The walls before were showing signs of foundational loss of integrity, such as cracks in the foundation walls.
Staircase cracks are a common sign of foundation walls being compromised.
The team marks for any utility lines or any other obstruction before installation to ensure a smooth installation process.
Once the team understands where the installation will take place, the team can begin digging holes a few feet away from the foundations walls.
Augured holes are dug so that the Geo-Lock earth anchors can be situated deep within the holes.
Wall anchors are a favorite with homeowners as they have a sleek low-profile.
Geo-Lock anchors have more holding power, making it a stronger anchor system than other anchor systems.
Once the walls are stabilized, the team begins to backfilling the augured holes.
The team prepares for installation on the interior also by marking the placements with bright green tape.
One of the perks that people love about wall anchors is that they can be installed around most interior obstructions.
PowerBrace is the premier I-Beam stabilizing system and is used if there isn't enough space on the exterior of the foundation wall for Geo-Lock wall anchor installation.
With all of the components in place, the walls are permanently stabilized.
The team not only uses products that generally have minimal disturbance, they are also trained professionals that are passionate about leaving the home better than they found it!
Another great feature about wall anchors and PowerBrace I-beams is that both have features that create a potential for wall straightening.
Along with backfilling, the team also carefully replaces the sod.

Stabilizing Two Properties For One Owner in Taluca, IL

The owner of two properties in Toluca was having double trouble when he realized that the foundation walls in both of his properties were compromised. He went to every reputable company and finally decided on MidAmerica Basement Systems. The team worked diligently to install Geo-Lock anchors and a PowerBrace system to permanently stabilize the foundation walls. The owner is relieved he can now move forward with whatever plans he has for the properties.