Before & After Photos

Jacki and Derek of Davenport, IA called MidAmerica Basement Systems because they started noticing cracks in the main level of their home. They met with design specialist Joe Sarb, who investigated the home. Joe then recommended the installation of a couple Smart Jacks, which are now stabilizing the main home. It looks great, too!

In Davenport, IA, a concerned homeowner faced a noticeable challenge: a bowing wall they feared might collapse. In the before photo, you can see the issue that led them to reach out to us. Our family-owned team, with over 35 years of experience, prioritized their safety by installing Helical Wall Anchors. As you'll notice in the after photo, the foundation repair not only stabilizes the wall but also provides peace of mind that their home is secure. These moments of improvement are why we are dedicated to ensuring our customer can rely on our trusted service and expertise. 

Foundation crack injection in Peosta, IA. 

Bowing basement walls are a major "red flag" for any Welton, IA homeowner looking to sell. As you can see in the before photo, those unsettling cracks and tilts tell a story of structural instability.

Enter MidAmerica Basement Systems. Using our CarbonArmor solution, we stabilized the foundation and halted further movement. The after photo shows the result: a rock-solid transformation that turns a liability into a selling point.

Don't let foundation issues stall your next move—give your home the high-quality reinforcement it deserves.

Jean’s basement foundation was showing signs of a bowing wall. A large horizontal crack was starting to stretch from one end of the wall to the other. Experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems proposed the installation of a PowerBrace support system. PowerBraces offer a permanent solution to bowing walls. The I-beam system using the home’s wooden floor joist system to properly support the pressure exerted on the failing wall, while evenly distributing the weight of the home. It is critical to properly distribute the weight of the home to prevent damaging the floor system. With proper tightening of the PowerBrace system, the can potentially straighten the wall over time.