Midwest Basementy Blog - How to deal with a foundation wall that is beyond repair

There are times when repairing a foundation wall with braces or anchors is no longer possible, or it becomes more cost efficient to simply replace the existing wall with a new one. 

Usually by the time this happens the symptoms of structural failure have become fairly obvious. Generally the wall is being held up by a temporary support system, there is extensive wall bowing, leaning, shearing and/or cracking.

Once a foundation wall has reached this point the house has lost almost all value until the foundation damage is corrected, not to mention is potentially dangerous.  That is where Foundation Wall Replacement comes in.

Midwest Basement Systems can replace your failing foundation walls with new, stable concrete block walls. Our block laying professionals have the ability to replace your foundation from start to finish:

-          Demo and remove your old walls

-          Pour a new footing (if necessary)

-          Coring and rebar for extra stability and strength­­­­

-          Lay tile and drain that feed to your sump pump

-          Lay concrete block to build your new foundation wall

-          Damproof the exterior of your wall to limit water seepage

-          Backfill your wall properly to help prevent future wall damage

We can do all this while you are still in the home most of the time, without lifting it, by replacing one wall at a time and using jacks to temporarily support the home. 

Putting off replacing a failing foundation wall will only lead to further damage and expenses if the wall gives out completely and may even be dangerous. It is nearly impossible to sell a home with this type of damage.  Severe foundation problems rob your home of its value. 

It is not a headache worth living with. Midwest Basement Systems can put your mind at ease with foundation wall replacement, stabilizing your home and its value.