Case Studies

Darin Willis, P.E., President of Fortifi ed Engineering Solutions, teamed up with Christopher Sekol, P.E., S.E., of Select Structural Solutions to design a plan which would utilize Ram Jack helical piles to support the new concrete foundation with steel girders

Ram Jack Reinforces Basement in Structural Jeopardy Reno, NV From 1920-1960, basements were standard in most homes in Reno, Nevada. Not only did they provide ample storage for dry goods, […]

Nestled on the Saluda River in Leesville, South Carolina stands a home with a beautiful view. Not only do the basement- level back porch and main-level rear deck overlook the river, but the view of the home from the water reveals a gorgeous abode ...

You might think that foundation settlement is only a problem with older homes. After all, it takes time for the soil under a home to move, which seemingly makes it less probable with newly constructed structures. And while shifting ground may be the ...

Having a street sweeper truck crash into your home sounds like a bad dream; however, for the owner of a residence in Birmingham, Alabama, it was reality. Situation: The street sweeper penetrated an exterior wall, causing cracks to form in the brick ...

Introduction: Sometimes a simple home project or repair can turn into something much more complicated. Such was the case with a home in Joanna, South Carolina. The homeowner was excavating the area around his home prior to building an additional ...

Introduction: All homeowners want the same thing: a comfortable home in which to rest easy. This single-story quaint house in the heart of Omaha had served the family well for a number of years. After a number of additions and remodels, a few ...

Introduction: Foundation settlement can lead to a wide array of problems for any home. Whether it’s sagging walls with cracked bricks or a sinking driveway with an uneven slope, the damage can be severe and overwhelming. The fact is that when a ...

Situation: We were sub-contracted by Hamilton and Associates to work with a family that had experienced mine subsidence. This contractor has worked exclusively with American Energy Coal and was getting price-gouged by other foundation contractors. ...