Before & After Photos

Approximately five years ago, a homeowner in Laconia, New Hampshire observed that the kitchen cabinets were detaching from the wall. As time progressed, the situation deteriorated, with increasing gaps and cracks appearing in the drywall. Concerned about her home's structural integrity, she contacted Erickson Foundation Solutions for assistance.

Our Design Specialist, Jason Vachon, recommended the installation of our GeoLock wall anchor system alongside an auxiliary foundation wall to address the deteriorating foundation. This method aims to secure the inward-bowing fieldstone and brick wall, while also preventing further deterioration. The GeoLock anchors were placed by extending rods through the foundation wall into an area with stable soil. After attaching the anchors to these rods, steel plates were secured to the inside of the foundation wall and subsequently tightened to fortify the wall against additional inward movement.

The crew began constructing the auxiliary wall by installing SmartBraces along the interior foundation wall for additional stabilization. These SmartBraces were then encased within a cement wall, forming the auxiliary wall that provides substantial strength and support to both the foundation and the home.

With the implementation of this solution, the homeowner can rest assured that the structural integrity of her forever home is permanently secured.

Before photo reveals a sunroom in Laconia, NH, clearly struggling for support, revealing the worrying signs of foundation damage. Fast forward to our intervention: as you can glimpse in the after snapshot, the transformation is undeniable. By introducing our Helical Pier solution, we’ve not only salvaged but significantly fortified its structure. Notice the remarkable difference? This stands as a testament to our commitment—to provide not just solutions but enduring peace of mind.

This homeowner in Littleton, Massachusetts was experiencing water entering their basement. The homeowners have discovered a hole in their foundation that is 2" wide by 5" high and are looking for a solution. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Stephen Caron inspected the basement and the cracks in the foundation. Stephen came up with a solution and recommended installing Geolocks, Water Guard, NexusPro, and a Sani Dry into the basement. The reason that Stephen felt it was necessary to have Geolocks installed was that on the outside of the home the foundation walls are cracking due to hydrostatic pressure.

Crew Lead Chris Tremblay and his team arrived at the home and installed Geolocks, Water Guard, NexusPro, and a Sani Dry into the basement.

A new homeowner in Littleton, Massachusetts, moved into their home a couple of months ago and wanted to have their support posts replaced. The production team installed 8 SmartJacks with 22 feet of Supplemental Beam. 

Upon inspection, the Littleton, MA home revealed failing lally columns weakened by moisture seeping through fieldstone foundation walls. Wood rot was progressively destabilizing the structure. We addressed this with our proven solution that combines CleanSpace encapsulation, the WaterGuard drainage system, and the TripleSafe Sump Pump to effectively combat moisture concerns. Complementing these were the IceGuard system ensuring reliability even in harsh weather, and our SmartJack system to reinforce and stabilize the compromised lally columns, restoring home stability, as seen in the after photo.