Stone Foundation Repair by Done  Right Services

Every stone foundation needs preventative maintenance and repair every 80-100 years

Due to constant exposure to groundwater and moisture, which can affect its strength and durability. Water infiltration causes cracks, voids, and holes in the lime mortar joints  and weakens the entire area.   Done Right Services gets the job done right  and brings your fieldstone foundation  back to life.

Repair Process

Moisture and water exert additional pressure on a stone foundation and weaken the lime mortar joints. An effective stone foundation repair process involves the following basic steps:

• Cleaning and chipping out the old lime mortar joints within your stone foundation
•  Repointing and Filling holes, cracks, and voids to restore the structure to its original form. Using lime mortar only !
• Waterproofing  the surface of your stone foundation  and providing it with a protective lime based waterproof coating.

This repair process is never completed without the application of our lime  waterproof coating. This is essential to secure against  water and moisture infiltration. Our professional experience has been that stone foundations with previously applied waterproof coatings, are better preserved resulting in less deterioration of the mortar joints. This makes for a longer lasting, healthier foundation.

How Is Waterproofing Achieved?

Our lime based  waterproof coating is a critical aspect of stone foundation repair. It offers much needed strength to your structure, seals penetrates and preserves the mortar joints preventing water or moisture penetration in the times to come. One of the major factors that influence the efficacy of this repair process is the kind of sealing material that is utilized to coat the walls of your stone foundation

Bear in mind that not all companies use quality products. Some often cut corners using the wrong types of waterproof coatings like DRYLOK  or hydraulic cement.  Type S mortar  is another NO-NO when repointing a stone foundation it just has too much Portland cement  and should never be used on a stone foundation. Thus, engage the services of a professional Stone foundation repair company  that utilizes the proper materials and offers a 30 year warranty for their stone foundation restoration services.

Is Digging Involved?

You should never dig around the exterior of your stone foundation in attempts to repair or waterproof. This method involves excavation that will cause serious structural damage and unstabilize your stone foundation. The cost to do so is 10x what the repair really should be.

You should avoid masonry  companies or other contractors that suggest this method of repair it is completely unnecessary. every professional stone Mason who understands Fieldstone foundation construction knows this method cannot be achieved.

Get a Unique Structure

Engage the best stone foundation professionals for your historic home, professionally restored to preserve its strength and good looks. Call 978-808-7873 immediately to consult the professional stone masons at Done Right Services. Our team will evaluate your structure anywhere in Massachusetts or New Hampshire  to preserve your stone foundation.