Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

We recently had the opportunity to help this Pekin, IL homeowner with their bowing basement wall. Bowing walls are a serious concern as they can worsen over time and lead to more costly repairs. Thankfully, she gave us a call at the perfect time! We utilized our PowerBrace System, a patented foundation repair solution that uses steel beams installed vertically against a basement wall and anchored to the floor and ceiling to permanently stabilize and potentially straighten inward-bowing foundation walls. An extra advantage is the system's potential to straighten the wall over time: the adjustable top bracket allows the beam to be tightened during dry periods, which can gradually improve the wall's alignment. Thanks to the MidAmerica Basement Systems Team, the Pekin homeowners' worry about their unstable basement wall is now gone. If you are struggling with a cracked or bowing foundation, don't hesitate to contact MidAmerica Basement Systems today.

A homeowner in Pekin, IL with a home built in the 1900s started to notice their home having some wear and tear. The walls have begun to bow inward and crack and the flooring has begun to sag and begin to rot. Knowing this was a bigger issue than what they could fix on their own, the homeowner searched the internet to come across a well-known industry in their area, MidAmerica Basement Systems and we were more than happy to help them out! Your flooring can weaken and rot over time and cause the flooring to sag. Floor framing can be spanned too far out making the floor start to sag. Piers that have been installed with improper footings can sink. There could also be too much weight added to a floor system that is not designed to handle the load. There is a system that can be installed that would fix this issue, a SmartJack floor support system. SmartJack is an adjustable steel pier that is designed to stop settling and raise your flooring back to where it was. It is designed with an adjustable screw that can jack up the floor and can always be adjusted again in the future. Having a SmartJack installed within the homeowner's home eliminated several worries this homeowner once had. Thanks to the MidAmerica Basement Systems Team this home is looking great! If you too are looking to have a wall stabilized or have your flooring no longer sag, or wanting to learn more about the other services we offer, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be more than happy to set up an appointment with a knowledgeable Design Specialist to give you a free, no-obligation estimate. Contact us today!

Before staring at their basement walls wondering if they might decide to lean in even more, this homeowner from Peoria, IL turned to Timothy Rollet. Timothy didn’t just see a bowing wall; he saw a homeowner’s dream of a finished basement hanging in the balance, and he knew exactly how to save those plans.

In the "before" photo, the inward-moving walls look like they’re ready to give up. Enter Brian Lopez and his crew, the experts tasked with turning Timothy’s plan into a permanent solution.

Presenting the "after"—our CarbonArmor® straps, working their superhero strength charm! Much like a well-behaved cat holding tight to the curtains, CarbonArmor® straps wrap around with ease. Thanks to Brian’s precision installation, the walls are stable now and ready for whatever future transformation the family dreamed of.

We’re here to keep walls—and plans—solid!

These bowing walls looked to be on the verge of collapsing in, so the homeowners asked for some help from MidAmerica Basement Systems. Our production team stabilized the walls by installing PowerBraces, which permanently stop the inward movement of the wall and can help straighten the wall over time.

This Peoria, IL home previously benefited from our waterproofing services, and during a scheduled maintenance, we detected wall movement that required our attention. Our team swiftly installed the PowerBrace system, ensuring the foundation remains strong. These zinc-plated steel beams were secured meticulously, providing permanent stabilization and protection without invasive procedures. Thanks to our purposeful intervention, our valued customer can now relax knowing their home's foundation is securely reinforced and in great shape, reflecting our commitment to safety and quality.