Before & After Photos

Mary Denise contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems after she noticed her bowing wall was getting worse. She was looking for qualified professionals she trusted to giver the best option for her and the life of her home. After listening to all of Mary Denise’s concerns and taking time to properly assess all of her concerns Design Specialist Wesley Glasglow and Mary Denies came to the conclusion that Carbon Armor was the best option for her home. Carbon Armor can help keep a bowing wall in place and help stabilize it so that it will not move any further.

The floors of a Cedar Rapids, IA, home were sagging, causing concern for the homeowner. We addressed this issue using our SmartJack system, specifically designed to stabilize beams and floor joists. In the after photo, notice how the system helps lift the floors toward their original elevation, reducing floor bounce and ensuring solid support. With over 35 years of experience, we pride ourselves on providing solutions that bring homeowners peace of mind. 

In Cedar Rapids, IA, a homeowner faced a pressing issue with a foundation wall at risk of collapsing. At MidAmerica Basement Systems, we installed the GeoLock Wall Anchor System to address this serious structural concern. Notice in the after photo how these heavy-duty steel anchors secured the wall firmly, halting further inward movement. With GeoLock, we've restored stability and preserved the home's value, eliminating the worry of future damage. 

Faced with a critical deadline less than a week before a real estate closing in Cedar Rapids, IA, a homeowner required immediate intervention to rectify foundation wall deflection and satisfy strict structural sale contingencies. System Design Specialist Daniel Kelchen conducted a comprehensive structural evaluation of the property, identifying significant inward bowing caused by lateral earth and hydrostatic pressures. To permanently stabilize the foundation under this tight timeline, Daniel engineered a non-invasive, heavy-duty structural steel reinforcement plan.

Foreman Brian Lopez and his expert crew, Ian and David, mobilized rapidly to execute the precision installation of a combined structural support system. The team deployed the PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System, securing high-strength, zinc-coated steel I-beams to the concrete floor slab and anchoring them tightly to the overhead floor joists. This system utilizes a patented adjustable bracket that applies continuous corrective force to immediately halt lateral wall movement. To ensure optimal load distribution, they integrated CrossBeam™ components to span multiple floor joists, safely distributing the lateral pressure across the floor system and preventing localized structural stress on the framing.

Thanks to the rapid deployment and technical execution by Brian, Ian, and David, the foundation walls were permanently stabilized against future soil pressure. This advanced engineering solution allowed the homeowner to successfully clear all structural contingencies and proceed with the closing exactly on schedule. At MidAmerica Basement Systems, combining rigorous technical standards with efficient execution is how we protect both property value and structural integrity.

A Cedar Rapids, IA homeowner called MidAmerica Basement Systems for an egress window. Upon further inspection, it was clear the homeowner had bowing walls. Before the egress window could be installed, the walls would have to be stabilized. The east, south and west walls all needed some help, so the design specialist, Mac McDaniel, recommended CarbonArmor. Thin CarbonArmor strips that are 10x stronger than steel are now stabilizing her basement in preparation for a new egress window.