Your Professional Marblehead, MA Concrete Repair & Foundation Repair Contractor

When the cold winds of winter swept through Marblehead, MA last year, one homeowner found their cozy retreat facing a dismal predicament. Their basement wasn't just chilly; it had turned into an unintended indoor pool, thanks to a flooding issue that refused to stay away. Not only was this a nuisance but a pressing threat to the value and safety of their home. That's when they reached out to us, Erickson Foundation Solutions, knowing our knack for turning wet worries into dry delights.

Understanding the gravity of unchecked water leakage, our seasoned System Design Specialist Matthew Robichaud promptly set the wheels in motion with an insightful home inspection. The diagnosis? A long-term waterproofing solution was in order. We recommended the perfect trifecta: WaterGuard for efficiently channeling unwanted water, a TripleSafe Sump Pump as the stalwart guardian against future flooding, complemented by an IceGuard system to ensure even the iciest conditions wouldn't hamper the drainage, and a SaniDry Sedona to keep the basement air dry and fresh. Our formidable production team brought the plan to life, embarking on a seamless installation process that transformed a once damp and dreary basement into a dry, inviting space.

The homeowner's sigh of relief was palpable as heavy rainfall became a mere background noise rather than a harbinger of floods. No longer does this home bear the mark of water damage and mildew fear. Today, it stands strong, backed by Erickson Foundation Solutions' promise of a reliable, sustainable fix, proving that even in the face of nature's unpredictability, peace of mind and protection are very much attainable.

Recently in Marblehead, MA, we encountered a homeowner burdened with concerns about her home's foundation. The discomfort stemmed from a crawl space confronting moisture issues, comboed with a hefty amount of ledge. Fretful of how this ail affected her investment's wellbeing, she reached out to Erickson Foundation Solutions seeking solace and a solid fix.

Initiating our cultivated procedure, our Customer Care team promptly arranged a meticulous home inspection, laying the groundwork for transformative measures. Followed by this, well-versed System Design Specialist George Gouthier dove deep, scrutinizing the underpinnings of the issue at hand. A solution crystallized – installation of our SmartJack system for solid structural support, enveloping the area with CleanSpace to ward off nagging dampness, and a SaniDry Sedona to tackle and mend the intruding humidity, ensuring a dry and inviting crawl space ambiance. Tasked now with the mission's execution, our adept production crew, consisting of seasoned foreman Justin Broussard and skilled installers, took to stage. Amid carving out their craftmanship, not only did they adeptly install these essential products, but they also left behind an assurance of durability and the comfort of lasting solutions.

A once upsettingly humid and structurally squeamish crawl space was reborn into both a functional and protective asset underneath the home. The atmosphere of relief and the blanket of protection we channeled into this Marblehead residence is precisely the passion driving Erickson Foundation Solutions. Guaranteeing peace of mind through integrity in service and craftsmanship is not merely our commitment; it's our declaration.

At Erickson Foundation Solutions, we recently had the opportunity to help homeowners in Marblehead, MA, who were facing an annoying and potentially harmful issue in their home. They reached out to us with concerns about mouse droppings and a persistent musty smell coming from their crawl space. Understanding the urgency of securing a healthy home environment, our team was on it.

Following our straightforward approach, the homeowner first got in touch with our dedicated Customer Care team, who organized a prompt home inspection. One of our expert System Design Specialists Kenneth Calabrese then visited the home, thoroughly inspected the situation, and identified the underlying issues causing these unwelcome conditions in the crawl space. The solution was clear. We decided to install CleanSpace and a SaniDry Sedona. CleanSpace is a robust, durable liner designed for crawl spaces to keep moisture and pests out, effectively sealing off the area from any external intrusions. Meanwhile, the SaniDry Sedona is a top-of-the-line dehumidifier, perfect for maintaining a dry, healthy environment by significantly reducing humidity levels and filtering out impurities from the air. Our production team, consisting of seasoned foreman Mike Lyall along with skillful installers, swiftly took action. They expertly installed CleanSpace to completely encapsulate the crawl space, creating a barrier between the home and the earth. This effectively addressed the issue of pests making their way into the space. Additionally, the installation of the SaniDry Sedona ensured that any residual moisture causing unpleasant odors was taken care of, leaving behind nothing but clean, purified air.

The outcome was exactly what we strive for: a clean, dry, and healthy crawl space free from pests and odors.

Jim C. of Marblehead, Massachusetts no longer wants to deal with the cleanup process that comes with his wet basement.  Water enters the basement through foundation walls and causes puddling on the basement floor. Although Jim already owns a sump pump, there is no means of drainage to filter water to it. This leaves the basement still at risk. Looking for peace of mind that his basement will stay dry, he reached out to Erickson Foundation Solutions.

