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When a property owner from Newburyport, MA got in touch with us about a persistent issue in their investment home's crawl space, they were concerned about its impact on their tenant's comfort and the property's longevity. The main issue? A half concrete, half dirt crawl space underneath the house, along with aging fieldstone foundation walls. They wanted a hands-off, reliable solution that would ensure the property stayed in top condition for years to come.

Upon contact, our Customer Care team swiftly set up a home inspection appointment to assess the situation. Our System Design Specialist John Prince conducted a thorough inspection, pinpointing the problem areas and proposing a custom solution that would tackle the issue head-on. The fix? Installation of CleanSpace along the dirt floors and on the fieldstone walls to effectively seal out moisture and humidity. But we didn't stop there. To ensure the basement would stay dry all year round, we installed our tried-and-true WaterGuard drainage system, partnered with the reliable TripleSafe Sump Pump and an IceGuard to prevent freeze-thaw concerns during the colder months. The novel integration of these products transformed the once humidy-prone basement into a dry, healthy, and usable space. The homeowner and their tenant were immensely pleased with the outcome. Not only did the solution revitalize the foundation's environment, but it also added lasting value to the property, affirming the homeowner's investment for future prosperity.

By addressing the need for a both hands-off maintenance and enduring solution, we ensured the house in Newburyport now stands on a solid, reliable foundation, ready to face decades more. Celebrating yet another job well done, we know this is just one of the many homes we've brought peace of mind to through our dedication to remarkable customer service.

A homeowner in Newburyport, Massachusetts, purchased a house and wanted to create a large deck at the back of the home. They began by removing the rear addition and deck and then called EFS to install Helical Deck Piers to support the new deck. George Gouthier, our Design Specialist, examined the backyard and recommended installing 16 Helical Deck Piers. 

Our installation team arrived on-site and installed each pier using a hydraulic drive head to spin the helical into place. Once each pier was in the correct position and screwed into place at the correct pressure, the team cut the piers to the correct height so that they could install porch brackets. 

After all 16 piers were installed and cut, the installation team did a walkthrough with the homeowner and answered any questions they had.

A homeowner in Newburyport, Massachusetts, purchased their home 6 years ago and this past spring they had seen their first sign of water entering their finished basement. Since then they have seen the issue reoccur a few more times. To find a solution to the problem the homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection of their basement.

Our Design Specialist met with the homeowners and looked in the basement. After the inspection, the specialist recommended installing a SuperSump, IceGuard, WaterGuard, and TrenchDrain into the basement. This will collect the water and pump it out of the basement before it can collect on the floors of the finished basement. 

Our installation team led by Anthony LoCascio began by chipping out concrete along the perimeter of the basement. Along the perimeter of the basement, we installed our SuperSump, TrenchDrain, and WaterGuard. The drainage will collect water that threatens to enter the basement and send it toward the sump pump. The sump pump basin will be connected to the drainage and the basin will collect the water until the pump can push the water out of the basement and away from the foundation wall. To make sure the water is guided away from the foundation wall we installed our IceGuard and Exterior Drainage Line on the exterior of the home.

After the system was tested we mixed up concrete and covered the perimeter drainage with concrete and then poured more concrete around the basin of the sump pump to lock everything into place. After the concrete was cured, the homeowner was able to refinish the walls and get their finished basement back with peace of mind that no water could damage it again. 

A homeowner in Newburyport, Massachusetts has lived in their home for the past 20 years. They often work in the basement and have recently experienced sickness and coughing. Concerned about the radon levels in their basement, they contacted EFS for testing. We responded by dispatching our Design Specialist, Jared Pavlivcik, to perform a Continuous Radon Monitor (CRM) test on the home for 48 hours. The test aimed to determine the average levels of radon in the basement and mitigate any potential health risks.

