Before & After Photos

The crew took a trip out to Gobles, MI to repair the foundation on this family cottage. Walls start to bow when the pressure of expanding soil becomes too much and pushes them inward. One of the telltale signs of a bowing foundation is cracking that resembles stair steps appearing on the basement walls. These walls were being pushed so much that two different foundation solutions were needed: our Geo-Lock Wall Anchors and PowerBrace system. The PowerBrace system is pictured in the after photo.

In total, 12 different PowerBrace beams were used to push the crumbling walls back to an upright position. Since the system can be tightened whenever it's needed, the walls will continue to improve and straighten until they return back to their original position. The owners of this cottage can now rest easy when they visit, well easier because family trips are stressful enough without crumbling walls.

Moisture in Risa's crawl space was causing foundational issues. So we installed SmartJack, a system produced to halt your sagging floors that provides immediate stabilization. Floors above crawl spaces are vulnerable due to the moisture and soils in your crawl space. The SmartJack system is a permanent fix by using steel columns, threaded rods and a solid base to address any issues your crawl space may introduce to your floors.

The structural foundation in a customer’s crawl space was deteriorating. She called our team and we installed SmartJack, a system produced to halt your sagging floors and provide structural support. Floors above crawl spaces are vulnerable due to the moisture and soils in your crawl space. Using steel columns, threaded rods and a solid base, SmartJack addresses any issues your crawl space may introduce to your foundation. Installing this system usually takes less than a day and it provides immediate stabilization.

Tom and Maria's basement in Portland, Michigan, faced water damage and mold due to foundation settlement near their egress window. After installing helical piers for stabilization and a new egress window, they protected their home with a WaterGuard® drainage system and TripleSafe™ sump pump. Their basement is dry, secure, and ready for use without worrying about further damage.

Walt had a wall in his crawl space that was starting to bow due to the soil surrounding the home pushing on the wall. The wall has moved a lot within the past 6 months causing the bowing to get worse. He installed some temporary support for the wall until he could find a permanent solution that will keep his home safe. We installed the GeoLock Wall Anchors to keep the wall from moving further as well as help to return the wall to the correct position. They work by using the hard and stable soil beyond the home to stabilize the wall. They do not damage the wall or take up space and they are installed with minimal disruption to the lawn.