Photo Album: Typical foundation issues

From cracked or bowing walls, to poor drainage issues, here are a few examples of the problems I have seen (and fixed) over the past few years. Once the issues are repaired you can feel comfortable finishing your basement.

What's lurking behind drywall

leaking wall crack

What's lurking behind drywall?

Here is another crack in the foundation behind the drywall.

Horizontal wall cracks

This wall has a large horizontal wall crack.

Foundation Wall Crack

Here is another view of the horizontal wall crack.

Bowing walls

We supported this wall with IBeams

Sump Pump repair

Replacment sump pump (we also install new sump pumps).

Tree roots

Tree roots cause tremendous damage to structural foundations. Once the tree gets too big to pull out, the roots begin growing in the walls and may cause cracking and structural issues.

Leaking wall cracks

they tend to spread and once they begin leaking, they often cause tremendous havoc to the supporting walls of your home.

Is it foundation or does it need to be pointed?

Signs your brick may need more than a grout refill.

Leaking cracks in block walls

deteriorating block wall

drainage away from home

It's always important to redirect the water away from your home's foundation. This inexpensive solution downspout extension is an easy method to do BEFORE there are issues.