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Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Bowing Wall in Metuchen Home Saved with Wall Anchors

When a Metuchen homeowner discovered the cracks in his basement wall were getting worse and the wall was starting to bow inward, he called Quality 1st Basement Systems for help. Was there any way to save his home? Basement and Foundation Expert, Kenny Tramutola, went out to inspect the home. He explained the pressure from outside the home was causing the wall to bow in, but Quality 1st had the answer. The homeowner was relieved to hear the structural integrity of his home could be restored. Foreman, Jonathan Neira, and the Quality 1st Installation crew showed up on time and went right to work installing 5 Wall Anchors along the bowing wall. Three Push Piers were also put in place to lift the foundation back to its original position and help close the cracks in the walls. Now this Metuchen home is structurally sound once again and the homeowner is very happy to recommend Quality 1st Basement Systems to everyone.

Cracked Cinder Block Foundation

The cracks in this basement were getting worse and the homeowner was very worried.

Horizontal Cracks in Basement Wall

Long cracks like this will only get worse with time. Fix them now before they cause more damage to your basement and your home.

Long Horizontal Crack

A long horizontal crack has the homeowner very worried about the structural integrity of the home.

Vertical Cracks In Basement

Vertical cracks in the basement are a sign that the foundation is in trouble. This homeowner called us just in time!

Stair-like Cracks in Foundation

Stair-like cracks in the basement wall are a sign the problem is getting worse and should not be ignored.

More Foundation Cracks

More cracks, both vertical and horizontal, are present in this Metuchen basement.

Basement Foundation Crack

The crew installs the wall anchor system right underneath the crack in this basement foundation wall.

Foundation Repair

Our wall anchors are installed in this Metuchen basement to support the wall and over time actually repair it as well.

Wall Anchor Installation

Here is another wall anchor photo of the installation. The crew is careful to place the Wall Anchors in the perfect place to support the wall.

Outside the Home

Outside the home galvanized steel earth anchors are imbedded into the soil away from the home to provide support.

Outside The Home

The wall anchor system permanently stabilizes your basement walls, offering the best opportunity to straighten the walls without the cost and disruption of foundation replacement.

Wall Anchors

The Wall Anchors are connected to the steel wall plates with galvanized anchoring rods. Wall Anchors have been recognized as the most effective way of stabilizing a bowing foundation wall.

Push Pier Installation

Push Piers provide a permanent solution for your settlement issues.

Foundation Push Piers

Push Piers are installed, not only to stop settlement, but also to lift the foundation back to its original position and thereby closing cracks.

Wall Anchors

Wall Anchors will stabilize this foundation and prevent further bowing. Because the Wall Anchors are adjustable, they can be tightened to repair the wall as well!

Wall Anchors Installed

Once finished, these wall anchors will prevent further damage to this Metuchen basement. The dark stains are signs of water seepage, which is what partially caused the bowing of these basement walls.

Close Up of Wall Anchors

Wall anchors give the best opportunity to straighten the wall over time. They install quickly and can increase property value.

Foundation Issues

Wall Anchors sit flat against the wall to support the home and will prevent further bowing. During dry periods, Wall Anchors can be tightened to help restore the wall to the original position.