Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A foundation was settling in Granite City, IL, causing the basement walls to bow inward. To solve this issue, the PowerBrace System was installed. This will permanently stabilize the foundation and eliminate any further inward movement. This will also reverse the effects of wall failure, straightening the walls to their original position and closing the cracks to prevent water leakage. This foundation will remain stable and restore peace of mind for years to come!

A foundation was becoming unstable in Granite City, IL, as it was cracking and crumbling. To solve this issue, the PowerBrace System was installed. These I-beams work by stabilizing the walls in the basement by custom fitting to the wall. They are tightened to the wall through anchors on the basement floor and floor joists. This joist reinforcement method evenly distributes the load and effectively straightens the wall over time.  It is also a great non-invasive option since there is no drilling or digging on the property. This foundation will now remain stable and secure for years to come!

Support blocks in a Kennett, MO crawlspace were sinking into the dirt ground, causing the support beams to shift. To solve this issue, the SmartJack System was installed. This will stabilize the beams and floor joists in the crawlspace and lift the floor above it back toward its original elevation. Floor bounce caused by weakened joists or excessive spans will also be reduced. This crawlspace will remain stable for years to come!

Settling foundation can cause walls to crack or bow. Woods Basement Systems can install an anchor system such as the one pictured that will not only prevent a wall from cracking further but can even return a wall to its original shape. Woods Basement Systems also offers several methods of repairing wall cracks.

This basement is Hartford, Illinois used to have bowing walls and water seepage. Woods installed wall anchors to straighten the walls and repair the foundation.