Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Orion, IL faced bowing basement walls that needed stabilization. After a thorough assessment of the foundation, our Specialist recommended the installation of our trusted CarbonArmor system. CarbonArmor uses fiber-reinforced polymers to effectively lock the wall in its current position. Because it's a low-profile application that is only a thin strip, it allows the homeowner to paint directly over it and seamlessly finish the room. They now have full access to a stable and usable Orion, IL basement. 

This Bettendorf homeowner discovered a troubling sign: bowing walls in their basement. Bowing walls indicate foundation stress and potential structural issues. Thankfully, there's a solution that doesn't require major excavation – PowerBraces!

By installing PowerBraces in their basement, the Bettendorf homeowner gained several advantages:

• Stabilized Foundation: PowerBraces effectively halt inward movement of the bowing wall, preventing further foundation issues.
• Potential Wall Straightening: The adjustable joist bracket allows for gradual tightening, which may straighten the wall over time in some cases.
• Preserved Landscaping: The interior installation process avoids any disruption to your yard or landscaping.
• Faster Installation: Compared to exterior foundation repair methods, PowerBraces can often be installed more quickly, minimizing disruption to your home.

If you're concerned about bowing walls in your basement, PowerBraces offer a minimally invasive and effective solution to stabilize your foundation and restore peace of mind.

In the before photo, you can see how the foundation walls of this Bettendorf, IA home were on the brink of complete failure. The homeowner knew something needed to be done to prevent further damage and maintain their home's structural integrity. We stepped in with our PowerBrace system, a zinc-plated steel beam solution designed to permanently stabilize those walls. As shown in the after photo, our approach required no invasive drilling or excavating, ensuring no more inward wall movement, and safeguarding the home's foundation for the future. 

Foundation distress can be a homeowner's worst nightmare. When these Bettendorf residents noticed significant cracking in their basement walls, they reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems.

After a thorough inspection by our specialist Mike Chezum, we deployed a multi-step stabilization and waterproofing plan. Under the leadership of foremen Jacob Quinn and Jacob Oetzman, our crew installed:

EverBrace Wall Restoration: To permanently stabilize the foundation.

CleanSpace Encapsulation: To create a clean, moisture-proof barrier.

WaterGuard Drainage: To ensure the space stays dry for years to come.

From structural repair to total waterproofing, we’ve turned a problematic basement into a solid, worry-free foundation.

In Dubuque, IA, a homeowner faced a challenging issue with settlement in the corner of their home, leading to a significant stair step crack. As seen in the before photo, the crack was beginning to severely separate, threatening the foundation's integrity. To address this and prevent lasting damage, we installed a Helical Pier System. This engineered solution effectively stabilized the foundation. While the difference in the after photo may not seem shocking, the footing of the home is now secure and supported, preventing the crack from worsening and protecting the foundation for years to come.