Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Cracks and bowing foundation walls can seriously devalue a home and might scare off potential buyers for the home. Adam S. was worried about the cracks in his walls when putting his home up for sale so he called Woods Basement Systems. Woods recommended Geo-Lock Wall Anchors.

The Geo-Lock Wall Anchors were installed along the crack walls. Earth anchors are embedded into the yard and connected to wall plates on the inside of the walls by steel anchor rods. They permanently stabilize walls and restore value to the home.

A crawlspace in Thompsonville, Illinois, needed some stabilization. Floor joists from above were starting to show signs of failure and needed to be addressed. Woods came out and installed new support piers to remedy this issue. The SmartJack System consists of custom cut steel beams. They are placed in galvanized fill to equally distribute the weight of the building. They can be tightened over time. This allows maintenance to be done as the ground continues to shift without requiring another costly install. With this install in place, this crawlspace is sure to stay stable for many years to come.

A basement in Bethany, Illinois, needed some new supports as the current ones were beginning to fail. Woods came in and installed the SmartJack System to offer increased support for the floor joists above. This system consists of custom cut steel beams. They are placed in galvanized fill to equally distribute the weight of the building. They can be tightened over time. This allows maintenance to be done as the ground continues to shift without requiring another costly install. With this install in place, this basement will be stable for years into the future.

A foundation was shifting in Farina, IL, as it was bowing out and cracking. To solve this issue, the PowerBrace System was installed. This system is designed to stabilize a home’s foundation permanently. It will support the basement walls and straighten them over time. It will distribute the load evenly and eliminate the worry of damage caused by commonly seen wood floor joists. This system can be tightened over time and doesn't require any invasive drilling or digging. PowerBrace’s brackets are engineered to provide strong support to the joints and protect the floor system's durability. 

Mary E is worried about the support in her crawlspace. It seems to be failing, causing multiple problems in the house. The floors are sloping, and cracks are appearing in the ceiling and walls. 

Michael R and his crew installed The SmartJack System to support the beams and joists in the crawlspace. This will resolve the problems in the house, such as the sloping floors and the cracks. A CleanSpace liner was also installed to isolate the crawlspace from the earth. This will also prevent water vapor from entering, keeping the crawlspace clean and dry. Mary can now relax knowing her crawlspace is stabilized!