Before & After Photos

This homeowner had a problem with their walls bowing and showing signs of foundation failure, like cracks and crumbling. Midwest's solution for this is called the EverBrace, a wall restoration system that is made of steel panels and I-beams used to reinforce the existing structure. Our installation team also injects a special foam to fill the gaps between the wall and the panels to make it stronger and look nicer. This new support system took the load off the failing wall, giving the homeowner a strong foundation without the high cost and disruption of replacing the entire foundation. 

This home was experiencing hydrostatic pressure, which is when saturated soil exerts a lot of pressure on foundation walls they start to bow inward. The homeowner had only bought the home a year prior and started to notice the walls coming inward and was concerned the home was going to collapse. To fix this, we installed two wall stabilizers: PowerBraces and Geolock Wall Anchors. 

PowerBraces are a wall repair system that's designed to stabilize basement walls. They are steel beams that go from floor to ceiling and are secured tightly against your wall with brackets anchored to the floor. Once tightened, they are able to reverse wall failure and straighten the wall overtime. GeoLock wall anchors are also designed to permanently stabilize your foundation wall. They are a heavy duty anchor system that are embedded into stable soil away from your foundation wall and then connect to steel anchors with long, galvanized rods. 

Mr. & Mrs. H were facing persistent water issues in their basement, along with concerns about the moisture and coldness in the bedrooms located above the crawlspaces. Their main goal was to eliminate water infiltration and regulate soil moisture in those areas.

To address these issues comprehensively, we implemented several solutions. First, we installed WaterGuard, a highly effective drainage system, along with a trench drain and lateral. These measures efficiently controlled the flow of water and directed it towards the Triple Safe sump pump, which effectively removed water from the basement.

In addition, we employed CleanSpace in the crawlspaces. This innovative vapor barrier served the purpose of isolating the soil from the house, effectively preventing the transfer of moisture and the resulting humidity that had been affecting the bedrooms.

This particular project stands out due to the unique nature of the house, which featured two crawlspaces that were larger than the basement itself. Despite the complexity of the situation, we were able to successfully address all of the customers' concerns and provide effective solutions. Now, Mr. & Mrs. H can enjoy a dry and comfortable basement, along with improved conditions in their bedrooms, eliminating the issues they had been facing.

The customer was worried about moisture in her basement and the damage it could cause to her late husband's antiques that were stored there. She wanted to protect these items and keep her home safe for a long time. We solved the problem by waterproofing the basement using our WaterGuard and CleanSpace systems to protect the walls and foundation from water damage. Any water that gets in is directed to our triple-safe sump pit. We also strengthened one wall with PowerBraces and the other with EverBrace to make sure they are sturdy.

CleanSpace Wall is a 100% waterproof plastic vapor barrier that's perfect for unfinished basement walls. Prevent water and any moisture from getting into your home with this product!