Home » Services » Foundation Repair » Problem » Leaning & Bowing Wall Leaning & Bowing Basement Walls Richmond Are Your Basement Walls Leaning, Or Bowing? Kefficient Can HelpA leaning or bowing wall in your basement is a serious foundation issue. Even if the problem appears slight, it's often a red flag for a much more serious problem lurking in or around your home. Never let a situation like this go unchecked. Call Kefficient today for a FREE foundation inspection. Why Are My Basement Walls Leaning And Bowing?When it comes to repairing leaning & bowing walls, it's essential to understand their cause. At Kefficient, we're here to help. Below are some of the most common reasons why your walls are damaged:Hydrostatic PressureThe leading cause of a leaning & bowing wall is hydrostatic pressure. 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 FoundationAnother common cause for a leaning & bowing wall is a sinking and settling foundation. 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. View AllPoor DrainageFoundation 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 RotFor 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 and bows. View LessKefficient's Solutions For Leaning & Bowing Basement Walls In RichmondAt Kefficient, we have the tools and experience necessary to repair even the most troubled foundations. Our services provide solutions to your leaning & bowing walls. Services such as: 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. Learn More 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. Learn More View All 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More View LessKefficient's Solutions For Leaning & Bowing Basement Walls In RichmondAt Kefficient, we have the tools and experience necessary to repair even the most troubled foundations. Our services provide solutions to your leaning & bowing walls. Services such as: 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More Concerned about financing?Kefficient understands that home repairs can be sudden and costly. That is why we offer flexible financing options to our customers for all of our home repair services. Learn MoreLearn More Concerned about financing?Kefficient understands that home repairs can be sudden and costly. That is why we offer flexible financing options to our customers for all of our home repair services.Learn More Reviews from Our Satisfied CustomersAt Kefficient, we deliver lasting solutions for our customers. Let them tell you why they trust us as their preferred foundation, crawl space repair, and waterproofing specialist. View All Reviews Write a Review Rick Kizer2023-11-08 Darryl and his crew did an outstanding job encapsulating our crawlspace - I highly recommend Kefficient! Whitney Jackson2023-11-02 We used Kefficient for mold remediation and basement crawl space encapsulation. They are one of the few companies that we have used for house projects that consistently communicated about the progress of job (we are so grateful for this). Super professional, thorough and tidy. Vincent Tulino2023-11-01 We had a perfect storm recently with a failing sump pump in our crawlspace, improper previous setup, and a baby about be born. After reaching out to Kefficient, we were linked with Brad who has been our personal champion. He made us multiple quotes for our project to set up the crawlspace properly and fully encapsulate the space. Unfortunately with the baby coming, we did not have the budget for a full encapsulation project and ended up walking away with no solution. Brad called us back the following day with a proposal to properly set up a new sump pump with a robust drainage solution to address our immediate need. This new proposal was well within our budget, especially with the "same as cash" funding option and it has brought our family peace of mind moving forward in this new adventure. The sump works perfectly, the drainage ditch and new discharge line are innovative and incredible, and the quoted five day project was finished in two days!!! We have a lifetime guarantee on the drainage system and we have the ability to continue the encapsulation project at a later time. Look no further for your waterproofing needs, these guys are the top of the industry and worth every penny. I cannot recommend them enough and if you want a stress free experience then make sure to ask for Brad! Grant Forssenius2023-11-01 Kefficient did a great job on work needed in crawl space to secure flooring with a new steel beam and boards. Friendly staff and systemized teams per stage in work done. Easy to get in touch with if had questions along the way. Kevin Sutton2023-11-01 Fantastic Comoany to work with. On time, quick quality work that combo is not easy to find. My crawl doze looks like a new construction m. Thanks Mark and the whole team! Michael Ciccone2023-10-24 Brad came to our house for an inspection and estimate for crawl space moisture remediation. I was quite pleased with his thoroughness and careful explanation of what was needed. He was quite pleasant to deal with, and Kefficient's estimated price was far lower than the "big-name" competition for the same services. Once the approval for a home improvement permit was received at the beginning of October 2023, Kefficient began working on our crawl space remediation the very next Monday. Kefficent's owner, Mark Keffer, was on site nearly every workday to supervise the crew, update us on progress, and answer any questions. On the days he wasn't here in person, he spoke to us on the phone. The primary work crew of Ernesto, Alexander, and Delmar were professional, courteous, and extremely hard-working. They were assisted by several others on a couple of the days, including a Saturday when they all worked until 6 pm. It took a total of 7 days to complete the project, consisting of a proper drainage system with gravel trenches, pipes, 2 sump pumps, and a drain pipe exiting the house. Also the crawl space was completely encapsulated and a dehumidifier was installed, complete with duct work and vents into the first floor of our house. We were very happy with the quality of the work -- our crawl space was totally transformed! Last, considering all the work that was done, the total price of the project was very reasonable. Terri Deel2023-10-23 Brad came to my house and told me my job was really too small and he didn’t want to take my money. He was upfront and honest about everything. He told me what product to get and what to do exactly. It’s hard to find a good honest company these days. Thank you Brad Conner! Kim Harris2023-10-20 I had a great experience with Keffecient. Daniel was wonderful explaining the process and showing me pictures and videos of what actually would be happening. He took the time to make sure all my questions were answered. Price was very reasonable. The men showed up when they said they would to complete the job. Very respectful of my property. Left the area in great shape. Very professional. Daniel followed up with me after the job was completed sending me pictures of the work they had done. I highly recommend this company. James Hatcher2023-10-11 Recent experience was excellent. Communication from the sales office allowed me to get the project started ahead of initial schedule. Team that did the crawl space work was on time each day and worked non-stop to get the project completed. I have nothing but positive comments on the work and the results Stan Oakes2023-10-10 Kefficient did an excellent job at the best price. And the get-it-done mentality made it happen. Here are some suggestions. We had a contract in May 2023 but the contract was not fulfilled until the end of Sept 2023. Partly my vacation and partly their problem. Kefficient kept saying that VA couldn't give us the Permit until later. I complained and the Permit came the next day. They sent us the bill before they finished the task. (They finished it very well.) When they finished the task, dust was every where in the basement. We complained. They came the next day and REALLY cleaned it and it was done by a very cordial man and asst. Last they have a machine in one corner and I'm not sure of the purpose. Probably my problem but info would have been helpful And the owner was the nicest and came to visit every day except the last. All of this said, I loved their work. 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