Concrete or Cinder Block Basement Wall Stabilization

There are two critical solutions for wall stabilization.

While most homeowners may give them a limited amount of thought, basement walls are a vital part of a property. They are the very foundation of the house. Therefore, a wall that begins to lean is a severe concern. It’s one of those problems that will never get better and should not be ignored.

There are several reasons why walls, typically concrete or cinderblock, may require stabilization. These include hydrostatic water pressure or the expansion and contraction of surrounding soil pushing on the foundation. As force is applied against the foundation walls, they can begin to bow inward. One of the first signs may be cracks, something a homeowner might notice before they notice a visible lean to your wall.

Solution for wall stabilization

There are two critical solutions for wall stabilization. The first one is a wall anchor system, which is a practical wall stabilization solution, but because it’s necessary to drive the anchors 12 feet out, it is a solution that cannot be used in homes that are close together.

In that case, a Stabilizer Wall Straightening System will be the most effective solution. Relatively speaking, this system costs the same amount as wall anchors but will work in tighter spaces. Unlike wall anchors, this system is installed entirely inside the home.

Time is of the essence

While many people are prone to believing that foundation repair companies push for speedy repairs as a marketing angle, the truth is that serious foundation problems do require swift action. Problems such as a bowing wall are simply never going to recover on their own and will only get worse with time. If a homeowner allows the problem to go on for too long, they risk the wall ultimately failing.

In most cases, when we arrive at a home, the problem is not beyond help. However, we have been out to properties in which walls are leaning a foot, and when it’s that bad, there’s often nothing that we can do. At that point, the homeowner requires a new foundation, which is costly.

Homeowners who’ve noticed a wall leaning or other signs of foundation problems have little time to spare. The faster a professional can examine the foundation and suggest potential solutions, the higher the chances they can prevent the problem from worsening. Homeowners can save themselves a tremendous amount of money and stress by acting fast.

Accurate Builders of the Chesapeake provide foundation, basement, and crawlspace installation and repair for the greater Baltimore area homeowners.