Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Teutopolis, IL were experiencing foundation settlement and noticed that cracks were appearing in their home.  After reaching out to Woods Basement Systems, our team installed 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.  With the new support on their home, the homeowners were happy for years to come!

Your basement is an open hole, naturally the earth and water around it want ot fill the hole. This hyrdostatic pressure can wreck the foundation, especially the walls. This pressure can cause cracks and lead to leaks and even more serious issues. We have several ways to help keep your walls sturdy. 

This homeowner needed a little extra wall support and waterproofing in his basement. Team Woods developed and installed the perfect solution for his needs. 

A foundation was cracking in Sullivan, IL, causing concern for the homeowners. To prevent any issues from happening, the PowerBrace System was installed. This will permanently stabilize the foundation and prevent any inward movement. This will also reverse the effects of wall failure, straightening the walls to their original position and closing the cracks to prevent water leakage. This foundation will remain stable and restore peace of mind for years to come!

As clay soil becomes wet, it expands, putting pressure on the foundation wall. No longer being able to withstand pressure from the soil, and outside pressure from water, this wall in Clay City, IL began to crack horizontally. This is the main sign of a bowing wall. 

Geo-Lock Wall Anchors work by connecting to the wall plate by a steel rod. This will provide pressure to the inside of the bowing wall. The anchors will stabilize the foundation and over time potentially move the walls back to their original position. 

Grant K was concerned when he noticed that his basement walls were beginning to bow. So, he decided to call Woods Basement Systems. One of our System Design Specialists was able to come up with a solution to the problem.

Foreman Jeremy R Installed a Geo-Lock Wall Anchor in Grant’s basement. The Wall Anchor has two ends, one will attach to stable soil away from the house, the other will attach to the basement walls. The Anchor can be tightened and overtime will straighten the walls.