Before & After Photos

Frances D. has lived in Aiken, SC for most of her life. She now lives close to her grandchildren and spends most of her time with them. During the summer she takes care of her grandchildren while they are out of school. One day when they were all in the living room, one of the children tripped over a low spot in the floor. That spot had been there for a while but Frances didn't think anything of it until she was concerned for her grandchildren's safety. She searched online for a company that could help her with this safety hazard. Frances found Cantey Foundation Specialists and gave them a call to schedule an appointment for an inspection. System Design Specialist Alex Lovette came out and did a thorough inspection. Alex found that the piers under Frances' home were not supporting the floor like they should. Cantey's SmartJack system could provide the additional support that Frances' home needed. Alex explained that holes would be dug at the sites for the SmartJacks that would be filled with rock. Then a steel beam would be installed across the beams of the crawl space. A plate would be installed on top of the rock and the SmartJack would be installed on top. Once the SmartJack was level and secured to the beam above, it would be adjusted to create lift. Frances knew this system could give her the peace of mind that her home was safe. Production Crew Leader Trey Dukes, Production Crew Member Josh Hough, and Production Crew Member James McNeely came out and effectively installed the SmartJack system. Frances no longer has to worry about her grandchildren at her home and they can now make plenty of safer memories this summer.

Alicia A. of Bowling Green, SC called Cantey Foundation Specialists because she noticed her floors sagging throughout her kitchen and dining room.  After seeing a Cantey truck at the neighbor's house and asking about their experience, Alicia called for a free estimate.  Specialist Scott Austin explained to Alicia that her floors were sagging because of wood rot underneath the home because of high moisture levels.  By replacing the damaged beams with our treated lumber, installing three SmartJacks to stabilize the foundation and floor, and encapsulating the crawl space, Alicia would have the peace of mind that her home is structurally safe for many years to come.

Kathy K. of Gastonia, NC noticed something not quite right in her brick exterior. Stair-step cracking is one of the surest signs of foundation settlement and is very common in brick in concrete block walls. As the settlement continues, vertical cracks may widen or become uneven as wall sections tilt away from each other, indicating more severe displacement. Cantey was able to identify the problem and develop a plan to help Kathy K. to get her family home the stability it needed to give her peace of mind. 

A family in Gastonia, NC waws concerned about colder weather bringing pests and rodents under their home in search of shelter. Cantey Team Members encapsulated the crawl space to prevent any unwanted Christmas guests. 

A great Before and After from a helical piers installation in Gastonia, SC.