Upon completion of the test, Jared returned with the results to discuss potential mitigation options with the homeowners. The test showed that the radon levels were an average of 7.7 pCi/L, which is higher than the recommended range. Jared recommended that a radon mitigation system be installed in the home with two extraction points to prevent radon seepage. Additionally, a custom sump pump lid was to be installed to prevent radon from seeping up through the sump pump basin.

Steve Dumais and our installation team began the installation process by creating two extraction points into the basement slab. The team made a 3" hole into the slab to attach a PVC pipe to the extraction point. The two extraction points were then linked and fed up into the attic, where we activated the passive system. Inside the attic, we installed a radon fan to draw up radon-filled air through the system and push it out and above the home. Lastly, the team installed a custom radon sump pit cover over the existing sump pump basin to prevent radon from seeping into the basement.

Our radon mitigation system significantly reduced the radon levels in the basement below the recommended amount. The homeowners were very pleased with the results of the project and can now continue working in the basement without any health concerns.

This homeowner in Newburyport, Massachusetts, built their home in 1995, and shortly after moving in they started to see groundwater collecting on the basement floor. When the home was built a sump pump was installed but it had a difficult time keeping up with the water coming into the basement. After dealing with water coming into their basement for the past 25 years they decided they wanted the problem looked at and repaired. They called EFS for a free inspection and our Design Specialist Keith Soper recommended installing a full perimeter drainage system and crack sealing to prevent water from collecting into the basement. 

Our team, led by Gunter Billhardt, began by chipping out the perimeter of the basement and installing 150' of WaterGuard and our TripleSafe sump pump. We then plumbed the sump pump to the exterior of the home where we attached two IceGuards and a 10' Exterior Drainage Line to carry water away from the foundation of the home. Next, the team installed FlexiSpan over the vertical cracks on the foundation wall and integrated the FlexiSpan in with the WaterGuard. This will allow any water that travels through the crack will travel through to the WaterGuard and then to the sump pump. After everything was installed the team then mixed up concrete and poured it over the WaterGuard and then around the TripleSafe to lock them into place. 

A resident of Newburyport, Massachusetts has been living in their 1850s home since 2021. During the home inspection, the inspector noticed that the brick columns in the basement were causing the floor system to sag. Although the homeowner did not immediately address the issue, they contacted EFS for a free inspection and our Design Specialist, Kenny Calabrese, assessed the situation. Kenny recommended that the brick columns be replaced with three SmartJacks to provide adequate support for the floor system. 

Steve Dumais and his installation team began by erecting temporary posts around the basement to remove the brick columns. Next, they chipped away at the concrete slab to install footings for the SmartJacks. The team then measured and cut the SmartJacks and secured them to the floor system with our adjustable top bracket. Finally, they poured concrete over the footings to secure the system in place. 

The homeowner was delighted with the outcome, as they no longer need to worry about the stability of their home's floor system.

This homeowner in Newburyport, Massachusetts, had just purchased a home that was built in the 1700s. The homeowners planned on doing a lot of renovation and the first one was to install waterproofing and a new concrete floor to the basement to make a workshop. The homeowner called EFS for a free inspection and our Design Specialist Kenny created a solution based on what the homeowner wants and needs. Kenny recommended installing PreSlab WaterGuard, SuperSump, IceGuard, and then pouring a new concrete slab. 

Our installation team began by demolishing the current concrete slab and trucking away the debris. Then the team installed 60' of PreSlab WaterGuard and our SuperSump into the basement. The team then plumbed the sump pump to the exterior of the home and then attached an IceGuard and an Exterior Drainage Line to carry the water away from the foundation of the home. Next, the team called a concrete truck to pump concrete into the basement to make the slab. The team had to wait a few days for the concrete to cure and then they tested the system to make sure everything worked and did a walkthrough with the homeowners. 

A homeowner in Newburyport, Massachusetts, has lived in their home for the past 6 years and out of the blue decided to have their home tested for radon. They purchased a home radon test and the results were between 6-8 pCi/L. When the homeowner saw the results of the test and looked up what healthy levels were in a home they decided they would need a professional's opinion. They called EFS for a free inspection and our design specialist recommended installing a radon mitigation system. 

