Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

In Davenport, IA, the foundation of a family's home was severely deteriorated, endangering their safety and peace of mind. As shown in the before photo, the walls were at risk of total failure. With diligent care and workmanship, we addressed the issue by installing the durable EverBrace Wall Restoration system. Notice in the after photo how the stability and integrity of the foundation is restored. The home is now safe and sound, thanks to our commitment to redefining foundation repair through precise communication and quality craftsmanship. 

This Davenport, IA homeowner was dealing with unstable foundation walls and persistent water intrusion, a combination that put their entire home at risk. As seen in the before photo, drywall removal after a flood revealed bowed walls. To solve this, our team installed the PowerBrace System for permanent stabilization, alongside WaterGuard drainage and a TripleSafe sump pump. The result is a foundation that is not only structurally sounds but also clean and dry. They now have total peace of mind knowing their home is protected for years to come. 

In Davenport, IA, a home inspection revealed a bowing wall behind the drywall, creating a serious structural risk to the home. In the before photo, notice how the structure needed support. Using our PowerBrace System, we stabilized and realigned the wall, as shown in the after photo. The zinc-plated steal beams provide dependable stability, preventing further movement with no need for invasive work. The best part? The PowerBrace system gets tightened annually to slowly bring the wall back to it's original position! With over 35 years of property stabilization experience, our family-owned team at MidAmerica Basement Systems tackled the issue effectively, ensuring the home's structural safety and retaining its market appeal. 

In Davenport, IA, a homeowner began noticing a "not-so-fun" game of "lean in" occurring in their basement. The foundation walls had begun to bow and inch inward—a clear sign of hydrostatic pressure from the exterior soil pushing against the structure.

As seen in the "before" documentation, the walls were visibly compromised. This type of movement, if left unaddressed, can lead to severe structural failure. The homeowner was understandably worried about the long-term stability of their foundation.

Chris Hebbel, our System Design Specialist, performed a precise evaluation of the wall’s deflection. Chris determined that the most effective, non-invasive solution would be a high-tensile reinforcement system.

He designed a plan utilizing the CarbonArmor® System. Unlike traditional bulky steel beams, this solution provides immense strength while maintaining a low profile, allowing the homeowner to eventually finish the basement without losing square footage.

Once the strategy was set, Foreman Dylan Johnson and his production crew moved in to armor the foundation. The installation required technical expertise and a careful touch:

Surface Preparation: Dylan’s team ground the basement walls to ensure a clean, porous surface for the specialized epoxy to bond effectively.

CarbonArmor® Application: High-strength carbon fiber strips—material stronger than steel—were fused to the foundation walls.

ArmorLock® Integration: To ensure the system was anchored at the most critical point, the team installed our ArmorLock® brackets. These brackets tie the carbon fiber strips directly into the floor joists, preventing any further inward movement at the top of the wall.

The "after" photo tells a story of structural victory. The walls are now stabilized, and the "lean in" has been permanently halted. Thanks to the expertise of Chris Hebbel and the meticulous installation by Dylan Johnson, the homeowner’s anxiety has been replaced with true peace of mind.

The home now stands firm where it matters most, protected by a "stealthy" armor that ensures stability for decades to come.

In Davenport, IA, a homeowner was worried their foundation may not withstand the pressures it was under. As seen in the before photo, the soil surrounding their house had pushed the walls inward, making the potential for collapse a real concern. We weren't going to let that happen! With our expert team on the job, we installed a Push Pier System to stabilize the foundation, and used GeoLock Wall Anchors to secure the walls in their upright position. Notice in the after photo how the foundation is now stable and secure thanks to our trusted foundation repair experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems.