Before & After Photos

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Cracked Main Beam Supported in Rockville, VA

This Rockville homeowner's son noticed his mother's floor was sagging. Since she is disabled, he wanted to make sure she would be well taken care of. He called Fortress Foundation Solutions for a free estimate. System Designer Caleb Stone met with the homeowner and her son after completing a thorough inspection of the crawl space. What he found was a major drop along the main beam and one other wall running down the hallway, due to cracks in the beam. He recommended Smart Jacks and a supplemental beam. After answering all their questions, they agreed. Soon Foreman Scott Farmer and his crew were onsite installing the Smart Jacks and supplemental beam. Now this Rockville home is safe and sound again!

Retaining Wall Repair Near Highland, MD

A homeowner near Highland, MD, called Fortress Foundation Solutions. Their retaining wall threatened the integrity of outdoor spaces. As shown in the before photo, the wall was visibly failing, causing concern for the homeowner. System Designer Paul Heckman, met with the homeowner, completing an inspection and presenting a proposal. Next, our expert team stepped in to install GeoLock Wall Anchors, providing a sturdy, long-lasting solution. Now the wall is stabilized, safeguarding the property and bringing peace of mind. 

Stair Step Cracking in Foundation Wall in Alexandria, VA

The Alexandria homeowner noticed some cracking in their brick foundation wall. They knew that this was a bad sign because they had seen Fortress ads showing the very same thing. They gave us a call to come out and give an estimate for the work needing to be done. This home was very special to the couple as they had raised their children in it and wanted their grandchildren to be able to make lasting childhood memories in it as well. They knew that they had to take care of these important issues should that want that dream to become a reality. We sent out one of our System Designers, Troy, and he created a custom solution for their property's needs. He recommended a push pier system, including 3 piers and brackets, that would lift the house back to its original positioning and close the gap beginning to form. The homeowners agreed to this solution, and soon after, our Forman AJ came out with his crew to install the push pier system. After it was completed, our customers were so glad to feel certain that they'd have many more years in their beloved home, and that their foundations were once again stable. 

Addition Receives Added Support in Marriottsville, MD

Lance R. of Marriottsville, MD had an addition on his home that was sagging and beginning to pull away from the original structure. He called Fortress Foundation Solutions for help! System Designer Kurtis Toppert performed a thorough inspection and provided a free estimate for the solution for additional foundation support. Lance agreed and soon foreman Michael and his crew were on site installing Smart Jack XT’s. These are still beams installed to provide extra support. Now Lance does not have to worry and can enjoy the addition on his home!

Porch Saved From Foundation Settlement

This homeowner in Fulton, Maryland had an issue with the front porch cracking due to its foundation settlement. The homeowner wanted to restore the porch and ensure that it was safe from further issues caused by settlement. They called Fortress Foundation Solutions for a permanent solution. Our system designer prescribed our Helical Piers to stabilize the sinking porch. Helical Piers have helical plates welded to the pier shaft to help to pull the pier into the soil during installation and provide anchoring strength as the weight of the foundation or structural element is transferred to the pier. One of our crews soon went out to install the system. Once the porch was stabilized, we used our NexusPro Joint Sealant to fill in the cracks and restore the porch's aesthetic. The homeowners can no enjoy their porch again without worry!