Burlington, MA Foundation Repair, Radon Mitigation and Testing Services

At Erickson Foundation Solutions, we recently encountered a home in Burlington, MA, grappling with an issue all too common to many residences - cold, uncomfortable floors paired with a damp crawl space where the insulation seemed more off than on. This chilly dilemma triggered the homeowner to reach out to us, hopeful we could provide a warmer, dryer foundation for their daily life.

Our approach began with a simple phone call to our Customer Care team, demonstrating our dedication to a seamless, supportive experience from the get-go. A homeowner's call primes the first step of our meticulously crafted solution process. In this case, System Design Specialist Mark Proctor subsequently visited the home, diving deep into the problem at hand. The crawl space, true to the homeowner's concerns, was indeed damp, with insulation already cascading from its rightful place. The diagnosis? A worn-out, moisture-laden crawl space begging for a transformation. Enter CleanSpace - our chosen warrior against damp, inefficient insulation spaces prone to affecting indoor temperature and air quality. Our installation team, composed of skilled foreman Kris Sergi and diligent installers, took to the crawl space, armed with the necessary tools and CleanSpace units, to encapsulate the area. This cutting-edge product not only locks out moisture and tidies up the crawl space but plays a vital role in retaining insulation, thereby giving the floors above a warmer, more comfortable feel underfoot.

The transformation from a soggy, cold crawl space to a clean, insulated area, thanks to CleanSpace, speaks volumes of what we at Erickson Foundation Solutions committing ourselves to – delivering a remarkable customer experience and providing reliable, lasting solutions to home foundation dilemmas. Bye-bye, cold floors!

When a new homeowner in Burlington, MA, started noticing their floors sagging near the bathroom, coupled with a persistent musty smell, they knew they needed a professional's touch. That's where we came in. At Erickson Foundation Solutions, it's our goal to transform worrying home issues into peace of mind, so we were keen to get to the bottom of things.

The process kicked off with our Customer Care team, who swiftly scheduled a home inspection to delve into the heart of the problem. Upon our visit, our experienced Systems Design Specialist Debra Rayborn identified the core issues: compromised support in the crawl space and humidity levels inviting mold growth—a sure recipe for both structural issues and air quality concerns. Our recommendation? A combination of SmartJack® to address and rectify the sagging floor issue by providing solid support to the compromised beams, and a SaniDry Sedona to tackle the underlying problem of humidity, setting the stage for a fresher, healthier home environment. As our skilled production team got to work, the transformation of the crawl space began. The installation of SmartJack® systems not only stabilized the previously sagging floors but ensured they returned closer to their original position, rectifying the instability issue. The addition of the SaniDry Sedona took care of the musty odors by effectively drying up excess moisture and maintaining a controlled humidity level in the crawl space—essential steps for not only the durability of a home's foundation but also the health and comfort of its occupants.

In the end, the homeowner was left with stable, firm flooring, and the musky odors that once lingered were a thing of the past, replaced by cleaner, drier air.

A homeowner in Burlington, Massachusetts, had issues with their basement having excessive dampness and flooding from time to time. The homeowners were getting tired of dealing with this issue, so they reached out to Erickson Foundation Solutions for us to recommend a solution to prevent water and moisture from collecting in their basement. Our Design Specialist Keith inspected the home and recommended installing a TripleSafe, IceGuard, and an Exterior Drainage Line.

Our Installation team began by removing the old sump pump from its hole in the corner closet of the basement. Once removed the team chipped and dug out a larger basin for our TripleSafe. We then placed the TripleSafe into the basin and began to plumb the system to the outside of the home. Once outside the team installed the IceGuard against the side of the home and then extended the Exterior Drainage Line at least 10' from the home. After the team fully plumbed the TripleSafe they they poured concrete around the sump lock it into place. 

The homeowner was very pleased with the installation of the TripleSafe into their basement to address the water flooding their basement. 

A homeowner in Burlington, Massachusetts, had been living in their home for the past 22 years. Over the past couple of winters, the homeowners had noticed the floors being extra cold. The cold floors were most noticeable directly above their crawlspace. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection and our Design Specialist Kenny recommended insulating the crawlspace using SilverGlo, CleanSpace, and Terrablock. 

Our production team arrived and began laying the TerraBlock on the floor of the crawlspace. After the TerraBlock the team then laid the CleanSpace over it and connected it to the base of the walls. Next, the team then installed the SilverGlo on the perimeter walls in between each of the studs. If the homeowners had decided to simply just stuff fiberglass insulation in between each floor joist and call it a day (which is what they had), then cold air was still freely flowing directly beneath their home. What they needed was a proper solution, one that prevented cold air from flowing underneath the floors they were walking on throughout the winter. Now with the ideal solution installed, the crawlspace will hold heat more efficiently than before and help prevent the floors above from getting so cold during the winter months. 

This homeowner in Burlington, Massachusetts was experiencing a slab sinking under their 2nd-floor addition. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Isaac Hernandez arrived at the home and inspected the addition and the slab underneath. Isaac confirmed that the slab had sunk and the supports would need to be replaced. Isaac recommended that the homeowner should replace the supports with EZ Posts

Crew Lead Nick Carelli and his team arrived at the home and installed new EZ Posts.

Stephanie H. of Burlington, Massachusetts was experiencing high radon levels in her home. She has been worried about her kid's and their friend's safety when playing in the basement. Stephanie decided it was time to called Erickson Foundation Solutions about a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Royce Potts came to Stephanie's home and inspected the basement and dropped off a radon test kit to test the radon levels for the following 24 hours. Royce came back to the home the next day to pick up the test kit and to evaluate the reading it had. Royce then designed a radon system and proposed that design to Stephanie.

Crew Lead Branden Edwards and his team came to the home and installed the new Radon Mitigation System. Stephanie was happy that she didn't have to worry about her kids and their friends playing in the basement. 

Chuck C. of Burlington, Massachusetts had concerns about high radon levels and needed to get a test completed at their home. Design Specialist Kyle Jamerson confirmed the high levels with a CRM machine and proposed a design for a Radon Mitigation System. During Kyles's inspection, he found a vertical crack in the basement wall that he pointed out to the homeowner.

Crew Lead Branden Edwards and his team installed the Radon Mitigation System into the home and effectively lowered the unhealthy levels of radon to below 4.0. Branden also sealed a crack in the foundation that the homeowner was concerned about.