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Your Foundation can undergo serious foundation issues when the soil around the home becomes too wet or too dry. The soil will cause the home to move, sink and settling creating stress on the foundation resulting in cracks. Quality 1st Basement Systems has solutions that are long-lasting, durable, and permanently stabilize the foundation. If you are experiencing foundation inside or outside your home, contact us and schedule a free estimate!
A Delran, NJ homeowner noticed the first level of their home was sagging. They contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems and scheduled an appointment for an estimate. We provided an inspection of the home and knew the SmartJack Crawl Space Reinforcement System would be the best solution. Each SmartJack is installed against the floor joist and beam to provide additional support. This system can gradually bring the floor back towards its original level.
A homeowner in Delran, NJ became concerned by the noticeable sagging in their floors resulting from insufficient foundation support. The crawl space was attempting to support the weight of the home with DIY support posts made up of wood that was susceptible to rotting and bowing. Recognizing the weakness in their home and the further damage that was at risk, the homeowner reached out to Quality 1st.
The solution to this home's foundation was simply installing our SmartJack System. SmartJacks are made up of galvanized steel and attach to your home's floor joists with a sturdy, steel base. These support posts are adjustable so that they cater to your home's specific needs and are a permanent solution to a weak foundation. With SmartJacks in place, this home now has a stable and strong foundation, and the once-sagging floors are leveled back to their position.
System Design Specialist: Joe Mancini
Foreman: Axel
To stop this foundation from settling in Quakertown, NJ Quality 1st Basement Systems installed wall anchors. Wall anchors stabilize the foundation.
This homeowner in Mount Laurel, New Jersey noticed their basement wall was bowing inwards. This occurs because poorly compacted and saturated soil around the foundation creates hydrostatic pressure against the walls. The homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems and our System Design Specialist, Javier Romero, provided an inspection and suggested they use a wall reinforcement system. Our foreman, Esau Aquino, installed the CarbonArmor Wall Reinforcement System which is made from a fiber-reinforced polymer that is 10 times stronger than steel. The straps are attached to the wall and secured with heavy-duty steel brackets. The straps will stabilize the wall and begin to pull it back to its original position.