Carolina Basement Systems Before & After Photos

In the before photo, this Marion, NC basement showed classic warning signs of foundation trouble horizontal cracks across the block wall, visible wall bowing, and signs of moisture damage. The structure was being compromised over time, making the space less usable and putting the home’s long-term integrity at risk.

Tools and clutter had built up around a wall that was under stress telling a story of a once-functional area being slowly overtaken by foundational wear. These visual cues, especially the cracking and movement of the block wall, were symptoms that required immediate attention.

In the after photo, you see the solution in action. We installed steel PowerBrace beams to permanently stabilize and straighten the basement walls. These beams are secured tightly to the floor and joists, designed to stop inward movement and potentially restore the wall’s original position over time. The clutter is cleared, the walls are secure, and the space is now on its way to becoming safe and functional again.

This is what peace of mind looks like engineered, reinforced, and protected.

The middle of this block wall started to crack and bow inward. To take the pressure off the wall, we supported it with our CarbonArmor strips and waterproofed the interior with WaterGuard.

We cleaned out and installed our vapor barrier, wall insulation, and a dehumidifying air system to combat the water moisture issues.

This over 100-year-old home was experiencing some foundational settlement due to a high amount of moisture getting inside of the crawl space. Our amazing team of basement professionals removed all debris, permanently stabilized the foundation, and finished the job with a complete encapsulation to seal, cover, and protect the space from any future water damage. 

This troubled crawl space had rotten support posts that were causing the floors of the home above to sag and sink down. Our crew installed a 26 SmartJacks to permanently stabilize this home's foundation. These high-capacity steel piers are fully adjustable. They will stop settlement and lift floors back to their original position.