Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A basement wall was failing in Edwardsville, IL, as it was shifting and cracks were appearing. To solve this issue, GeoLock Wall Anchors were installed. These are galvanized steel earth anchors that are 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!

Basement walls in an Edwardsville, Illinois home were starting to bow and crack due to foundation issues. To fix this problem, Woods installed the GeoLock Wall Anchor System. This system permanently stabilizes a basement's foundation walls and in many situations can restore them back to their original position. Heavy duty anchors are placed in soil away from the house and those anchors are connected to galvanized steel plates installed directly on the wall. Thanks to this install, the home will remain safely stable for years to come!

A basement in Edwardsville, IL, was dealing with unstable walls due to foundation settlement. This was causing safety concerns for the homeowner, so they decided to give Woods a call. To solve this issue, PowerBrace™ was used. These custom-fit support beams are zinc-plated and are secured to the wall and floor. Now that the basement is stabilized, the homeowner can rest assured that the weight of the building can be supported. 

Crawlspace support blocks were failing in Maryville, IL, causing concern. To solve this issue, the SmartJack System was installed. These are steel support systems that can permanently stabilize and level the floor joists and girders in a crawlspace. These add strength and stability to the existing columns and piers. They are unaffected by moisture, as they will not rust, weaken, or be affected by mold. These will lift the floors above back toward their original position, reduce floor “bounce” caused by excessive joist spans, and solve the problem once and for all! 

Homeowners in Staunton, IL were experiencing severe foundation settlement in their home which was appearing through the stair stepped cracks in the brick outside of their home.  Our team at Woods Basement Systems installed the Helical Piers.  These piers are meant to reinforce the foundation of the structure by connecting to the footing of the home.  By drilling deep into the soil, it allows the piers to be secure.  After the installation, it can often result in closed cracks and improved operation of the doors and windows.  After the installation, the homeowners were happy with their supported foundation on their home for years to come!