the old bulkhead from the duplex. After the old bulkhead was removed the team then began to set up the new bulkhead. The team installed the bulkhead and made sure it was secured and sealed correctly. 

The owners were happy with the look of the new bulkhead. 

Mitigate Radon and Water Before Finishing Basement, Portsmouth, NH

A homeowner in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, had finished building their home in 2013 and moved in right after it was complete. The homeowners realized shortly after moving in that water was seeping into the basement and they were concerned about radon levels. The homeowners wanted to finish their basement so they could have more useable space but needed to make sure the water and radon weren't going to ruin the finished basement. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection. Our design specialist recommended installing a Radon Mitigation System, NexusPro, A SaniDry, UltraSump, and IceGuard in the basement to prevent water and radon from seeping in. 

Our production team began by setting up the UltraSump to be installed. The team chipped out a small section of concrete and removed some dirt so they could fit the UltraSump basin. Once the UltraSump was installed the team then poured concrete around the basin to lock it in place. As the concrete was curing the team used a core drill to make the extraction point for the radon system. Once the extraction point was made the team then attached a PVC pipe to the extraction point. The PVC pipe was fed to the exterior of the home where the radon fan will be installed. The team installed the radon fan on the exterior of the home and connected the PVC pipe to the fan so the radon air collected from beneath the slab can be sent out into the open air to dissipate. After the radon system was installed the team began installing the IceGuard and the drainage line connected to the UltraSump. The team attached the IceGuard to the beginning of the drainage line and then made sure the line extended 10' away from the home. 

The homeowner was very pleased with the results of the project. They won't have to worry about water and radon ruining their basement once they finish it. 

Water Entering Finished Basement, Manchester, NH

A homeowner in Manchester, New Hampshire, had vertical cracks in their foundation that were allowing water into their finished basement. The homeowner was tired of vacuuming up water on their floors. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection and our design specialist recommended installing a new TripleSafe, WaterGuard, and IceGuard into the basement to collect any water that entered. 

Our production team began by chipping out a small trench at the base of the foundation wall spanning 13 feet long. In this trench, the team installed WaterGuard to collect the water entering the basement from the wall/floor. Then, connected to the WaterGuard, the team installed a TripleSafe sump pump. With the sump pump installed the team covered the WaterGuard and TripleSafe with a layer of concrete to cover the system to prevent any tripping hazard. The TripleSafe will collect the water from the perimeter drain and collects it in the sump pump basin until there was enough water for the pump to turn on and expel the water through the drainage line. From the sump pump, the team used a series of PVC pipes to the exterior of the home. Once outside, the team installed an IceGuard to the drainage line to prevent water from backing up into the basement. The team continued the drainage line for 10' so water can seep back into the basement through the ground. 

The homeowner was very pleased with the system that EFS installed.

ERV Installation, Portsmouth, NH

A homeowner in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, lived in an 1880s home for the past 10 years. Earlier this year, the homeowner's were worried about the air quality in their house. They had a radon mitigation system installed but still felt like the air quality in their home could be better. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection and our design specialist Chris Greenwood recommended installing an ERV system and a SaniDry into the basement to improve the air quality in their home. 

The production team began by mounting the ERV system to the wall in the basement. After it was mounted the team then set up the 4 outlets/intakes. After the outlets and intakes were installed the team then moved on to installing the SaniDry Sedona in the basement. 

The ERV will bring fresh air into the home and remove old stale air while the SaniDry will keep the humidity in the home at a comfortable level. 

The homeowners were pleased with the results of the installation. They are confident the air in their home is the best it's ever been. 

Foundation Wall Bowing Inward, Raymond, NH

A homeowner in Raymond, New Hampshire, lived in a home built in 2004. They recently purchased the home in June 2022, and the previous owners mentioned that the septic tank wasn't buried deep enough into the ground at the front of the house. This caused the front foundation wall to experience high pressure resulting in an inward lean as well as a horizontal crack in the foundation wall. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free foundation inspection. Our design specialist Jason recommended installing PowerBraces to the foundation wall and using Crack Injection to seal the horizontal crack. 

