Photo Album: Foundation Wall Stabilization in Holden, MA

A property manager in Holden, Massachusetts had noticed that their business building kept settling. With the situation worsening over time, foundation wall cracks became more apparent. Looking to stabilize the wall to protect their investment, they reached out to Erickson Foundation Solutions. Our System Design Specialist, Mark Proctor, recommended installing our GeoLock Wall Anchoring system to stabilize the wall that was bowing inward. This system extends from the wall to the stable, hard packed soil beyond the home. They anchor into these stronger soils and brace the foundation wall, preventing further movement. Our installation crew installed 6 GeoLocks to support the foundation wall. Now that the wall is stabilized, the rest of the building is properly supported. This prevents further settling, resulting in a safe and sturdy structure.

Foundation Wall Crack

A foundation wall crack is a symptom of a wall that is not providing proper support to the home. If you see a crack in the foundation, it is very important to monitor the situation before matters get worse.

GeoLock Digging

Our installation crew dug outside of the building where strong, durable soil could be found. This allowed the crew access to install the GeoLock wall anchors.

GeoLock Wall Anchors

From the inside of the basement, our installation crew sent galvanized steel rods through the foundation until reaching the compact soil. Once the rod reaches the destination, the anchor is installed to the rod.