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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Caving, Cracked, and Bowing Basement Walls Fixed in Duluth, MN

This homeowner in Duluth, MN was very concerned with the instability of the basement walls of their home. They were suffering from soil expansion, which was causing cracks and bowing. The owner wanted to stabilize these walls and correct the caving, so they reached out to DBS for help. Design Specialist Jake Gilmer assisted the owner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Jake recommended our GeoLock™ Wall Anchoring System. Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project with help from Rowan Wentworth. Together, the duo excavated around the outside of the home. The earth anchors are installed outside of the home, below the ground, and the steel plates are installed inside the home on the bowing wall. These systems are connected using a steel rod and can be adjusted in order to restore the wall to its original position. This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is safe and secure.

Potential Wall Failure in Duluth, MN Basement

This home in Duluth, MN was at risk for wall failure. This was a great cause for concern for the homeowner.

Solution Needed for Bowing Foundation Walls in Duluth, MN

Stairstep cracks had appeared and the walls were bowing. The owner wanted to find a professional and permanent solution.

Free Estimate for Wall Stabilization in Duluth, MN

Design Specialist Jake Gilmer went to the home in order to conduct a free, no-obligation estimate for the owner.

Soil Expansion Damages Duluth, MN Foundation

Jake explained that the bowing walls and stairstep cracks were a result of soil expansion. Throughout the seasons, moisture causes the soils outside of your home to expand and shrink, causing problems for the foundation.

Excavation in Duluth, MN

Foreman Osia Williams, and Co-Foreman Rowan Wentworth worked on the installation of this project. They began by excavating around the home.

Earth Anchors Installed Outside of Duluth, MN Home

Earth anchors are placed outside of the home. These anchors will help stabilize and straighten the wall.

Readjusting Bowing Wall in Duluth, MN Basement

Steel plates are installed inside the home on the bowing wall. These plates are connected to the earth anchors by a steel rod. They are then able to be adjusted in order to restore the wall to its original positioning.

DBS Solution for Bowing Walls in Duluth, MN

CleanSpace® is then installed as a moisture barrier and to create a clean finish. This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is stable and secure.