Fortress Foundation Solutions Before & After Photos

Your Crawl Space should be an accessible area to your home! Fortress Foundation Solutions was able to make that possible at this home in Charlottesville, Virginia by fully Encapsulating the Crawl Space. We started by using our Water Drainage Matting to keep any water that may come up from the ground out of the crawl space. Next, we installed our Clean Space Vapor Barrier System and SilverGlo Insulation to keep dirt and critters from getting into the crawl space. Lastly, our Production Crew installed our Triple Safe Sump Pump System to redirect any water getting in through the walls back outside, and the SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. This Crawl Space Encapsulation Process allows a clean and dry environment for these homeowners. 

This client was worried about moisture in her crawls pace, so she called Fortress Foundation Solutions, who sent Paul Heckman to her house. Paul did a thorough inspection of her crawl space, and gave her an estimate. A few days later, our Foreman, Charlie Evans, went out with his crew and installed our SilverGlo Insulation on the walls of the crawl space, our SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier in the corner, and our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier on the floors and walls. Our client was so grateful for her clean, dry crawl space!

Observe the transformation we achieved on a block foundation in Great Cacapon, WV. The homeowner faced stair-step cracks and a severe 2-inch wall deflection, posing potential risks to the structural integrity of the home. To address these concerns, we expertly installed the PowerBrace™ System. These zinc-plated steel beams are custom-fitted and securely anchored, effectively stabilizing the foundation walls. As showcased in the after photo, this method not only halted further inward wall movement but also promised potential improvement over time, ensuring a stable, safe, and healthy home environment.

In Great Cacapon, West Virginia, homeowner Gwynn reached out to Fortress because she was looking to sell her home but had a few major hold-ups -  including water intrusion, an exposed dirt crawl space, high humidity levels, and sagging floors, as seen in the before photo.

The buyers were not comfortable moving forward with the purchase until these issues were properly addressed, so the sellers called Fortress. Cara was the system designer assigned to evaluate the concerns brought up by the buyers. She carefully reviewed the addendum and proposed a solution based on the requested repairs.

As seen in the after photo, the crawl space is now properly sealed off from the earth with our CleanSpace encapsulation system, supported with a SmartJack support system, and protected with a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to help control moisture and humidity.

In Winchester, Virginia, homeowner Liz was preparing to put her home on the market when she discovered moldy belongings and staining on several basement block walls while moving items around.

Concerned about what this could mean for the sale of her home, she contacted her realtor for advice. The realtor immediately reached out to Fortress Foundation Solutions and scheduled a free inspection to determine what repairs would be needed to help maximize the home's value and marketability.

System Designer Adam conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the basement and determined that water intrusion was affecting three of the foundation walls. He developed a customized solution to address the issue, and our production team quickly got to work installing a partial waterproofing system tied into a sump pump system.

With the water intrusion problem professionally addressed, Liz can now list her home with confidence, knowing her basement is dry and ready for potential buyers.