Expert Concrete Repair & Foundation Repair Company serving Westford, MA

Recently in Westford, MA, we had the pleasure of tackling a particularly challenging crawl space problem that a homeowner faced. They contacted us, worried about the persistent wetness and humidity in their crawl space with a dirt floor. It's a common issue, especially in areas like ours, but if left unaddressed, it can lead to bigger headaches down the road, like mold and foundation damage. So, we started with our standard procedure.

Our Customer Care team quickly set up an appointment for a home inspection. Upon inspection, one of our seasoned System Design Specialists Nikki Burke accurately diagnosed the root of the issue. The solution we proposed included a couple of strategic moves to ensure long-lasting results. First, we went ahead with the installation of our drainage matting underneath the CleanSpace liner on the floor. The CleanSpace liner is specifically designed to resist moisture and keep the crawl space dry, effectively sealing off the home from the damp ground. But we didn't stop there; understanding that the homeowner was concerned about potential future water accumulation, we installed a TripleSafe liner. This allows for a pump to be easily installed down the road if needed, ensuring that the space remains dry under any circumstances. Additionally, to address the humidity issue directly and make the space healthier, we installed a SaniDry Sedona – a powerhouse dehumidifier capable of keeping the air dry and preventing mold growth.

The outcome was noticeably instant. The initially damp, musty crawl space was transformed into a clean and dry area under the house. The homeowner was thrilled with the significant improvement, having peace of mind knowing their crawl space was finally under control and no longer a breeding ground for mold or a worry at the back of their mind. 

We recently had the privilege of helping a homeowner in Westford, MA, who was struggling with an overly burdened sump pump. Despite having a sump pump in place, they were facing challenges in effectively managing the water in their basement. The excessive water not only posed a risk to the structure of their home but also to the comfort and safety of their living environment. Understanding the critical need for an immediate and effective solution, they reached out to us at Erickson Foundation Solutions for help.

Our process began with our Customer Care team immediately scheduling a thorough home inspection. During this assessment, it became apparent that the existing sump pump system was inadequate for the water management needs of the home. To address this, our System Design Specialist Nikki Burke recommended the installation of our WaterGuard perimeter drainage system. This system is specifically designed to intercept water at the perimeter of the basement and direct it unobtrusively to the sump pump, fortifying the home’s ability to manage water effectively. Our production team, consisting of a skilled foreman and dedicated installers, efficiently executed the installation of the WaterGuard system. We ensure that every installation is done not only effectively but also with minimal disruption to the home.

The outcome was a complete transformation for the homeowner. The WaterGuard system worked in tandem with the existing sump pump to efficiently manage the water, significantly reducing the risk of basement water problems in the future. The homeowner was pleased with the robust solution that not only solved their immediate water management issues but also provided peace of mind for the long term. By choosing Erickson Foundation Solutions, they invested in the safety, comfort, and longevity of their home.

Recently in Westford, MA, a homeowner faced the frustrating challenge common to many – a leaky basement that turned every rainy day into a daunting ordeal. They reached out to us, Erickson Foundation Solutions, in hopes of finding a permanent fix and not just a temporary patchwork. Right from the start, we aimed to keep the process simple and stress-free.

Our Customer Care team swiftly arranged for a home inspection to get a clear understanding of the issue at hand. Our System Design Specialist, Mathhew Robichaud, then took the reins, inspecting the property thoroughly. It was clear that this wasn't merely about patching up visible leaks; a holistic approach was necessary to ensure the basement stayed dry under any circumstances. The solution came in the shape of our tried and tested triumvirate: the WaterGuard interior drainage system to expertly channel unwanted water, the TripleSafe Sump Pump to efficiently evacuate collected water, and the IceGuard system to prevent backups in freezing conditions – especially critical for those Westford winters. The installation was a masterclass in precision. Our experienced team made it look easy, piecing together the system to work in seamless harmony. They worked diligently, ensuring that everything from the installation to the cleanup was done meticulously, leaving no trace that we were ever there.

What the homeowner was left with was a transformed basement – a dry, reliable space, no matter the season or weather outside. It's stories like these that underscore our mission at Erickson Foundation Solutions: to provide not just service, but a remarkable homeowner experience with results that you can trust year after year.

A homeowner in Westford, Massachusetts, had concerns with the air quality in their basement affecting the air in the rest of their home. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection of their basement. Our Design Specialist/ Service Technician Branden Edwards met with the homeowner and walked through the basement with them to discuss their concerns. After a lengthy conversation with the homeowner, Branden recommended installing an ERV system to improve the air quality in the home. 

Our Installation Team led by Branden Edwards began by setting up our harness for the ERV system on one of the walls in the basement. After the harness was set up, the team installed the ERV into the harness and then proceeded to set up the different pipes to carry out the old air and replace it with clean outside air. The team installed one pipe to bring in fresh air and one to remove old stagnant air from the basement. The team installed each of the pipes to either a hole in the foundation wall/ siding of the home or through an egress window.

The system continuously brings clean air into the basement and pushes the old air out to improve the overall air quality in the basement. 

A homeowner in Westford, Massachusetts, had water entering the basement of their 1930s home. The homeowners store things in the basement and water them to be protected from any water. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection of the basement. Our Design Specialist Liam recommended installing a full perimeter drainage system into the basement to eliminate any water from entering the basement and keeping it dry all the time!

Our installation team arrived at the home and first began by chipping out the concrete around the perimeter of the basement and around the old sump pump to fit our bigger and better sump pump. Once everything was chipped out, our team began installing our WaterGuard and our TripleSafe. The WaterGuard will collect any water that tries to enter the basement and will guide that water to our TripleSafe. The TripleSafe will then pump out the water away from the home so it cannot re-enter the home. After the system was installed and tested the team will then cover the system with a layer of concrete to lock it into place. 

