Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A foundation in an Altamont, IL basement was bowing inward, causing large cracks to form. To solve this issue, GeoLock Wall anchors were installed.  These will permanently stabilize the foundation wall, straightening it to its original position and keeping it in place. The cracks will also be closed. This foundation will remain stable and restore peace of mind for years to come!

Crawlspace support blocks were failing in Shumway, IL, as they were crumbling and causing the floors above to sag. To solve these issues, 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 now remain stable and restore peace of mind for years to come!

Zachary R., Xenia, Illinois homeowner, was concerned by horizontal cracks in his block foundation. A System Design Specialist inspected the foundation, and determined the wall was bowing. High hydrostatic pressure in the soil can cause foundation walls to bow in. 

Geo-Lock Wall Anchors were installed to restore the foundation wall. Geo-Lock Wall Anchors are made of galvanized steel and driven into undisturbed soil. With this solution, Zachary no longer has to worry about his foundation collapsing.

A homeowner in Xenia, Illinois called Woods Basement Systems to have their basement waterproofed and to solve a foundation repair. The Woods team was very professional, taking only one day to install the entire system. Once the system was installed, the basement would stay dry for years to come. Now, the homeowners will not have to worry about their foundation cracking and damaging the integrity of their home.

External pressure from unstable soil conditions can damage foundation walls, causing tilting, bowing and cracking. Steve and Diana V. of Stewardson, IL noticed their foundation walls were tilting, cracking and causing damage to the finished walls above them so they called Woods Basement Systems. Woods recommended installing Geo-Lock Wall Anchors.

Woods installed the Geo-Lock Wall Anchors along the cracked walls to counteract the external soil pressure. Then connected walls plates in the interior of the walls to earth anchors embedded in stable soil conditions in the yard with anchor rods. The walls are permanently stabilized and can even be straightened over time by tightening the anchors during dry periods.