Using Tie-Backs to Stabilize a Bowing Foundation Wall
Bowing foundations and settling foundations are common on Cape Cod where the soils are sandy. Foundations built on sandy soil can experience bowing and settling due to erosion of sand from around the foundations footing. Atlas Systems of New England was hired by a homeowner to stabilize the bowing garage wall. Using a coring machine, […]
Sagging Floor Repair in Malden, MA.
Atlas Systems of New England is the leading foundation repair contractor for sagging floors in the Boston area. Most homes that were built before 1940 were not constructed to support the weight that most modern homes carry. Working in Malden, MA, Atlas Systems of New England was hired by the homeowner to remove the existing […]
Installing Helical Piers for a beachfront property on Cape Cod
Atlas Systems of New England was hired by a contractor to provide foundation support for a home that was being built on the beach in Sandwich, MA. Working with the structural engineer, Atlas Systems developed a helical pier plan to determine the correct sizing and location of the piers. It was determined that to support […]
Picking a qualified contractor
Atlas Systems of New England works in an industry where superior products, trained technicians, knowledge of soil conditions and engineering know-how are important to the success of every project from residential to commercial. With these core attributes at Atlas Systems of New England our success rate since 1991 has been 100%. Without these, the success […]
Atlas Systems installing helical piers to retrofit foundation
Atlas Systems of New England has a service area that covers all of New England including the coastal regions such as the Cape and Islands. Because we cover such a large area, we make sure to stay on top of all regulations that can affect your home. For one of our clients, we worked with […]
Helical piers in new construction practices
Helical piers are being utilized more and more in urban environments because of their low cost, ease of installation, ability to be installed in confined spaces, and their ability in generating capacities up to 200 kips. Atlas Systems of New England has installed hundreds of new construction helical piers in the Boston and surrounding areas […]
Unsuitable Backfill Leads to Foundation Settlement
Atlas Systems was hired by a homeowner and tasked with repairing the garage foundation wall. In order to repair the garage foundation, Atlas Systems had to install 6 ECP model 350G push piers. In order to install the push piers, Atlas Systems had to excavate to the bottom of the foundation and jackhammer off the […]
Foundation Repair in Scituate, MA
Atlas Systems of New England recently completed a project in Scituate, MA. Our client had recently purchased a home located on the water, this homeowner had settled approximately 5″ through out the house. Atlas Systems worked with a structural engineer to devise a foundation repair plan. This plan involved the installation of 21 ECP steel […]