Foundation Repair Photo Album: Foundation Support Installed in Charleston, Illinois

Janice from Charleston, Illinois noticed cracks along the top of her basement walls. Assuming her foundation settling had caused the cracks, she called Woods to find a quick and permanent solution to the problem. Our crew installed our brace system to help support the foundation, raising it to it's original position and keeping it there. The system is built into the ground, and in a finished basement behind your drywall, so the additional supports remain out of sight. The system is built to be tightened overtime with regular maintenance, ensuring that the home's foundation remains straight. Our crew installed the brace system in multiple rooms in the basement to prevent further cracks from appearing and ensure that the house will remain as close to it's original position as possible. Now Janice and her family can go back to enjoying their finished basement without worry.

Cracks Along Wall

Cracks along the top of your basement wall is an easily identifiable sign of foundation settlement. Janice was quick to call our crew to provide her with the best people and best products to prevent further cracks from occurring.

Benefits of Brace System

The brace system is built to last over time, creating a permanent solution to foundation settlement, ensuring no damage to the floor joists above, keeping them straight and level.

Prior to Installation

The homeowner wanted the brace system installed in both rooms inside of their basement. By having the entire basement braced, the home is less likely to settle unevenly after installation.

Installation on Exterior Walls

By having each exterior wall braced, the homeowner can ensure any further settling will be even. Preventing cracks along the ceiling or in the concrete foundation behind the drywall.

Before Installation

This is one of multiple walls are crew installed the additional support inside of. This homeowner was precautious about the issue of foundation settlement and wanted to ensure the problem would not occur in another area in the basement.

Brace System Built Into Wall

Our brace system is installed into the wall of this finished basement. Meaning after drywall installation there will be no evidence that the there is any additional support behind them.