Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Foundation walls are subject to pressure as the ground around them shrinks and expands. This expansion can press against basement walls and cause them to bow inward which makes them lose their structural integrity. This can be particularly problematic around windows, where the wall is weaker and there is less space for other, larger support systems.

Fortunately, Woods Basement Systems has the perfect support system for this job. GeoLock™ wall anchors. This system supports the wall by burying a plate outside and connecting it with a plate inside. The two plates work together to pull the wall into a straight and supported position which can permanently strengthen the wall. Plus, this system can be installed around obstacles like pipes, wires or, in this case, windows. 

This home in Carlyle, IL is permanently strengthened and supported with minimal disruption to the space. 

Homeowners in Carlyle, IL had walls that were severely bowing in the basement of their home and reached out to Woods Basement Systems for help.  Our team installed the PowerBrace System, which are I-beams that are custom fitted to the basement wall.  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.  The homeowners were happy with the reinforced walls in their basement for years to come!

Support blocks were sinking in a crawlspace in Ashley, IL, causing the floors in the house to become uneven. To solve this issue, the SmartJack System was installed. This will stabilize the beams and floor joists in the crawlspace and lift the floor above it back toward its original elevation. Floor bounce caused by weakened joists or excessive spans will also be reduced. This crawlspace will remain stable and restore peace of mind for years to come!

A foundation was still cracking even after being sealed in Johnston City, MO, so 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 restore peace of mind for years to come!

Lester H. of Greenville, Illinois noticed that a couple walls in his home's basement were starting to bow and crack. He did not want to ignore the problem and allow it to get worse or cause any safety hazards, so he called Woods Basement Systems.

Design specialist Joshua L. assessed the situation and decided that the best solution was to install a few wall anchors. Foreman Jeremy R. headed to the home to get the job started. The wall anchors, pictured above, are made of steel and extend from the inside of the house to the hard packed soil outside. The wall anchors stabilize and prevent the wall from any further movement.

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