Before & After Photos

Geilesha K. was noticing some moisture in her recently purchased home in Des Moines, IA. After removing some of the drywall she discovered that the foundation was bowing in and crumbling. She heard about Midwest and the good warranties we offered with our products, so she gave us a call to learn more about bowing wall solutions.

System Design Specialist Nicholas Hruska went out to Geilesha’s home. During the inspection, he was able to identify that two of the walls were crumbling and bowing several inches. The crew installed PowerBraces and a wall anchor system to permanently stabilize the foundation. Then applied ShotLock over the walls, making them look new again. Geilesha was extremely happy with how the walls looked when the project was finished and very happy with the efficiency of the crew.

The support beams in this basement were not installed properly and were not able to support the load causing the floors of the home to sag. After installing our Smart Jack System, the foundation of the home is now supported properly, and this customer can feel safe in their basement. 

These homeowners starting seeing water stains and cracking forming in their basement. They were worried about mold, allergens and water coming through the wall, so they called Midwest! They wanted the job to be done right the first time, and knew they could trust us to take care of them. Brandon Rost, System Design Specialist, came out to meet them. After the inspection, Brandon proposed installing CleanSpace, PowerBraces, and a Sedona Dehumidifier. CleanSpace would be used as a barrier between the wall and the basement. CleanSpace helps prevent water from entering the basement, as well as preventing mold from forming and allergens from getting in. CleanSpace is waterproof, so if water gets in, it flows down the tarp like material and into the waterproofing system. This way, water does not sit in one place, which can cause mold to grow. To help the cracking and slight deflection of the wall, he proposed PowerBraces. These are metal braces that are installed to the wall that stop the walls from caving in anymore, as well as can help straighten the wall over time. The dehumidifier would also help prevent mold from growing by keeping the moisture levels down. The homeowners were excited with this idea, and we sent out the installation team. The homeowners were happy they were able to understand why the problems they were facing were happening, and what the best solution was. Check out the before and after photos of these walls! 

Shirley expressed concerns about the continued movement and potential collapse of their basement wall, as they wished to continue utilizing the basement space. The high pressure exerted on the wall posed a risk of further outward displacement. To address this issue, we recommended the implementation of a CarbonArmor system, which would effectively stabilize the wall and preserve the integrity of the living area.

The CarbonArmor system offers a permanent solution for stabilizing foundation walls. It employs fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) that possess exceptional strength, surpassing that of steel by tenfold. Moreover, these FRPs are flexible enough to conform tightly to the shape of the basement wall. By utilizing ArmorLock brackets, the CarbonArmor straps are securely affixed to the floor joists, resulting in a fast and non-invasive installation process. This solution is particularly effective for promptly stabilizing bowing and leaning walls.

To provide additional assurance, the CarbonArmor system is backed by a 25-year warranty, ensuring the long-term reliability and durability of the stabilization measures. By opting for CarbonArmor, the customer can have peace of mind knowing that their basement wall is secure and protected, allowing them to continue utilizing the space without concerns of further movement or structural compromise.

This homeowner in Des Moines, Iowa wanted to sell their home, but a cracked, bowing wall in the basement was scaring away potential buyers. Midwest Foundation Repair got the call to resolve the problem quickly and professionally, and that's what we did - installing our PowerBrace wall support system to restore stability to the wall and set potential home buyers minds at ease. In the end, this homeowner was able to sell their home and the new home buyer received warrantied work they can rely on.