Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Floor beams were becoming unstable in a basement in Alton, IL, causing concern for the homeowners. 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 the basement. 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!

A foundation was settling in Alton, IL, causing cracks to appear on the outside of the house near the windows. To solve this issue, the Push Pier System was installed. These will permanently stabilize the foundation, and in many cases, lift it back toward its original position. These can also close cracks and improve the operation of windows and doors. This is the least risky solution when the soil conditions are unknown. There is minimal disturbance from installation; installing them is a quick process and will solve the problem once and for all!

In New Athens, Illinois homeowner Sheri W. was worried about the foundation of her home. In the basement, the walls were cracking and breaking. She called Woods Basement Systems to see if they had a solution to her problem. In the basement, our team installed the GeoLock Wall Anchor System. This system was installed permanently stabilize the basement walls, offering the best opportunity to straighten the walls without the cost and disruption of foundation replacement.

A basement wall was cracking in New Athens, IL, causing concern. To solve this issue, 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!

All but one basement wall was cracked and bowed in this Granite City, Illinois basement.  Woods Basment Systems straightened and repaired the walls with Foundation Supportworks foundation wall anchors.