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

A homeowner in Westford, Massachusetts, had lived in their home since 2011. In 2011 they were alerted to radon gas in their home. One of the homeowners does a lot of work in the basement so they decided to test it for radon. The test results came back at 4.4 pCi/L, the common recommendation is having the levels below 4.0. The homeowners decided to call a company near them that would install a radon mitigation system in their home. The homeowners called EFS our Design Specialist James visited with the homeowner and designed a radon system for their home. 

Our installation team started by creating an extraction point in the basement slab. We then used PVC piping to attach to the extraction point and guided that piping to the exterior of the home. Once the PVC pipe was brought to the exterior of the home, the team then installed our Radon Fan to the side of the home. Once attached to the side of the home the team connected the PVC pipe from the extraction point to the bottom of the fan and then attached more PVC to the top of the fan to vent the system above the roofline of the home. Venting the system above the roofline will prevent radon gas from re-entering the home. 

The homeowner was very pleased with the installation of the radon mitigation system. When the home was retested for radon the levels were well below the 4.0 pCi/L level. 

A homeowner in Westford, Massachusetts, had cracked in their cinder block foundation wall. The crack was horizontal and spanned the entire length of the front foundation wall. The homeowner had lived in this home for 20 years and over the last 3 years, they have noticed the crack becoming larger. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection, our design specialist recommended installing 7 PowerBraces to the interior foundation wall. 

Our production team started by installing metal L brackets to the base of the foundation wall. The L brack was installed to brace the bottom of the vertical beam that leans against the wall to prevent the wall from bowing. After the L bracket was installed the team started installing the upper bracket into the floor system of the home. Our brackets can be incorporated into any floor system doesn't matter the direction of the joists. Once the system is installed into the floor joists the team installs the metal I beam in between the L bracket and the wall and into the upper bracket system and began tightening each PowerBrace.

The PowerBraces added stability to the wall so the wall can't bow inward anymore. The homeowners were relieved they no longer have to worry about the crack in their basement getting worse. 

A homeowner in Westford, Massachusetts had an issue where their garage walls were bowing and buckling. The homeowner feared that the garage foundation was compromised. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Our design specialist inspected the garage and recommended installing Push Piers and Geolocks to permanently stabilize the garage walls. 

The EFS crew installed 10 Push Piers and 2 Geolocks to stabilize the wall of the garage. 

A homeowner in Westford, Massachusetts, had noticed that the garage slab is sinking. The homeowner found a 2-inch gap where the wall meets the inside slab. The homeowner called EFS for a free inspection. 

Our design specialist examined the garage slab. The design specialist recommended installing PolyLevel to lift the slab. 

The EFS crew injected PolyLevel under the slab in the garage. The crew lifted the slab back to flush where the wall meets the inside slab. 

This homeowner in Westford, Massachusetts had a cracked concrete pier under a support post. This post supports the addition of the home and the homeowner would like this fixed ASAP. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Justin Wenners inspected the interior and exterior of the home. Justin carefully inspected the concrete pier. The pier had a considerable chunk taken off of the top. With the support post threatening to slip off, Justin recommended installing an EZ Post to where the current concrete pier is located. 

Crew Lead Chris Tremblay and his team removed the old concrete pier and installed the new EZ post where the old pier was. 

This homeowner in Westford, Massachusetts had moved into their home in 2014 but has a pool that was installed in 1987. The pool deck had been settling and causing tripping hazards. The homeowner would like to level the pool deck and seal all cracks in the deck. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection.

Design Specialist Michael Bradley inspected the pool deck and the surrounding area. Michael found some areas of the pool deck are sinking and the control joints need to be touched up. Michael recommended injecting PolyLevel under the slabs to lift and level them, then sealing the cracks and control joints with NexusPro and Backer Rod.

Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team arrived at the home and injected PolyLevel to lift and level the pool deck. Then Nick and his team went around the pool and sealed up all of the cracks and control joints. 

This business owner in Westford, MA noticed there were cracks and sand in the shop when the town was working on the road in front of the business. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist John Prince inspected the business. John found some areas on the shop floor that have voids underneath them. He recommended injecting PolyLevel into the shop floor to fill the voids and stabilize the slab. 

Crew Lead Nick Melo and his team arrived at the business and injected the PolyLevel under the slab and were able to stabilize the slab. 

This homeowner in Westford, MA was experiencing her sunroom supports are starting to fail. The sunroom was built 20 years ago and the supports aren't looking like they once did. The homeowner decided to call Erickson Foundation Solutions for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist Kenny Calabrese arrived at the home and inspected the sunroom supports and recommended installing EZ posts to the sunroom.

Crew Lead Ed Nadreau and his team arrived at the home and installed 4 EZ posts in the sunroom. 

Kayla C. had just purchased a home in Westford, MA and was planning to live at the residence for 2-3 years. During the home inspection, the radon levels were tested with a First Alert test kit and found to be 16.6 pci/l, which is well above the recommended safety level of 4.0. Her goal was to rent the property within a couple years, and so she wanted to ensure everything was in good order and safe, including the air quality in the home.

Design specialist Michael Bradley provided a thorough inspection and proposal for installation of a dual penetration radon mitigation system to help Kayla with lowering these high levels. She was pleased with the proposed solution and chose Erickson to install the system.

Branden Edwards and Kyle DeChane completed installation of the radon mitigation system in a single day, and Kayla was happy with the results. As part of the install, the production team also replaced the cover of the existing sump pump and tied the system into the basin. The system is clean, presentable, and efficient.