Foundation Repair Case Studies: Wall Anchors Straighten A Basement Wall In An Old Home

Challenge

Shane reached out to us because he noticed the basement walls were bowing in the home his grandfather built. He knew he had to do something as this home is a cherished family treasure. 

The culprit's in the soil

We performed a thorough inspection of the entire property and discovered the cause of the bowing, buckling, and cracking foundation walls. This home was older – which means the building materials used were rubble, stone, and brick, and overtime, they had started to deteriorate. The prevailing problem for older homes with foundation issues stems from expansive clays and hydrostatic pressure from moisture build-up in the soil. Left unaddressed, this can threaten your home’s structural integrity. Early symptoms can include drywall or plaster cracks, uneven floors, and stuck doors or windows. 

The key to addressing a bowing wall lies in a permanent solution. Options such as wall anchors, braces, carbon fiber straps, and piers offer tailored fixes based on your home's unique characteristics.

Solution

Foundation repaired with wall anchors

To permanently repair Shane’s home, we recommended our Geo-Lock Foundation Wall Anchor System.. The wall anchors consist of galvanized steel earth anchors that are embedded into the soil away from your foundation wall. One anchor is placed in compact, load-bearing soil in your yard and the other is placed at a critical point on your foundation wall, where it’s secured in the yard anchor by a steel rod held by an adjusting mechanism on the basement anchor. This immediately prevents further cracking, bowing, or buckling. Over time, using the adjustment mechanism returns the wall to its original position, closing cracks and restoring structural integrity. 

With the wall anchors in place, Shane's basement walls have undergone a transformation, ensuring structural soundness for years to come.

Make your forever home last forever

Thrasher, with nearly 50 years of expertise, isn't just in the business of fixing foundation walls; we're here to offer peace of mind. We recognize the value of your investment—your home—and the imperative to maintain its integrity. If concerns about cracks or leaning walls trouble you, reach out to us through this form, start a chat in the bottom right-hand corner, or give us a call at 1-402-285-5675. We're here to help.