Failing Foundation Stabilized in Saint Paul, MN

Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 by Dane aria Canario

Challenge

A homeowner in Brainerd, MN, had noticed that his basement walls were tilting inward and was worried that it would worsen over time. He quickly looked for foundation repair services in the area and came upon our website. He was impressed that we offer multiple solutions to foundation repair and contacted us to claim his FREE estimate.

Solution

Our Design Specialist, Adam V., arrived at the home on the scheduled date and provided a thorough inspection of the basement. He informed the homeowner that one of the common causes of a failing foundation is hydrostatic pressure. Hydrostatic pressure is pressure exerted by fluid due to the force of gravity. When that pressure exceeds what the wall can withstand, it is common to see the foundation walls tilting inward. The homeowner understood, and Adam provided the best solution that was within their budget. Once approved, Adam's designs were sent to our Foreman, Jeremiah F.

Jeremiah and his crew arrived at the home several weeks later to install 6 GeoLock anchors. These are installed by digging a hole into the hard-packed soil several feet from the foundation. Then, the anchor is placed inside and is attached to the interior wall. Both anchors are connected by a small steel pole that runs through the ground. Our GeoLock wall anchors are designed to be tightened and can straighten walls over time. Alongside the GeoLock wall anchors, the homeowner also requested our Hide-Away-Cover, which is placed on top of the interior anchors to provide a seamless look. Once the crew was done with the installation, they covered up the hole, cleaned up their equipment, and left the home.

Now, our customer's foundation issues have been solved! Are you experiencing something similar? Click HERE to claim your FREE estimate today!