Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

The concrete foundation wall on the front side of this home was crumbling and falling forward so severely, that the homeowners had to place sand bags in front of the wall to prevent it from falling completely out of place. This is a serious issue, and one that needed immediate repair. After researching to find the best Structural Repair Company in their area, they decided to call John's. They were impressed by our reviews as well as the fact that John's has been in business for over fifty years. Our Design Specialist arrived, and after inspecting the crumbling foundation wall, he put the homeowners minds at ease with an effective and permanent solution! He proposed repairing the wall by first removing all of the damaged parts, and then pouring a new concrete extension onto the remaining sound portion of the wall - returning complete strength and integrity to the foundation. The homeowners were very pleased with this solution, and gave us approval to begin the work. When our Structural Crew arrived, they began by removing all of the sand bags as well as the crumbling parts of the wall, leaving behind only the strong portions. Next, they attached a heavy-duty vapor barrier directly onto the original foundation wall, to ensure that no hydrostatic pressure would enter the new wall extension. In addition to the vapor barrier, we also attached rods of rebar directly onto the original wall, to firmly hold the new extension in place. To make certain that the new wall would be poured tightly against the original wall, we built our concrete forms using a technique of pressure. With the forms in place, we poured the new wall, allowed it to solidify, then removed the forms. The final step was scrubbing the new wall clean, for a nice finished appearance! The formerly crumbling foundation wall is strong once again, and these homeowners no longer have to worry about the possibility of the front of their home crashing down into the ground. The experts here at John's are always thrilled to restore safety and stability to family homes!

This homeowner noticed that the floors in their living room were beginning to sag. In certain spots, the floors even felt bouncy when you walked on them like the house was settling into the soil. Knowing that this was an older home and the soil had changed, the homeowner decided to call John's Waterproofing about our foundation repair solutions. For this home, we recommended installing 5 Push Piers along the foundation of the home to raise the house and keep it stabilized. These piers are driven into the ground using a hydraulic ram and uses the weight of the structure to help add more support. By installing these steel Push Piers, this offers the homeowners a permanent solution to their homes settling foundation. 

This homeowner called us because the rock underneath his homes foundation was crumbling, causing his concrete foundation wall to slide with it. Our Design Specialist performed a thorough inspection, free of charge, and found that 1 portion of the rock beneath the concrete foundation wall was dramatically crumbling. He explained to the homeowner, that without proper intervention, his home would eventually fall into itself, because the crumbling of the rock supporting the foundation wall was so severe. The homeowner expected as much, and wanted to get started on repairs immediately. We added him to our schedule, and arrived at his home with our crew of structural experts. The crumbling was so severe, that our crew had to dig out a large amount of the rock, until it was flush with the foundation wall. When the strong and still intact foundation wall and the subfloor were perfectly in line, the crew began installing Steel Helical Piers, to lift the home back to its correct and level height. To install the Helical Piers, they first attached steel brackets to the foundation wall, and then hydraulically drill them through the bracket and deep into the ground. They continued drilling each pier down, until they reached soil that was dense enough to support the weight of the home, and then drilled even further into it until the home lifted. The Helical Piers will remain permanently in place to support the foundation, and ensure that the home experiences no further sliding or settling. Johns quick response to this extremely urgent matter, has eased this homeowners mind, and has returned stability back to a foundation that - without repair - would have caused catastrophic damage to this home, and greatly threatened the safety of the family within.

Accumulation of standing water had been a persistent issue for this concrete patio. Living in the PNW, there is no shortage of wet conditions throughout the year. Due to the downward sloping of this patio, all rainwater, as well as runoff from watering potted plants, continuously ran downhill to the lowest portion of the slab. The homeowners didn't like having to look at the ugly collected water, and they were concerned that the standing water could pose a safety risk. They called John's, and we came out to inspect the issue. Our Design Specialist explained to the homeowners about the possibility of permanent water damage, as well as how the damage could go further than only impacting the patio - it could also, overtime, cause catastrophic damage to the foundation walls of the home. This is because too much water seeping through the patio, and into the earth below that supports the foundation, could cause erosion of that soil, eventually leading to the sliding and crumbling of the foundation walls. Fortunately, the homeowners were on top of this issue, and called on us as the leading waterproofing experts, to intervene before it was too late. Our Design Specialist offered them the perfect solution, the installation of an XL TrenchDrain into the patio, to collect all water, and route it away from the home. They signed the Job Proposal, and we got them on our schedule! When our crew arrived, the first step was cutting out a narrow, 35 foot portion of the patio at the lowest point, to create a trench. Inside of the trench, we placed 35 feet of XL TrenchDrain, which is a metal drain that will remain permanently in place to collect all water intrusion, and will route it safely away from the home via a drain line. After placement of the TrenchDrain, we poured new concrete around it to hold it firmly in place, and to provide a nice finished look. The TrenchDrain has a metal cover on it, that is easily removeable for cleaning. These homeowners are happy to no longer have to look at dirty standing water while they're resting on their patio after a long day. They are also glad to know that they have made the right decision to protect the entire structure of their home from the devastating affects that years worth of standing water can cause, without proper implementation of quality solutions.

This homeowner first noticed that their floor was slanting in their kitchen. It then developed a slight bounce to it, followed by a few doors that were sticking in their frames. Looking for a solution before the issue progressed further, they called up John's Waterproofing. We scheduled their free inspection and discovered that their homes foundation had settled unevenly, leaving some of the wooden posts floating above their footings. 

To address this issue we proudly offer SmartJacks. These replace the old wooden posts, anchoring into both the wooden beam above and the footing below. The SmartJack is then adjusted into place, stabilizing the home. These will not rot or mold, and can be adjusted more over the years if needed. Now the homeowners can enjoy their home being on stable ground once again.