Reliable Foundation & Radon Contractor serving Woburn, MA

We recently took on a challenging but rewarding basement waterproofing project for a homeowner in Woburn, MA, who was struggling with an aging and uncovered sump pump. This not only left their basement vulnerable to moisture and humidity but also invited a whole host of other problems, potentially hazardous to both the homeowners' property and their health.

Understanding the urgency of the situation, our Customer Care team quickly responded by scheduling a home inspection. Upon arrival, our seasoned System Design Specialist, Kenneth Calabrese, conducted a thorough evaluation of the basement, pinpointing the ineffective old system as the root cause. It was clear that a reliable, robust solution was needed to protect their basement going forward. We recommended the SuperSump, a top-tier sump pump known for its durability and efficiency. Our production team, consisting of skilled foreman, Anthony LoCascio and expert installers, got to work installing the new system. The process was smooth, with the team ensuring every component was perfectly in place, transforming the basement into a dry and secure space.

The outcome? The homeowner's basement is now fully shielded from moisture and the plethora of issues that come with it, thanks to the SuperSump's sealed system. Not only has the problem been resolved, but the homeowner can also rest easy knowing their basement is protected for the long haul. Our approach to this project emphasized our commitment to providing a remarkable customer experience, from the initial inspection to the final walk-through. We're not just in the business of fixing homes—we're here to provide peace of mind, ensuring every solution we offer stands the test of time. This Woburn, MA story is just one example of how we make homes safer and happier, one foundation at a time.

A homeowner from Woburn, MA noticed sagging floors on the first floor of the building. As someone who planned on renting out the unit, he wanted to make sure that a permanent fix could be put in place in order to avoid liability issues. Making sure the structure is supported is also very beneficial for when this homeowner plans on selling the house, as costs could get exponentially more expensive if the problem were to be left alone.

Upon talking with our team, Design Specialist Kenneth Calabrese recommended installing SmartJacks to support the structure. These SmartJacks are firmly put into the floor of the basement and attach to a beam that runs across the upper part of the basement. Once our team installed these SmartJacks, the building now had much more support and the floors were stabilized. 

Now that the building and floors are secure, this homeowner can rent out the unit with peace of mind. He was very happy with the end result, and is looking forward to providing a nice stable home for someone to live in.

A homeowner in Woburn, Massachusetts has been living in their house for the past three years and has noticed water in their basement for the last two years. They contacted various companies in their area for waterproofing quotes. Eventually, the homeowner chose to engage EFS because of the reasonable cost and honest inspection process. EFS recommended a full perimeter drainage system to prevent water from entering the basement. 

To begin the installation process, our team chipped out concrete around the entire perimeter of the basement. This allowed us to install our perimeter drainage and sump pump. After the concrete was removed, we installed our TripleSafe basin and pumps to pump out any water while we worked on the rest of the system. We fed the discharge line to the exterior of the home and installed over 100 feet of perimeter drainage around the basement to integrate the drainage to the sump. This allowed us to collect any water pumped outside the home. 

Once the drainage system was in place, we installed a 10-foot exterior drainage line to carry water away from the foundation. We then mixed concrete and poured it over the drainage and around the sump pump basin to lock the system into place. After completion, we did a walkthrough with the homeowners to show them everything that was installed and clean up the site. The homeowners expressed their satisfaction with the results of the project.

A local, family owned restaurant in Woburn, MA had an outdoor eating area comprised of concrete. Over the years, due to erosion of the soils underneath the patio and sidewalk, the concrete had shifted and settled, becoming uneven and forming trip hazards. This was not ideal for patrons of the restaurant, and so the owners decided it was time to fix the concrete and make it safe again, especially before the problem got worse and somebody got hurt. 

Our specialist showed up for the free inspection on the scheduled day, and determined that PolyLevel would be the ideal solution to fix the uneven concrete. Tearing out and replacing all the concrete would be not only costly, but the process would be messy, take at least one week, and ultimately would disrupt the flow of the business. With PolyLevel, the repairs are completed quickly with no demolition, and the concrete can be walked on again within minutes. 

On the scheduled day for repairs, our production specialists arrived and got to work, providing the owners with a clear walkthrough of their plan. They clearly marked out where they would drill tiny, dime sized holes in order to inject the polymer foam beneath the slabs. No heavy excavation was required, and the restaurant was able to remain open throughout the project. Our team lifted and stabilized the area closest to the front doors first, and moved away from the building with their repairs. 

Once the lifting and leveling process was complete, they then installed NexusPro, a silicone based caulking for outdoor applications, into all the joints and cracks on the surface. This sealant was to help prevent rain water from flowing between the slabs and down into the soils beneath. By doing so, erosion is prevented and the life of the concrete is extended. With all the repairs completed, the restaurant had an even, safe concrete sidewalk and patio area for their customers, and peace of mind that their business would be in good shape for years to come.

A homeowner residing in Woburn, Massachusetts, constructed their home two years ago and noticed cracks in the foundation over time. To add to their troubles, water seeped into the basement this spring. The homeowners contacted EFS for a free inspection to repair the cracks and stop water from entering the basement. Liam FitzPatrick, our Design Specialist, conducted a thorough inspection of the foundation walls and basement and recommended sealing the four cracks in the foundation wall with FlexiSpan. Our installation team, led by Branden Edwards, cleaned out the cracks and chipped a small section of concrete beneath them to allow water to drain under the foundation. Afterward, they installed FlexiSpan to seal the cracks and prevent water from penetrating the basement. In only a few hours, Branden and his team finished the job, leaving the homeowners confident that their basement was safe from water infiltration.

