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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Eliminating Foundation Settlement In Lancaster, PA

In Lancaster, PA, a frustrated homeowner had grown increasingly concerned with visible signs of foundation settlement in their basement, including uneven floors and cracks forming along the walls. Tired of watching the problem worsen, they contacted Quality 1st for a permanent solution. After a thorough inspection, our team installed the SmartJack Support System, a durable, adjustable steel pier system designed to restore stability to sagging floors and provide long-term structural support. With the SmartJacks in place, the basement floors were lifted back to a level position, and the risk of further settlement was eliminated, giving the homeowner lasting peace of mind.

Foundation Settlement

Foundation settlement in this homeowner's basement was primarily caused by shifting and unstable soil beneath the foundation. Over time, factors like poor soil compaction, water saturation from poor drainage, and natural soil erosion weakened the ground supporting the structure

Installing SmartJack

Our crew began the SmartJack Support System installation by identifying key load-bearing points beneath the sagging basement floor. We excavated small footing holes and filled them with engineered base material to create a stable foundation for each support jack.

Installing SmartJack

Once the SmartJacks were positioned beneath the affected floor joists or beams, they were carefully adjusted to provide immediate stabilization and, ultimately, lifting the floors back to their original position.

The Benefits Of SmartJack

The SmartJack Support System offers a reliable, long-term solution for stabilizing and lifting sagging floors caused by foundation settlement or weakened support beams. Made from galvanized steel for superior strength and corrosion resistance, SmartJacks can support loads exceeding 60,000 pounds and are fully adjustable to accommodate future settling.

The Benefits Of SmartJack

This system not only restores structural integrity to basements and crawl spaces but also helps close wall cracks, eliminate bouncy or uneven floors, and protect the overall value of the home, providing homeowners with lasting peace of mind and stability.