Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

In this Smyrna, Delaware home there was a serious problem with the foundation in the crawl space. There was a drainage problem, mold, rot, and rust. DryZone solved the issue by replacing the foundation and installed drainage mats. 

This home in Dover was showing signs of uneven settlement on the walls inside the home. The homeowner called DryZone and explained that there were cracks and gaps between the crown molding and the ceiling. DryZone installed 6 SmartJack crawl space support posts in key areas to stabilize the sagging floor. The old 4x4 lumber was no longer effective, but luckily the SmartJacks are adjustable and quite sturdy.

David noticed cracking in the foundation of his home and wanted to address the issue before it worsened. He reached out to the trusted experts at DryZone to schedule a free inspection. 

The primary components of this foundation repair project included Push Piers and Helical Piers. Helical Piers are designed to stabilize a home's foundation permanently and, in many cases, can even lift it back to its original level. These steel piers are mechanically screwed into the ground to reach stable soil layers. Once installed to the appropriate depths and load capacities, a steel foundation bracket is attached to the footing of the home. This system transfers the weight of the structure from the unstable surface soils through the piers to competent, load-bearing soil or bedrock below. 

In Dover, the capital of Delaware, a homeowner had an issue with their basement, foundation, and drainage. 

Basement walls are meant to hold up under a straight "up and down" kind of pressure. This is what we call a compressive load. When the dirt outside of the basement pushed horizontally on the wall, it can cause the wall to bend or bow. In extreme cases the wall can break and collapse into the basement. GeoLock Wall Anchors are a great way to correct this bowing motion and prevent a major problem in the future. They use the undisturbed earth outside to help hold up the wall. They can be adjusted over time if they need to be, and they are a proven solution to this exact problem.