Before & After Photos

Theresa C. noticed sagging floors in her kitchen and hallway near the washer and dryer. The floors on the main level were starting to settle. She thought the solution would be to install new flooring, but a flooring specialist recommended better support was needed first. She decided to call us to have a look.

We had a System Design Specialist, Nicholas Hruska, go to her home to evaluate what we could do to fix the problem. He noticed that her support jacks were not supporting the floor above which was causing the sagging. We fixed the problem by installing a new supplemental beam with 3 SmartJacks. The support beam under the hallway which had the washer and dryer above was in good shape but the wood columns were splitting and moving because they did not have a solid footing under and could not support the weight. We installed 4 new SmartJacks with good footings under the existing beam. Her floors have now lifted about a 1/2 inch and as a result, was able to put in new floors!

New homeowners Kirk and Sue W. recently moved into their new home. Ready to start remodeling, they wanted to fix the basement so they could use it as storage. One of the walls had multiple cracks and they wanted to reduce as much moisture as they could from entering the home.  Kirk and Sue decided to give Midwest a call.

We sent System Design Specialist Tyler Dopheide out to the home. The foundation wall that had multiple cracks in it was allowing water to enter the basement, which was allowing moisture to enter the home at a high level. We first installed PowerBraces to reduce further wall failure. Next, we installed WaterGuard and CleanSpace to reduce water and humidity from entering the home. Once the project was completed Kirk and Sue felt comfortable and reassured their basement would be free of further wall failure and water damage!

In Ankeny, Iowa the concrete settled and created a tripping hazard on the sidewalk. They did not want anyone to get hurt. We used Polylevel foam to level out the slabs and we used NexusPro joint sealant to caulk the joints so no water gets in underneath the slab.

This Homeowber encountered a persistent inconvenience with their downspouts, which extended a considerable distance of 10 feet into the yard. In an effort to further safeguard their foundation from water damage, they had even placed 20-foot tiles at the end of each downspout. However, the continuous need to move the downspouts while mowing the lawn or concerns about detachment had become tiresome for the customer.

To provide a more permanent and hassle-free solution, we undertook the task of burying the homeowner's downspouts and extending them accordingly. Employing a shovel, PVC piping, and a bubble pot, we successfully extended the downspouts while ensuring proper drainage.

By burying the downspouts and extending them, we relieved the customer from the inconvenience of constantly moving them during lawn maintenance while also addressing their concerns about detachment. This solution offered a more streamlined and reliable system to effectively channel water away from the foundation, protecting it from potential water-related issues.

The homeowner's existing gutters were failing – rotting, leaking, and detracting from the house's appearance. This not only allowed water intrusion but also threatened the foundation with potential structural damage. To address these concerns, we replaced them with a new seamless gutter system. Unlike traditional gutters, seamless gutters offer a clog-resistant design that prevents debris buildup and ensures optimal water flow.