After speaking to our Customer Care team, an appointment was scheduled with our System Design Specialist, Gerald Martin. Gerald recommended installing WaterGuard perimeter drainage and TrenchDrain surface drainage. This system collects water along the edge of the foundation and delivers it to the sump pump basin. Our installation crew, led by Mike Lyall, chipped out concrete along the basement wall to allow space for WaterGuard to be installed. The system was set within crushed stone to allow proper flow to the sump pump. TrenchDrain was installed to veer water around the water heater. It was connected to the WaterGuard system to create one continuous flow of water. This drainage system was then connected to the sump basin, where water could then be pumped out of the home by the previously installed sump pump.

Now that the basement is waterproofed, Jim has the peace of mind that he has been searching for. After Mike performed a final walkthrough with him, he was thrilled with the result!

Julie W. of Marblehead, Massachusetts just had her laundry room finished. Although a sump pump was already installed in that room, water still leaked through the foundation. This created a long and frustrating cleanup process. Looking to keep the laundry room in her basement dry all the time, she reached out to Erickson Foundation Solutions.

After receiving Julie's call, our Customer Care team scheduled an appointment for our System Design Specialist, Liam FitzPatrick, to go out to the home and complete a free home inspection. Liam recommended installing WaterGuard perimeter drainage and our TripleSafe sump pump. After further discussion with Julie, we found that the best solution to fit her needs would be connecting WaterGuard to the already existing sump pump. Our installation crew chipped out concrete along the edge of the foundation to make space for the drainage system to be installed. Once installed, it was connected to the existing sump pump. This system collects water at the base of the foundation, safe from the floor and walls, and delivers it to the sump basin. Water is then pumped out of the home through a discharge line. After the system is tested, it is cemented in place.

Now that the laundry room is waterproofed, Julie can do her laundry in peace.

The owner of a home in Marblehead, Massachusetts, has lived in their 1950s home for the past 50 years. About 30 years ago they removed a lally column in their finished basement. Over the 30 years, it's been removed the floor has sagged and lost some stability. A heart attack has prevented one of the homeowners from being able to go into the basement so they didn't notice how bad the problem has gotten till now. They reached out to EFS for a free inspection, and our Design Specialist Liam recommended installing two lally columns into the basement to add support to the floor above. 

Our installation team began by exposing the floor in their finished basement. Then we chipped out some concrete to pour a footing that our lally column can rest on. After the footing cured the team then exposed the ceiling and attached the lally columns to the beam above. Once secured the team poured new concrete around the base of the lally column to lock it in place. After the concrete cures, the carpet will be put back in place. 

The homeowner was very pleased with the results of the project. 

A homeowner in Marblehead, Massachusetts, had purchased their home about a year ago. As soon as they moved into the home they noticed the floors on the main floor were sloping. Since they noticed the sloping floors the problem has increased to showing interior cracks around the house. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection. Our Design Specialist Kenny recommended installing SmartJacks into the basement to add support to the main level of the home and level the floors. 

Our production team began by removing small sections of the wooden floor where each of our SmartJack footings will be installed. Under the wood was concrete which the team had to chip out. The team removed the concrete and removed some dirt so our footing could fit flush under the concrete. After each hole could fit our footing the team then started fitting the SmartJacks into the footings. Once the SJs and the footings were together the team then propped up our Supplemental beams against the floor joists using some manpower and some cord so the team could attach the SmartJacks to the Supplemental beam. The team attached our adjustable bracket to the SmartJacks and the Supplemental beam by using GRK screws. Once everything was secured the team then used the adjustable bracket to start lifting up the floor above until it was level. After the floor was leveled the team mixed and poured concrete over the footings of the new support to lock them in place and eliminate any tripping hazards. 

The homeowner was very pleased with the installation of the new floor supports. They no longer have to worry about the sloping of their floors.

This homeowner in Marblehead, Massachusetts just tested their home for radon because of the increased use in their finished basement. The test levels came back at 6 pCi/L which is above the recommended amount. They decided to call EFS to see if they could install a radon mitigation system.

Design Specialist Chris Greenwood inspected the home to see where the radon mitigation system could be installed. Chris recommended installing the radon mitigation system on the right side of the home next to the chimney.

Crew Lead Dillon Kingsbury and his team installed the radon mitigation system on the right side of the home next to the chimney. The radon system successfully lowered the radon in the home to a comfortable level.