Before & After Photos

Faced with a critical deadline less than a week before a real estate closing in Cedar Rapids, IA, a homeowner required immediate intervention to rectify foundation wall deflection and satisfy strict structural sale contingencies. System Design Specialist Daniel Kelchen conducted a comprehensive structural evaluation of the property, identifying significant inward bowing caused by lateral earth and hydrostatic pressures. To permanently stabilize the foundation under this tight timeline, Daniel engineered a non-invasive, heavy-duty structural steel reinforcement plan.

Foreman Brian Lopez and his expert crew, Ian and David, mobilized rapidly to execute the precision installation of a combined structural support system. The team deployed the PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System, securing high-strength, zinc-coated steel I-beams to the concrete floor slab and anchoring them tightly to the overhead floor joists. This system utilizes a patented adjustable bracket that applies continuous corrective force to immediately halt lateral wall movement. To ensure optimal load distribution, they integrated CrossBeam™ components to span multiple floor joists, safely distributing the lateral pressure across the floor system and preventing localized structural stress on the framing.

Thanks to the rapid deployment and technical execution by Brian, Ian, and David, the foundation walls were permanently stabilized against future soil pressure. This advanced engineering solution allowed the homeowner to successfully clear all structural contingencies and proceed with the closing exactly on schedule. At MidAmerica Basement Systems, combining rigorous technical standards with efficient execution is how we protect both property value and structural integrity.

A Cedar Rapids, IA homeowner called MidAmerica Basement Systems for an egress window. Upon further inspection, it was clear the homeowner had bowing walls. Before the egress window could be installed, the walls would have to be stabilized. The east, south and west walls all needed some help, so the design specialist, Mac McDaniel, recommended CarbonArmor. Thin CarbonArmor strips that are 10x stronger than steel are now stabilizing her basement in preparation for a new egress window.

Homeowner Rosanne recently noticed a small crack in the basement wall of her home. She was worried that if she did not get the crack replaced that it would get worse an cause further foundation damage to her home. Service Technician Adao fixed the crack with a crack injection foam the crack injection is pumped into the wall through ports that are placed in the walls. The foam is pushed through the wall to seal is from the inside out.

SmartJack system installed to help stabilize homes. 

Homeowner Ray has lived in his home for the last few years he recently noticed that the foundation of his home was cracking and he was worried that if he did not address the issue it would get worse. After trying to fix the issue himself and it not working he decided to call the professionals at MidAmerica Basement Systems to help him fix the problem for good. The crack injection foam is injected through small ports and high pressure till the crack in the foundation is filled all the way to the outside of the home.