Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Whitneyville, Maine had settling, sagging floors and wanted to learn their options for repair. We installed SmartJacks with supplemental beams. SmartJacks are zinc-coated steel posts that are protected so they do not rust like lally columns. They are custom fit to provide ample support to the home, and we can adjust them to lift the floors back to level. SmartJacks can continue to be tightened over time as needed.

We helped keep this Jonesport, Maine home sale on track after a home inspection revealed the beams needed more support. Moisture had weakened the wood, causing the beams to sag. We encapsulated the crawl space with drainage matting and CleanSpace vapor barrier to seal out water. A SmartSump was installed to manage the groundwater, pumping it away from the home. SmartJacks galvanized steel posts add proper support to the failing beams. Each SmartJack can handle over 60,000 lbs and the galvanized coating protects them from rusting.

We recently helped homeowners in Calais, Maine with their newly purchased house. The basement was damp, and that moisture had caused the support beams to weaken over time. Lally columns were rusting, and the floors above were beginning to sag. We installed SmartJacks to properly stabilize the support of the home. SmartJacks are zinc-coated steel posts that will never rust, and are custom fit to level the floors of the home. They can be adjusted over time if needed as the house continues to settle.

Many homes in Maine are built on old fieldstone wall foundations, and this one in Calais, Maine was no exception. Hydrostatic pressure was causing a wall to bow in, and the homeowners wanted to find a solution before they experienced total wall failure. We installed our StableLock Wall system, where we pour a new concrete wall with patented bracing to stabilize the home. The new wall is poured directly next to the failing wall, preventing it from shifting any further. By doing this, homeowners do not have to undergo any major excavation or jacking up their home, which is not only disruptive but quite costly. Most StableLock Wall projects are complete in 2-3 days, with minimal disruption to the homeowners.

Homeowners in Robbinston, Maine reached out for help with their foundation wall that was bowing and cracked. After providing a free estimate, we recommended installing PowerBraces to support the home. PowerBraces are custom fit steel beams that are attached to the floor joists to support the home and prevent further shifting of the wall. PowerBraces can be adjusted over time to even straighten the wall back to its original position!