Foundation Repair Photo Album: Repairing 1840's Basement with Uneven Floors in Newcastle, Maine

System Design Specialist Kathryn met with homeowners in Newcastle, Maine to evaluate their wet basement. The basement consisted of a dirt floor with rusted lally columns, and the homeowners said the floors above were uneven. We poured a new concrete floor with WaterGuard perimeter drainage system, which connects to their new TripleSafe sump pump (not pictured here). WaterGuard captures groundwater and channels it to the TripleSafe to be pumped away from the home, keeping the basement dry. To address the uneven floors and rusted lally columns, we installed SmartJacks posts. SmartJacks are galvanized steel posts that can hold over 60,000 lbs each, and the coating they have keeps them protected from rusting. They are custom fit to the space, and can be tightened to lift the floors above back to a level position.