Foundation Wall Repair

It is sometimes difficult to know whether your foundation wall needs repairs. Common signs can be mildew on your walls or furniture, a feeling of moisture, the smell of moisture, or even leaks or floods in your basement. If you have a doubt whether you need a foundation wall repair, give us a call so we can do the investigating for you. Sometimes, a quick crack cover-up can do the job. Other times, you may need a wall replacement.

Troubleshooting

Common signs that you may need a foundation wall repair are easy to spot. If you have a small crack or a weathered-down wall, you may find signs of mildew or moisture in your walls, floors, or furniture as well as the smell of moisture in your house. Other signs are rodent presence, which may mean you have a large-enough hole in your wall and you might have some field mice lodging with you. Finding the root of the problem is essential to be able to find the right solution. At Carmel Foundation Repair, we want to provide a durable fix, not just a temporary band-aid.

Water Damage

Discovering water damage in your basement or foundation walls is not the end of the world. At the end of the day, we prefer to discover it sooner rather than later before moisture, mold, and mildew have a change of really ruining things for you. If we find water damage, we have a variety of methods to dry up the space and make sure all moisture is gone. Then, we’ll fix up cracks and holes so make sure its water-tight so no moisture seeps through in the future. Besides repairs, we offer routine maintenance if you’re interested in keeping your foundation walls in top shape.

Repair Methods

There are a number of repair methods to fix up foundation walls. After years of experience in the business, we’re trained to be able to find the best method for your walls. The method we choose depends on the kind of damage we see and the type of foundation wall you have. We’ll choose between repairing with carbon fiber staples, bowed wall support and crack repair with carbon fiber staples, or bowed wall support and relief of pressure with helical ties. But don’t worry about the technical part of it, that’s what we’re here for.

Repair vs Replace

Part of our company ethic is to be honest about our work and what we can do for you. We won’t charge more for a job that is simple to do, and won’t fix a problem with a temporary solution. That’s why we also offer replacement foundation wall services. If we find that your foundation wall is so damaged, we might conclude its best to get a replacement once in for all. In that case, we’ll discuss the situation with you and then proceed to replace a wall so your home’s structure in its best shape.