Channel Anchors

A wall in a basement with a Intellibrace Wall anchor installed

Owning a a home can be stressful, especially when there are problems with the foundation.

The foundation is crucial for your home’s stability. Even small issues can lead to big troubles later. But don’t worry, we can quickly repair your walls with channel anchors.

Channel anchors are sturdy steel devices that can halt or even possibly fix early signs of foundation wall damage, like tilting, cracking, or bowing.

If you’re in Seattle or the greater Western Washington areas, you can rely on Matvey Foundation Repair for channel anchor installation near you!

What Are Channel Anchors

Channel anchors are metal hooks put into the ground outside the foundation. They connect to metal brackets on basement walls inside the house using rods.

These anchors help balance the pressure from the soil to prevent the basement walls from moving inwards. They can also slowly straighten the walls over time.

They are used for many basement wall problems, but most often for wall sliding issues.

3 Signs You Need Channel Anchors

A wall in a basement that is sheering and in need of repair

Think about using channel anchors if you notice these problems with your foundation walls:

Walls bowing inward from the middle
Walls that are sheering from the top or bottom
Cracks in the basement walls

Channel anchors can stop these walls from moving inward more in the future, helping to fix your home’s structure.

Is a Channel Anchor System Necessary?

Yes! If you ignore walls that are leaning, the problem will get worse because the pressure from water in the soil continues to push on your home’s foundation walls. If you don’t treat this, other issues like water damage and mold can happen. Walls that are badly damaged could even collapse.

Make sure your home is on a firm foundation. Book your free inspection today.

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What Are the Benefits of Channel Anchors?

Our anchor system for channels has these benefits:

Keeps walls from moving inwards
May help straighten walls back to how they were
Strengthens without changing the foundation
Doesn’t mess up your yard much
Can be put in around utilities without breaking anything

By preventing damage, channel anchors help keep your home’s value. Our experts will only install what your home needs, nothing more.

Channel Anchor Installation Process

Here are the basic steps our certified technicians follow when installing channel anchors in a home:

A wall anchor attached and to a basement wall.

The IntelliBrace™ system installation includes several steps:

Check the walls and decide where to put the anchors for the best support.
Dig holes around the outside of the foundation until we reach solid, undisturbed soil. We use strong drills for this, then we put in the earth plate.
Make small 1-to-2-inch holes in the basement wall that match up with the outside earth plate.
Attach rods to the earth plate and the inside wall, then carefully put the soil back and pack it down.
Put steel channel brackets on the inside walls. These fit over the anchor rods.
Attach the channels to the concrete floor to make the structure really stable.
After the anchors are installed, we gradually tighten the rods. This can help to straighten the walls over time with regular adjustments.

Although the installation process is complicated, Matvey Foundation Repair ensures it’s safe and done well.

Why Matvey Foundation Repair is the Best Choice

Choose us for:

the l beams and screws that make up the IntelliBraceâ„¢ wall repair system

No-cost check and fix plan
Best channel anchors with expert support
Unique anchor design for better result
Best in the market value
Warranties that can be passed on
Yearly upkeep plan

Contact Matvey Foundation Repair for Channel Anchors Near You!

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Don’t let your foundation problems get worse. Reach out to Matvey Foundation Repair now for a free check-up!

Choose us for a reliable company with a history of doing great work.

Our skilled technicians use the best methods to provide a solution that lasts. We give you personalized solutions with full guarantees.

Don’t risk your home’s structure; choose Matvey Foundation Repair for quality and expertise to keep your home safe for years to come.

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Channel Anchors FAQs

How long does channel anchor installation take?

Channel anchor installation typically takes one day or less using minimal excavation and small wall holes for quick installation.

How do channel anchors straighten walls?

Anchor rods are gradually tightened, which can slowly bring walls back to level alignment over time. We recommend annual maintenance for optimal straightening results.

Will my basement require remodeling after installation?

Depending on your situation, major remodeling may not be needed. Anchors can discretely integrate into existing finishing, or post-installation remodeling can be minimal. We’ll determine the best course of action.