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Signs of foundation settlement and weakened support beams had become a growing concern for a homeowner in Philadelphia, PA, threatening the long-term stability of their property. Recognizing the urgency of the situation but feeling unsure about the best course of action, they turned to Quality 1st for expert assistance. Our team conducted a thorough inspection to pinpoint the underlying causes of the structural issues and developed a targeted plan to address the problem effectively and permanently.
The solution centered around the installation of our patented SmartJack Support System, designed to stabilize and carefully lift sagging beams with exact precision. By reinforcing the foundation, the system not only halted further settlement but also restored the basement’s structural integrity. With our SmartJack System fully implemented, the homeowner now enjoys peace of mind knowing their basement is secure, dry, and prepared to support the home safely for many years to come!
Quality 1st Basement Systems was contacted by a homeowner in Hatboro, PA. The homeowner noticed the first level of their home was sagging. Our team discovered the wooden beams underneath the floor boards lacked the proper support needed to stabilize the floors. We installed the SmartJack System to help support the crawl space beams and straighten the above floors.
A Hatboro, PA homeowner noticed the floors near their front door were sagging, so they contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems for an estimate. Our crew installed the SmartJack System would be the best repair solution. The SmartJack System is designed to support sagging floors. Since the installation, the homeowner has not experienced the prior issue, thus restoring their peace of mind.
A homeowner in Jenkintown, PA noticed their basement walls were bowing inwards, so they contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems to meet with a Foundation expert. We sent Foundation expert, Mike PettyJohn out to perform a full inspection and provide the best recommendation. Based on the foundation wall movement and the cracks that had formed, he determined Carbon Armor Reinforcement System would be the best solution.
Quality 1st Basements installed Carbon Armor Wall Reinforcing System against the bowing foundation walls of this Woodbury, NJ home. CarbonArmor strips are made of fiber reinforced polymers that are 10 times stronger then steel! The straps area attached to the wall using high strength epoxy resin. They are secured to the wall with heavy duty sett brackets. not only with this system stabilize the wall but over time it can gradually bring the wall back towards its original state. CarbonArmor installs quickly and requires no exterior excavation and will not impact future basement finishing projects.