Foundation Repair in Baltimore, MD
Foundation issues can be alarming and intimidating, but they need to be fixed as soon as possible. Trust the professionals at JES to permanently stabilize and protect your home.
Baltimore Local Office
JES Foundation Repair
8361 Town Center Ct.
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 873-7979
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 7 am – 11 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 11 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 11 pm
Foundation Repair in Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, MD, is a historic city with a mix of old and new homes. Whether structures were built within the last decade or a century ago, they all have the potential to experience foundation damage. This is largely because of Baltimore’s above-average rainfall and diverse loamy soil. You’ll know your foundation is in trouble if you start to notice various wall cracks, unevenness, and other movement.
Foundation damage is a serious issue that shouldn’t be ignored or repaired on your own. The best way to repair your foundation and ensure its longevity is with professional assistance from your local experts at JES Foundation Repair. We have the experience, expertise, and best permanent solutions to protect your Baltimore home for years to come.
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Foundation Problem Signs in Baltimore
Foundation problems can be complex, but there are signs you can look for inside and outside your Baltimore home to get an idea of your foundation’s condition. These include drywall nail pops, drywall cracks, cracking basement walls, bowing basement walls, uneven floors, and sticking windows and doors throughout your home’s interior. Outside your house, keep an eye out for cracked bricks, cracking and leaning chimneys, and sinking, uneven foundations. When in doubt, contact our experts for a free foundation inspection.
Causes of Foundation Damage in Baltimore
Like many things, foundations can break down over time or may have been built without proper materials or attention. Any number of factors can affect the foundation of your Baltimore home, but the common cause behind most forms of foundation damage lies beneath your home. The soil underneath and surrounding your house needs to provide a stable base for the foundation. Baltimore’s loam soil with varied silty, clay, and gravelly properties can become unstable, especially when contending with the area’s 42 inches of annual rainfall.
Foundation Repair Solutions in Baltimore
Foundation issues can vary greatly depending on the unique structure of your Baltimore home and the extent of any damage that has occurred. In order to address these issues, it’s necessary to implement a repair solution that’s fully customizable to meet your home’s specific needs. At JES, we’re proud to provide a range of versatile repair systems, each designed to target specific problems. Here’s a deeper look into these solutions:
1. Piering Systems
- Helical Piers: These are screw-like supports that are driven into the ground to stabilize and potentially lift sinking or settling foundations. They are often used in situations where the soil condition requires a deeper foundation support.
- Push Piers: Push piers are driven into the ground until they reach a stable soil layer or bedrock. They’re used to lift and stabilize a foundation that’s sinking due to weak or shifting soil.
- Slab Piers: Slab piers are similar to other piers but are specifically designed for homes with a concrete slab foundation. They can help lift and stabilize a slab that is sinking or cracking.
2. Wall Repair Systems
- Wall Anchors: These are installed to stabilize and straighten basement walls that are bowing or cracking due to pressure from the surrounding soil.
- Wall Repair Beams: Steel beams are placed against the wall to prevent further bowing or cracking. They provide additional structural support to your foundation walls.
- Carbon Fiber Supports: Carbon fiber supports are strong and lightweight materials that are adhered to a foundation wall to stop bowing and cracking. They are a more modern and less invasive option for wall reinforcement.
3. Crawl Space Supports
If your home has a crawl space with sagging or bouncing floors above, crawl space supports can be installed. These are adjustable steel posts that can be placed in the crawl space to provide extra support to the above floor, helping to restore it to a level position.
Each of these solutions has its unique advantages and is designed to address specific foundation issues. The choice of repair method will depend on your home’s individual circumstances, the type of foundation you have, and the extent and type of damage present. Our team at JES will guide you in choosing the most appropriate solution for your home’s unique needs.
Why Choose JES Foundation Repair
Baltimore homeowners have trusted JES Foundation Repair with their most significant asset—their home—for almost 30 years. Thousands of homeowners just like you who now have secure and sturdy homes have given us glowing ratings and testimonials. We also take great pride in our Better Business Bureau accreditation and numerous awards, such as the Angi Super Service Award.
