How to Fix Bowing Foundation Walls

Fix Bowing Foundation Walls
June 9, 2021

Bowing or leaning basement walls are a common sign of foundation failure. We will talk about the signs and symptoms that your foundation has been damaged here.

Basement walls that are tilting or bowing are dangerous, they don’t look very good and can prevent you from using valuable parts of your property.

If bowing, tilting, or leaning walls are not repaired, they could eventually collapse. So it’s important to make the necessary repairs in order to maintain your property in a safe, usable condition.

Why Your Foundation Matters?

Your foundation holds the weight of your entire home. But excess groundwater can create pressure on your foundation and cause it to shift.

Over time, these continued pressures underneath a shifting foundation can cause your foundation walls to lean or bow. This generally starts a cascade of other serious foundation problems.

What Causes Bowing Basement Walls?

The most common causes of foundation wall failure are:

  • Clay soils expand and contract as the moisture in the ground increases and decreases.
  • Hydrostatic pressure is an accumulation of water in the foundation wall’s soil that exerts pressure against the wall.
  • Frost in the soil next to the foundation can apply pressure to the wall.

Bowed Basement Wall Repair Methods

There are many options out there to fix your bowing, and leaning walls, so how do you know which one to choose?

The best solution for your situation will depend on several factors, including the location of the problem and the extent of the damage.

The KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Helical Tie-Back System involve large, screw-like implements that are installed into the soil adjacent to the affected wall. The Tie-Backs are screwed into the soil horizontally through a small hole in the wall. Then anchors are attached to the interior of the wall, applying tension to straighten the wall and keep it from bowing in the future.

Once the installation is complete, the hole on the inside of the wall is sealed and the site is cleaned up. This process requires very little machinery which minimizes disruption to your property. Also, there is no need to wait for cement or grout to cure, so the installation process is relatively fast.

5 Advantages of Helical Tie-Back System

  • Installation can be completed in one day in any weather.
  • Can be installed even when interior access is limited.
  • Involves limited disturbance to your yard and landscaping.
  • Can strengthen your wall immediately because of the excavation.
  • Is a permanent solution!

Ready to Get Started?

The experts at KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair will thoroughly inspect your property and give you a professional evaluation and recommendation based on our experience working on more than 7,000 properties over the past 32 years. Contact us to schedule a consultation and free estimate.

Working hard in Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for the residents in Northland Missouri including, Weatherby Lake, Lake Waukomis, Platte Woods, Platte City, Richmond, and more!

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Ryan and his team did a great job on our repair. The weather was poor, and they were rained on heavily but spent several hard days completing our project. They were friendly and knowledgeable and made sure I knew how future water drainage would be mitigated. I recommend them and KC Waterproofing to anybody around.
Mario completed our foundation repairs today and did a good job. He was thorough and took care of everything we needed. Appreciated that he put in extra effort to make sure the work was done properly.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​!
KC Waterproofing turned our nightmare of a house into a brand new home. We bought our house a year ago, it had prior foundation repair done. We called a “structural engineer” to come out before we bought, and he assured us our house was okay. After multiple floods in our basement and the prior company refusing to return our phone calls, we started getting multiple bids. Choosing KC Waterproofing was very easy. They quoted us for what really needed to be done and told us what we could do ourselves to save money. I never thought I would trust again until I met these guys.. The CEO, Don Deary is a truly an amazing guy. He came to the house twice to check on the progress of the project. The workers were very knowledgeable, and respectful. The quality of work for the price we paid, is unmatched. Thank you so much KC Waterproofing.
Awesome work by KC Waterproofing! Highly recommend using this company for any foundation issues and beyond!
I had a great experience with KC Waterproofing, and they were able to help me when I was in a pinch and needed some minor foundation repair done very quickly. Don was very responsive and helpful during the inspection process and Mario was fantastic in answering my questions and getting the work done efficient during the crack injection process.
Mario came out to fix and adjust sump pupil pipes and did a fantastic job! On time, very thorough, explained what he did and was very friendly.
We were very pleased with KC Waterproofing. They arrived on time every day and cleaned up before leaving each night. The crew that worked on our foundation were polite, friendly, and knowledgeable. Overall, we are completely satisfied with the job that they did. We just had our first big rain after the repair and we didn’t have any leakage at all!
We had a very good experience with KC Waterproofing foundation repair on our house in south Kansas City in February and highly recommend you give them an opportunity to look at your foundation for an estimate and any work to be done.
Ryan and his crew did a great job. Got the job done quick and was very receptive of questions and concerns I had.
Used twice for different sets of work, wonderful each time. Fran on the advisement side, Don the owner, and both Julian and Jackson were great team leads. Clean, quick, and thorough.
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