Fortress Foundation Solutions Before & After Photos

In Alexandria, Virginia, two homeowners were experiencing sinking in their concrete driveway. They ignored it for a while, but once they noticed the crack getting bigger and bigger, they knew they needed to address it before the problem became even worse.

They reached out to Fortress after seeing one of our trucks in their neighborhood just a week prior. Our team came out to complete a full inspection, and Ethan later arrived to complete the repair and stabilize the driveway.

Homeowners in Alexandria, VA, were looking to make their home more comfortable, especially during the extreme temperatures of summer and winter. No matter how much they ran their air conditioning or heat, they noticed little improvement in comfort while their energy bills continued to rise.

They reached out to Fortress Foundation Solutions for a free inspection, and our System Designer, Matt, conducted a thorough evaluation of the crawl space. With years of industry experience, Matt quickly identified several issues, including open crawl space vents, exposed dirt, the absence of a dehumidifier, and an improperly sealed crawl space entry door.

To permanently address these problems, Matt recommended a complete crawl space encapsulation. His solution included a CleanSpace® vapor barrier, SilverGlo™ insulation, a SuperSump® pump to manage groundwater, and a high quality dehumidifier to keep the crawl space clean, dry, and healthy year-round.

With this complete encapsulation system, the homeowners can enjoy a more comfortable home, improved energy efficiency, and peace of mind knowing their crawl space is protected from moisture and humidity.

In Alexandria, Virginia, homeowners Amy and Richard were experiencing water intrusion, as seen in the before photo, even though they purchased the home with an existing waterproofing system already installed. Unfortunately, the phone number for the original company was out of service, and the company that installed the system had gone out of business - leaving the homeowners with no one to honor the warranties.

Knowing they needed a professional, long term solution, they reached out to Fortress Foundation Solutions. Cara came out to perform a full evaluation and offered the homeowners something they couldn’t resist: a Lifetime of the Structure Warranty that is fully transferable and backed by our well established nationwide network.

The Alexandria homeowners agreed, and Gustavo and his crew got to work removing the failing system and installing a Fortress solution done the right way. As seen in the after photo, they upgraded from a small single pump sump system to our TripleSafe sump pump system featuring three pumps and a battery backup for added protection and peace of mind.

Homeowners in Alexandria, VA were experiencing water intrusion and hydrostatic pressure buildup in their basement. The hydrostatic pressure not only forced water through the block walls but also caused the walls to bow inward.

Our solution was to install a full-perimeter waterproofing system to relieve the hydrostatic pressure and direct groundwater to a sump pump for proper discharge. To address the structural concerns, we also installed five CarbonArmor® straps to stabilize the bowing wall and help prevent any further inward movement.

This home owner called our office to see if we could help preserve "the bones" of their 1875 Victorian farmhouse. Our expert system designer, Skylar, was sent to do a complete and free evaluation.

Skylar quickly helped find a solution and our superintendent Nick took a few crews over to the property to "forever" brace the foundation with our EverBrace wall restoration system. The home owner can now continue the renovations knowing the foundation is secure for many, many more years to come!