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Block Concrete Walls
Block and Concrete Wall Repair in Lakewood
Restoring Strength and Stability
When your foundation walls crack, bow, or crumble—it’s not just cosmetic. Block and poured concrete walls are often the first line of defense for your home’s structural integrity. When these walls begin to fail, it can affect everything above them. We repair and reinforce block and concrete walls to keep your home level, dry, and protected from the ground up.
What Are Block and Concrete Walls Used For?
These walls do more than just hold back soil—they hold up your home.
- Basement & Foundation Walls: These walls support the weight of your entire home and keep out moisture, soil, and pressure.
- Load-Bearing Walls: Interior concrete block walls often carry structural loads between floors or along exterior perimeters.
- Stem Walls & Crawl Space Walls: In slab and pier-and-beam homes, these provide crucial perimeter support.
Common Issues with Block and Concrete Walls
When pressure, moisture, or time attack your foundation—this is where the cracks show up.
- Stair-Step Cracks: Common in block walls; indicates uneven settling or lateral soil pressure.
- Vertical or Diagonal Cracks: Often from hydrostatic pressure or expansion from freezing/thawing.
- Horizontal Cracks & Bowing: Serious warning signs that soil pressure is overwhelming your wall’s strength.
- Efflorescence (White Chalky Residue): A sign that water is seeping through the wall and evaporating on the surface.
- Spalling or Crumbling: Concrete begins to flake or deteriorate, usually due to water infiltration and freeze cycles.
How We Repair Block and Concrete Wall Failures
We combine structural reinforcement with moisture defense—because both matter.
- Carbon Fiber Straps: High-tensile reinforcement for block walls starting to bow or crack; nearly invisible after install.
- Waterproofing + Drainage: Interior or exterior systems to relieve water pressure and keep walls permanently dry.
- Wall Anchors or Tiebacks: Anchor your wall to stable soil and gently pull it back into alignment over time.
- Epoxy or Polyurethane Injections: Seal cracks in poured concrete to block out moisture and strengthen the wall.
- Steel I-Beams: Installed vertically to support severely bowed or compromised block walls.
Why Concrete Wall Damage Needs Fast Action
These walls aren’t just part of your basement—they’re the foundation for your safety.
- Prevent long-term structural failure or collapse
- Avoid water damage and basement mold
- Maintain home value and pass inspections
- Protect flooring, framing, and drywall above the foundation
Signs You Need Block or Concrete Wall Repair
Proactive steps can extend the lifespan of your retaining wall and minimize future repair needs.
- Bowing or inward movement in block basement walls
- Long horizontal or stair-step cracks
- Moisture leaks or standing water near walls
- Crumbling mortar or blocks flaking apart
- Cold, damp air or visible mildew on lower walls