Repairing Foundation Support in Little Falls, NJ

Thursday, September 19th, 2024 by Amy Moore

Challenge

With age, homes go through the inevitable process of settling with the changes in the soil they are built on. Changes in weather and saturation in the soil cause changes in the pressure against the home's foundation walls. These unpredictable changes, over time, will often result in weaknesses in the home's foundation that can reveal itself in a variety of ways. For this home in Little Falls, NJ, the homeowner noticed sagging in their floors which pointed to weakening support beams in the foundation's structure. The homeowner recognized the dangers of a poorly supported foundation and looked for a solution through our Quality 1st team.

Solution

Our System Design Specialist Frank went out to assess the home's damage and provide the homeowner with a repair plan. Once approved, our crew and Foreman Mario came to the home to perform the reinforcing installation. To permanently fix the foundation's structural problems, we installed our SmartJack Reinforcement System. Made up of galvanized steel beams, SmartJacks are resistant to corrosion and can support loads of up to 60,000 pounds. Smartjacks are installed with a steel support beam attached to the floor joists and extra sturdy bottoms to secure them in place. This system is adjustable, meaning it is specifically catered to your home's needs and is a permanent reinforcement installation.

Our team of experts was able to relieve this home of its foundation weaknesses and restore the once-sagging floors that caused the homeowner to worry. Now that there is a reliable and permanent fix to the home's support system, the home will no longer be threatened by unpredictable changes in weather, outside pressure, and settling. Thanks to Quality 1st, this home is strengthened and supported!