Before & After Photos

Support posts were failing in an Alton, IL basement, causing the floor above to sink. To solve this issue, the SmartJack System was installed. These are steel support systems that can permanently stabilize and level the floor joists and girders in the basement. These add strength and stability to the existing columns in the basement. They are unaffected by moisture, as they will not rust, weaken, or be affected by mold. These will lift the floors above back toward their original position, reduce floor “bounce” caused by excessive joist spans, and solve the problem once and for all!

Floor beams were becoming unstable in a basement in Alton, IL, causing concern for the homeowners. To solve this issue, the SmartJack System was installed. These are steel support systems that can permanently stabilize and level the floor joists and girders in the basement. They are unaffected by moisture, as they will not rust, weaken, or be affected by mold. These will lift the floors above back toward their original position, reduce floor “bounce” caused by excessive joist spans, and solve the problem once and for all!

A foundation was settling in Alton, IL, causing cracks to appear on the outside of the house near the windows. To solve this issue, the Push Pier System was installed. These will permanently stabilize the foundation, and in many cases, lift it back toward its original position. These can also close cracks and improve the operation of windows and doors. This is the least risky solution when the soil conditions are unknown. There is minimal disturbance from installation; installing them is a quick process and will solve the problem once and for all!

This Alton, IL home was experiencing bowing in the concrete wall supporting its driveway. After a specialized consultation with Woods, our team determined that a wall anchor system would provide the best solution. The system works by installing a galvanized steel anchor deep underground, away from the wall, which connects to a steel rod running through the soil to the foundation wall. A plate is then secured to the interior of the wall, anchoring the rod in place. This method stabilizes the foundation, quickly addressing the wall failure while providing long-lasting, reliable results.

All but one basement wall was cracked and bowed in this Granite City, Illinois basement.  Woods Basment Systems straightened and repaired the walls with Foundation Supportworks foundation wall anchors.