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Cracking Walls Richmond Are The Walls In Your Basement Cracking? Kefficient Can Help

Often seen as "stair step" cracks in concrete block foundations, cracked walls are amongst the most common forms of foundation damage. While this type of foundation issue may not appear as threatening as a bowing or a leaning wall, it still indicates your foundation is under external pressure and should be seen by a professional sooner rather than later.

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Why Are My
Basement Walls Cracking?

When it comes to repairing cracks in your basement wall, it's important to understand why it happened in the first place. Below are some of the most common reasons why your basement has cracking walls:

Hydrostatic Pressure

Hydrostatic pressure is the leading cause of a cracking basement wall. This is essentially the interaction of water and soil around your foundation. The more water builds up – the more pressure it puts on your foundation, causing damage.

Sinking & Settling Foundation

A sinking and settling foundation is another common cause of wall cracks. This is essentially the soil underneath or around your home, giving way over time, causing your foundation to shift and manifest itself in bowing and cracked walls.

Poor Drainage

Foundation issues don't happen overnight; it takes years of constant abuse for problems to appear. For many homes, poor drainage causes water to build up and manifest in foundation damage (hydrostatic pressure.)

Wood Rot

For older homes, wood rot can be a culprit for foundation damage. When combined with high humidity & moisture, wood tends to become infected with rot. This weakens the vital supports that frame your basement, causing leans, bows, and cracks in your basement walls.

Kefficient’s Solutions For Cracking Basement Walls In Richmond

At Kefficient, we have the tools and experience necessary to repair even the most troubled foundations. Our services provide solutions for your cracking basement walls. Services such as:
Structural Repair | Cracking Walls In Basement Richmond | Kefficient
Structural Repair
At Kefficient, no two foundation issues are the same. That is why our structural repairs are all-encompassing and focus on repair and replacement. They can range from sealing cracks in your basement walls to excavation that replaces portions of a foundation with new material.
Wall Braces and Anchors | Cracking Walls In Basement Richmond | Kefficient
Wall Braces & Anchors
Wall braces & anchors (also known as I-Beams) are braces that push a damaged wall back into place. Placed every 5 to 6 feet and bracketed into your foundation floor and ceiling, this is Kefficient's standard for foundation repair.
Carbon Fiber Basement Wall Repair | Cracking Walls In Basement Richmond | Kefficient
Carbon Fiber Basement Wall Repair
A less invasive alternative than steel beams, carbon fiber straps are stronger and weigh a fraction of a steel beam. Each strap is anchored at the top and bottom and secured with a water-resistant adhesive.
Helical Piers | Cracking Walls In Basement Richmond | Kefficient
Helical Piers
Piering is the technique of driving essentially oversized screws into the bedrock underneath a home to stabilize it. Once in place, the piers are adjusted with a hydraulic jack to raise the foundation back into place.
Foundation Waterproofing | Cracking Walls In Basement Richmond | Kefficient
Foundation Waterproofing
Foundation issues all have one thing in common: water. That is why at Kefficient, we focus on repair and prevention. Our foundation waterproofing services are all-encompassing and include interior and exterior solutions for your home.

Kefficient’s Solutions For Cracking Basement Walls In Richmond

At Kefficient, we have the tools and experience necessary to repair even the most troubled foundations. Our services provide solutions for your cracking basement walls. Services such as:
  • Structural Repair
    Structural Repair
    At Kefficient, no two foundation issues are the same. That is why our structural repairs are all-encompassing and focus on repair and replacement. They can range from sealing cracks in your basement walls to excavation that replaces portions of a foundation with new material.
  • Wall Braces and Anchors
    Wall Braces & Anchors
    Wall braces & anchors (also known as I-Beams) are braces that push a damaged wall back into place. Placed every 5 to 6 feet and bracketed into your foundation floor and ceiling, this is Kefficient's standard for foundation repair.
  • Carbon Fiber Basement Wall Repair
    Carbon Fiber Basement Wall Repair
    A less invasive alternative than steel beams, carbon fiber straps are stronger and weigh a fraction of a steel beam. Each strap is anchored at the top and bottom and secured with a water-resistant adhesive.
  • Helical Piers
    Helical Piers
    Piering is the technique of driving essentially oversized screws into the bedrock underneath a home to stabilize it. Once in place, the piers are adjusted with a hydraulic jack to raise the foundation back into place.
  • Foundation Waterproofing
    Foundation Waterproofing
    Foundation issues all have one thing in common: water. That is why at Kefficient, we focus on repair and prevention. Our foundation waterproofing services are all-encompassing and include interior and exterior solutions for your home.
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