Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A foundation was continuing to crack after being sealed in Fenton, MO, and the homeowners wanted to get this problem solved for good. To do this, the PowerBrace System was installed. These I-beams work by stabilizing the walls in the basement by custom fitting to the wall. They are tightened to the wall through anchors on the basement floor and floor joists. This joist reinforcement method evenly distributes the load and effectively straightens the wall over time.  It is also a great non-invasive option since there is no drilling or digging on the property. This foundation will now remain stable and secure for years to come!

Water was coming down a basement wall and leaking through cracks in Fenton, MO, causing concern. To solve these issues, the BrightWall Paneling System was first installed. This all-plastic, bright white, basement wall paneling provides a clean look for an unfinished basement. It prevents water vapor from seeping into the basement and drains any wall leaks down to the WaterGuard System. This perimeter drain was installed to fix current leaks and prevent any future water from entering the home.  Lastly, GeoLock Wall Anchors were installed. This system works to stop wall failure in its tracks by connecting the wall to the soil outside of the home.  By anchoring the wall, it is reinforced and given greater stability. thanks to these systems, this basement will remain dry and stable for years to come!

Cracks in foundation walls can be a sign that pressure from soil on the outside of the walls is causing them to weaken and bow. Don H. of St. Charles saw cracks forming on his walls and knew he needed to act fast so it wouldn’t become a major problem down the line. He called Woods Basement Systems for a free assessment. Woods recommended installing Geo-Lock Wall Anchors.

Geo-Lock Wall Anchors were installed along the cracking walls. Wall plates on the inside of the walls were connected to earth anchors embedded in the yard by galvanized steel anchor rods. The anchors permanently stabilize the walls by counteracting the soil pressure. They prevent future wall damage and can straighten the walls over time by tightening the anchor rods during dry periods.

Soil pressure had severely damaged the block walls of Gene H.’s rental property in Maryland Heights. They were bowing inward to an alarming degree so he called Woods Basement Systems. Woods recommended Geo-Lock Channel Wall Anchors.

Geo-Lock Channel Wall Anchors are used when damage to the walls is very severe and they need to be straightened immediately to return structural integrity to the home. Woods removed soil from the outside of the wall to relieve the pressure as they connected long channel wall plates to earth anchors buried in the yard with steel anchor rods. The anchor rods were tightened to straighten the wall back to a more sound position and permanently stabilize the foundation walls. Geo-Lock Channel Anchors also prevent any future damage, like bowing and cracking, to the walls.

Termites had damaged the main beam in the crawl space of Josh H.’s Pevely, MO home. The damage had rotted the beam which, in combination with haphazardly stacked brick columns, had caused the floors above to sag so he called Woods Basement Systems. Woods recommended installing SmartJacks along with an encapsulation system.

Woods installed the SmartJacks along the main beam. SmartJacks are galvanized, adjustable steel columns that are cut to the height of the crawl space. They are held in place by pre-cast concrete footings that sit on a bed of compressed stone which means the system won’t settle like masonry columns. They adjust to lift the floors above back to level position while providing adequate support for the main beam for years to come.