Before & After
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This customer called Fortress Foundation Solutions to get an estimate on a full crawl space encapsulation. Skylar, one of our expert System Designers went out to the property to preform an inspection and provide the customer a quote. After review the proposal and asking a few follow up questions, this customer felt confident that Fortress was the right company to do the work.
A few weeks later one of our crews went out and completed the work. We installed our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier system to the crawl space, along with a Sedona Dehumidifier system to keep the moisture at bay! This customer was very happy with the end result and is glad to have his crawl space clean and dry!
Homeowners in Wiley Ford, West Virginia, had enough of the cracking pool deck and sinking concrete around their backyard. Matt was the System Designer for this project and developed a detailed solution to seal every crack, lift every sunken section, and eliminate tripping hazards before the summer season.
As seen in the before photo, the pool deck was heavily cracked and uneven, creating both safety concerns and an unsightly appearance. Ethan and Samuel completed the installation and executed the project flawlessly. Using our concrete lifting and crack repair solutions, they restored the pool deck to a safer, more attractive condition.
As seen in the after photo, the concrete is now level, the cracks are sealed, and the homeowners can enjoy their backyard with confidence all summer long.
Sandra was dealing with structural issues beneath her Grottoes home, including sagging floors, rotted floor joists, and a deteriorating sill plate. These problems were weakening the home's support system and causing noticeable instability throughout the structure.
To restore the home's structural integrity, Nate and his crew installed 4 SmartJack supports, added a supplemental beam, sistered 8 damaged joists, and replaced the deteriorated sill plate.
In Timberville, John S. was dealing with a serious foundation issue in his basement after one wall developed significant inward bowing over time. The movement had become severe enough to impact the overall stability of the home, with clear signs of structural pressure and wall failure visible throughout the affected area.
Following a full inspection, Warren and his crew determined that the wall required a combination of stabilization systems to properly secure the structure. To stop further inward movement and reinforce the basement wall from inside the home, the team installed nine PowerBrace™ support beams across the affected area.
For additional stabilization in key sections of the wall, two GeoLock™ Wall Anchors were also installed to help counteract the pressure from the surrounding soil outside the foundation. Together, these systems provided the long-term support needed to stabilize the failing wall.
As shown in the after photo, the basement wall is now fully reinforced and structurally secure. John can now enjoy peace of mind knowing his home has reliable, long-term foundation support in place.
Trey in South Boston, Virginia was dealing with more than just a few foundation cracks—his basement walls were noticeably bowing inward, and it was getting worse over time. It had reached a point where the problem couldn’t be put off any longer.
After inspecting the basement, we found that pressure from the surrounding soil had caused significant movement in several walls. This called for a larger, more permanent stabilization solution.
Our crew installed a GeoLock wall anchor system to reinforce the affected walls. In total, 24 anchors were placed to provide even, reliable support. Each anchor extends from the basement wall into stable soil outside, helping counteract the pressure and hold the walls in place.
By the time the job was complete, the walls were stabilized and no longer at risk of continuing to move. For Trey, it meant peace of mind knowing the issue was properly handled and his home is now secure.
