Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Support posts were not supporting the basement properly in Saint Charles, MO, causing problems. To solve this issue, the SmartJack System was installed. These are steel support systems that can permanently stabilize and level the floor joists and girders in a basement. These add strength and stability to the existing columns and piers. They are unaffected by moisture, as they will not rust, weaken, or be affected by mold. These will lift the floors above back toward their original position, reduce floor “bounce” caused by excessive joist spans, and solve the problem once and for all!

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. 

A settling foundation in a Saint Charles, MO basement was cracking. To fix this, Woods installed the PowerBrace System. This will permanently stabilize the foundation, and eliminate any further inward movement. These will close the cracks, and reverse the effects of wall failure. This basement will remain stable for years to come!

This Saint Charles home had issues with wall failure inside their basement which is evident by the pushing in of the walls near the bottom. This problem was swiftly solved by our Woods team through the installation of the PowerBrace™ system, which allows for the straightening of walls and eliminates any further damages. It also is customizable to fit the height of any walls and are anchored by the braces to the floor, keeping the system in place, and stopping wall failure in the process.