Wall Anchors

If your basement is about to collapse on itself, you must address it immediately. Wall anchors reinforce bowed, cracked basement walls securely. Secure your basement with a professionally installed wall anchor system.

Matvey Foundation Repair in Seattle uses strategic wall anchors to protect your home from basement and foundation issues.

What Exactly Are Wall Anchors?

Wall anchors stabilize foundation walls that are bowing inward two inches or more. They have two steel plates and a steel shaft that holds them together. One plate goes against the interior wall of your basement, while the other goes outside around 10 feet away from the wall.

Your Matvey Foundation expert installs these anchors by excavating the ground parallel to your basement wall. A small hole allows your installer to push the rod through the wall, and a bolt on the interior plate works to tighten the anchor as needed.

Signs You Need Wall Anchors

Here are common signs that you need wall anchors:

• You have cracked basement walls.
• Your basement walls lean or bow inward.
• Water accumulation settles into your basement.
• There are musty basement smells in your home.

Not every basement issue requires wall anchors, so enlist a professional to help you find the right solution for your home.

Is a Wall Anchor System Necessary?  

Seattle homeowners should invest in a wall anchor system if their basement walls are cracking, leaning, or bowing. Ignoring problems will impact indoor air quality, compromise the home’s structural integrity, increase mold problems, and lower property values.

Benefits of Matvey Foundation Repair Wall Anchors

Matvey Foundation Repair is your go-to specialist in Seattle for wall anchor systems installation. Wall anchor systems provide many benefits, including:

Our Wall Anchor Installation Method

Though we customize our wall anchor installation methods based on your home’s unique layout, characteristics, and issues, we generally follow a tried-and-true strategy.

Site Preparation:

To prepare the site for success, our expert crew comes to your home and measures the locations for the wall anchors using advanced engineering.

Interior Drill:

Once everything’s measured, a specialist drills 1-inch holes in the foundation wall. We’ll waterproof the hole near the end of the installation process.

Exterior Dig:

The crew digs a hole about 10 to 12 feet away from the exterior of your home and saves the soil for minimal damage.

Insert Anchor Rods:

We’ll then drive a sturdy, galvanized steel road into the hole in the basement wall until it reaches the soil.

Install Exterior Earth Anchors:

Next, our team uses an earth anchor in the exterior hole to connect the rod to the earth plate.

Waterproof:

We’ll use a variety of waterproofing methods to waterproof the hole.

Attach Interior Plate:

A specialist installs the interior wall plate and secures it to the wall.

Tighten and Secure:

We tighten the wall anchor system to the appropriate torque.

Repair Landscaping:

To prevent future settlement, the crew puts the soil back into the hole and compacts it.

Sometimes, you’ll need extra services to keep your home secure. We offer drainage improvement methods, including interior drains and sump pumps, to prevent water from damaging your basement.

Matvey Foundation Repair: Wall Anchors to Secure Your Home

Wall Anchors FAQs

How long does it take to install wall anchors?

Most wall anchor installations last between one to three days on average. This can vary depending on the project scope and condition of your foundation. Speak with one of our experts to set up a custom installation plan.

Do wall anchors impact my garden or lawn?

Our experts will need to perform some light excavation to successfully install your wall anchor system. However, we take special care to preserve your landscaping with our skilled installation techniques.

Are wall anchors suitable for various foundation materials?

Wall anchors are versatile and not limited to any one foundation material. Whether you have cinder blocks or poured concrete, our crew will assess your home’s situation and provide you with the best strategy to mitigate foundation and wall damage.