Salem, NH Foundation Repair & Mitigation Systems

Recently in Salem, NH, a homeowner reached out to us with concerns about their house. They were troubling over a musty smell permeating their living spaces and uneven, sinking floors that made every step through the house feel like a hazard. Aware of the discomfort and risks these issues posed, the homeowner knew it was time for a professional touch and entrusted Erickson Foundation Solutions to tackle the challenge.

Upon contacting our friendly Customer Care team, an appointment was promptly set. System Design Specialist Nikki Burke from our Sales Team, equipped with expertise and a keen eye for detail, made a thorough inspection of the property. The diagnosis pointed towards an issue we've seen and effectively dealt with before: the crawl space needed urgent attention. The musty smell was traced back to excessive moisture underneath the house, compromising the air quality above. Moreover, the sinking floors were a classic symptom of inadequate support from below. Armed with this knowledge, our team presented the homeowner with a clear solution: install the SmartJack system to securely lift and stabilize the flooring, and the CleanSpace encapsulation system to seal out moisture effectively. Our dedicated production team sprang into action, installing SmartJack to bring solid stability back to the floors. The transformation was palpable, each step now firm and safe. Next, by enveloping the crawl space with the CleanSpace liner, we locked out moisture, bidding the musty odors farewell and giving the homeowner a breath of fresh air—literally.

Witnessing their worries dissolve as their home turned safer and more comfortable, the homeowner was thankful for the significant improvement—a classic example of Erickson Foundation Solutions delivering not just remedies, but peace of mind.

Recently, a homeowner in Salem, NH, noticed water seeping through their basement’s bulkhead door every time it rained. This was more than just an inconvenience; it was threatening the foundations of their home. Understanding the severity of the issue, they reached out to us at Erickson Foundation Solutions.

True to our reputation for providing a stress-free and competent service, we swung into action. First off, our friendly Customer Care team booked the homeowner in for a comprehensive home inspection. Our System Design Specialist, Bryan Barnard, visited the property to walk through the problem areas. The diagnosis was groundwater seepage, a challenge we were all too familiar with and more than equipped to manage. For this specific case, we suggested installing our reliable WaterGuard drainage system alongside the SuperSump pump. These solutions are designed to work in tandem – the WaterGuard intercepts the water at the foundation level and guides it to the SuperSump, which then efficiently pumps it out and away from the home. By executing a thorough plan laid out by Bryan, our adept installation team transformed what could have been a recurring nightmare into a one-off job. We worked diligently, installing the specified products, making sure every hitch was addressed.

The homeowner’s basement is now dry, and the bulkhead door no longer leaks, which means more than just dry floors. There's peace of mind knowing their foundation remains secure against what was a persistent intrusion. The result of our work is twofold: one, the homeowner's immediate problem was resolved, drying off the basement and effectively waterproofing it from further leaking issues. And two, but equally important, we provided a solution that packs longevity.

A homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire had a finished basement that was ruined by water seeping in. The homeowners suspected that the pond at the front of the home was responsible for the water damage. They contacted EFS for a free inspection, and our Design Specialist, Liam FitzPatrick, met with them and inspected the basement to identify the cause of the problem. After the inspection, Liam recommended installing a perimeter drainage system to prevent water from seeping into the basement again.

Our installation team, led by Anthony LoCascio, began by chipping away the concrete along the perimeter. Then, they installed our WaterGuard, TrenchDrain, and TripleSafe Sump Pump to protect each wall of the basement with perimeter drainage. After the installation of the drainage and sump pump, the team plumbed the system to the exterior of the home, where they installed our IceGuard and a buried exterior drainage line. Once the exterior drainage was in place, the team mixed concrete and poured it over the WaterGuard and around the TripleSafe to secure the system.

While the concrete was curing, the team installed our SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier beside the TripleSafe, so that the moisture from the dehumidifier would drain into the sump pump basin. With the system fully installed, the homeowner won't have to worry about water seeping into the basement again. They can now proceed with repairs to refinish the walls and floors.

A homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire, had lived in their home since 1992. The home was built with a block foundation in 1945 and the foundation had been flooding with every rainstorm. This year the homeowner went on a little vacation a short drive from the house and had to return early to remove water from the basement. They plan on keeping this home forever because of their proximity to their kids and grandkids. 

They reached out to EFS for a free inspection of their basement. Our Design Specialist Michael LaMalfa met with the homeowner and examined the basement to find a solution to prevent further water penetration. 

Michael recommended installing 2 TripleSafes, 4 IceGuards, 80 feet of WaterGuard, 12 feet of TrenchDrain, and a 20-foot exterior drainage line into the basement. 

Our installation team began by chipping out concrete so we could install our perimeter drainage and sump pumps into the basement. Once the concrete was removed we installed our sump pumps and drainage so we could collect any water from the basement. The team plumbed the system to the exterior of the home and into our exterior drainage system to guide the water away from the foundation of the home. Next, the system was flood-tested to ensure the system was working properly. After the test, we mixed concrete and poured it over the perimeter drainage and around the sump pump basins. to lock the system into place. 

