Before & After Photos

In the before photo, this crawl space in Inwood, West Virginia was experiencing sagging floors and structural instability. In the after photo, the floor has been permanently stabilized with the installation of four SmartJacks®, providing the support needed to restore the home's structural integrity.

In Boyce, Tyrone was dealing with severely bowing walls and stairstep cracking—clear signs of significant structural pressure on his foundation. The before photos show walls that had begun to shift inward, indicating instability that, if left unaddressed, could lead to serious structural damage.

Our team at Fortress Foundation Solutions identified the need for immediate reinforcement to stop further movement. Cope and his crew installed 7 PowerBrace™ Wall Support Beams to stabilize the affected walls. As shown in the after photos, the system successfully secured the foundation, halting further bowing and cracking while restoring long-term structural stability to the home.

This customer noticed cracking on several of their basement walls. After calling Fortress Foundation Solutions, setting an appointment, and receiving an inspection and recommendation from one of our system designers, they chose to accept our proposal to fix their foundation issues for good! We turned to our PowerBrace system to stabilize their walls against further bowing. PowerBraces are a great option for stabilizing walls and we're so glad that we were able to utilize them for these clients!

As seen in the before photo, this local homeowner in Hagerstown, Maryland started noticing cracks forming in the cinderblock retaining wall that leads to the stairwell entryway of the basement apartment he rents out. Over time, the cracks worsened and the wall began to look like it was caving in.

Brian spent a good chunk of time contemplating whether to call us, but once his tenants started bringing the issue to his attention, he knew it was time to act. He reached out online to schedule a free evaluation of the wall.

We sent one of our expert system designers out to inspect the issue, and he immediately knew what needed to be done — a Geo-Lock Wall Anchor system. Geo-Lock Wall Anchors use the strength of the stable virgin soil beyond the wall to permanently stabilize it and, in some cases, even pull the wall back toward its original position.

As seen in the after photo, this project took just one day to complete and required two Geo-Lock Wall Anchors to secure the wall. Now Brian and his tenants have peace of mind knowing the stairwell has been permanently stabilized.

In Hagerstown, Maryland, a homeowner experienced a problem more common than most people realize. After recently upgrading his kitchen and installing heavier appliances, including a brand new stove and large refrigerator/freezer combo, the added weight caused the floor joists beneath them to crack, as seen in the before photo.

Mark, the homeowner, knew he needed the issue addressed properly and wanted a permanent solution done the right way. Through networking, he already knew Adam and trusted him to evaluate the home. After completing a comprehensive inspection, Adam determined the home needed 2 SmartJack XLs along with a supplemental beam to properly stabilize the floors above.

Gustavo and his crew completed the installation with care and professionalism, leaving the home stabilized and cleaned up thoroughly afterward - as seen in the after photo.