Fortress Foundation Solutions Before & After Photos

The crawl space in this Powhatan, Virginia home had clear signs of moisture and high humidity in the before photo. Left alone, those conditions can lead to mold, wood rot, and higher energy bills.

We fixed the issue by sealing the space with our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier Encapsulation System to keep moisture out. SilverGlo insulation was added to improve energy efficiency, and a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier now keeps humidity at a consistent, healthy level.

With these upgrades in place, the crawl space is dry, more efficient, and better for the overall health of the home.

We love seeing clean, dry crawl spaces! This particular homeowner, whose crawl space was already encapsulated, noticed a musty smell coming from his crawl space, and when our System Designer, Paul Heckman, went down there, he found that water was seeping into the crawl space through the insulated walls, and designed a solution. Our Foreman, Charlie Evans, and his crew went in and removed some of the old insulation, and replaced it with our own SilverGlo Insulation. They lined the crawl space with our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, and installed one of our SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier to ensure that our client's home stays clean and dry! No more musty smells for this homeowner! 

As seen in the before photo, this local homeowner in Hagerstown, Maryland started noticing cracks forming in the cinderblock retaining wall that leads to the stairwell entryway of the basement apartment he rents out. Over time, the cracks worsened and the wall began to look like it was caving in.

Brian spent a good chunk of time contemplating whether to call us, but once his tenants started bringing the issue to his attention, he knew it was time to act. He reached out online to schedule a free evaluation of the wall.

We sent one of our expert system designers out to inspect the issue, and he immediately knew what needed to be done — a Geo-Lock Wall Anchor system. Geo-Lock Wall Anchors use the strength of the stable virgin soil beyond the wall to permanently stabilize it and, in some cases, even pull the wall back toward its original position.

As seen in the after photo, this project took just one day to complete and required two Geo-Lock Wall Anchors to secure the wall. Now Brian and his tenants have peace of mind knowing the stairwell has been permanently stabilized.

In boonsboro maryland homeowner Julie was experiencing extreme water intrustion in one corner of her basement. She reached out to Fortress Foundation Solutions to get an expert opinion and we sent out Matt. looking at the before photo Matt knew this home needed an interior waterproofing solution and a triple safe sump pump due to this home being built right above an under ground spring! Gustavo was the foreman and executed the job beautofully as seen in theafter photo 

In Lincoln, VA, a homeowner reached out to Fortress Foundation Solutions with concerns about their uneven and unsafe pool deck. Our inspection revealed soil movement and surface cracks as the main causes. To fix the issue, we used NexusPro® Joint Sealant to close cracks and protect against water damage, followed by our PolyLevel® system to lift and stabilize the sunken slabs. After injecting the expanding foam beneath the concrete, the deck was restored to a smooth, level, and secure surface. The result was a safer, long-lasting solution that gave the homeowner peace of mind and a renewed outdoor space.