Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Pam K. of Dewitt, MI had a crack in her basement wall that was causing the foundation to slant. This creates a serious issue for the structural integrity of the home and Pam needed a solution. Good thing for her, we had one.

We installed our PowerBrace foundation wall repair system. The PowerBrace system is a wall repair system that stabilizes tilting, bucking, cracked or bowing foundation walls. PowerBrace uses steel I-beams that attached to the joists above the wall to provide maximum support. And even better, the system can be tighter over time to eventually bring your basement wall back to near its original position.

We were contacted for this job because the real estate agent had used us before for another water problem. She said it really helped the sale of the house and thinks it will help again. This house had a very severe bowing wall that needed the attention of professionals. 

We were able to install our PowerBraces to help fix this wall and return it to its original position over time. PowerBraces are made of steel and zinc coated so they won't rust. They can be tightened as the wall moves which is what allows the wall to go back to its original position. PowerBraces are a good option if you don't have room on the outside of your home for excavation. 

This home was built in the 1940s and in recent years one of the basement walls had begun to develop a crack and bow about a half inch. To prevent further bowing and ensure that the wall will continue to hold for several years into the future we installed a series of CarbonArmor straps both horizontally and vertically. These CarbonAmor straps are fully epoxied and are stronger than cement and 10 times stronger than steel. The epoxy on these straps is a syrup-like consistency that penetrates deep into the pores of the wall to ensure a secure bond with the wall. When it comes to preventing any further bowing, these straps are incredibly reliable. 

This Holt condo has a retaining wall in the backyard that is cracked and is tilting in towards the home. We installed the GeoLock Wall Anchor System to save the wall and the home. These anchors are made of galvanized steel and work by extending from the wall to the stable, hard packed soil beyond the wall. They anchor into these stronger soils and brace the wall, preventing any further movement. 

Richard called us because he had a three season room that had a sinking corner. The sinking support posts were causing issues like windows getting stuck and the floors becoming unleveled. We used SmartJacks support posts to stabilize the sinking corner. The SmartJacks are attached to the floor joists and have a sturdy base. Once installed, the posts can be adjusted to raise the floors back to the original level.