Photo Album: Failing Foundation and Garage Water Intrusion Problem Solved in Oakdale, PA

During a deep cleaning of this customer's garage in Oakdale, PA, they found cracks in the foundation wall where water had been seeping in.Additionally, the wall appeared to be bowing inward, and structural integrity was in doubt.Further inspection of their home's foundation revealed cracks in the exterior wall as well.For a free foundation repair inspection, the homeowner called the experts at Keystone Basement Systems. Upon inspecting the foundation, the experts determined the wall had been compromised by soil expansion due to moisture and needed to be repaired. To ensure the structure was safe, it was concluded that not only the foundation needed to be repaired, but proactive measures were also necessary to prevent future water infiltration. The foundation repair specialist Steven M. recommended a comprehensive repair strategy to permanently solve the problem and restore the foundation's structural integrity. Following a detailed explanation of his recommendation, the homeowner was eager to get started. On the exterior of the home, we installed foundation push piers to stabilize the foundation. The push piers were placed beneath the footing to lift and stabilize the foundation. This helps prevent future movement and gives the foundation a strong, stable base to bear the weight of the home. We installed our WaterGuard perimeter drainage system and a TripleSafe sump pump in the garage to ensure a drier, healthier space. WaterGuard collects water from the walls and drains it to the TripleSafe sump pump to be pumped out of the home through a discharge line. The bowing and cracked foundation wall was permanently stabilized with the CarbonArmor Wall Repair System. Polymers 10-times stronger than steel, CarbonArmor is flexible enough to contour to the foundation wall and is sealed with a high-strength epoxy. CarbonArmor straps are secured to floor joists with heavy-duty brackets, making the system fast, non-invasive and perfect for repairing bowing and leaning walls. By combining our foundation repair and waterproofing solutions, this customer is assured that their foundation is now structurally sound and their garage is dry!