After she understood the causes of the erosion, she then asked how our process of using expanding foam could help. We explained how the benefits of using expanding foam in situations such as hers can be less expensive and have better results than older methods. Using expanding polyurethane foams allows us to seal any leak, fill voids and compact surrounding soils with low impact, fast acting materials. We then set up an appointment to come out and evaluate the project and then give an estimate.
Left untreated, these conditions could potentially lead to a catastrophic loss and a new seawall would be required. She thanked us for our time and explained she would receive another bid from a competitor. After one week had passed, she called us and said that our bid was the one they would proceed with. We thanked her and scheduled the job to be installed the following Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. . On that Tuesday morning, I called the property owner to wish her a good morning and to let her know we were in route. At EFS (Environmental Foam Solutions) the owners (who are also the salesmen and installers) are in direct contact with property owners at all times – from start to finish.
After completion of each location, the grass and foam are trimmed and cleaned up respectively to a weight base and topsoil. As we move along the wall, we are filling voids and depressions, filling “venting locations,” sealing cracks, and adding density to surrounding soils. By doing these things we are able to solidify the seawall to regain lost integrity. Doing this also adds many years of life to your seawall, which retains the value of the property. Now that all injection points have been filled with the expanding foam and cleaned and prepared for base and topsoil, we can load up our rig and tools. All loose foam and pins are now cleaned up and loaded. We can now begin to add base to remove the depressions at grass level. First, we add a base layer consisting of natural raw material such as sand, gravel, or lime rock. After we have everything evenly spread and compacted, we then add a layer of compost topsoil to aid in the regrowth of the grass, which will in turn hold the soil in place.
After payment and a handshake the property owner’s mind was at ease knowing that they could continue with the construction of their dream home since their seawall was now fixed. We were extremely proud to see a stellar review on Yahoo and Google for our hard work and great job. Outcomes like this are what we live for, taking pride in every project, and seeking to make the property owners happy. This is why an owner will be there to give a free estimate for all installations. We guarantee that every installation is done right, so we do it ourselves. As a result, we do not have the overhead of big companies, which means lower prices for our customers.
If you are in need of a Fort Myers seawall repair company, we cover most all of Southwest Florida and are here to discuss whether our services are a fit for your project. Call our local office at (239) 671-8973 or fill out the form on this page to get your free estimate.