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In this Baltimore home, deterioration started to occur on the basement walls, and the original support beams were not as secure as they once were. We were able to replace 3 center support beams with our SmartJacks to stabilize the center. All footings are installed with an over-the-top concrete restoration pour, creating maximum stability. These steel piers are designed to stop settling, and this product can also potentially raise the floor back to where it was originally.
In Baltimore, MD, a homeowner noticed signs of foundation settlement around their basement, including cracks in the walls and floors. As the settlement worsened, water intrusion became a growing issue, creating an unhealthy and unstable environment. Concerned about the long-term structural integrity of their home, the homeowner contacted Quality 1st for a professional assessment and solution. Our team responded promptly, conducting a thorough inspection to fully understand the extent of the damage and the underlying causes.
After assessing the situation, we developed a customized waterproofing and repair strategy. Our solution included the installation of the SmartJack Support System to stabilize and lift the settling foundation, effectively addressing the structural issues. Additionally, we installed our IceGuard Discharge Line to prevent the discharge line from freezing during cold weather, ensuring proper water drainage year-round.
With these systems in place, the foundation was successfully stabilized, and the basement was transformed into a dry, stable, and healthy space, giving the homeowner peace of mind and confidence in their home’s long-term stability.
What looked like uneven floors upstairs was actually a serious structural issue unfolding below. In their Baltimore, MD home, the owner noticed that the crawl space support beams were showing signs of stress due to ongoing foundation settlement. Concerned about long-term damage and safety, they contacted the experienced team at Quality 1st Basement Systems for a permanent solution.
Upon inspection, our specialists determined that the floor joists were no longer adequately supported. To restore stability, we installed our SmartJack Support System, an engineered solution designed for crawl space reinforcement. This process included excavating for base pads, placing high-capacity steel posts, and adjusting them to lift and stabilize the sagging structure.
With the SmartJacks in place, the homeowner now benefits from improved structural integrity, level floors, and a system built to withstand future settlement.
After ongoing foundation settlement and moisture intrusion began to affect the basement of this Baltimore, MD home, the homeowner noticed that several support beams were weakening. Concerned about potential wall cracks and the long-term stability of the home, they reached out to Quality 1st for a professional assessment.
Our team conducted a thorough inspection to evaluate the condition of the beams and determine the best course of action to restore structural integrity safely and efficiently.
Based on our findings, we designed a customized repair plan that incorporated our patented SmartJack Support System. The process involved strategically placing adjustable steel piers beneath the compromised beams, anchoring them to a stable foundation, and carefully lifting and leveling the structure.
This method not only stabilized the weakened support beams but also alleviated stress on the surrounding framework, providing a durable, long-term solution that ensures the home’s safety and structural reliability for years to come!
This main support beam running in this basement was in need of some support itself. We had the perfect solution for this problem, SmartJacks! SmartJacks are high-capacity adjustable steel piers, designed to stop settling and even raise your floor back up to where it was.
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