Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A foundation wall was settling in Collinsville, IL, causing it to crack and bow inward. To solve these issues, 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 for years to come!

A basement in Collinsville, Illinois, was having some foundation issues. Cracks in the walls were present, as well as bowing from the floor above. To fix this, Woods came in and installed metal supports to stabilize the home. The PowerBrace System consists of zinc-plated steel beams custom fit to the basement height. They are secured to the wall and floor, and are anchored to the support beams that hold up the floor. This system can be tightened over time, allowing for adjustments to prevent wall failure. Thanks to these beams, this home will remain stable for decades to come.

A retaining wall was shifting in Collinsville, IL, causing a large vertical crack to appear. To solve this issue, GeoLock Wall Anchors were installed. These will permanently stabilize the wall, straightening it to its original position and keeping it in place. The crack was also sealed so that no water can leak through. This wall will remain stable and restore peace of mind for years to come!

A basement wall was shifting in a Shipman, IL basement, causing concern to the homeowners. To solve this issue, GeoLock Wall Anchors were installed. These are galvanized steel earth anchors embedded into the soil out and away from the foundation wall. Once installed, these will hold the walls in their current position and can be tightened to allow for improvement and straightening of the wall over time. These can be installed around obstacles on the wall such as pipes, sinks, or furniture. This is the best solution to straighten the wall over time, as it can fix severe problems and stabilize the foundation for good!

This Ashland, Illinois home was dealing with a large foundation issue. The basement walls were covered in cracks due to settling foundation, letting in water and causing the home to be unstable. We installed our GeoLock system to permanently stabilize the home’s foundation. GeoLock permanently stabilizes foundation walls and can straighten walls back towards original position. Once tightened, the anchors hold wall securely in current position.