Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Foundation wall cracks are nothing to take lightly. That's why this family in Culver, IN called us. Their foundation walls were showing "staircase" cracks, indicating bowing or buckling walls. We determined that our patented PowerBrace system was perfect to fix this. PowerBrace is made of steel I-beams that are connected to the joists above the foundation wall to offer maximum support. After the installment of PowerBrace, this family can now feel safe in their basement and, more importantly, their home.

In order to stabilize these walls, we installed Power Braces. These beams are installed against the wall and uses a joint reinforcement method to distribute the weight evenly. Tightened over time, these beams gradually improve the condition of the wall over time, and their zinc coating makes them resistant to corrosion.

To collect the water from the walls, DryTrak was installed. This system is best for monolithic slabs that include a foundation wall footing, and is designed to work with the sump pump. The drainage channel is sealed with a special adhesive to the floor, and a small space is left along the wall to allow wall leaks to drain directly into the channel. The water is collected and then rerouted to the sump pump, which will pump the water out of the basement and away from the home through a discharge line.

PowerBraces help improve the foundation walls over time to prevent future wall leaks, while DryTrak keeps the leaks under control in the basement of this Culver, MI home.

We responded to an inquiry from Guy, a homeowner looking for better foundation support. He realized the floors were sagging and the wooden support structures were failing. Guy called Ayers for our foundation repair solutions. Our crew inspected his basement's current support situation and determined SmartJacks would provide the appropriate support required. SmartJacks will not rot or warp like the wooden support beams Guy previously had. The system was installed by attaching steel support beams to the floor joists. They rest on a sturdy base in the subfloor. Once the support columns were installed, the crew adjusted them to raise the floors to a level position. Guy is satisfied with the results now that he has a permanent solution to support his home's foundation!

Mark noticed the slant in his living room floor was deepening and wasn't sure how to fix it. After researching his options, he called Ayers for help, and we sent our specialists to his home. After evaluating the space, they recommended installing the SmartJacks supplemental support system. SmartJacks are floor jacks built to last, hot-dipped in galvanized steel, and zinc-plated. Each base is also implanted two feet below the surface to reduce load-bearing stress. Mark loves the new feel of his living room!

This home was built in the 1940s and in recent years one of the basement walls had begun to develop a crack and bow about a half inch. To prevent further bowing and ensure that the wall will continue to hold for several years into the future we installed a series of CarbonArmor straps both horizontally and vertically. These CarbonAmor straps are fully epoxied and are stronger than cement and 10 times stronger than steel. The epoxy on these straps is a syrup-like consistency that penetrates deep into the pores of the wall to ensure a secure bond with the wall. When it comes to preventing any further bowing, these straps are incredibly reliable.