Our production team began by marking where each PowerBrace will be installed. Before they could install the PowerBraces the team had to first seal the horizontal foundation crack. The team used Our crack injection formula to seal the crack in the foundation wall. After the cracks were sealed the team began installing the PowerBraces. The foundation wall was 10' tall so our team with use our extra tall 10' PowerBraces to support the wall. To set up the PowerBraces the team first installed an L bracket a couple of inches away from the wall where each of the PowerBraces was slated to be installed. After the L bracket was installed the team used a ladder to then install the top bracket of the PowerBrace. The bracket will provide the pressure needed to support and straighten the wall. Once the bracket was installed the team then installed the 10' PowerBrace in between the L bracket and the wall and into the top bracket. After both ends were secured the team then began to tighten the top bracket of each PowerBrace to begin straightening the wall. The team installed a total of 18 10' PowerBraces to the front and back foundation walls.

The homeowners were very pleased with the results of the project and were relieved that they no longer have to worry about their foundation walls anymore.  

Garage Items Need Protection from Water, Newington, NH

A homeowner in Newington, New Hampshire, has water entering their garage. The homeowner found that water was entering the garage from the control joints. The water was threatening to damage personal belongings in the garage. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection and our Design Specialist Jason recommended installing WaterGuard and a SuperSump to collect any water entering the garage and then using NexusPro to seal the control joints on the garage floor.

Our production team began by chipping out concrete on the right wall of the garage to install the WaterGuard so it can collect water and direct it to the sump pump. After the WaterGuard and SuperSump were installed the team then covered them in a thin layer of concrete to conceal them. Next, the team plumbed the sump pump and installed the drainage line to the exterior of the garage. Once the entire system was set up the team then used NexusPro to seal the joints in the concrete. The NexusPro will prevent water from seeping onto the garage floors. 

With the system installed the homeowners haven't seen any water entering the garage anymore. 

Garage Items Need Protection from Water, Newington, NH - Photo 1
Wet Basement Walls, East Kingston, NH

This home in East Kingston, NH had a lawn sprinkler system installed which required drilling several holes into the poured concrete foundation walls. Pipes ran through these holes and out into the lawn on the exterior. Over the years, the homeowner noticed during heavy rain storms that water would trickle in through these holes in between the pipes and the concrete. He wanted a solution to keep the water from pooling on his basement floor in this area.

 

Our team proposed and installed SentrySeal and FlexiSpan crack seal. The SentrySeal vapor barrier was installed on the exterior of the home, and application with a very strong adhesive that prevents moisture from penetrating the space behind it. In order to install the barrier, the team did some light excavation on the exterior of the home. Once installed, this was backfilled back to existing conditions. 

 

Lastly, the homeowner also wanted to control the humidity levels in his basement, and so our team also installed a SaniDry dehumidifier system, the best on the market.  

 

With a dry basement and humidity levels under control, this homeowner was very pleased with the outcome. 

1800s Home Needed Sloping Floors Repaired, Exeter, NH

A homeowner recently purchased a home from their mother-in-law in Exeter, New Hampshire. The home was originally built in 1811 but the first family members moved in around the 1930s. The new homeowners were worried about the supports in the basement, the floors were sloping and seemed to be causing damage to the finished work around the home. The new homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection and our Design Specialist Liam recommended installing 10 SmartJacks into the basement to add support, lift, and level the floors. 

Our production team began by mapping out where each support will be installed. After the location of each support was figured out the team then started to chip out sections of the concrete floor for our footings to be installed. Once the team chipped out all of the concrete that they needed, the team then installed 10 footings and made sure to level them. After the footings were installed and leveled the team cut 10 galvanized steel beams to size so they would fit just below the beam in the basement. Once all the beams were cut and installed, the team then connected the adjustable top bracket to the steel beam and then to the support beam. After the top brackets were installed the team then began tightening the adjustable top bracket to slowly push upward on the beams above. Tightening allows the brackets will eventually lift the floor and reduce the slope in the floor. After the floors were in the correct position the team then poured concrete over the footings of each SmartJack to lock them into place and eliminate any tripping hazards. 

The homeowner was amazed at the installation of the SmartJack System. 

Sloping Floors Noticed During Purchase, Newmarket, NH

A home in Newmarket, New Hampshire, had recently been purchased. Before the new homeowner moved in they found a slope on the main level of their home. They have a plan in the future to finish the area on the main floor but needed to make sure the floors could handle it. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection of the floor system in their crawlspace. Our Design Specialist found that each beam in the floor sloped approximately an inch. They recommended replacing the wooden supports in the crawlspace with SmartJacks. 

Our production team planned to install 11 SmartJacks in the crawlspace. We started by setting up temporary support so we could remove the old wooden supports. After the wood supports were removed and the temps were installed the team began creating level footings for our SmartJacks to rest on. The team dug a hole that was 24"x 24"x 24" and then filled the hole with engineered fill, rebar, and concrete. Once cured the team installed our SmartJacks over the footing and connected it to the beam above. They repeated this process 10 more times until they were all installed. Once installed the team can use the adjustable top to lift on the floor above to lift and level it. After everything was installed and set in place the team then cast concrete over the footings. 

The homeowner was pleased with the installation of the SmartJacks. They now felt confident in the floors so they could install the upgrades they planned on doing. 

Sloping Floors Noticed During Purchase, Newmarket, NH - Photo 1
Push Piers Installed, Exeter, NH

This homeowner in Exeter, New Hampshire, recently became an empty nester and they planned on remodeling their home. A couple of years ago the homeowner noticed that their home felt to be on a tilt. They reached out to the foundation experts (EFS) and met with our Design Specialist John. John found that the foundation of the home had sunk around 6 inches. The homeowner wanted to build a giant model train set in the basement. They wanted to make sure the basement was safe. John recommended using Push Piers, PolyLevel, and NexusPro to address the foundation concerns, and having SmartJacks, and Concentric Piers to stabilize the interior of the basement. Additionally, since the homeowner will be spending a lot of time in the basement he recommended installing a Radon Mitigation System to reduce the radon levels. 

Our production team installed 18 Push Piers around the perimeter of the home's foundation. Next, the team used PolyLevel to lift up the slab of the corner of the home that had sunk 6 inches. After the team moved into the basement and they installed 1 SmartJack and 1 Concentric Pier into the basement to add stability in the basement so the homeowners can fully finish their basement. Lastly, the team installed an extraction point in the slab and installed a radon fan to the exterior of the home to pull radon gas from below the home. 

The homeowner was very happy with the results of the project. They will start finishing their basement soon so they can design their model train set in the basement. 

Cracked Garage Apron, Derry, NH

A homeowner in Derry, New Hampshire, had moved into their home at the beginning of 2022. The house was built in late 2021 and after living in it for almost a year they noticed a crack in their garage and the garage apron was deteriorating. The homeowners wanted to preserve their new home and prevent things from getting worse. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection and our Design Specialist recommended repairing the apron and sealing the apron. 

Our production team began by chipping out the apron of the garage. After the old apron was removed the team then set up a form to pour a new one. Once they poured and smoothed the apron they had to wait for it to cure, so they then used NexusPro to seal the crack in the garage. To prevent any further cracking the team injected some PolyLevel under the garage slab to fill any voids under the concrete. 

The homeowners were very happy with the results of the project. They don't have to worry about their garage deteriorating anymore. The homeowner can now focus on keeping the rest of their home in good condition for years to come. 

FlexiSpan Installed, Hampton, NH

A homeowner in Hampton, New Hampshire, was selling the home but had some cracks in the foundation wall. They have seen some water entering the cracks so they wanted to get in front of them before they place the home on the market. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection and our Design Specialist John recommended installing FlexiSpan over the foundation crack. 

Our production team began by cleaning out any debris from within the crack. Next, they line around the crack with duct tape and then covered the crack with a membrane that won't allow water to enter the basement. Next, they chipped out a section of concrete at the bottom of the crack so water could drain under the home. Next, the team sealed the membrane on the foundation wall so no water could penetrate the basement. 

Our homeowners were pleased with the results of the project. They were now able to put their home on the market without having to explain the foundation crack in their basement. 

FlexiSpan Installed, Hampton, NH - Photo 1
Garage Slab Leveling, Auburn, NH

A homeowner in Auburn, New Hampshire, had work done by EFS in 2021. In 2021 our team installed Geolocks to the rear of the garage to stabilize the foundation. Our team had also recommended using PolyLevel to fill any void under the garage slab to prevent movement, but the homeowners opted against it. Now two years since our team installed the Geolocks in the garage the homeowners have noticed a shift in the garage. The homeowner decided to call EFS to come out for a new inspection. Our Design Specialist/ Project Manager Nate looked at the garage and recommended the same thing that was recommended in 2021: to fill the void and level the garage slab using PolyLevel. 

