GeoLocks Installed in Fargo, ND to Stabilize Walls

Thursday, October 31st, 2024 by Dane aria Canario

Challenge

A homeowner in Fargo, ND, had noticed cracks had formed along her foundation walls and did not want the issue to worsen over time. She decided to look into foundation repair services in the area and came upon our website. After browsing our website, she was pleased to see that we offer FREE estimates and decided to schedule hers!

Solution

One of our Design Specialists arrived at the home and conducted 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. As the soil surrounding the foundation gets saturated with water, it puts tremendous pressure on the walls. When that pressure exceeds what the wall can withstand, it is common to see cracks on the walls. Due to this reason, our Design Specialist recommended having our GeoLocks installed. He explained that our GeoLocks can permanently stabilize the walls and can be tightened to straighten walls over time. The homeowner was thankful for our Design Specialist's explanation and decided to move forward with his design.

In about a couple of months, our Foreman, Role L., and his crew arrived at the home for the installations. They installed the GeoLock anchors by digging into a hole into the hard-packed soil several feet away 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. The crew installed a total of 4 GeoLock anchors in the home. Once they were done, they cleaned up their equipment and left the home.

Now, our customer has stabilized foundation walls! Have you noticed cracks forming in your basement walls? Click HERE to claim your FREE estimate!