Walls straightened before they fail.
Basement and crawl space walls pushed inward by wet soil are braced with wall anchors, carbon fiber straps or steel beams, and the water pressure behind them is relieved.
- Methods: Wall anchors, carbon fiber, steel beams
- Typical repair: One to two days
- Measure: Bow depth at several points
What it is, and why it matters.
Wet clay is heavy. When water builds up against a block or poured wall, the soil pushes inward, and the wall cracks horizontally and bows. Left alone, the bow grows and the wall can fail.
We measure the bow, choose the right reinforcement for how far it has moved, and fix the water that caused it, because bracing a wall without drainage treats only half of the problem.
Four things done right.
Right method for the bow
Mild bows get carbon fiber, and larger ones get anchors or beams.
Measured and monitored
We record the bow and recheck it.
Water pressure addressed
Drainage so the wall is not pushed again.
Clean interior work
Most repairs are done from inside with little digging.
From first call to bowing wall repair.
- 01
Measure the bow
We record the lean and crack pattern.
- 02
Choose the support
Carbon fiber, anchors or steel beams are selected.
- 03
Install
Reinforcement is fastened and tightened or bonded.
- 04
Fix the water
Drainage and grading are corrected.
Bowing Wall Repair across Tennessee.
We do this work in 58 cities, from Memphis and Jackson to Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and the Tri-Cities.
Bowing Wall Repair: common questions
Can a bowing wall be straightened?
Wall anchors and steel beams can pull a wall back over time, while carbon fiber stops further movement. How much it straightens depends on the wall and the soil.
Is a bowing wall an emergency?
A wall that is moving, bowed more than a couple of inches, or cracked with the top shifting should be looked at promptly. A written inspection tells you how urgent it is.
How do I get a price for bowing wall repair?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-209-7643. We confirm what is involved and send a written price, and most properties get a free estimate visit.
Ready to talk about bowing wall repair?
A short visit and a written price. A real person calls back, usually the same day.