Basement Wall Repair Before & After Photos

Before:

This Northfield, MN homeowner was battling water in her basement for many years. She also had structural concerns as her walls were leaning and bowing. Water was seeping in along the joints where the basement walls met the floor, causing damp conditions, efflorescence, and musty odors. On top of that, the basement walls were showing signs of inward bowing due to hydrostatic pressure, a common issue in Minnesota.

The combination of water intrusion and structural instability made the basement unusable and posed a growing threat to the home’s long-term safety.

After:

Our Complete Basement Systems team designed a full system solution tailored to address both the water issues and structural concerns.

1. WaterGuard Interior Drainage System:
   We installed WaterGuard along the perimeter of the basement floor, just above the footing. This innovative sub-floor drainage system is engineered to collect water from the wall-floor joint and direct it to a sump pump system. Its design ensures it won’t clog with soil and remains out of the “mud zone,” which maximizes long-term performance.

2. CleanSpace Vapor Barrier:
   To control wall moisture and improve the air quality, we applied CleanSpace. This is a durable 20-mil thick vapor barrier that is installed along the interior foundation walls. This liner not only prevents vapor transmission from the walls but also channels any seepage down into the WaterGuard system. CleanSpace is mold-resistant, tear-resistant, and transforms the basement into a cleaner, brighter space.

3. PowerBrace Beam System:
   To permanently stabilize the bowing foundation walls, we installed the PowerBrace system. These I-beams are anchored to the basement floor and joists above, providing immediate stabilization and the ability to tighten them over time. This gradual tightening process can potentially straighten the walls back to their original position, and all without invasive exterior excavation.

The Result:

The basement is now dry, stable, and protected from future water intrusion and structural movement. With improved indoor air quality, a safer foundation, and dry, usable basement space, this Northfield, MN homeowner can enjoy peace of mind and long-term value in their home.

David M. of Ramsey, MN contacted Complete Basement Systems because he noticed some blocks that are pushed in and had some noticable cracks.  

The PowerBrace Wall System from Complete Basement Systems will permanently stabilize your home's foundation walls.  They are customer fit to the foundation wall height and secured tight against the basement wall with brackets to anchor to the floor joist.  

Our customer liked the interior solution and avoiding disruption to the exterior yard to correct the problem.  The system is also warrantied for the life of the home that the stabilized foundation wall will not experience any further movement. 

Homeowners in New Brighton had a major wall issue involving cracked and bowed walls. In order to secure the foundation, they had the PowerBrace wall bracing system installed to correct and protect the wall. Now they can rest assured that the foundation will be safe for the life of the home!

Vadnais Heights homeowners had a major problem: an unsafe foundation. There was an extremely evident curve in the wall of the foundation, which can lead to a plethora of problems down the road. Our Power Brace systems works with the foundation to strategically move it back into place over time in a way that is unintrusive to the rest of the home. 

Our customers, Daniel & Susana in Rochester were in the process of getting ready to finish their basement and had concerns with one of the walls that appeared to have cracks.  

Complete Basement Systems installed our PowerBrace Wall System using zinc coated steel I-beams for added support to prevent any further movement of the wall.