The owner of a 1950s home in Woburn, Massachusetts, has lived in their home since 1984. About 2 years ago they started to notice rats appearing in their crawlspace. The crawlspace was cold and moist and was attracting animals and smells that were coming into the home. The homeowner decided to call EFS for them to inspect their crawlspace. Our Design Specialist Justin inspected the crawlspace and he recommended installing CleanSpace and Rim Joist Insulation into the crawlspace to control moisture and pests entering their crawlspace.

Our installation team first began by spraying Rim Joist Insulation in the crawlspace. The team sprayed the insulation all around the upper parts of the wall and floor joists to fill any gaps that could allow pests into the crawlspace. After the insulation was sprayed the team began laying CleanSpace over the walls and floors of the crawlspace. The team joined the sections of CleanSpace with CleanSpace Tape. Combining all these sections of CleanSpace the crawlspace will be fully encapsulated. 

The homeowners were very happy with the results of the project. They no longer have to worry about unwanted smells or animals living in their crawlspace. 

A new homeowner in Woburn, Massachusetts, recently moved into their home two weeks ago. Since moving into their home they knew they would need to upgrade parts of their home. The old homeowners disclosed that the crawlspace has had a history of pests entering. The new homeowner decided that they would like to have something installed that would prevent pests from entering their crawlspace. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection. Our Design Specialist Isaac recommended installing TerraBlock, CleanSpace, and PolyLevel Wall Restoration to prevent outside moisture and pests from entering the crawlspace. Then to control humidity inside the crawlspace the specialist recommended a SaniDry dehumidifier.

Our production team began by spraying the walls of the crawlspace with Polylevel Wall Restoration to prevent pests and moisture from entering through cracks in the fieldstone foundation. After the Polywall sets the team then begins laying TerraBlock over the floor. After the floor was covered with TerraBlock the team then laid the CleanSpace over the TerraBlock to encapsulate the crawlspace. After the crawlspace was fully encapsulated the team then installed a SaniDry dehumidifier into the crawlspace to control the humidity.

A homeowner in Woburn, Massachusetts, had moved into the home for only two weeks before inquiring with local companies about radon mitigation. Before reaching out to companies in their area, they tested their basement for radon, and their test results were 6.4 pCi/L. The homeowner wanted to reduce the radon levels in their home so they reached out to EFS for a free inspection. Our Design Specialist Victor recommended installing radon mitigation into the home to reduce the radon levels below 2.0 pCi/L.

Our production team began by creating an extraction point on the floor of the basement. After the extraction point was made the team then installed PVC pipe to the extraction point. The team fed the PVC pipe to the exterior of the home where the team then installed the radon fan. After the extraction point and the radon fan were linked, the team then vented the system above the roofline so radon can't re-enter the home. 

The homeowners were very pleased with the results of the project. The radon levels were reduced to below 2.0 pCi/L. 

A homeowner in Woburn, Massachusetts, lives in a home built in the 1700s. Recently the owner temporarily repaired their stone foundation and wanted to search for a more permanent solution. Our design specialist walked through the basement and recommended having PolyLevel Wall Restoration sprayed on the interior stone foundation wall. 

During installation, our production team first prepared the stone foundation wall with light cleaning and ensured that nothing was obscuring the wall. While being applied, the polymer foam expands to multiple times its size in only seconds. The team uses the spray nozzle to permanently seal the stone foundation wall and help protect it against further crumbling.

This homeowner in Woburn, Massachusetts has a pool with a patio that they like to use to entertain guests. Over the years the pool patio has sunk and cracked. The homeowner would like to return the pool deck to its former state by removing the trip hazards around the pool. The homeowners called EFS for a free inspection of the pool. 

Design Specialist Kenny Calabrese inspected the pool patio and recommended injecting PolyLevel around the pool.

The PolyLevel crew was able to lift and level individual slabs back to their original position.

After the repair using PolyLevel, the homeowners are interested in resurfacing the concrete to complete the process. 

This homeowner in Woburn, Massachusetts had recently moved into their home 2 months ago. Upon moving into the home, they planned on finishing part of the basement to create a second living room. Before they started finishing the basement they tested for radon. The results of their test were 12 pCi/L which is well over the recommended amount. After they received the results of their radon test they decided to reach out to contractors in the area that installed radon mitigation systems. They found Erickson Foundation Solutions and decided to call EFS for a free inspection. 

Design Specialist John Prince inspected the basement. John recommended installing a radon mitigation system to be installed in the home. 

Crew Lead Dillon Kingsbury and his team installed the radon mitigation system into the home and reduced the radon in the home to a safe level.

This homeowner in Woburn, MA was experiencing water entering their basement. They have a finished section of their basement and would like to protect it from water entering the basement. 

A Design Specialist inspected the basement. The specialist recommended installing a Water Guard system along the perimeter of the basement, a SuperSump, and an Ice Guard.

Crew Lead Anthony Rivas and his team installed WaterGuard, a SuperSump, and an Ice Guard into the basement to prevent water from coming into the basement. 

Patricia C. of Woburn, Massachusetts was experiencing an issue where their floors aren't level. She decided to call Erickson Foundation Solutions to see if someone could come out and take a look at her home. 

Design Specialist John Prince came to the home and inspected the basement. He found that the main beam was sagging. He suggested that EFS install SmartJacks under the main support beam of the home. 

Crew Lead Scott Crandall and his team came to the home and installed 4 SmartJacks under the main support beam. After the SmartJacks were installed, Patrica felt the difference.

This homeowner in Woburn, Massachusetts had been experiencing sagging in their floors. When they bought the home they were told that the foundation needed to be jacked up but wanted a professional to take a look.

Design Specialist Brian Allen inspected the home's foundation and the sagging floors and determined that the house would benefit from installing SmartJacks. 

Crew Lead Scott Crandall and his team install SmartJacks and two supplemental beams to the basement of the home to help strengthen the interior of the home.