Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Since 1967, this Arundel, ME, homeowner has lived in their home, and over time they have noticed their floors sagging more and more. With braces rotting and not wanting the problem to get worse, the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems to book a free estimate. System Design Specialist John Wright met with the homeowner and worked with them to design a system that would meet the needs of the home and keep the homeowner safe.

The floor above needed to be braced and supported to level the floor and prevent sagging from happening in the future. SmartJacks were installed where needed with the addition of a new Supplemental Beam. SmartJacks can correct problems such as sloping and overly springy floors and out-of-level door frames. Because of the design of SmartJacks, they can be adjusted overtime as needed to compensate for changes in the home. SmartJacks are galvanized for corrosion resistance and can be used with the CleanSpace system if an area is plagued with high moisture or water issues. Now that the SmartJacks are installed, the homeowner is able to have a level floor without it feeling like a trampoline, and their home is no longer at risk of wall cracks or unsafe living conditions.

We were excited to help these Gorham, Maine homeowners after seeing how badly their floors were sagging. The support beam below was weakened over time by moisture getting into the wood. We installed SmartJacks and a new steel supplemental beam. Each SmartJack can hold 60,000 lbs of weight, offering more than enough support to the home. SmartJacks can also be adjusted to lift the beam and floors above, returning them to level.

We helped Biddeford, Maine homeowners address their leaky basement and bowing foundation wall. To address the water, we installed a TripleSafe sump pump that connects to their new WaterGuard perimeter drainage system. WaterGuard captures the water and brings it to the TripleSafe to be pumped away from the home. The TripleSafe features two Zoeller pumps and a third battery backup pump to ensure your home is protected at all times. PowerBraces were installed on the bowing foundation wall to prevent further shifting. PowerBraces can be tightened over time to help try to straighten the wall back to its original position.

Have you ever walked into a room of your home and felt the floor bounce? What about cracks in the walls? Along with cracked tiles and uneven spaces under baseboards, these are all signs that your home’s floor is sagging and that structural issues are developing. This Saco, Maine homeowner noticed these issues and wanted to take care of the problem as soon as possible. System Design Specialist Brian Donnelly worked with the homeowner to rectify the issue and protect their home from any further damage. They worked together to create a solution that would fix the sagging issues and protect the crawl space from outside elements.

To address the sagging floors, SmartJacks were installed with a Steel Supplemental Beam. SmartJacks replaced the current supports, as seen in the photos. The homeowner opted to encapsulate the crawl space with CleanSpace and Spray Foam. With the system installed, outside elements are kept out, and the crawl space can be used for storage without the fear of moisture causing any damage. Groundwater will be removed by the installed SmartSump and taken out of the crawl space through a buried discharge line. To round out the system, the homeowner also decided to purchase a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier to keep humidity at a safe level, meaning they will have peace of mind moving forward, knowing that their crawl space is protected and the structural integrity of their home is intact.

We helped homeowners in Windham, Maine who had reached out with concerns that their basement supports were rusting and going to fail. After providing a free estimate, they wanted to move forward with replacing their old lally columns with new SmartJacks. SmartJacks are galvanized steel posts that are custom fit to stabilize the home above. Each SmartJack can support 60,000 lbs, and the zinc coating on the post keeps it protected from rusting.