Before & After Photos

Foundation walls are subject to pressure as the ground around them shrinks and expands. This expansion can press against basement walls and cause them to bow inward which makes them lose their structural integrity. This can be particularly problematic around windows, where the wall is weaker and there is less space for other, larger support systems.

Fortunately, Woods Basement Systems has the perfect support system for this job. GeoLock™ wall anchors. This system supports the wall by burying a plate outside and connecting it with a plate inside. The two plates work together to pull the wall into a straight and supported position which can permanently strengthen the wall. Plus, this system can be installed around obstacles like pipes, wires or, in this case, windows. 

This home in Carlyle, IL is permanently strengthened and supported with minimal disruption to the space. 

Homeowners in Carlyle, IL had walls that were severely bowing in the basement of their home and reached out to Woods Basement Systems for help.  Our team installed the PowerBrace System, which are I-beams that are custom fitted to the basement wall.  This joist reinforcement method evenly distributes the load and effectively straightens the wall over time.  It is also a great non-invasive option since there is no drilling or digging on the property.  The homeowners were happy with the reinforced walls in their basement for years to come!

This homeowner was alarmed to see bowing and cracking in his basement walls, so he called Woods Basement Systems for help. Design Specialist Brenton K. assessed the situation and recommended a permanent solution for the homeowner's foundation repair needs.

Foreman Jeremy R. and his team installed Geo-Lock wall anchors to stabilize and potentially straighten the walls. Geo-Lock uses a galvanized steel rod that anchors into dense, packed soil and connects to heavy duty plates for reliable, long-lasting support.

Du Quoin, IL homeowner John noticed horizontal and stair step cracks around the entire perimeter of his basement walls. This concerned him becasue the area was used by his family in a variety of ways. He gave Woods Basement Systems a call. System Design Specialist Brenton K. developed a plan to fix the walls. 

Foreman Jeremy R. and his crew installed Geo-Lock Wall Anchors on each wall to pull the walls back to straight. Geo-Lock Wall Anchors are made of steel so they will not rust. The rods are anchored to steel plates behind the active soil surrounding the house. The rods provide resistance and over time can be tightened to bring the wall back to its original position. 

John L. now has piece of mind that his walls will not bow anymore and the area will be drier. 

A foundation was bowing inward in a basement in Du Quoin, IL, causing large horizontal cracks to appear and leak water. To solve these issues, the PowerBrace System was installed. This will permanently stabilize the foundation and eliminate any further inward movement. This will also reverse the effects of wall failure, straightening the walls to their original position and closing the cracks to prevent water leakage. This foundation will now remain stable and secure for years to come!