Fortress Foundation Solutions Before & After Photos

In Mineral, Simon wanted to address moisture concerns in his 1,200-square-foot crawl space before they began affecting the rest of the home. The area was exposed to excess humidity and lacked proper insulation, creating unstable conditions beneath the house and increasing the risk of future moisture-related problems.

Scott and his crew installed a complete CleanSpace® vapor barrier system throughout the crawl space to seal out ground moisture and create a cleaner, more controlled environment beneath the home. To further improve the space, SilverGlo™ insulation was added along the crawl space walls to help regulate temperatures and increase the home’s overall energy efficiency.

As shown in the after photo, the crawl space is now cleaner, drier, and far better protected from future moisture issues. Simon can now enjoy greater peace of mind knowing the area beneath his home is properly sealed, insulated, and built for long-term protection.

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 Hagerstown, Maryland, a homeowner experienced a problem more common than most people realize. After recently upgrading his kitchen and installing heavier appliances, including a brand new stove and large refrigerator/freezer combo, the added weight caused the floor joists beneath them to crack, as seen in the before photo.

Mark, the homeowner, knew he needed the issue addressed properly and wanted a permanent solution done the right way. Through networking, he already knew Adam and trusted him to evaluate the home. After completing a comprehensive inspection, Adam determined the home needed 2 SmartJack XLs along with a supplemental beam to properly stabilize the floors above.

Gustavo and his crew completed the installation with care and professionalism, leaving the home stabilized and cleaned up thoroughly afterward - as seen in the after photo. 

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 

Homeowners in Boonsboro, Maryland, got tired of dealing with water intrusion caused by their failing sump pump and waterproofing system. System Designer Matt performed a full inspection and, to no surprise, found that the sump pump was barely functional and the existing waterproofing system was clogged, as seen in the before photo.

Gustavo was the foreman on the project and completely revamped the home's waterproofing system by installing a full-perimeter WaterGuard drainage system and a TripleSafe sump pump system. As seen in the after photo, the new sump pump system is secure, reliable, and ready to keep this basement dry all the time.