Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Stair-step cracks in walls are a major indicator that there are foundation problems, which is what we found in this block wall basement in Lowell, MI. By installing Geo-Lock wall anchors, these steel wall plates will not only stop the foundation from any further bowing, but straighten out the walls back to an upright position over time. One plate is installed in the soil away from the wall while while the other is directly against the bowing wall. A steel rod connects the two plates which is tightened over time to continue straightening. No more foundation issues for this homeowner! 

Annette realized there was a slant in her family room floor and knew she needed it fixed. She researched her options and called Ayers for help. We sent experts to her house to evaluate, and they recommended installing the SmartJacks supplemental support system. SmartJacks are a system of floor jacks, constructed of galvanized steel, zinc-plated, and placed two feet beneath the surface for optimal load bearing. Annette loves her level floor!

This customer had a retaining block wall that was bowing inward. The block wall had multiple large cracks, once of which was a stair-step crack, which is a warning sign for potential wall failure.

We used the Geo-Lock Wall Anchor system to stabilize the wall and prevent it from bowing any further. Soil outside of the home was excavated in order to place a steel earth anchors deep in stable soil that will be strong enough to hold the wall in place. The earth anchors were then connected to the wall with a steel wall plates and secured into place with steel rods. Once installed, we tightened the system into place and the wall was immediately stabilized. The homeowner also received a tightening kit to continuously tighten the anchors as the wall shifts back to its proper position.

John and Sherry needed help repairing their bowed basement wall. So our team installed the GeoLock Anchor System which permanently stabilizes walls and in most cases it can eventually straighten the wall back to its original position. The system is installed by putting heavy anchors in stable soil away from your foundation wall. This system is ideal because it involves minimal disturbance to your lawn and home.

Walls in Walter’s basement were starting to bow, so he called our team. We installed PowerBrace, a foundation repair system created to secure basement walls in place. Outside pressures can often cause your basement walls to crack or tilt, this foundation repair system counteracts these pressures by keeping your basement walls in place. Over time, the system can be tightened to not only secure the walls in place, but to also straighten them.