Before & After Photos

Wall support we recently installed in a home with a failing wall! 

A leaning or bowing foundation wall doesn't mean the end of the world. Wall support systems, like the one above, transfer the weight of your home to the steel beams and helps permanently stabilize your home.

For this homeowner in Buckingham, Iowa, transforming their basement into the ultimate man cave was going to require more than a comfy recliner and a big screen tv. To make the space clean, dry and ready for finishing, he called Thrasher Foundation Repair to waterproof the basement and resolve the musty, damp smell. We installed a drainage system around the perimeter of the basement to capture and redirect water up and away from the home, as well as CleanSpace vapor barrier along the walls to help with musty odors and dampness. 

Water problems in your basement? CleanSpace could be the solution! When CleanSpace is combined with WaterGuard, CleanSpace prevents any water from entering your home through the foundation walls. Foundation walls frequently have a water leak through cold joins, cracks, and window seals. 

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This homeowner had recently finished their basement to get it ready to put on the market. During the spring, when the ground melted, they noticed water coming in from behind the stairs, ruining the drywall. So they called Thrasher Foundation Repair to come out and inspect. Mike Portal was the one to perform the inspection. He found that the water was coming in behind the finished walls through the cold and mortar joints on the block wall. This happened due to hydrostatic pressure from water filling up around the foundation.

To fix this issue, we installed WaterGuard and CleanSpace along the wall where the water was coming in. This will help direct and drain the water away from the home.

The homeowner now feels confident in our solution and is happy they won't have to deal with water ruining any more drywall in their home.