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A homeowner in Wakefield, Massachusetts owns a house that dates back to the 1920s. Over the past few years, the homeowner has been dealing with water entering their basement and accumulating on the floors. Frustrated with the constant need to vacuum out the water, they decided to contact EFS for a solution. Our Design Specialist inspected the basement for free and recommended a full-perimeter drainage system to prevent future water accumulation. The Specialist suggested installing 106 feet of WaterGuard perimeter drainage, 8 feet of TrenchDrain, a TripleSafe sump pump, and two IceGuard with 10 feet of exterior drainage.

Our installation team, led by Gunther Billhardt, began by breaking up the concrete around the basement perimeter to create space for the drainage system. After removing the concrete and some dirt, we installed over 100 feet of WaterGuard around the basement and 8 feet of TrenchDrain near the stairs. We then dug a 24-inch pit for the sump pump and installed the basin and our TripleSafe sump pump system. The system comprises of a primary pump, a backup pump, and a battery backup pump. We then connected the pumps to the exterior of the house where we installed two IceGuards and 10 feet of exterior drainage to divert water away from the foundation. Finally, we mixed concrete inside the basement to cover the perimeter drainage and the sump pump basin, locking the system into place.

The homeowners were thrilled with the results of the project. Thanks to the installation of the full-perimeter drainage system, their 1920s home's basement will no longer be susceptible to water damage.

A homeowner in Wakefield, Massachusetts, has a pool in their backyard that they love to use in the summertime. They have owned this home for the past decade and have always had some cracking in their pool deck. The homeowner decided that they would like to have the cracks and control joints looked at around the pool. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection of their pool. Our Design Specialist Keith inspected the pool deck and recommended installing NexusPro Cracks Repair and NexusPro Joint Sealant to seal the cracks and control joints around the pool. 

Our installation team installed over 100' of NexusPro Crack Repair to all of the little cracks around the pool deck. Then they installed 70' of NexusPro Joint Sealant into all of the control joints around the pool. 

The homeowner was very happy with the installation of the NexusPro into the cracks and control joints.

The owner of this home in Wakefield, MA was concerned with the condition of the concrete surrounding her inground pool. Water was always pooling in sections, cracks had formed throughout, and trip hazards were becoming worse over time. The pool deck had always been a little uneven since she bought the home 8 years prior, however as the conditions worsened, she decided to take action to fix it.

While repairs were needed surrounding the pool, two sections in particular needed to be lifted and leveled due to high foot traffic. Near the pool slide, the concrete had become uneven and a trip hazard had formed. And near the pool stairs, the concrete had sunken and become very unsightly. 

Replacing all the concrete would be a costly, disruptive project, and so the owner was thrilled to learn PolyLevel was going to be an option. She was also wanting to work with a company that provided good communication and professionalism. 

Our concrete specialists showed up on the morning of the scheduled project date, and were able to complete all the repairs in just a single day. All the uneven, sunken sections were successfully lifted and stabilized with PolyLevel, a polymer foam injection, and all the joints and cracks were sealed with NexusPro. 

The trip hazards disappeared, and the unsightly cracks were now more presentable, as well as protected against further water erosion or damage. With summer just around the corner, this homeowner was very pleased with the results and is looking forward to having a safe pool deck for years to come.

A homeowner in Wakefield, Massachusetts, had a sump pump in their basement being serviced by Erickson Foundation Solutions. Our Service Technician Branden was cleaning out the sump pump and having a conversation with the homeowner. The homeowner revealed that they have water collecting on the floors near the bulkhead door. Branden recommended installing WaterGuard from in front of the bulkhead door to the sump pump to collect any water coming in from the bulkhead door. At the time of the service call, Branden didn't have the correct supplies to install the WaterGuard in the basement. So Branden had to come back a few days later and installed 15' of WaterGuard into the basement and integrated the system into the existing sump pump.

The homeowner was very impressed by the service that Branden and EFS provided to them. 

A homeowner in Wakefield, Massachusetts, had wooden supports in their basement that were old tree limbs. The home was built in the 1930s, so the homeowners believed these supports could be original to the home. The homeowners have lived in their home for the past 14 years and have seen a steady deterioration of the wooden supports and they wanted to see about replacing them. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection, and our design specialist recommended replacing the old wooden supports with SmartJacks. 

Our team began by setting up temporary posts around the basement so they could safely remove the old wooden posts. After the old wooden posts were removed, the team began to chip out small sections of concrete so we could create a base for our SmartJacks. The team removed the concrete sections and began digging down 20 inches to install rebar in the hole. After the team installed rebar into the hole, they then mixed up some concrete and filled the hole up 3/4 of the way to the top, and then waited for it to cure. After the concrete had cured, the team began installing the SmartJacks over the concrete base and securing them to the main beam. The team ensured that each SmartJack installed was leveled and properly secured to the main support beam. After all the SmartJacks were secured the team mixed more concrete and poured it over the base of the SmartJack to lock them in place and eliminate any tripping hazards. 

The homeowners were happy with the results of the project. They don't have to worry about the wooden supports in their basement deteriorating anymore.

A homeowner in Wakefield, Massachusetts, had lived in their home that was built in 1895 for 20 years. In the basement, the home had tree logs as supports holding up the main support beams of the home. The supports in the basement have allowed the floors to sag. The homeowners plan to live in this home forever, so they would like to replace the supports in the basement. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection, and our design specialist recommended replacing the tree logs replaced with SmartJacks. 

Our production team began by setting up temporary supports around the basement so they could remove the tree logs safely. After the team removed the logs safely the team began chipping out concrete so that they could create a base for the SmartJacks to rest on. Once the concrete was chipped out, the team removed some dirt from under the concrete and installed some rebar into the two holes that were made. The team then mixed some concrete and filled each hole about 3/4 of the way to the top. Once the concrete was cured, the team set the two SmartJacks on top of each base and connected them to the main support beams. The team used levels to make sure the SmartJacks were set in level. After the SmartJacks were all set in place the team covered the footings in concrete to lock them in place. Using the SmartJacks adjustable top, the team lifted the main beam up to its original height which corrected the sag in the floors. 

A homeowner in Wakefield, Massachusetts, has a pool deck that has raised and sunk in some areas. The homeowner has lived there for 20 years and noticed the pool deck started to change a couple of years ago. The homeowner would like to eliminate the tripping hazard. Our design specialist examined the pool deck and recommended installing PolyLevel around the pool. 

Our production team installed PolyLevel around the pool to eliminate any tripping hazards. After the pool deck was leveled and the tripping hazards were eliminated, the crew then repaired all of the control joints. 

Over the past year, a homeowner in Wakefield, Massachusetts had some waterproofing and crawlspace encapsulation installed into their basement. The homeowner also noticed they had some slight sagging on the main floor above their full basement section. Our design specialist examined the beams in the basement and found which beam was sagging. Our production crew installed some SmartJacks beneath the failing support beams to eliminate the sag on the main floor. 

This homeowner in Wakefield, MA was experiencing some settling in their garage. The settling had caused some cracking in the garage that they would like repaired. The homeowner decided to call Erickson Foundation Solutions for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Isaac Hernandez arrived at the home and inspected the garage and the foundation. He confirmed that the foundation was settling and the cracks in the garage are likely from the settlement of the home. Isaac recommended the homeowners have PolyLevel injected under the garage slab to help stabilize the home. 

Crew Lead Nick Melo and Installation Specialist Tyler Oslizlo arrived at the home and injected the PolyLevel under the garage. 

Jacqueline C. of Wakefield, Massachusetts was experiencing her front porch sagging and separating from her home. She has been living in her home for 25 years and is worried about the porch collapsing. Jacqueline decided to call Erickson Foundation Solutions about a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Michael Bradley arrived at the home and inspected the foundation and the porch. Michael recommended that Jacqueline have SmartJacks installed under her porch.

Crew Lead Spencer Ladd and his crew came to the home and installed 7 SmartJacks with 2 supplemental beams.

Priscilla S. in Wakefield, Massachusetts was experiencing an issue with the concrete stoop on the front of her home, where it was settled 2" to 4" inches in various places, and showing cracks. Design Specialist John Prince designed a system and recommended the homeowners have PolyLevel and installed to lift and level the concrete. PolyLevel would be a much cheaper alternative to replacing the entire stoop, and would be a permanent fix.

The crew, Chris Hanulec and Nick Melo, successfully lifted and leveled the stoop, and sealed the cracks, all in one day. During the couple hours it took to install the PolyLevel, the homeowners were very interested in how the system worked. They came and took a look at the progress Chris and Nick were making every so often and they were impressed with the process every time.

Ultimately, the stoop was lifted several inches and brought to near level.