Fitchburg, MA Pro Concrete Leveling & Repair Contractor

Recently, a homeowner in Fitchburg, MA, reached out to us at Erickson Foundation Solutions, facing an issue that's quite common but nonetheless frustrating — sagging floors above their basement area. This wasn't a mere aesthetic annoyance; it was affecting their home's safety and functionality. The root of their problem? A critical lack of support columns where they were needed most.

Entering into the scenario, our Customer Care team quickly organized a home inspection to get a closer look at what we were up against. As feared, the sagging floors had reached a point where immediate action was necessary. This is where our SmartJack system came into play. Our System Design Specialist Matthew Robichaud carried out a thorough diagnosis. He recommended the SmartJack solution - a dependable and proven system designed to provide solid support to failing structures. It was exactly what the homeowner needed but had no idea existed. Our Production Team, composed of dedicated foreman Neal Foley and skilled installers, got to work swiftly. The installation of the SmartJack system is by no means an easy feat — it requires precision, expertise, and a deep understanding of home foundations. However, for our team, it was just another day at the office. We installed the necessary support columns, carefully restoring the integrity of the home's floor structure, while also ensuring everything was neat and tidy before we wrapped up.

The difference? Night and day. The floors were lifted back to their original level, steadying the previously unsafe and uneven surfaces. The homeowner watched in relief as what once was a seemingly complex problem disappeared, thanks to the SmartJack's sturdy support. Now, they could finally enjoy their home without the worry of creaky, sagging floors.

When one homeowner in Fitchburg, MA, started seeing their backyard patio sinking and water pooling towards their house, the worry was more about when the issue would escalate rather than if. Understanding the urgency to address this before any real damage to their home's foundation could ensue, they contacted us at Erickson Foundation Solutions.

Our initial approach was systematic. The homeowner called in, concerned about their pooling patio, and our Customer Care team was on it, quickly setting up an appointment. System Design Specialist Mark Proctor then visited their home to assess the situation firsthand. Conferring with the homeowner, we diagnosed that the sunken patio was indeed causing water to threaten the foundation of their home—a larger issue loomed if left unattended. With the problem clearly laid out, it was time for a resolution. Our plan involved three critical products: PolyLevel for lifting the sunken patio back to its original level, NexusPro to seal cracks and joints against further water ingress, and SealantPro, ensuring the concrete against water, oils, and other contaminants for years to come. The installation team led by our experienced foreman Nick Melo flawlessly executed the task at hand. PolyLevel technology lifted the patio with precision to avoid future sinking drastically. NexusPro and SealantPro were then applied, making sure not just to repair but also to protect against future issues.

It wasn't merely a fix; it was a comprehensive makeover for the back patio. And when we left, we made sure the work site was as clean as when we arrived, respecting the homeowner’s property as if it were our own. For the homeowner, not only did this repair save them from potential structural damage problems, but it also revitalized the look of their patio and ensured that pooling water was a thing of the past.

A homeowner in Fitchburg, Massachusetts purchased their home in October 2022. The previous homeowner informed them about a vertical crack on the back of the garage foundation. Concerned about the issue worsening, the new homeowner contacted EFS for a free inspection of their foundation. The Design Specialist, Mark Proctor, met with the homeowners and thoroughly inspected both the inside and outside of the foundation. During the inspection, he discovered a crack in the back of the garage and also noticed that the back wall was bowing outwards, which was causing the crack to expand every year. Following the inspection, Mark recommended installing 3 Geolocks at the back of the garage to stabilize and straighten the foundation wall. The installation team, led by Eric Witham, began the process by creating a trench in the garage and installing the 3 Geolocks into the trench, and extending them to the back foundation wall of the garage. They chipped out a trench 10' from the wall, running parallel to the back wall, so they could install the Geolocks into the trench and onto the outside foundation wall. The team then drilled 3 small holes into the foundation wall so they could send galvanized rods through the foundation wall and into the trench. They installed plates on both sides of the rods and then tightened both ends of the rod. By tightening the rod, the plates were able to grab onto the soil and the wall, initiating the process of straightening the wall. After the wall was straightened, the team filled the trench and poured concrete to match the garage slab. The homeowner was very pleased with the installation of the Geolocks.

A homeowner in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, lives in a home that was built in the 1920s and recently has noticed some bulging in their fieldstone foundation near their sewer cleanout. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. Our Design Specialist Isaac recommended installing PolyLevel Wall Restoration in the corner near the sewer cleanout. 

Our team brought our PolyLevel rig down to Fitchburg and set up the hose in the basement to spray the bulging wall. Our team sprayed the 8' section of the fieldstone foundation with PolyLevel Wall Restoration to prevent further bulging of the foundation wall. 

The homeowners were pleased with the project. They were able to start redoing the siding on the exterior of the home. 

This homeowner in Fitchburg, MA was concerned with the moisture in their crawlspace. Most of the crawlspace area was comprosed of various heights of granite ledge. This ledge made the space difficult to utilize, as well as maintain. Water was come up through cracks in the floor, as well as run in along the ledge and create small streams. The collecting moisture was creating poor air quality and would eventually lead to mold forming on the insulation of the floor above. 

Our team proposed and installed a perimeter waterproofing system, completed with a sump pump to remove the collecting water. The ledge was also encapsulated with a CleanSpace vapor barrier in order to contain the moisture in the space.