How do you keep the soil from pushing on the wall again after it is repaired? To relieve pressure being applied to the wall, bowed or tilted walls first need the soil against it removed. The wall is now free to secure back into place. After the bowed or tilted

If my basement wall is cracked, can it still be repaired? In most cases, cracks are a sign that your foundation is settling or bowing in. Raise Rite’s experienced staff will help you determine, if this cracking is cosmetic, or if a foundation repair is necessary. Foundation repair quotes are

How do you know the number of piers to use on a foundation repair project? Spacing is often determined by the weight of the structure or the weight of the soil pressure along the foundation. Other considerations, will be the construction of the foundation (i.e. poured or block foundation). The

Why do basement walls bow in Wisconsin? Most Wisconsin homes have basement walls below grade. Over time, the settling of ground, clay swelling, the plugging of drain tile, extensive rains, and plumbing leaks can cause a basement wall to bow, tilt inwards, and crack. To repair a bowed wall, the