Before & After Photos

This Hecker, Illinois basement's concrete-block walls were cracking quite badly and beginning to slightly bow inward. The homeowner was very concerned that the damage would get worse if allowed to continue unaddressed, and she was worried about a total wall collapse. She wanted the problem taken care of, and she gave Woods Basement Systems.

In order to stabilize and support the walls, foreman Jeremy and his team installed several GeoLock wall supports. These work by attaching a heavy anchor buried deep in the firm soil far away from the foundation to a steel plate affixed to the interior surface of the basement wall, effectively pulling the wall outward and preventing further cracking. The homeowner can rest easy now that her walls are totally supported!

Ronald C. of East St. Louis, Illinois noticed that a few of his home's basement walls were cracking and bowing. He did not want the problem to continue to get worse or cause safety hazards, so he called Woods Basement Systems for help.

Design specialist Peter N. assessed the situation and decided the best option was to install some wall anchors in the home's basement. Foreman Jeremy R. then traveled to the home to get the job started. Wall anchors, pictured above, extend from the inside basement walls to the hard packed soil outside. The anchors, made of steel, help stabilize and prevent any further movement of the walls.

Ronald C. no longer has to worry about the walls in his home's basement cracking or bowing. He now has stable and safe basement walls.

A foundation was settling in East Saint Louis, IL, causing the house to shift and large cracks to form. To solve this issue, the Push Pier System was installed. These will permanently stabilize the foundation, raise it back up to its original position, and keep it in place. The cracks will also be closed, and the functions of the windows and doors will be improved. This foundation will remain stable and restore peace of mind for years to come!

A foundation was settling in East Saint Louis, IL, causing large cracks to form near the windows. 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!

A basement wall was showing signs of failure in East Saint Louis, IL, as large cracks were forming and leaking water. 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!