Our local inspectors and crews are also highly familiar with Baltimore’s sometimes troublesome soil, damp weather, and how those factors affect buildings’ foundations. You no longer need to tolerate a deteriorating, cracked foundation. Count on our experts to accurately identify your foundation issues and quickly install the best long-term fixes. To schedule your free foundation inspection and repair estimate, contact us right away!
Reviews from our Local Customers
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4 star due to scheduling issues I had and having to call to get the work completed.Joe Crossfield/David Gaskins/Larry and crew were…
4 star due to scheduling issues I had and having to call to get the work completed.Joe Crossfield/David Gaskins/Larry and crew were great.Joe was the sales guy that came out to quote us for the work. He was very polite and was honest about what needed to be done. He didn’t upsell us on any add ons and helped us save a little bit of money by offering alternatives for the encapsulation project.Larry and crew: they came and did the work and did a great job. Cleaned up after themselves and completed the work. Not sure if it was the day or the overwhelming work the crew had, but I felt like I was rushed when I asked questions and felt like an inconvenience when I did asked questions. So I didn’t appreciate that.David Gaskins: was polite and explained how to clean the dehumidifier and all that. Explained what the RH% should be in the crawlspace and showed me how to work the dehumidifier. I originally called because I wanted my encapsulated crawlspace to be at 40% RH but it wasn’t getting there. He explained to me that it is possible for the machine to get down that low but explained the issue that I may have with my foundation and wood beam. He was very honest and did not rush me when I was asking the questions.Cons:-After paying the deposit, I had to give the office a call to schedule my appointment. I would think that they would call me to schedule and get it on the books, but that did not happen.-the scheduler scheduled the encapsulation, but not the electricians subcontractor. You would think that they should schedule the electrician first before the work so that the work is totally complete once the crew comes. I ended up calling the office, getting the phone number to the electricians, and calling the electricians myself to get something scheduled since the office could only email the subcontractor to be put on the books.
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Mike b dante m Brandon Bryan c . This group of young men came and put a new sump pump cage and sump pump. Very respectful friendly and kept …
Mike b dante m Brandon Bryan c . This group of young men came and put a new sump pump cage and sump pump. Very respectful friendly and kept us aware of everything they were doing. Thank you guys appreciate your hard work and defication.
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The team,of Gaston Ellis, Thomas Jackson, and Derek Trask were a delight to get to know and experience their expert talent of work. They…
The team,of Gaston Ellis, Thomas Jackson, and Derek Trask were a delight to get to know and experience their expert talent of work. They worked tirelessly over the course of 3 days to take equipment and supplies to a basement with no outside entrance. They kept my house as free as possible from dust and debris. I would give them a 10+++ if possible.
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Alan Taylor came to my house today to give me an estimate for leakage in my basement. He arrived promptly at 1pm and gave me an…
Alan Taylor came to my house today to give me an estimate for leakage in my basement. He arrived promptly at 1pm and gave me an introduction to JES Foundation Repair Company. He began his investigation of the problem and thoroughly did an extensive job of measuring inside and outside of my home to identify my concerns, once he had completed his investigation, he showed me show videos of
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Jamie Castillo and his crew, Joel Larios & Luis Prieto, where very professional and did a terrific job repairing our foundation. Their work …
Jamie Castillo and his crew, Joel Larios & Luis Prieto, where very professional and did a terrific job repairing our foundation. Their work ethics were impeccable. Once the job was complete they left the job site in excellent condition. I would recommend this JES crew,
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Chris Phillips from JES recently completed my annual craw space inspection. His professional, efficient and knowledge base is a credit to…
Chris Phillips from JES recently completed my annual craw space inspection. His professional, efficient and knowledge base is a credit to JES. I highly recommend him to complete services in my home in the future.
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Gage and Morgan arrived on time, they were organized and knowledgeable, they communicated everything they were doing, and they left the…
Gage and Morgan arrived on time, they were organized and knowledgeable, they communicated everything they were doing, and they left the space organized and neat.
