Before & After Photos

A foundation was failing in an Ava, IL basement, as stairstep-shaped cracks were forming. 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!

Wade K. noticed that new cracks and separations had formed in the foundation walls in his  Springfield, IL home. The cracks were allowing water to get in and Wade K. was worried about the safety of his home’s structure so he called Woods Basement Systems. Woods inspected the foundation and recommended installing Push Piers.

Woods installed the Push Piers along the concrete footing on the inside of the home. Push Piers are made of galvanized steel sections that are hydraulically driven through steel brackets down into competent, load-bearing soil or bedrock. They transfer the weight of the home from the unstable soil conditions responsible for the settlement to the competent soil or bedrock. The piers are then attached to the concrete footing with the steel brackets to permanently stabilize the foundation. In many cases, Push Piers can also lift the home back to level position.

Helen W was concerned when she noticed that her floors were sinking. So, she decided to call Woods Basement Systems. One of our System Design Specialists was able to come up with a solution to the problem.

Foreman Joshua B installed a SmartJack, Shown above, in Helen’s crawl space. The SmartJack will support the portion of the house that is sinking, and try to raise it back to its original height.

Helen W was concerned when she noticed the water in her crawl space. So, she decided to call Woods Basement Systems. One of our System Design Specialists was able to come up with a solution to the problem.

Foreman Joshua B installed CleanSpace in Helen’s crawl space. The CleanSpace is a heavy plastic that will line the crawl space and keep excess moisture for getting in. 

After years of water damage developing in this Springfield, Illinois basement, the homeowner noticed the walls were beginning to bow. To prevent this issue from continuing, Team Woods installed PowerBrace beams to the walls to secure and stabilize the troubled walls.