Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A home in Ballwin, Missouri, had some foundation issues starting to pose a concern. Cracks started appearing as the foundation wall started bowing inwards. To address this issue, Woods came out and installed new supports to stabilize the walls. 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. With these new supports in place, this home will be stable for decades to come.

Colin R. of Bonne Terre, Missouri noticed that the walls in his home's basement were cracking and bowing. He did not want the problem to continue to get worse or cause a safety hazard, so he called Woods Basement Systems.

Design specialist Brian H. assessed the situation and decided the best option was to install a few PowerBraces and Wall Anchors. Foreman Jeremy R. then traveled to the home to start the job. Wall anchors, pictured above, are made of steel and extend from the inside walls of the basement to the hard packed soil outside. They help stabilize and prevent further movement of the walls.

Colin R. no longer has to worry about his home's walls bowing and cracking. He now has safe and stable basement walls.

A basement wall was becoming unstable in Bonne Terre, MO, 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 wall will remain stable and restore peace of mind for years to come!

The best repair option for foundation wall failure is the Geo-Lock Wall Anchor System.  Galvanized steel rods are driven to the outside and connected to a galavnized steel Geo-Lock earth anchor.  On the inside, a heavy-duty wall plate is installed.  These plates are just 14" wide to allow them to fit between standard 16" studs in finished basements.  The system is tightened for wall straightening.

It's always a good idea to maintain some level of access to the anchor system post-install, should any future maintenance or tightening be necessary.  Wall anchor covers are available to make the anchors more discreet.  In this case, the homeowner decided to drywall over the anchors and leave openings small enough to tighten the anchors over time.

Tricia E., St. Charles, Missouri homeowner, was distraught to discover that her foundation walls were bowing. Bowing walls are often caused by increased soil pressure against the foundation. System Design Specialist John S. designed a solution to restore her foundation.

Foreman John C. and his team installed Geo-Lock Wall Anchors. The acnors are installed into undisturbed soil to ensure a long-lasting solution. Geo-Lock restores the walls to their original position and provides support for the foundation. Tricia is pleased to know her home is now safe.