New Jersey Waterproofing & Foundation Repair Services

In Atlantic Highlands, NJ, we recently completed a second-story load-carrying beam replacement. These intricate projects exemplify our specialized expertise, setting us apart from typical “basement” contractors. Our comprehensive structural knowledge is applied throughout the entire process, from the initial demolition and installation of temporary support structures to the completion of the finished project.

Our unwavering commitment is to ensure a safe, strong, and secure home for our clients. If you notice sagging floors or suspect a beam failure, please don’t be alarmed. We’re here to provide expert guidance and support through every step of the process.

We were contracted to address failing main girders in the basement of a 1900-era home in Harrison, NJ. The structure was in a severely deteriorated state. Our team began by constructing a temporary support system, enabling the safe removal of the existing, compromised beams. We then installed new footings and lally columns to support two new 5-1/4″ x 9-1/2″ parallam beams, an engineered beam system.

A significant challenge in this project was removing over eight tons of soil from the basement to create space for installing the 3’x3’x12″ thick concrete footings. These new footings and Parallam beams now provide a solid foundation for this three-story, three-family home.

A church in South Amboy contacted us to investigate water intrusion at their daycare building. Our inspection revealed significant vertical and horizontal cracking in the basement wall of one classroom. We determined the wall was failing due to hydrostatic pressure, exacerbated by the adjacent parking lot.

Using a radar scanner, we confirmed the 20-foot wall lacked rebar, a common characteristic of foundations built before 1980. Essentially, basement walls act as retaining walls, and without reinforcement like rebar or tie-backs, they are prone to failure.

To remedy this, we installed helical pier tie-backs, driven beneath the parking lot, with rods extending through the foundation wall and secured to a steel whaler. We also applied carbon fiber reinforcement straps to the wall’s interior for added tensile strength. Finally, an interior drainage system was installed to collect water passing through the block wall.

This combined approach stabilized the wall, preventing further movement and water intrusion.

A townhouse association contacted us regarding persistent water intrusion issues affecting three adjoining units with slab foundations. Prior to our involvement, another contractor had installed an exterior drainage system that proved ineffective in preventing water from entering the homes.

We addressed this by completely removing the existing system and installing a significantly more robust and comprehensive solution. This new system incorporated interceptor trenches with perforated pipe along each unit, effectively managing surface water, and a separate piping network dedicated to handling all downspout discharges. Each downspout was connected to a French Drain Main Leaf filter and a dedicated solid corrugated pipe. Leveraging the existing grade, we directed the system’s discharge to a surface drain system.

To ensure long-term functionality and ease of maintenance, we also installed catch basins, cleanouts, and leaf filters. For a free consultation to address your drainage needs, please contact us today.