Before & After Photos

This home in Schaller, Iowa was in real danger of foundation collapse as the brick walls of the basement deteriorated and deflected inward - a sign that water pressure from saturated soil around the homes foundation had been building up for awhile. To prevent a catastrophic foundation event and return safety and stability to the home, we installed out new EverBrace wall support system. The customer was thrilled and relieved to have the problem fixed!

Homeowner Tamara noticed her floors were unlevel throughout the home, especially in her kitchen and living room. She had another foundation repair company come out and found that they did not listen or address the actual problem. That's when she called Thrasher. Design System Specialist Zach Hodges came out and inspected what was going on in her home. We found that her span was too wide in her crawlspace, which is what was causing her floors to sag between her existing beams. To fix the problem, we installed supplemental beams and SmartJacks between her existing beams. The SmartJack system permanently lifts and stabilizes and works in conjunction with the existing beams. This leaves a sturdy, permanent fix that actually addresses the issues that caused the floors to sag in the first place. Tamara was so impressed with our work and relieved we fixed the problem head on. 

This homeowner wanted to pass his home to his brother when he passes, so he wanted to ensure that his home was in the best possible shape first. He knew of our reputation, and he had seen our commercials on TV, so he decided to give us a call.

We sent System Design Specialist Mike Schmidt to inspect this homeowner's home and determine what work the homeowner wanted to have done. The homeowner directed Mike to the garage area, and Mike found that the walls of the garage had wall deflection caused by hydrostatic pressure, and the concrete had settled and cracked in the garage as well as all around the garage. Mike knew that he needed to split this project into 2 parts to ensure that the homeowner would have the best results for his home, so Mike first focused on the garage wall issue, then the concrete problem.

Mike scheduled 2 installation appointments to fix the problems for the homeowner. In the first appointment, one of our installation teams utilized PowerBraces to permanently stabilize the walls in the garage. In the the second appointment, another one of our installation teams utilized our 3-part Concrete Protection System which includes, PolyLevel foam to lift and level the concrete, NexusPro sealant to seal the cracks and joints of the concrete, and SealantPro to waterproof and seal the concrete surface area.

The homeowner was extremely happy with the results. After the installation appointments, he emailed Mike to tell him how "the concrete had never looked so good" and that he was "pleased with the projects." Check out the first installation of PowerBraces in the garage!

Carol H. in Spirit Lake, IA, was looking to downsize into a smaller home but noticed cracks on the outside of her current house that she has had patched up before. Uncomfortable selling the house with foundation cracks, she gave us a call because of our reputation and transferrable warranty to the next homeowner when she does choose to sell. 

Our System Design Specialist Corey Little arrived at the home in Spirit Lake and performed a thorough inspection of the home's foundation. This problem continued to occur because the home was continuously settling over time. Carol opted to have our crews install 12 push piers to permanently lift and stabilize the foundation. 

Carol was impressed with her Thrasher experience and the effort we put forth into our customer service. It was rewarding to restore her peace of mind and give her the confidence she needed to move forward in the selling process. 

Jeff W. is a homeowner in Baxter Springs, KS but had recently purchased a new home making him want to sell his current one. However, before selling Jeff knew the foundation problems were going to have be taken care of. To find the best permanent solution, Jeff gave Thrasher a call to come inspect the failing foundation.

System Design Specialist Robert Griffin arrived in Baxter Springs to perform a thorough inspection in order to find the best solution. The interior wall that separated the crawl space from the cellar area had a two-inch sheer at the bottom and deflected enough the floor above it had dropped. To fix this, the team installed our PowerBrace support system and ShotLock wall restoration. The PowerBrace permanently stabilizes the foundation and can be tightened over time to return it to its vertical position. ShotLock is then used to seal all cracks to prevent water from seeping in.

 Jeff was thrilled with the results of the solutions our team installed.  He was impressed with the quality and display of professionalism from the crew. He now has the confidence he needs to sell his home for maximum value.