What Are the Best Repairs for Foundation and Basement Cracks?

Repairing foundation and basement cracks can be complicated. It’s not necessarily as easy as just applying a concrete patch, but that doesn’t mean the only thing you can do is completely replace the wall. Here are a few of the repairs that might work well for you. 

• Helical Piers and Push Piers 

Helical piers and push piers go underneath the foundation and help boost it. Known collectively as foundation piers, they are extremely beneficial for homes with foundation problems. They are often used to support homes that are sinking downward because they don’t have enough support. These piers go down into the ground, all the way to the bedrock, giving the home a stable foundation. 

Push piers are the most common type of foundation pier; they rely on the weight of a property to properly ‘set’ them in place. This makes them less suitable for small or lightweight homes. In these cases, helical piers are far better as they are essentially ‘screwed’ into the soil, thereby spreading the weight of a property and securing themselves. 

• Additional Support for the Walls 

If you’re experiencing basement wall bowing, you’re going to need additional wall support of some kind to stabilize them and prevent further bowing or leaning. Getting that additional support can come from a variety of locations. You must maximize your basement wall support with expert-level fixes. 

Wall anchors are a perfect example of support measures of damaged walls, but they are not the only solutions available. Carbon fiber reinforcement straps are an option for walls that are not badly damaged, while braces are suitable for almost any kind of wall (but are very hard to disguise). Talking to a professional will give you an idea of which measures are best for you. 

• Support Structures from an Expert 

The most important thing to keep in mind is that an expert will be able to assess the problem and give you the best solutions to fix it. Support structures vary dramatically, and the right structure for your problem should be a personalized choice that takes into account all of the underlying causes of damage. Talk to an expert to make sure you have the right support structure for your needs. 

Having a professional assess your home will not only give you a deeper understanding of the forces at work within your home but will also give you a clear idea of how you can best repair and future-proof your property. This will help you to ensure that every repair undertaken is cost-effective and provides real value for money.