Basement Crack Repair: A Sign of Foundation Problems

Cracks in your basement walls can form over time due to pressure from soil and water. You may not even notice basement wall problems until it becomes a major issue – so it’s important to inspect your basement on a regular basis.

Once basement wall problems become serious, you will notice things like water leakage, bowing walls, and major cracks in the wall. My Foundation Repairs has access to basement and foundation contractors all over the country.

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If you have basement wall cracks, you may be experiencing foundation settlement.

If you have cracks in your basement walls, it's possible that your foundation is settling. Foundation settlement is caused by a number of factors, including the natural settling of the soil around your home and the effects of weathering on the foundation. Generally, settlement occurs slowly and evenly, so you may not notice it at first. However, if the settlement is uneven, it can put stress on the foundation and cause cracks to form.

If you suspect that your foundation is settling, it's important to have it inspected by a qualified professional. In some cases, settlement can be corrected with repairs to the foundation. In other cases, however, the only solution is to rebuild the foundation altogether. Either way, it's important to take action as soon as possible to avoid further damage to your home.

horizontal crack in dining room wall


Check your home for other signs of foundation problems

  • Floor cracks
  • Leaning chimney
  • Wall cracks
  • Sloping floors
  • Sticking doors and windows
  • Leaning or bowing walls
  • Beam and post problems
  • Stair and stoop problems

Get Your Basement Inspected 

What Causes Basement Cracks?

Cracks in a basement can be both unsightly and dangerous. While small cracks may not seem like a cause for concern, they can quickly become larger and more serious. So what causes these cracks to form in the first place? There are several reasons why basement cracks occur.

One common cause is Settling. As a house settles, the foundation shifts and moves. This can put pressure on the foundation walls, causing them to crack. Another common source of basement cracks is tree roots. Tree roots can grow into the cracks in the foundation and widen them over time. Finally, changes in temperatures can also cause cracks to form. When the ground freezes, it expands and puts pressure on the foundation walls. As the temperature warms up, the ground contracts and can pull the foundation walls away from the house. These temperature changes can cause small cracks to turn into large ones.

If you notice any cracks in your basement, it's important to have them checked out by a professional as soon as possible. Left unchecked, they could lead to serious structural damage.

Helical Piers

Helical piers are used when there is a need to resist tension, compressive force, or both. They can be combined with a helical bracket as well.

Steel Piers

Steel piers provide a two-fold system that includes driving the steel piers deep into the soil through unstable soil layers until they reach the weight-bearing stratum.

Helical Tieback Anchors

Helical tieback anchors are installed if you have bowing or leaning walls. They will keep the wall from bowing or leaning in the future.

Hydraulic Slab Lift Piers

Hydraulic slab lift piers are a fairly new option for leveling concrete slabs. They work much the same way as the other resistant piers.

All of the products used by My Foundation Repairs contractors are manufactured by Earth Contact Products (ECP), the leader in the manufacturing of foundation repair and basement waterproofing products in the industry. You know you are getting the best when you hire a contractor from My Foundation Repairs.

Basement Cracks? Contact A Foundation Specialist

At the first signs of foundation failure, it is important to contact a specialist. Foundation repair is not a DIY project and needs to be handled by a professional. Structural problems will only get worse over time, so don’t hesitate when looking into repair options.

It is important to remember that if you have a basement crack, it may not just be the crack that may need to be fixed, but the actual foundation of your home. Let My Foundation Repairs get a contractor in your area that specializes in foundation problems to come and give your home an inspection. Our patented solutions will give your home permanent stability so that you will never struggle with foundation problems again. We can seal basement wall cracks and prevent water from entering your home.

Don’t let your basement cracks be ignored; they can be signs of a more serious problem that needs to be taken care of before any more major problems arise. Let the contractors at My Foundation Repairs give you a free inspection and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today!

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Don’t let your basement cracks be ignored; they can be signs of a more serious problem that needs to be taken care of before any more major problems arise. Let the contractors at My Foundation Repairs give you a free inspection and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today!