Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A foundation was showing signs of failure in Salem, IL, as it was bowing in and cracking. To solve this issue, specialized GeoLock Wall Anchors were installed.  These longer wall anchors are a customized solution for extreme foundation failure, as they will permanently stabilize the wall, straightening it to its original position and keeping it in place. The cracks will also be closed so that no water can leak through. This foundation will remain stable and secure for years to come!

A foundation was becoming unstable in Salem, IL, causing cracks to appear. 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!

A support beam in a Salem, IL crawlspace was failing, cracking, and not supporting the floor above. To solve this issue, the SmartJack system was installed. This will stabilize crawl space beams and floor joists and lift the floors above the crawl space back toward their original elevation. They will also reduce floor bounce caused by weakened floor joists or excessive spans. This crawlspace will remain stable for years to come! 

A foundation was shifting and becoming unstable in Macon, IL, causing concern. 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 cracks will also be closed so that no water can leak through. This foundation will remain stable and restore peace of mind for years to come!

External soil conditions can put tremendous pressure on walls and cause damage like bowing, tilting and cracking. The home that Keith and Michelle S. had just bought in Mount Vernon, IL  had foundation walls with extensive damage. They were bowing to a severe degree and large horizontal and stair step cracks spanned the length of the walls. Keith and Michelle worried that the walls were going to collapse so they called Woods Basement Systems. Woods recommended installing PowerBraces.

Woods installed the PowerBraces along the damaged walls. They are adjustable steel beams that are custom fit to each basement. They are held snugly in place against the walls by steel brackets attached to the cement floors and the floor joists above. They permanently stabilize the walls in place and prevent future damage. PowerBraces are zinc-coated to prevent them from rusting and they offer the opportunity to improve walls by tightening them during dry conditions.