Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

For this basement repair, we had to install 2 PowerBraces. PowerBraces were needed due to the fact that  one part of the foundation wall was bowing inward and we needed to stop that forward movement.

When a concerned homeowner in Elkton, MD began noticing signs of foundation settlement in their basement, such as cracking walls and uneven floors, they feared the onset of serious structural damage and decided to contact Quality 1st for a professional evaluation.

Our expert team conducted a thorough inspection and identified the root causes of the instability and moisture issues. To address these concerns, we designed a tailored waterproofing and structural repair plan featuring our patented PowerBrace Wall Repair System to stabilize bowing walls, and our SuperSump Premier Sump Pump to ensure reliable water drainage and moisture control.

These cutting-edge solutions worked together seamlessly to restore the basement to a dry, healthy, and structurally sound condition, giving the homeowner peace of mind and protecting the long-term value of their property.

This customer had a slight bow in their block foundation, which caused a  horizontal crack to develop. We sent our inspector out to the property and the best solution for this customer scenario was to install our Carbon Armor straps with Armor Locks.

The Carbon Armor Wall Stabilization system works by fusing our Carbon Armor Straps to ArmorLock strips that are anchored to heavy steel brackets that are attached to the rim joist. This system will immediately stabilize your foundation wall and stop any further inward movement.

Cinder block walls often fail due to the weight of the soil, the weight of the water in the soil, and the pressure created by clay expansion when it gets wet. The result is that the walls bow inward and will eventually collapse unless repaired.

The GeoLock Wall Anchor System is the best solution for bowed walls. This dead-man anchoring system is capable of reversing the pressure and stabilizing the wall. The GeoLock System has three main parts: a 9-foot threaded galvanized rod that extends out to the exterior ground anchor - a galvanized steel plus-sign-shaped plate that gets embedded in stable soil, away from the foundation of your house. The other end of the threaded rod goes through two steel channel anchor plates - one plate is attached on the exterior side of the wall, the other, in the exact location on the interior (basement) side of the wall. There is a bolt attached to the end of the rod that enters your basement. When that bolt is tightened, it creates reverse pressure and holds the wall securely in its current position. However, when the soil outside is very dry, the bolt can be tightened more to straighten the wall, and over time, the wall may straighten to its original position. Very cool indeed! This home in Elkton needed 10 anchors to repair the wall.

In Chesapeake City, MD, a homeowner began noticing troubling signs of foundation settlement in their basement, including cracking and bowing walls. Concerned about the structural integrity of their home, they reached out to Quality 1st for a professional assessment.

Upon arrival, our team conducted a detailed inspection and confirmed that the foundation issues were being caused by a combination of water intrusion and soil pressure. To properly address the problem, we designed a customized repair plan to stabilize the foundation and prevent future damage.

Our solution included the installation of three of our most trusted systems. First, we installed our WaterGuard Drainage System along the basement perimeter to collect and redirect any incoming water away from the foundation. To protect the interior walls and control moisture, we applied CleanSpace Wall Panels, which act as a vapor barrier and brighten the basement environment. Lastly, our crew reinforced the bowing walls with our CarbonArmor Reinforcement System, carbon fiber straps that permanently stabilize the structure without invasive construction.

Together, these systems resolved the homeowner’s foundation concerns and restored the basement to a dry, healthy, and stable condition.