Foundation Problems Before & After Photos

This homeowner in Melrose, Massachusetts had some cracks in the wall and ceiling. They also noticed sloping on the floor on the main level. Design Specialist John Prince came to the home and found that they only have one support in their basement, so he proposed that the homeowners have Smart Jacks installed in their basement. Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team came to the home to install Smart Jacks into the basement and repaired the cracks in the walls. 

Before diving into this cramped crawlspace in Melrose, MA, you'll notice wooden sticks precariously propping up a home – hardly the stable solution any homeowner desires. Fast forward to our intervention, and observe the powerhouse upgrade: SmartJack support systems now hold the fort, planting seeds of confidence and permanence beneath this family’s foundation. Through meticulous expertise, we've not only refurbished the space but recrafted peace of mind, reinforcing this home's legacy with enduring support.

When the Melrose homeowner noticed their floors sinking by four inches, it was clear the wooden supports underneath were failing. The before photo shows the compromised stability of their home's structure. Thankfully, by installing SmartJack™—a proven support system—we restored and reinforced the footing, perfectly demonstrated in the after photo. Accompanied by the SaniDry Sedona installation, their crawl space is now dry, stable, and healthy. Our quick transformation ensures the home's problem is solidly solved, promising peace of mind and durability.

This homeowner in North Reading, Massachusetts was experiencing a crack in their basement start to leak. The crack was sealed previously. When the homeowners first moved into their home 8 years ago, a crack was visible in the basement. The crack is leaking again and they need to seal it. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Stephen Caron inspected the home.  As he walked into the basement he noticed the crack on the wall. Stephen examined the crack and recommended resealing the crack and then installing FlexiSpan over the sealed crack.

The crew began sealing the crack and then began installing the FlexiSpan. FlexiSpan is a product that is a permanent solution to keeping wall cracks dry. Before applying FlexiSpan, the crew seals the crack using crack injection. Then they put a coat of FlexiSpan open-cell foam sealant over the sealed crack. On top of the special sealant, they then installed the FlexiSpan. This method will seal the crack but, if the crack does leak again the FlexiSpan will act as a channel and guide the water to a draining point at the floor where it is connected to WaterGuard or Catus Board.

A homeowner in Hampstead, New Hampshire, had just purchased their home and they had an inspector look at their home. The inspector noted a concerning crack in their foundation. The homeowners called EFS for a free inspection. EFS didn't find the crack to be of any concern and sealed the crack and placed a crack monitor on it. But our Design Specialist did notice a sagging beam in their garage. We recommended installing 2 SmartJacks to add support to the beam.