A foundation wall that is bowing, leaning, or cracking horizontally is under pressure from the soil outside. We stabilize it before it fails. Free inspections.
Call (256) 342-9622Most foundation cracks are cosmetic. The exception is a horizontal crack running across a block or poured wall, or a wall that is visibly bowing or leaning inward. That is a sign the expansive Tennessee Valley clay outside is pushing on the wall, usually made worse by poor drainage and water pressure after our heavy rains. Left alone, a bowing wall keeps moving and can eventually fail.
We stabilize bowing and cracked walls with the right system for the situation, carbon-fiber straps for early bowing, or wall anchors and braces for more serious movement, and we fix the drainage that is driving the pressure. The earlier it is caught, the simpler and cheaper the repair.
A wall that is barely bowing today is a far cheaper fix than one that has moved two inches. If you see a horizontal crack, a wall leaning in, or bowing in the block, get a free inspection now rather than after another wet season. See our cost guide for ranges and our crack guide for how to read what you are seeing.
Catch it early. Free inspection and a firm number.
Call (256) 342-9622