Serving Central Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia, Frederick, Bethesda, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg
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This homeowner in Falling Waters, West Virginia was concerned with the stability of an exterior brick wall. They noticed the wall beginning to lean away from the dirt is was supporting, along with stair step cracking, which is a common symptom of settlement. Knowing Fortress Foundation Solution's expertise in this area, they called for a solution. Our system designer went out and gave them a free estimate and presented a plan to solve their issue. Our crew then went out and installed our GeoLock Wall Anchor System to stabilize and secure the wall and to prevent further movement! The homeowner was very happy that to se their wall stabilized and strengthened! These before and after photos show what Fortress Foundation Solutions is capable of!
A homeowner near Falling Waters, WV had been noticing several soft spots in her floor. She had a kitchen remodel a few years back and installed granite countertops, an island and a larger refrigerator. Now her floor was beginning to sag under the added weight. She reached out to Fortress Foundation Solutions. Our System Designer met with her, providing a free estimate for SmartJack® Crawl Space Stabilizers. These are an adjustable supplemental support system used for sagging crawl spaces. They not only provide supplemental support, but can often lift failing floor joists or beams, restoring them to their original position. Now this homeowner can confidently walk in her kitchen without feeling like she will fall through the floor!
Tom B. of Harrisonburg, VA experienced water coming into his basement with every rain. He called Fortress Foundation Solutions and made an appointment. A System Designer performed an inspection and using his moisture meter, could measure the high levels. He was able to give him a free estimate for a FlexiSpan. This is a flexible sealant that will never dry or crack and ensures a waterproof seal. Soon a Fortress crew was at the home and in a few hours the project was complete. Now when it rains, Tom knows his basement will stay dry!
Our client noticed water damage in their basement, and knew immediately that it requited more than a quick DIY fix. Wanting to find a company that would be professional, knowledgeable, and trustworthy to work on his home, he reached out to Fortress for an estimate. System Designer Chris Guill went out to the home to asses the needs of the basement. He determined that a full waterproofing system would be necessary to stop further damage from being done. Soon after, our team went out to install a SuperSump and WaterGuard which will catch and drain any water attempting to enter the space.
This homeowner in Bluemont reached out to Fortress Foundation Solutions because they had been dealing with water intrusion in the crawl space of their home, and that had caused the floors of the home to sag. They wanted these issues resolved.
To resolve these issues, Fortress went out and installed a complete CleanSpace encapsulation, along with a SmartSump Crawl Space Sump Pump System, and a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. Together these products will keep the crawl space clean and dry, and prevent future moisture related issues. The SmartJack System was installed to permanently support and stabilize those sagging floors.
