Bowed Basement Wall Repair

If you are starting to notice your basement walls are leaning a little, bowed basement wall repair needs to be considered. As water begins to collect around the base of the foundation from inadequate draining, soil absorbs the water. The soil begins to expand, putting pressure on the basement walls. This can cause cracking and sometimes push them forward, creating a bowed basement wall. On top of this, cracks are the best entry point for water, creating a leaky basement. This is when it is time to repair the walls.

Bowed basement wall repair is not a do it yourself job. A professional foundation repair contractor must come out and handle the situation correctly and promptly. Without the proper care, the house can possibly collapse. If you begin to notice cracks, splits, or bowing in your basement walls, call a professional as soon as possible.

Repairing Bowed Basement Walls

When a professional comes to your home, they will follow a sequence of steps to properly repair the affected walls. Once the correct analysis has been given, the repair can begin, permanently fixing the problem. The system that professionals use to repair bowed basement walls is known as the wall anchor system. The process is as follows:

• To begin, small holes are drilled into the basement walls. This is to prepare them for the insertion of structural anchor rods.
• Earth anchor holes are then drilled around the base of the basement. Metal plates called earth anchors are inserted into the holes that are used to hold the anchor rods in place.