Before & After Photos

In Alberton, PEI, a homeowner preparing to buy a house reached out to us after noticing stairstep cracking within the foundation's cinderblocks. Our team of specialists at Ridgeback Basement Systems addressed these concerns with precision by installing our reliable PowerBrace™ System. This system stabilizes foundation walls using custom-fit zinc-plated steel beams, eliminating the need for invasive procedures. Secure from floor to ceiling, as visible in the photos, our patented design promises enhanced permanence and can even reverse previous wall failures, ensuring durability and safety.

In Tyne Valley, PE, a concerned homeowner called us after discovering a large crack in their foundation wall. In the before photo, the inward bending and separation are clearly seen, posing structural risks. Our team at Ridgeback Basement Systems expertly installed the PowerBrace™ System, visible in the after photo. This system features zinc-plated steel beams custom-fitted to the basement height. They are securely anchored to both the basement floor and first-floor framing. This provides permanent stabilization, prevents further movement, and eliminates the threat of foundation wall failure.

Facing a troubled foundation in Bass River, Nova Scotia, a homeowner called Ridgeback Basement Systems when their rock wall foundation started bowing in. As you can see in the before photo, the challenge was significant, but our solution was effective. We utilized the EverBrace Wall Restoration system, designed to permanently stabilize severely failing walls. This system deploys steel corrugated panels and specialized rigid foam to transfer the load away from the deteriorating wall, as seen in the transformation captured in the after photo. Now, their foundation is well-secured for the future.

In the before photo, the home's foundation revealed troubling cracks, and the crawl space lacked necessary support, calling for our expertise in Summerside, PE. Our knowledgeable professionals assessed the situation and expertly implemented the PowerBrace™ System for stable foundation walls. Zinc-plated steel beams, custom-fitted and tightly secured, prevent inward wall movement and can even amend wall failure. In the crawl space, the SmartJack® System was installed to effectively stabilize floor joists and minimize floor bounce, successfully returning balance and integrity to the home's structure. Thanks to these solutions, the homeowner’s foundation concerns are expertly addressed.