Before & After Photos

Mike was concerned about the cracks and inward shifting of his basement foundation. The separation between the blocks was becoming worse and worse, and he knew that something needed to be done quickly before the foundation could gave in. Mike reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems for help and design specialist, Wes, was there to offer him a permanent foundation solution. A PowerBrace system was offered to permanently stabilize the wall, preventing any more inward movement. The patented I-Beam system also offers the unique tightening feature that can over time, increase the appearance of the bowing wall. Keeping a constant torqued pressure against the wall will not only stops the wall from worsening because help reverse the bowing issue. Thanks to the help from MidAmerica Basement Systems, Mike no longer worries about his foundation wall failing.

In Davenport, IA, a homeowner faced concerning signs of wear in their home's foundation - cracking and bowing walls, visible in the 'before' photo. Understanding the urgency, we stepped in with a remarkable fix: our PowerBrace system. As noticeable in the 'after' photo, this ingenious solution not only halts further damage but steadily rectifies structural flaws, ensuring the homeowner peace of mind with a stable and secure foundation for years to come.

The homeowner of this basement in Davenport was bothered at the condition of their basement walls so they contacted the team at MidAmerica Basement Systems. The team permanently stabilized the bowing wall by installing the PowerBrace system restoring the basements integrity and bestowing the homeowner with peace of mind. 

These foundation walls had many hairline fractures. Our production team helped fix this problem by using FlexiSpan, a special product consisting of polyurethane polymer sealant, which helps seal the crack for good.

A homeowner in Davenport, IA had a thicker than a quarter crack running through their foundation wall in their basement. The crack caused the wall to lean inward and bow inside the house. The crack has grown in size over time and the homeowner was more than ready to take care of the issue. They called MidAmerica Basement Systems and we were more than happy to help. A Design Specialist came out to take a look and give the homeowner the best recommendation possible to fix the issue. Installing a PowerBrace was the way to go. 

There are many advantages to having a PowerBrace installed within your home. The first advantage is that it does not require any heavy equipment inside the home to install the beams. When installing the beams it will not disrupt any of your lawn or landscaping outside of the home. Each beam is a zinc-plated system which will look great in your home and it will not rust over time. Most importantly, it can straighten walls over time potentially reversing the wall failure.

No more bowing wall worries in mind in this homeowner's home thanks to the MidAmerica Basement Systems Team. If you too are having issues with a cracked or bowing wall, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be more than happy to send a Design Specialist out to come to take a look and give you a free, no-obligation estimate. Contact us today!