Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Gardner, Massachusetts, has a concrete set of stairs at the front of their home that were settling. The homeowners can feel and see the slope in the stairs and want to find a solution before someone gets hurt. The homeowners called EFS and our Design Specialist met with the homeowner and recommended installing a new set of stairs after a full inspection of the old staircase. 

Our installation team ordered a new set of stairs and had them delivered to the homeowners' house so we could install them. 

Before diving into a recent rescue operation in Gardner, MA, peek at the before snapshot on the left—notice the sagging joists strained under the weight, a clear cry for help from an under-supported floor. Then, cast your eyes to the rejuvenated scene on the right, where our experts stepped in. With precision and skill, we installed 5 SmartJacks, robustly taking on the role of the old, unreliable support posts. Our mission, as always, was not just to offer a solution but to ensure peace of mind, blending in our commitment to exceptional customer service and lasting results. See the transformation? This is the proof of our dedication to bringing homes back to their safest, most secure standing.

This homeowner in Hillsboro, New Hampshire, purchased their vacation home in late 2022. Upon purchasing the home they had an inspector come to look at the property and they recommended replacing the existing concrete pilings. The homeowners decided to call EFS for a free inspection of their home. Our Design Specialist met with the owners of the home and recommended replacing the existing pilings under the home with Helical Piers.

A homeowner in Deering, New Hampshire purchased their home over 26 years ago. Recently they insulated their crawlspace and found the main beam in the crawlspace was sagging. They called EFS for a free inspection of their crawlspace and our Design Specialist recommended installing SmartJacks and Supplemental Beams into the crawlspace to add support to the floor system. Our team installed 13 SmartJacks and over 70' of Supplemental beam to stabilize the floors and eliminate the sag in the beam. 

A homeowner in Hillsborough, New Hampshire had been experiencing sinking floors in their home. In an attempt to support the structure, the homeowners put concrete blocks under the support beam. This unconventional technique did not work, so they turned to Erickson Foundation Solutions for a professional and permanent solution.

After a thorough inspection, Design Specialist Jason Vachon recommended installing SmartJacks and encapsulating the crawl space with CleanSpace. This proposal would uplift and stabilize the home, while also providing a dry crawl space. Our installation crew started by putting the SmartJacks in place. This consisted of placing the steel plates on crushed stone to create a sturdy base, attaching the steel beams to those plates, and then attaching those beams to the supplemental support beam that was installed and leveled. With the SmartJacks in place, the team could then move forward with encapsulating the crawl space with CleanSpace. This vapor barrier was applied to the entire crawl space. Finally, our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was put in place.

This solution by our team delivers stability to the entire home and a dry and insulated crawl space. The benefits of these features include leveled floors, protection from insects and critters, a comfortable living space, and better air quality. The homeowner really enjoyed the result.