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.

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!

Foundation crack injection in Peosta, IA. 

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.