While the concrete was curing the team cleaned up all of their tools and then took the homeowners on a walkthrough of the completed project. The homeowners were very pleased with the results of the installation. 

A homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire, had lived in their home for the past 30 years. The home was built in the 1950s and had a concrete block foundation. Over the years the homeowner had noticed the block foundation wall start to look its age, the mortar was starting to come loose and the wall had begun to bow. Finally, after watching the wall get worse over the years, the homeowners decided to call someone to take a look at the foundation. Our design specialist Jason recommended replacing a section of the block foundation wall with a new masonry wall. 

Our masonry team began the project by adding temporary support to the foundation. The temporary supports will support the home when the team removed the wall. After the supports were installed the team began excavating the dirt away from the foundation until they reached the footing of the wall. Once they reached the footing of the wall the team started removing the foundation wall. The team fully removed the wall and hauled away the debris so they could start making the new masonry wall. The first step to begin making the masonry wall is to pour a footing where the team can lay the first row of blocks. After the first row of blocks was installed, the masonry blocks were laid one by one until the wall was finished. After the team laid all of the blocks they installed SentrySeal to waterproof the masonry wall. Once the waterproofing was installed, the team backfilled the dirt that they excavated. During our team's time at this home, the crew noticed that one of the walls that were connected to the wall that they were building seemed to be bowing. Our crew notified the homeowner and recommended to them to have us install PowerBraces. The homeowner felt like it was important to the stability of their home to have the PowerBraces installed. After the team completed the masonry wall, they moved to the adjacent wall and installed 5 PowerBraces on the wall. The PowerBraces are mounted to the base of the wall and then into the floor joists. The team used a special bracket which allowed them to brace the wall using the home as leverage. After the team installed the PowerBraces, the job was completed. 

The homeowner was very happy with the results of the project. They no longer have to worry about the foundation of their home bowing anymore. 

A homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire, had been referred to us by a past customer. The homeowner thought they had some settlement and waterproofing issues so their friend recommended EFS. Our design specialist Chris inspected the home for settlement and waterproofing. Chris didn't find anything concerning about the foundation but the homeowner also wanted to address water entering their basement, so Chris recommended installing WaterGuard and a TripleSafe. 

Our production team began by chipping out the concrete around the perimeter of the basement. The team chipped out 119' of concrete so they could install WaterGuard into the basement. After the team chipped out all of the concrete, they began to lay the WaterGuard in the trench at the base of the wall. The team connected each section of WaterGuard until all 119' was linked with the perimeter drain. After the WaterGuard was complete, the team installed the TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe is connected to the perimeter drain so any water that entered the WaterGuard will run down into the Triplesafe basin and then when the water gets high enough in the basin the pump will push the water outside via the drainage line. Once the WaterGuard and TripleSafe are linked up the team covered the WaterGuard and around the basin of the TripleSafe with concrete to conceal the system. 

The homeowner was very happy their friend referred a quality company to address the concerns in their home. The homeowner no longer has to worry about water entering their home. 

A homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire, had just purchased a home and was concerned about radon. They hadn't moved into the home yet because one of the homeowners had a pre-existing condition that required them to have a radon mitigation system installed in their home. Our design specialist dropped off a Continuous Radon Monitoring (CRM) Device to test for radon in their home. The results from the test average were around 5 pCi/L with lows of 2 and highs of 10. Our design specialist recommended installing a radon mitigation system in the home. 

Our radon team installed a radon mitigation system into the home. They had begun the installation by chipping out a small section of the basement slab to install a radon pipe. The team connected the radon pipe to the radon fan and more PVC piping to vent the radon above the roofline of the home. To ensure that radon doesn't seep through the floor the homeowners were tasked with filling the oil line in the basement to seal the floor. 

The homeowners were very pleased with the installation of the radon mitigation system. The system was crucial for them to move into their new home.

The Montessori School in Salem, New Hampshire had a musty smell seeping into a classroom from the basement below. The school would like to eliminate the musty smell in the classroom so they called EFS for a free inspection. 

Our design specialist inspected the school and found the basement to be very damp, so we recommended installing a SaniDry system in the basement.

An EFS Team Member installed a SaniDry into the basement of the school and eliminated the musty smell. 

This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire, had one corner of their pool patio that was sinking. It had gotten so bad that some of the control joints popped out of place. They decided to call Erickson Foundation Solutions for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Chris Greenwood inspected the pool deck and found the total area affected is around 376 sqft. Chris recommended having PolyLevel injected under the pool deck to lift the sunken areas. 

Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team injected PolyLevel into the uneven areas of the concrete pool deck. After the crew lifted the concrete, they also repaired and sealed the control joints that had popped out of place. With a stabilized concrete area, the homeowners can now enjoy their pool with peace of mind.

This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire just moved into their new home last month. As they moved in they noticed the garage floor was cracked and some areas are raised. The homeowners wanted to convert their garage into a dog/ animal rescue. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Stephen Caron inspected the home. While inspecting the garage Stephen had found some cracks that were raised about 1/2". The homeowners would like to remove all tripping hazards for dog and human safety. After Stephen completed his inspection, he recommended installing PolyLevel and Nexus Pro Crack Repair to lift, level, and seal the cracks in the garage. 

Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team arrived at the home and installed the PolyLevel and Nexus Pro into the garage. 

This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire had an issue where their basement was holding in a lot of moisture. The homeowners didn't want to store their belongings in the basement while having a lot of moisture down there. They decided to call EFS to see if they had any options to eliminate some of the moisture in their basement. 

Design Specialist Chris Greenwood inspected the basement. Chris recommended installing a Sani Dry system that will take the moisture out of the air and bring it down to a more comfortable level. 

Crew Lead Dillon Kingsbury and his team arrived at the home and installed the Sani Dry System into the basement. The Sani Dry brought the moisture down to a level where the homeowners were comfortable storing their belonging in the basement. 

This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire had a flood in their basement and it ruined the finished area. The basement had two sump pumps in the basement. When the water was pushed outside of the home it froze. Once the water froze in the pipe, the sump pumps couldn't push the water through the system. The water eventually backed up into the basement. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection to make sure something like this wouldn't happen again. 

Design Specialist Chris Greenwood inspected the home and the sump pumps. The sump pumps worked but had one crucial flaw, no Freeze Guard. Living in New England the weather is very hot and cold. During the summer it can hit almost 100 degrees and in the winter it can hit 0 degrees, so a system must be able to work in both extremes. Sump pumps have sections of pipe that are either laid on top of the ground or in the ground to expel the water away from the home. During the time in this pipe, depending on the temperature, the water can heat up or cool down. In freezing temperatures the water can freeze in the pipe. Freeze Guard allows water that has been blocked by a clog or frozen water in the pipe to overflow out of the pipe and not back into the basement. Chris recommended installing new sump pumps with Freeze Guard.

Crew Lead Ed Nadreau and his team came to the home and installed two Ultra Sumps and 2 Freeze Guards. 

This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire had a radon system at their old home and would like to install a radon system into their new home. The homeowner is worried about having radon in their water. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Isaac Hernandez inspected the home. After the inspection, Isaac designed a radon mitigation system that would fit into their home. 

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

This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire wants to replace the supports in their basement so they can use their garage this winter. They want to be able to use the basement as storage and use the garage to store a car. They live in a split-level home so the garage and basement are on the same level. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist John Prince arrived at the home and inspected the basement and garage. John recommended installing SmartJacks in both the basement and the garage. 

Crew Lead Spencer Ladd and his team arrived at the home and began installing the SmartJacks into the basement and garage. 

This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire was experiencing some settling underneath the garage and basement floors. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection.

Design Specialist John Prince arrived at the home and inspected the home. John recommended installing SmartJacks in the garage and basement and also injecting PolyLevel to lift a settled part of the slab. 

Crew Leads Scott Crandall and Nick Melo arrived at the home with their respective teams. Scott and his team installed SmartJacks into the basement and garage. Nick Melo and his team injected PolyLevel under the slab. 

This homeowner in Salem, New Hampshire was experiencing higher than normal radon levels in their home. The homeowners tested their home and the results came back at 7 pCi/L, which is above the recommended amount. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection.

Design Specialist Kenny Calabrese arrived at the home and inspected the basement. Kenny found one crack in the basement that he recommended sealing along with installing the radon mitigation system.

Crew Lead Branden Edwards and his team arrived at the home. They installed the new radon mitigation system and sealed the crack in the foundation.  

This homeowner had recently purchased their home and found that their basement allows in water. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Kenny Calabrese arrived at the home and inspected the basement. Kenny recommended installing Water Guard into the basement with Sump Pump.

Crew Lead Branden Edwards and his team arrived at the home and installed Water Guard and a Sump Pump into the basement. 

Homeowner Stephen W. of Salem, New Hampshire had a beautiful pool set up in his backyard. Over the years, wear and tear ran its course, and the patio around the pool was sunken, cracked, uneven, and discolored all over. More and more, Stephen was spending time out by his pool with his family and was tired of all the trip hazards and unsightly cracks throughout the patio. He decided it was time to look into fixing the problem, and so reached out to Erickson Foundation Supportworks for a solution. Ultimately, Stephen wished to improve the quality of his family's life.

Design specialist Nate Erickson proposed a three-step process to lift and level the uneven sections of concrete, resurface the top, and protect it all with SealantPro.  

The first step involved injecting PolyLevel beneath the slab to fill the voids and level out as much of the patio as possible. Once the concrete was stable and even, the crew then sealed all the cracks, large and small. Day 2 of the project entailed resurfacing the entire pool patio area, covering up all the discolorations and imperfections. Once the new surface had time to cure, the final step was to apply SealantPro to complete the total concrete protection system. 

Replacing the existing patio would have been a lengthy, expensive undertaking. Removing the concrete and coordinating a crew and truck to pour a new slab would have taken a lot of time and effort. This was not an option for Stephen.

In the end, Stephen received his desired outcome. A new patio. The surface is now even, crack-free, and pleasant to look at.