Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A gap in the foundation of this O'Fallon, IL home was caused by settlement. Push Piers were installed behind the wall narrowing the crack and allowing for no further movement in any direction. 

The wall support was failing in this home's basement in New Athens, IL.  In order to strengthen the wall permanently, Woods Basement Systems decided to install the GeoLock Wall Anchor System.  This unique system provides wall support by anchoring plates in the soil outside of the home and connecting them to the wall.  This allows the failed wall to straighten over time.  The homeowners were happy with their improved walls and are able to enjoy basement for years to come!

A foundation was bowing inward in a basement in Glencoe, Mo, causing cracks to appear. 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 will restore peace of mind for years to come!

A foundation was shifting and becoming unstable in Glencoe, MO, causing concern for the homeowners. 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. This foundation will now remain stable and secure for years to come!

A basement wall was becoming unstable in Glencoe, MO, causing concern. To solve this issue, the 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!