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I met Chris Phillip today who was very Pleasant and informative he answered all my questions and was able to give me information that could …
I met Chris Phillip today who was very Pleasant and informative he answered all my questions and was able to give me information that could help me make decisions that would benefit me in the future He was very Friendly and polite I appreciate all the information that he was able to inform me with. Thank you Ms. Carrie Harris
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Kavon and Justin did a thorough, efficient and quality repair of our stamped concrete, leveling and jacking the concrete slab. Amazingly…
Kavon and Justin did a thorough, efficient and quality repair of our stamped concrete, leveling and jacking the concrete slab. Amazingly quick and efficient. We're very satisfied with the workmen, workmanship and finish.
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They do great work they clean up behind them selves they are very pleasant? Larry R Sr, Jole Grade, Santos R, Landon c Tarik white
They do great work they clean up behind them selves they are very pleasant? Larry R Sr, Jole Grade, Santos R, Landon c Tarik white
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Mike Stehman. Amazing job. Great knowledge about everything. Highly recommend him.
Mike Stehman. Amazing job. Great knowledge about everything. Highly recommend him.
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Very grateful to groundworks
Very grateful to groundworks
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Never good when your basement leaks, but JES was top notch from the time Marcelo stepped through our door with the free estimate until…
Never good when your basement leaks, but JES was top notch from the time Marcelo stepped through our door with the free estimate until Gerald P, Troy G, and Kevin P finished the job and cleaned everything up. I had a few other estimates but Marcelo gave me an option no one else even me. Saved me thousands! I would highly recommend JES when you are looking for foundation repair.
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Chris Phillips was thorough, competent and highly knowledgeable when survived the work I had done by JES. Overall he did a great job while…
Chris Phillips was thorough, competent and highly knowledgeable when survived the work I had done by JES. Overall he did a great job while taking the time to educate me on the dangers old mold.. Great job JES for hiring a skilled worker like Chris!
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Our project manager Jonathan Cooper was beyond great, and his jokes weren’t too shabby either! He did a thorough job of…
Our project manager Jonathan Cooper was beyond great, and his jokes weren’t too shabby either! He did a thorough job of inspecting/identifying the issue and providing a solution. He was easy to get ahold of in a pinch and made sure we had a clear understanding of what was being done and why. Our foreman Brandon Warren and his team (Roosevelt White, Tyler H., and Larry Jr.) were nothing short of amazing. They were super polite, provided clear communication/status updates, and were extremely efficient – completed an estimated 3-day job in our basement in a day and a half! I can’t recommend JES Works enough. Thanks to Cooper, Brandon, and his team, JES has a customer for life.
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Jonathan Cooper did a very thorough review of our home and provided great options to fix our foundation issues. He was so friendly and…
Jonathan Cooper did a very thorough review of our home and provided great options to fix our foundation issues. He was so friendly and knowledgeable we feel like we are in great hands!
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I had the pleasure of working with an awesome team Antione Gant Gerald peoples Moe ushry. From the beginning Gerald told me the work…
I had the pleasure of working with an awesome team Antione Gant Gerald peoples Moe ushry. From the beginning Gerald told me the work would be immaculate and him and his team delivered.I Would recommend these guys to anyone looking for water proofing.
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Mike Stehman (Field Inspector), Joe ( Crew Supervisor) and a solid, hard working crew did an incredible job waterproofing our basement……..
Mike Stehman (Field Inspector), Joe ( Crew Supervisor) and a solid, hard working crew did an incredible job waterproofing our basement…..I highly recommend JES
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Dada, Allen and Pepe did an excellent job on fixing a 200 year old foundation. They were fast, efficient and friendly. Excellent work.
Dada, Allen and Pepe did an excellent job on fixing a 200 year old foundation. They were fast, efficient and friendly. Excellent work.
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Your representative Darion was very professional and personable in his presentation. After I showed him the problem I was having, he …
Your representative Darion was very professional and personable in his presentation. After I showed him the problem I was having, he did a through inspection inside and out. He explained to me the reason for my issues and advised me of my various options. He was very informative and pleasant to talk with making the situation easier to understand. Great job!! Mike Gaskins
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Nottingham, MD 21236
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