Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Xenia, Illinois called Woods Basement Systems to have their basement waterproofed and to solve a foundation repair. The Woods team was very professional, taking only one day to install the entire system. Once the system was installed, the basement would stay dry for years to come. Now, the homeowners will not have to worry about their foundation cracking and damaging the integrity of their home.

External pressure from unstable soil conditions can damage foundation walls, causing tilting, bowing and cracking. Steve and Diana V. of Stewardson, IL noticed their foundation walls were tilting, cracking and causing damage to the finished walls above them so they called Woods Basement Systems. Woods recommended installing Geo-Lock Wall Anchors.

Woods installed the Geo-Lock Wall Anchors along the cracked walls to counteract the external soil pressure. Then connected walls plates in the interior of the walls to earth anchors embedded in stable soil conditions in the yard with anchor rods. The walls are permanently stabilized and can even be straightened over time by tightening the anchors during dry periods.

A foundation was settling in Lovington, IL, causing cracks to form on the outside of it. To solve this issue, the Push Pier System was installed. These will permanently stabilize the foundation, and in many cases, lift it back toward its original position. These can also close cracks and improve the operation of windows and doors. This is the least risky solution when the soil conditions are unknown. There is minimal disturbance from installation; installing them is a quick process and will solve the problem once and for all!

Richard and Keri R. discovered their basement and foundation were cracked due to them bowing inward. Geo-Lock Wall Anchors were installed by Foreman Todd W. Because their floors were sagging, Push Piers were also installed to return the home to its original position and provide permanent support.

Terrance G was concerned about his foundation. It was settling, causing a side of the house to sink. To solve this issue, Woods installed Push Piers to the side of the house. These will permanently stabilize the foundation and raise it back up to its original position. These will also help close cracks and improve the function of windows and doors. Terrance can now rest easy now that his home's foundation is stable and secure!