Thrasher Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Henry A. knew that his driveway needed some help and general maintenance for a few years now. Since he knows he's going to be living in his home for a long time and tries his best to take care of his belongings, he figured now is as good a time as ever to invest in his concrete. 

What exactly is going on with his driveway? A few things. Henry noticed the center of his driveway sags a little, creating a "gut check" when he's shoveling snow. There are also voids along the sides of the driveway and back patio. And on top of that, he's nervous that someone could trip where the walkway meets the driveway. Henry's biggest fear is that these little problems will get worse over time and end up costing him more down the road.

After looking into different concrete companies, he decided on Thrasher because of our professionalism, our BBB rating, and our experience. When we got Henry's call, we sent out our System Design Specialist, Brandon Powers, to inspect the driveway and come up with a plan of action.

After inspection, we decided to go with our level 3 Concrete Protection System throughout the walkway and driveway. This lifts and levels the concrete fills voids, repairs cracks, fills joints, and seals concrete to protect it from additional wear and tear. 

And now it's good as new! We're happy Henry decided to take good care of his concrete and jump on these issues early to prevent bigger issues down the road. 

Homeowner Mike is anticipating selling his home in a few years and wants to fix a few things. He noticed his floors were sagging and soft. He also noticed his walls and doors were cracking and sticking. After doing research, he realized his home might have a foundation problem. 

Thrasher came out to his home to inspect the problem. Sheldon Sharp, System Design Specialist, found the main beams in Mike's crawlspace were rotted and had settled over time, which explains why the floor was soft and the walls were pulling away from the ceiling.

He brought our install team to the site to work their magic. They installed three I-beam support sections and jacks to support and push up the floor, which will give them more stability.

Mike is happy with the results and loved how professional and communicative we were through the entire process. 

Nicole and Gabae recently bought a 75-year-old dairy barn that had been converted into a home. Unfortunately, this home had a bowing wall and a few water issues, common issues found in older homes. With plans to stay for the long-term, they knew they had to get it fixed sooner rather than later. 

They had contacted another company, but their solution was invasive and involved removing the front porch altogether. Then they called Thrasher. We sent out System Design Specialist Eric Wulf to take a look at the problem.

Eric found that the wall was pushed inward 5 1/8 inches, the door above the area was sticking, and muddy water was entering the basement. He concluded that this was due to water weight, expanding soil, and the freeze/thaw cycle that caused the top of that foundation wall to move inward over a period of time. 

Eric decided the best course of action was to use our EverBrace Wall Restoration System. EverBrace is used for extreme wall failure. It's less disruptive than total foundation replacement, but still just as effective. It uses steel corrugated panels and beams to strengthen and stabilize foundation walls.

Our install team then got on-site and started to get to work. They installed galvanized steel panels with structural I-beams bracing them. They then sprayed structural foam between the steel panels and the original foundation wall to fill any voids between the new wall and the original wall.

Nicole and Gabae were so happy with the results and so happy they didn't have to compromise their front porch for a fixed foundation.

Homeowner Jill bought her home in the fall. And in the winter, her pipes froze and burst. This is her forever home so she knew she had to do something. She remembered her brother recently used Thrasher to waterproof his home, so she decided to give us a call, too. Once we sent our System Design Specialist, Jesse White, out to her home, we were able to identify the problem. Upon inspection, we found her crawlspace was uninsulated and not encapsulated. 

Jesse came up with a plan and sent our install team out to work their magic. We ended up encapsulating and insulating to keep the interior of the crawl space clean and dry. On top of that, we also installed a SaniDry Dehumidifier to help keep the space dry. 

Now Jill can rest knowing her home is protected and her pipes are prepared for the following winter. 

Roger and Peggy just bought their home and have a family member in a wheelchair. So it's important to them to have a smooth and level walkway so their family can easily move around with no safety hazards. They had heard about our reputation and how knowledgeable we are in our craft, so they gave us a call. Jon Graves, one of our System Design Specialists, went out to their home to assess the situation. He found they had a walk down about 2 inches and a back pad that was sinking too. The rest of the concrete wasn't looking so hot, either. It seemed to be on the verge of sinking and would greatly benefit from protection, as well.

After inspection, Jon laid out a plan and got our install team to work. They lifted, leveled, and sealed all areas that had sunk. And then they also lifted and leveled all other concrete to help protect it. Next, they used CompressionGuard to help protect from street creep.

Roger and Peggy were so happy to find a company that explained everything so clearly and helped them understand how and why we do what we do. They were so excited to get their concrete leveled so they no longer have to worry.