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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We had our basement waterproofed by the best team of guys working for the JES company. Darrell Grissom, Darrell Matthews and Derrick…
We had our basement waterproofed by the best team of guys working for the JES company. Darrell Grissom, Darrell Matthews and Derrick Copeland. Be safe and keep up the good work!
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Jason came to our home was on time , very informative and explained to us clearly and concisely what we needed to do. He was not an…
Jason came to our home was on time , very informative and explained to us clearly and concisely what we needed to do. He was not an alarmist and was very reassuring
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Andrew Alman came out for our annual inspection. Very nice and very professional. He did a complete and thorough inspection of all…
Andrew Alman came out for our annual inspection. Very nice and very professional. He did a complete and thorough inspection of all aspects of our system. I am totally pleased with his service. Felt like I was in good hands. He is an excellent representative of JES.
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Michael kuffour and Joseph Wagner were. Dry timely and professional. Explained what they were doing. Great representatives of JES
Michael kuffour and Joseph Wagner were. Dry timely and professional. Explained what they were doing. Great representatives of JES
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Andrew is the most professional and efficient employee you have. He was able to remedy all of the problems left by the prior service tech. …
Andrew is the most professional and efficient employee you have. He was able to remedy all of the problems left by the prior service tech. Thank you for taking pride and making things right!!
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Seuris and John W. Did a great job! Very professional and made sure that I knew what they were going to do first before work was started. …
Seuris and John W. Did a great job! Very professional and made sure that I knew what they were going to do first before work was started. After the job was completed they took me threw the final walk and showed and explained everything.Thank you, Joan
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Foreman David Gaskins came to our house after our basement was waterproofed. Some water came in from a heavy rain and and a repair we were …
Foreman David Gaskins came to our house after our basement was waterproofed. Some water came in from a heavy rain and and a repair we were promised was not done. David inspected the waterproofing work and found what needed to be done to be sure water would not come in again. This has been a very stressful time for us but David has been wonderful and gone above and beyond to keep in constant touch with us and coming up with a plan on how to make the corrections. We are just so thankful that he is the one that came to our house to look at what the problem was. Your company is lucky to have him.
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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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Phenomenal group of hardworking men…
Phenomenal group of hardworking men…
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Foreman David Gaskins was very knowledgable about our problem and was able to repair in very little time. He explained exactly what our…
Foreman David Gaskins was very knowledgable about our problem and was able to repair in very little time. He explained exactly what our problem was and literally took the time to show me what was needed. Very courteous and professional. Thank you David!!!
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David Gaskins was great to work with as our on-site foreman. David was very informative and I like that he sent multiple picture of the…
David Gaskins was great to work with as our on-site foreman. David was very informative and I like that he sent multiple picture of the work performed.
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The inspector came out two times and was professional and thorough. He didn't a great deal of time walking me through options and…
The inspector came out two times and was professional and thorough. He didn't a great deal of time walking me through options and modifications and discussing the process and timeline for doing the work. Follow up scheduling was very easy and convenient.
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Dustin, Matthew, and Ricky did a great job installing two sump pumps in our basement. They did a great job walking us through the process,…
Dustin, Matthew, and Ricky did a great job installing two sump pumps in our basement. They did a great job walking us through the process, explaining everything about the pumps and how to maintain them. Highly recommend them.
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Excellent and timely service. The crew (Lamar, Brandon, Jeff and Cam) was professional, efficient and worked as a well-oiled team. They…
Excellent and timely service. The crew (Lamar, Brandon, Jeff and Cam) was professional, efficient and worked as a well-oiled team. They addressed questions clearly and with detail. Would be happy to have the same crew again. Also, a shoutout to Field Inspector Jeff O who could not have been more patience or helpful.Thanks fellas!
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Crew placed a French drain, new sump pump, water sealed foundation wall and replaced sump pump at rear of house in 2 days. Prompt,…
Crew placed a French drain, new sump pump, water sealed foundation wall and replaced sump pump at rear of house in 2 days. Prompt, courteous and thorough answers to questions. Team included Derrick trask, Kean Smith, Ronnie west and Ron and even field supervisor Jason and sales rep Phil Dutton. Pre work construction marking coordination by office rep Charles. The entire team were very patient with me the homeowner throughout the process to explain the work being done.
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Rudy, Jose, and Luis were amazing!
Rudy, Jose, and Luis were amazing!
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Work technician David Gaskins was very professional and helpful the work could not be completed but through his professional experience…
Work technician David Gaskins was very professional and helpful the work could not be completed but through his professional experience and advise I am being referred to a construction engineer
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First and foremost, I NEVER write reviews; however, I found it necessary in this case because the two young men who came to perform the…
First and foremost, I NEVER write reviews; however, I found it necessary in this case because the two young men who came to perform the work were true professionals. Foreman Michael Kuffour and Co-foreman Alan Brown arrived on time! They professionally introduced themselves. I felt immediately at ease because once I directed them to the area that needed repair, they quickly communicated operation issues and recommended changes so that the work to be performed was accurately understood in layperson's terms. They utilized precision measuring instruments and fixtures to measure the dimensions of finished work pieces: downspouts and sump pump operations. They were extremely conscientious and ensured that work complied with all relevant codes, standards, and job specifications. They followed procedures to maintain the work environment neat and orderly. Mike, the Project Supervisor, arrived. Mike was knowledgeable and provided information on further work and any materials and equipment needed. He communicated ways to gain efficiencies and more effective installation methods in collaboration with us (the customer), which I greatly appreciated so that we could meet the goals and work towards a final resolution to our water problem. He inspected the Encapsulation work under the crawl space also. Once the meeting was over, I felt secure that the remainder of the result would be proficiently performed and up to code. I recommend JES to anyone, for they provide A-1 work. The guys that they sent were tens (10) in every sense. For this, I give them five stars ***** . Thank You
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Had the pleasure of dealing with Jason Gamse today and he did an excellent job of not only educating us in regards to the work his company…
Had the pleasure of dealing with Jason Gamse today and he did an excellent job of not only educating us in regards to the work his company does but also assisting us in the best process to get what we needed done to our home. He was the third person that came out and the saying “save the best for last” definitely applied to him. After this job is done we will come back for any future work needed for our home and definitely ask for him personally.
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Thanks for sending Daquan & Kavon (great duo!) to address my foundation and concrete issues with our home. The called with an accurate…
Thanks for sending Daquan & Kavon (great duo!) to address my foundation and concrete issues with our home. The called with an accurate arrival time and explained the problem & approach. Was fast and efficient. Your professionalism & customer service are greatly appreciated.
