Cracking Basement Wall Supported in Farewell, MN

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 by Ella Wiebusch

Challenge

Cailen, a homeowner in Farwell, MN, was concerned with the state of his basement. He was experiencing water leaking into the space as a result of a failing wall. He got in contact with us as he was afraid that, if left unchecked, the failing foundation would compromise the home's structural integrity and affect the basement's window sills, which could become costly further down the road.

When he called us, we were able to set him up with our FREE estimate, so our Design Specialist, Jesse, headed out to the property to do a thorough inspection of the issue and how we could help fix the issue. When he completed his walkthrough, he recommended the use of our GeoLock wall anchors. He explained to Cailen that our GeoLock anchors are the ideal solution to permanently stabilize a foundation wall by anchoring the problem wall to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond the foundation. Cailen agreed to the work, and the project began shortly after.

Solution

Our Foreman, Lane, and his crew ended up installing three of our GeoLock anchors on the wall. These anchors allow minimal disturbance to lawn and landscaping. This system has the option to be tightened over time to further straighten foundation walls and pull them back into their original position, which added further peace of mind. Once the job was finished, Cailen was satisfied to know that his failing wall worries were in the past!