Stem Wall Repair Before & After Photos

A stem wall in a San Juan Capistrano home with a rusting rebar was repaired by Saber Foundation Repair. Crews removed the rusting rebar, which caused the stem wall to crack and crumble, and replaced it with a composite rebar that won't rust.

The crews then covered the rebar with a concrete mixture specially formulated to keep moisture at bay.

This Menifee, CA home showed a failing exterior stem wall with horizontal cracking and spalling along the foundation edge—common in Southern California from irrigation overspray and wet–dry cycles. Our crew prepped the area, addressed the corroded/loose material, rebuilt the stem wall with structural repair methods, and finished with a smooth, protective surface to help block future moisture intrusion. The result is a stronger, cleaner foundation line and improved curb appeal. Serving Menifee, Murrieta, and Temecula—contact us for a foundation inspection.

This Carlsbad, CA home had a severely damaged stem wall showing signs of spalling, rust, and concrete deterioration caused by rebar corrosion. The before image highlights how the original concrete had cracked and begun to crumble near the garage door footing. Our crew carefully removed the damaged section, treated the exposed rebar, and rebuilt the area using a high-strength repair mortar designed to withstand coastal moisture conditions. The final result is a clean, reinforced stem wall that restores both the structural stability and curb appeal of the garage foundation.

This San Diego home had a deteriorating exterior stem wall with cracking and spalling along the foundation line. Our crew removed loose, damaged concrete, treated the affected areas, rebuilt the stem wall with structural repair methods, and finished with a smooth protective surface to help block future moisture intrusion. The result is a cleaner, stronger foundation perimeter and improved curb appeal. Serving San Diego neighborhoods citywide—book a foundation inspection to prevent further damage.

This stem wall repair project in Borrego Springs, California showcases the process of restoring a damaged concrete foundation wall. The “before” photo reveals significant surface deterioration and cracking along the base of the garage wall, which had been caused by years of moisture exposure and corrosion of the reinforcing steel.

Our team carefully removed the deteriorated concrete, cleaned and treated the exposed rebar to prevent future oxidation, and then applied a fresh layer of structural repair mortar to rebuild the wall’s strength and appearance. The “after” photo shows a smooth, reinforced finish ready for sealing and paint.

This repair helps protect the home’s foundation from further damage, ensuring long-term stability in Borrego Springs’ challenging desert climate, where temperature fluctuations and soil movement can cause concrete stress and cracking.