A homeowner in Hudson, MA had noticed sticky doors in their home over the course of the last three months. Wall cracks had also become more apparent over the past year and a half. After a home inspection was performed, the homeowner was informed that the foundation was sinking. Looking to stabilize the home, they reached out to Erickson Foundation Solutions.
After our System Design Specialist, Kenneth Calabrese, performed his inspection, he recommended installing helical piers to the foundation to lift and stabilize the home. Kenneth also noted that a sinkhole under the foundation could be repaired with PolyLevel. Our installation crew installed 8 helical piers, which consisted of drilling the piers down into durable soil, connecting them to the basement footing, and then simultaneously raising the piers to lift the home. PolyLevel, a polyurethane foam, was injected underneath the foundation to fill the giant void. This further helped stabilize the basement.
Thankfully for this homeowner, their sinking foundation problem was identified before the problem worsened. They now have peace of mind that their foundation is stable, and their home is safe.
Sticky Door
Foundation sinkage has prevented the door from opening and closing properly.
Helical Pier Drilling
Once installed to the basement footing, the helical pier is drilled into the ground until strong soil is found. The piers went down an average of 12 feet before striking soil fit to withstand the home.
Basement Crack
A helical pier is installed in a problematic area, adding stability.
Backfill and Cleanup Process
The installation crew had to excavate in order to get under the foundation. Once the helical piers are installed, the crew backfills the area where work is done and cleans up the job site.
PolyLevel Installation
Our installation crew was able to install PolyLevel without tearing up the carpet, as dime-sized holes were drilled through the foundation. This allowed the foam to be injected underneath the basement floor, further stabilizing the home.
