Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

During a crawlspace and foundation inspection, our Structural Design Specialist discovered several cracks within this concrete foundation wall. The cracks had been caused by many years of soil compression and expansion, allowing the foundation to shift and settle. With the weight of the home constantly putting pressure on the shifting foundation wall, many cracks were created over the years. A cracked foundation eventually creates cracked walls and ceilings inside of homes, and greatly threatens the integrity of the entire structure. To repair the cracks, and stop them from worsening, our crew of Structural Repair Experts first injected each crack with our Crack Epoxy Injection material, to bond and seal all of the jagged edges back together. Next, they covered each crack with several strands of Carbon Fiber Stitching. They attached the Carbon Fiber Stitching horizontally across each crack - permanently holding them together - and preventing them from worsening. Carbon Fiber Stitching is 10 times stronger than steel, and is a highly effective long term repair solution that returns structural stability to foundation walls. Our Structural Repair Experts have now reinforced the damaged foundation wall of this home with heavy-duty components that will provide permanent and effective structural support for many years to come!

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. 

When homeowners moved into their new home, they called John's Waterproofing for a free inspection to ensure their home was set up with long-term protection and that their family would be safe. When our Design Specialist went down into the crawl space, several issues were revealed. Cracks from a bowing foundation were visible throughout the walls and ceiling, allowing water and pests to make their way inside. It was only a matter of time before these cracks became larger and led to even more serious problems such as sinking floors upstairs and severe water damage. Our crew worked with the homeowners to design a plan that would stop the problem in its tracks. Then, it was time to get to work. 

When our crew arrived at the home, they got straight to work. They began by removing all debris from the crawl space, including the old vapor barrier. Next, each crack was injected with epoxy to seal out future leaks and bond the concrete back together. But the epoxy was just the sidekick. This foundation needed a superhero. Our crew installed carbon fiber stitching straps along the cracks to reinforce the foundation, create a permanent bond, and help prevent any further bowing or movement. Together, the epoxy and carbon fiber worked as a team, and this foundation was once again ready for a stronger, safer future.