Foundation Repair Photo Album: Basement Waterproofing and Wall Support in Lincoln, NE

While inspecting a home that was experiencing water in the basement, we traced damage in the homes brick exterior to failing walls behind the basements finished walls. The stabilize the failing walls, resolve the water intrusion that resulted from the wall failure, and prepare the basement for remodeling, we installed a wall stabilization and waterproofing system that included our Everbrace walls support system, braces, a wall anchor, drain tile, sump pump, vapor barrier and a dehumidifier. Now the basement will be a clean, dry and safe place that the homeowners can finish with confidence.

Water intrusion

Behind a finished wall, discoloration of the basement block wall gave clear indication of where the water was intruding from.

Exterior symptoms

Damage to the brick facade of this home was one of the signs that the house was moving.

A little water

Tracing the source of a little water in the basement revealed a larger problem, including wall failure.

Everbrace wall support

Our Everbrace system restoring support and stabilization for this shearing wall.

Wall stablization

Another angle showing the combination of support beams and Everbrace to stabilize this block basement wall.