Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Tolono, IL were experiencing foundation settlement on their home which was appearing through stair stepped cracks on the exterior of their home.  Our team at Woods Basement Systems installed the Helical Piers.  These piers are meant to reinforce the foundation of the structure by connecting to the footing of the home.  By drilling deep into the soil, it allows the piers to be secure.  After the installation, it can often result in closed cracks and improved operation of the doors and windows.  The homeowners were happy with their reinforced foundation and peace of mind!

This home in Shawneetown, Illinois was dealing with some serious foundation problems. The homeowner, Mike, was worried about the unstable support system holding up the basement walls. After a few estimates, he knew Woods Basement Systems was the company he wanted to have do the job. Our foreman Jesse C. and his team came out to the home to install PushPiers. PushPiers were installed from the interior and exterior of the home, next to the footing to lift and support the foundation. The installation of PushPiers provided a permanent solution for Mike’s home.

This homeowner in Champaign, Illinois had an uneven floor above their crawlspace, due to failing supports below. Two supports had cement blocks topped with wood shivs and another board placed width-ways. This board has since buckled under the floor's pressure, forcing the homeowner to find another solution. The solution was the SmartJack™ crawlspace support system. Woods installed a support beam held by galvanized supports that hold more than 60,000 lbs. This solution returned this homeowner's floor to a horizontal position, and will prevent the floor from sagging in the future.

Sofia and Henry M were concerned when they noticed that their basement walls were bowing. So, they decided to call Woods Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Gregory B was able to come up with a solution to the problem. 

Foreman Bradly P installed a Geo-Lock Wall Anchor, shown above, in Sofia and Henry’s basement. The Wall Anchor has two ends, one will attach to a stable level of soil away from the house. The other end will attach to the basement wall. The Device can be tightened and will be able to straighten the walls over time.

Brian and Dana M. of Champaign, Illinois were concerned with their bowing foundation walls. As the walls bowed under pressure, they began to crack and allowed water to leak into their basement.

System design specialist Greg B. designed a solution to support their foundation and keep their basment dry. Foreman Mason S. and his crew installed PowerBrace. The PowerBrace support system supports the foundation while straightening the walls over time.

Mason and his team also waterproofed the basement with WaterGuard and TripleSafe. Brian and Dana are pleased to know their foundation is safe and their basement will stay dry.