Photo Album: House in Settling, Pelham, NH

A homeowner in Pelham, New Hampshire, noticed that the stone façade on the back of their house was beginning to crack and pull away from the structure. Unsure of whom to call, they got in touch with Erickson Foundation Solutions to schedule an inspection. Design Specialist Liam FitzPatrick met with the homeowner and looked at the stone on the back of the house. After inspecting it, he checked the foundation for any signs of settling. Liam took measurements around the house and discovered that the entire building had settled more than an inch, resulting in cracks in the foundation and stone façade on the back of the house. To prevent further damage, Liam recommended installing 32 Push Piers around the entire house and injecting Crack Sealant to fill the cracks in the foundation. Neal Foley led the installation team, which started by removing dirt from around the foundation. They dug down to expose the footing around the entire house, enabling them to begin installing the Push Piers. While digging, the team noticed a lot of water and mud around the house. Neal recommended adding 4" foundation drainage around the perimeter of the foundation to help drain water away from the house. The team then proceeded to install the Push Pier Brackets, securing each bracket to the footing and fitting their hydraulic press to multiple brackets so they could push the piers down simultaneously. They capped each pier to lock them into place and installed perimeter drainage around the foundation. They then sealed 48' of foundation cracks with Injection Cracks Sealant. Finally, they backfilled the dirt around the house and tamped it down to prevent soil erosion. The homeowners were satisfied with the project and know that the Push Piers will protect their home from future settling.