If you have a concrete basement wall that is cracked, buckled, or broken, don’t worry! Zablocki Waterproofing can help. We offer a variety of services to repair concrete basement walls, including crack repair, steel beam reinforcement for more serious issues, and full basement wall rebuilds for walls that are beyond repair. We are the leading foundation repair company in Milwaukee and we are here to help you get your home back in order.
Interested in learning more about how we repair cracked, buckled, sunken, or broken foundation and basement walls? Read on for more information on our methods or contact us today with questions.
How Basement Wall Issues Happen
Basement walls are often made of concrete, which is a very strong material. However, even concrete can be susceptible to damage over time. Basement wall issues can be caused by a number of factors, including:
- Excessive water pressure from the soil outside
- Poor drainage around the home
- Improperly installed downspouts or gutters
- Improperly compacted soil around the home
- Tree roots growing into the foundation
If you are experiencing any of these issues, it is likely that they are causing damage to your basement walls. Basement wall repair is essential to preventing further damage and ensuring the safety of your home.
Here’s how Zablocki Waterproofing addresses common basement wall repairs for our customers:
Methods for Repairing Minor Cracks in Basement Walls
Cracks smaller than .25″ wide are usually not an issue and do not need to be repaired — tiny cracks are a normal result of a house settling over time. Cracks that are wider than .25″ should be addressed by a professional. If you have a minor crack in your basement wall, our expert team at Zablocki Waterproofing can usually repair it with a special epoxy injection. This method is quick, easy, and affordable. We will drill a hole into the crack and inject the epoxy until it fills the entire crack. The epoxy will then harden, preventing any water from seeping through the crack.
This is a simple, effective way to repair a minor crack in your basement wall and it can usually be done in just a few hours.
Methods for Repairing More Serious Basement Wall Issues
If you have a more serious issue with your basement wall, such as buckling, upheaval, or wall failure, we typically recommend steel beam reinforcement. This method is more involved than epoxy injection but it is also more permanent. We will excavate around the perimeter of your foundation to access the affected area, install steel beams to reinforce the wall, and then backfill the excavation. This will provide extra support for your foundation and help to prevent any further damage.
Basement wall issues can be a serious problem and it is important to address them as soon as possible. Steel beam reinforcement is the best way to fix a broken or buckled foundation, and it can usually be done in just a few days.
Methods for Rebuilding Basement Walls
If your concrete basement wall is beyond repair, it may need to be completely demolished and rebuilt. To do this, Zablocki professionals will demolish the existing wall and then rebuild it using new concrete. This is a more involved process but it is also the most effective way to ensure that your basement wall is structurally sound.
Basement wall rebuilds can take up to a week to complete, depending on the size of your basement.
No matter what type of issue you are experiencing with your basement wall, Zablocki Waterproofing can help. We have years of experience repairing foundation and basement walls and we know exactly what needs to be done to get your home back in order. Contact us today for a free consultation or visit our website for more information on our services. Learn more about our basement repair and basement waterproofing services.
