Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Before, this Burlington, Vermont foundation wall showed clear signs of structural stress, including cracked concrete blocks and movement along the lower section of the wall. Northern Basement Systems repaired the damaged area using the StableLock™ Wall System, creating a strong, reinforced concrete wall designed to permanently stabilize the foundation and protect the home from further wall movement.

 In Burlington, Vermont, Matt Clark's Northern Basement Systems recently completed a significant project for a homeowner dealing with two big problems: water intrusion, bowing, and cracked basement walls. Our experts devised a plan to make this basement dry and structurally sound. 

First, we tackled the water issues by installing a top-notch waterproofing system. This included a perimeter drainage system to direct water away from the foundation, a reliable sump pump to keep water out, and a durable vapor barrier to seal moisture. With these measures in place, the basement is now protected against leaks and excess humidity, creating a healthier environment for the whole home.

But we didn't stop there. We also reinforced the cracked, bowing walls using our PowerBrace system—a series of steel beams that stabilize and gradually straighten the walls over time. 

When a homeowner in Burlington, Vermont, wanted to repair their bowing basement walls, they contacted Matt Clark's Northern Basement Systems.

When a homeowner in Burlington, Vermont, needed to reinforce a failing basement wall, they hired the foundation repair experts at Matt Clark's Northern Basement Systems.

In this Burlington, Vermont, home, the basement experienced ongoing water intrusion due to an outdated or failing slab that allowed moisture to enter along the perimeter and through the floor. Without a proper system beneath the surface, water had no controlled path, leading to damp conditions and an unreliable space that couldn’t be fully utilized.

Before pouring a new slab, a full interior waterproofing system was installed beneath the floor, including a perimeter drainage system designed to capture water and direct it to a sump pump for discharge. Once the system was in place, a new concrete slab was poured on top, creating a clean, durable surface while keeping the waterproofing system hidden and fully functional beneath. The result is a dry, stable basement with a long-term solution built directly into the foundation.