Before & After Photos

These homeowners' dream of owning a cabin on the mountainside in Big Indian, New York, turned into a nightmare when they discovered worrisome structural issues. Fearful that their beloved home might eventually slide off the mountain due to poor construction, soil degradation, and water erosion, they sought professional assistance.

Upon inspection, we identified critical problems caused by the failing block piering system. To secure the safety of our team, we initiated temporary support for the cabin before commencing work. Our first step was the meticulous removal of the old block piers.

To ensure a lasting solution, we dug deep into the earth to create solid footings for our SmartJack systems. These sturdy poured footings were strategically placed at the front and center of the cabin, providing strong bases for the SmartJack installations.

In addition, we addressed the issue at the very back of the crawl space by replacing their old main girder with a new triple main girder. This is supported by our SmartJacks, this reinforced girder significantly improved the overall stability of the cabin.

The threat of water penetration was also eliminated by pouring a robust concrete wall at the back of the crawl space. This proactive measure ensured that the homeowners' cherished abode would remain safeguarded from future water-related damages.

Since the completion of this transformative project, the homeowners have experienced a remarkable improvement in their cabin's structural integrity. The SmartJack systems and reinforced girders have provided unprecedented stability, putting their worries to rest.

Our dedicated efforts not only saved their home from potential disaster but, more importantly, restored the homeowners' peace of mind. With confidence in their cabin's structural reliability, they can now fully enjoy their mountain retreat without fear or apprehension.

When Ryan bought his home five years ago, the home inspector gave him a heads-up: “Within the next ten years, you'll need to address the temporary supports holding up the structure.”
At the time, it didn’t seem urgent. The screw jacks had done their job—until recently.

One weekend, while working in his basement, Ryan felt it. The floor shifted slightly underfoot, and that lingering comment from the inspector echoed in his mind. He knew the time had come. After five years, it was no longer something he could ignore—his home needed real support.

To fix the problem, we started by jackhammering the basement floor to make room for our precast concrete footings. Once those were set, we temporarily supported the home to safely remove the old screw jacks and replace them with our engineered SmartJack system. Each SmartJack was topped with a solid metal plate to provide long-term, reliable support.

Because Ryan’s floor joists were in decent shape—just cracked, not rotted—we didn’t need to fully sister them. Instead, we cut custom three-foot sections of 2x8 lumber, scabbing each joist with precise reinforcement to restore their strength without overbuilding.

Today, Ryan’s home stands solid. No more worrying if the floor will dip. No more wondering if the house is holding on by a thread.
Thanks to our proven systems and patented products, Ryan can finally rest easy in a home that feels safe, stable, and built to last.

Our crews replaced the foundation that was no longer able to safely support this Gardiner home. The blocks were laid, then we applied a waterproofing coating and liner to help water drain away from the home.

This home's foundation was unsafe and needed to be rebuilt. We temporarily rasied up the house on our Foundation Supportworks Piers to make it safe to work under the home. Our owner, Dale Giraudin, personally came to the job site and built the new wall himself! 

This home in Gardiner, NY needed a new foundation built and a gravity drainage line installed. Our installers take great care  when working with heavy machinery around the home, and do their best to clean up as much as possible!