Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Customer, Joe of Elkville, Illinois had sagging floors. He already had two floor jacks set up, but they were not doing the job. So he decided to call Woods Basement Systems for help. Systems design specialist Jacob K. was able to find a solution by recommending the installation of six SmartJacks.

Foreman, Joshua B. installed the jacks. SmartJacks are used to lift and stabilize existing beams and floor joists. 

Now, Joe K. can enjoy his home without any worries. 

A crawlspace in New Douglas, Illinois, needed some stabilizing as the floor joists above were starting to show signs of failure. To resolve this issue, Woods came in and installed the SmartJack System. This system consists of custom cut steel beams. They are placed in galvanized fill to equally distribute the weight of the building. They can be tightened over time. This allows maintenance to be done as the ground continues to shift without requiring another costly install. Thanks to the addition of these steel supports, this crawlspace will remain stable for decades to come.

Alice B. of Petersburg, Illinois was troubled by her sinking floors. Greg B., System Design Specialist, inspected her home and designed a solution. 

Foreman Miguel O. and his team installed SmartJack. SmartJack lifts and supports the floor. These galvanized steel beams can be adjusted over time as needed. Thanks to this solution, Alice's home is safe and supported.

A home in Goreville, Illinois, had some exterior cracking foundation walls that needed to be addressed. This is most likely caused by sinking and moving ground soils as they heat and cool over time. To remedy this issue, Woods came in and installed new wall supports to close up those cracks. With the GeoLock Anchor System, heavy duty steel anchors are buried some ways away from the home and connected to the home using steel rods. These rods are then attach to steel wall plates that are placed directly on the wall. As the rods are tightened, they pull the wall back into place. This system can be tightened over time as well, allowing easy maintenance to be done without any more costly installs. With these GeoLocks in place, this home is sure to remain stable for decades to come.

Over the years, this Pleasant Plains, Illinois home's basement walls had become badly cracked and had begun to bow inward slightly. This caused the homeowner to worry about water leaks and a possible total wall collapse. In order to reinforce the damaged walls, a Woods Basement Systems installed several GeoLock wall supports. These work by connecting heavy anchors buried deep in the firm soil away from the foundation to steel plates affixed to the interior surface of the walls.