Our production team began by creating an extraction point in the basement slab to extract radon from beneath the home. After the extraction point was made the team then attached the PVC pipe to the extraction point and ran the PVC pipe to the exterior of the home. Once at the exterior, the team installed the radon fan and connected it to the PVC pipe, and vented the entire system above the roofline of the home. Once the system was turned on the radon levels were reduced to comfortable levels.

The homeowners were very pleased with the results of the project.

Lots of homes are being built these days. Seems like everywhere you look new houses are popping up. Some companies that are making houses aren't just making one at a time, they can be making several. Any number of variables can happen when building a new home. 

A home built in Newburyport, Massachusetts in 2020 has water entering the basement. The homeowners say that since they purchased the home in 2020 there has been water entering the basement through the bulkhead. The homeowners would like to fix the leak, so they called Erickson Foundation Solutions. 

Design Specialist Tom Armano inspected the basement and bulkhead of the home. Tom recommended installing WaterGuard and a SuperSump into the home to collect the water and push it out of the basement. 

Crew Lead Anthony Vasquez and his team installed 6' of TrenchLock Radon Sealed WaterGuard, a SuperSump, IceGuard, and 36' of Interior Drainage Line. 

This homeowner in Newburyport, Massachusetts was experiencing water coming into their basement. The area surrounding the home has a high water table and believe that is why water is entering their basement as frequently as it does. After enduring this issue for almost a year, after no water entered the basement for the first 24 years, the homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist John Prince inspected the home. He noticed that water was coming in from the perimeter of the home. John recommended installing Water Guard around the entire perimeter of the basement to collect any water that enters the basement. A SuperSump and Ice Guard will also be installed to pull the water out of the basement. 

Crew Lead Ed Nadreau and his crew arrived at the home and installed 137' of Water Guard, a SuperSump, and an Ice Guard into the basement. 

This homeowner in Newburyport, Massachusetts had some radon concerns. The homeowner decided to have a radon test done in their home. When the homeowners received the results from their radon test, they were shocked by the results. The radon test that they had purchased, came back with a radon reading of 52.9 pCi/L. After they saw the results, they decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Brian Swindell stopped by the home before the scheduled appointment. Brian dropped off a radon test to double-check the rating they previously had. Brian came back a couple of days later and checked the results of the radon test and then conducted his inspection of the home. The results of the test the EFS came back at 5.9 pCi/L. Brian recommended installing radon mitigation into the basement.

Crew Lead Dillon Kingsbury and his team arrived at the home and installed the radon mitigation system. 

This homeowner in Newburyport, Massachusetts was experiencing some water entering their crawlspace. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Michael LaMalfa inspected the crawlspace. Michael checked the walls, ground, and rafter for avenues where water can enter the crawlspace. His findings were that the water was coming from below. Micheal recommended installing CleanSpace, Drainage Matting, and 2 SmartDrains into the crawlspace. 

Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team arrived at the home and installed the Drainage Matting and the Cleanspace into the crawlspace to seal it off from the moisture. 2 SmartDrains are installed as well to remove the water that builds up underneath the CleanSpace. 

This homeowner in Lowell, Massachusetts was interested in converting his basement into a livable space. He decided to call EFS for a free inspection.

Design Specialist Chris Greenwood fully inspected the basement while answering any question from the homeowner. Chris and the homeowner discussed what the goals of the project are going to be. The homeowner told Chris the goals of the project are to gain more headroom, replace old supports, keep the basement warm and dry, and improved the quality of air in the basement. Chris gathered all of the homeowner's goals and created a plan that would address every one of them. 

Chris' plan included digging down two feet to increase headroom in the basement, replacing old supports with SmartJacks, spraying the walls with PolyLevel Wall Restoration to keep the basement warm and dry, and installing a radon mitigation system to increase the quality of air in the basement.