The jack posts sold at hardware stores as “basement posts” or “adjustable floor jacks” are not designed to be permanent. They tend to rust from the inside and will eventually fall apart or fail. They will not hold up under a report from a home inspector of structural engineer. Sexton Brothers will reinforce your floor system with permanent posts or piers on correct concrete footings.

It is very common in our area to find basements or cellars that have been dug out for the installation of utilities or HVAC components. Sometimes these basements are sound enough, and might be considered “typical for the age of the home.” However, the issue arises when the earth was excavated too near the footings of the foundation, or the piers that support the floor system. This excavation threatens to undermine the footings, and if left unrepaired, can cause the failure of the foundation. In this case, we can often correct the issue with the construction of proper retaining walls. These retaining walls (or retention structures) also allow us to install proper drainage and pump systems if you are also dealing with excessive moisture in the basement or cellar.