Concrete Repair Before & After Photos

This 1980s, single-family home had a stem wall that was showing signs of failure. The stem wall on each side of the garage door is giving way and literally crumbling away to dust. The East side has a pretty big chunk ready to break away with a visible crack inside the garage. When moisture gets to the rebar inside the concrete it causes it to oxidize. As a result, the concrete begins to crack and crumble. 

Fortunately, at Arizona Foundation Solutions, we have just the fix, our patented Stem Wall Repair System

This family down in Chandler, Arizona, was struggling with oxidation problems all over their house's stem wall. The stem wall had flaking paint, cracks, and even spalling concrete. They were concerned about the integrity of their home's foundation and the potential costs associated with stem wall repair. Traditional repair methods they had researched seemed to provide only temporary solutions, and they were hesitant to invest in expensive options like electrical cathodic protection systems, which were beyond their budget. The looming threat of stem wall failure was causing them stress and worry.

After:

Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions (AZFS), this family in Chandler, Arizona, found a reliable and cost-effective solution to their stem wall problems. Led by foreman Felix, AZFS implemented their proven stem wall repair system, addressing the cracks, flaking paint, and spalling concrete. The family no longer had to worry about the gradual deterioration of their home's foundation. With AZFS's expertise, they could finally have peace of mind knowing that their stem wall was fortified against further oxidation and damage. Moreover, they were pleasantly surprised by the affordability of the repair process, alleviating their concerns about stem wall repair cost. Now, their home stands strong and secure, shielded from the threats of stem wall failure.

This project in Chandler, Arizona, involved a detailed interior stem wall repair to restore the structural integrity of the home. The stem wall had visible signs of deterioration, including cracking, chipping, and corrosion near the base of the framing. Our crew removed damaged concrete, cleaned the exposed rebar, and applied a corrosion-resistant patching compound to rebuild the wall. The completed repair now provides a smooth, reinforced surface that helps prevent further damage from moisture and oxidation.

This restoration not only improves the structural soundness of the wall but also enhances protection against Arizona’s fluctuating indoor humidity and slab moisture levels—both common culprits behind stem wall deterioration in Maricopa County homes.

This Chandler, Arizona home underwent a detailed interior stem wall restoration to address severe cracking and rebar corrosion beneath the wall framing. Before the repair, moisture had caused oxidation in the embedded steel reinforcement, leading to concrete flaking and surface damage.

Our crew removed the deteriorated concrete, treated the exposed steel to halt corrosion, and applied a high-strength repair mortar engineered for long-term durability. The new concrete surface creates a continuous, sealed barrier between the stem wall and the surrounding environment—helping protect against moisture, oxidation, and interior wall instability.

This repair not only strengthens the home’s foundation but also prevents future cracking and cosmetic damage along the base of the wall, ensuring lasting protection against Arizona’s humid indoor conditions and seasonal soil movement.

The Homeowner wants the sell the home but first wants to do the right thing and fix the stem wall. Our crew replaced the existing rebar with our non-ferrous composite.