Our production team installed PolyLevel under the slab in the garage. They drilled port holes into the garage slab and then injected PolyLevel through the port hole to fill the void and level the garage slab. 

The homeowners were kicking themselves for not having the PolyLevel installed the first time around but they were delighted with the installation by EFS and the crew. The production team installed the PolyLevel in the garage within one day and they were able to park their car in the garage that night. 

Rusty Lally Columns Needed to be Replaced, Rye, NH

A homeowner in Rye, New Hampshire, had lived in their home for the past decade. Six or seven years ago they had noticed the lone lally column in their garage was showing its age and looking rusty. The father of one of the homeowners told them they needed to call someone to replace the lally columns for them. So the homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection. Our Design Specialist Jason recommended replacing the lone lally column with a new one. 

Our production team began by removing the old rusted lally column. They then chipped out a 2' x 2' section of concrete to they could place the new lally column below the concrete. The team installed the lally column and then surrounded the base of the lally with engineered fill and rebar. Engineered Fill and Rebar, paired with covering the base of the lally column with concrete will lock it in place. 

The homeowner was very pleased with how quick the entire process was. The team was in and out within a matter of hours. 

Vertical Crack Allowing Water Into Basement, Northwood, NH

A homeowner in Northwood, New Hampshire, recently purchased their home and noticed water coming through vertical cracks in the basement. When it rained the homeowner felt like they had to check the basement every couple of hours to make sure it wasn't going to flood. The home wanted some piece of mind back and decided to call EFS for a free inspection. Our Design Specialist John recommended installing Flexispan over two cracks and installing PowerBraces to the foundation wall to add stability to the foundation wall against hydrostatic pressure. 

Our production team began by installing our FlexiSpan over the cracks in the foundation. The FlexiSpan will cover the crack and move with it to ensure no water can enter the basement. After the cracks were covered, the team moved on to installing the PowerBraces to the foundation wall to strengthen the wall against hydrostatic pressure. The PowerBraces were mounted at the base of the wall using an L bracket and then the upper bracket was installed in the floor joists to tighten or loosen the Powerbraces depending on the force needed to straighten the wall. 

The homeowners were happy with the results of the project. They call in about waterproofing and receive an in-depth solution that addresses their concerns and more. 

 

Cracks in Basement Now Spreading to Garage, Deerfield, NH

A homeowner in Deerfield, New Hampshire, has lived in their home since 2007. Shortly after moving into the home, they noticed the cracks in the basement slab. After living in the home for about 15 years they have seen the cracks find their way into the garage. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection and our Design Specialist James recommended installing PolyLevel throughout the basement and the garage to fill the void under the slabs. James suggested using NexusPro to seal all of the cracks in the slabs throughout the basement and garage but the homeowners only wanted to seal the cracks in the garage. 

Our team used our PolyLevel Truck to inject foam underneath the slab in the basement and the garage. The PolyLevel was injected beneath the slabs in a grid pattern this will ensure no void under the concrete will go unfilled. After the team filled the void beneath the basement and garage the team then sealed all of the cracks in the garage.

The homeowners were very pleased with the results of the project. They could feel an immediate difference under the concrete before our team even finished the job. 

Water Entering Basement During Heavy Rains, Danville, NH

A homeowner in Danville, New Hampshire, had water entering the basement during heavy rains and snowmelt periods. The homeowner has noticed this problem since they moved into their home last September. They want to keep their basement dry and repair it before the problem before it gets worse. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection of their basement. Our Design Specialist James recommended installing WaterGuard and a SuperSump with an IceGuard to prevent water from entering the basement. 

Our team began by chipping out 65' around the perimeter of the basement that was allowing water in. After the concrete was chipped out the team installed the WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement where they chipped out the concrete. At the lowest point in the basement, the team chipped out a larger section of concrete so we could install a SuperSump. The SuperSump will collect any water from the WaterGuard and pump it outside the home. The sump pump was plumbed to the outside of the home where the team installed an IceGuard which will prevent the drainage line from backing up into the basement. After the system was tested and everything worked correctly the team then covered the WaterGuard and around the SuperSump to protect them.

The homeowner was very happy they no longer have to worry about water in their basement after heavy rains or snowmelt. 

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