Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Mr. Patry had a large crack in his concrete slab in the basement of his house that worried him. In addition to that, there were cracks in the shape of staircases on two walls of its foundation. He contacted Systèmes Sous-sol Québec to get a free estimate and find out about possible solutions to his problem.

Our specialist who went to the site to do the free inspection found that the crack in the concrete slab and those on the foundation walls were caused by the foundation sagging. With the movement and change of the soil under the foundation, the weight of the foundation was no longer supported so it began to sag.

We Added our Push Piers under the foundation to stabilize it permanently. As there were several obstacles outside, our experts laid the pillars for the interior of the house. They dug to reach the footing of the foundation to then insert the hydraulic pillars. They rest on a very solid layer of soil, which stabilizes the foundation once and for all. They even created a possibility of straightening the house to its original position.

With this solution, Mr. Patry will have nothing more to fear for his foundation.

Before, our team encountered a house in Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu grappling with partial settlement and distressing cracks in the basement, clearly depicted in the before photo. Recognizing the urgency, Systèmes Sous-sol Québec stepped in with a permanent and reliable fix. We installed Push Pier systems, expertly designed to address these very issues. The after photo proudly showcases a stabilized and secure foundation, marking another successful transformation. This project is a testament to our commitment to delivering both an impeccable customer experience and undeniable results. It's what we stand for – safeguarding your home for the long haul.

The problem

The foundation walls of Mr. Meilleur's house are cracked, arched, and sloped severely inward by almost 4 ”.

 The solution

 - Stop the movement by keeping the wall in place and allow it to recover over time.

To do this, our experts installed our GeoLock wall anchoring system. They are embedded in the stable soil away from the foundation wall and then attached to steel wall plates with long galvanized rods. When tightened, the anchors hold the wall in its current position. Over time, the anchors can be tightened to straighten the wall.

Mr. Meilleur can have the peace of mind because his walls are well held in place and can be straightened over time.

Wall cracks are very common in concrete foundation walls. To solve the problem, you need a solution that can adapt to future wall movements, because products that become rigid will crack again or lose their adhesion to concrete. This process will start again as long as the problem is not resolved with the right solution. The FlexiSpan solution seals the crack and provides a second repair strategy in the event that the sealant fails. FlexiSpan Sealant is a rubber-like liquid that allows the material to adapt to the movement of the crack. It is flexible and will not peel off concrete. It blocks water permanently.

One of our customers in Sorel-Tracy contacted us to do a foundation repair work at his home. Indeed, its foundation walls were bending, which is often a sign of failure that can be caused by various geotechnical and structural factors. To solve this problem, we installed the PowerBrace galvanized steel beams. The beams form a system designed specifically to support the walls of failed foundations and to straighten the walls to their original position over time. The PowerBrace Adjustment System is patented, which proves that it can actually improve the condition of the wall in the long run. Zinc coated, the PowerBrace system resists erosion, reduces abrasion and makes beams non-toxic. Their defined appearance and the galvanized steel covering make the beams less unpleasant to the eye because they will not be attacked by rust. Our system is installed by professionals who will ensure that the connections are made correctly and that the joint reinforcement system distributes the load equitably I a way not to damage your floor! Our patented system stands out from the others and we are very happy to have had the chance to install it at our customer’s place to solve his problem once and for all!