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Bowing wall repair in Oldtown, MD

In Oldtown, MD, a homeowner faced a troubling challenge with their basement—a bowing wall and stair-step cracks were allowing water to seep in. Notice in the photo how these issues could compromise the safety and health of their home. At Fortress Foundation Solutions, we are driven to create safe environments, so our team expertly installed the PowerBrace system to stabilize the wall and prevent further movement. Coupled with the WaterGuard drainage, CleanSpace liner, and TripleSafe sump pump, we've transformed their basement into a dry, stable, and secure space.

Stair step crack repairs in Woodstock, VA

 

James, a homeowner in Woodstock, Virginia, had started moving things around in his basement when he noticed some concerning cracks hidden behind stored items. Since he didn't buy the house this way, he knew something had to be going on. He reached out to Fortress for a free evaluation, and our skilled System Designer, Danny, was sent to inspect the home.

Upon inspection, Danny found stair-step cracking on two separate foundation walls, indicating foundation settlement. After completing a thorough inspection, he confirmed his findings and proposed installing five interior push piers.

The push piers would stabilize the sinking corner of the home from the beginning of the settlement to the end. Push piers are an excellent solution because they use the weight of the structure to transfer the home's load to stable soil, permanently stabilizing the foundation.

After a proper installation, James now has a fully transferable lifetime warranty on his foundation repair - that's peace of mind for years to come.

Wall Support in Star Tannery, Virginia

David H. noticed cracking on several of their basement walls. After calling Fortress Foundation Solutions, setting an appointment, and receiving an inspection and recommendation from one of our system designers, David chose to accept our proposal to fix their foundation issues for good! We turned to our PowerBrace system to stabilize their walls against further bowing. PowerBraces are a great option for stabilizing walls and we're so glad that we were able to utilize them for our clients!

Bowing Walls Repaired by Fortress in Charlottesville, Virginia

Julia, a homeowner in Charlottesville, Virginia reached out to us at Fortress for repairs on a bowing block wall in her basement. Our team inspected the area and then installed 12 CarbonArmor Wall Support Straps to the affected area's. CarbonArmors are a great choice for minor wall movement and can be easily finished over.

Foundation Settlement Repair in Charlottesville, Virginia

Michael had started noticing signs of foundation settlement at his Charlottesville home, including cracks and doors that no longer closed properly. Recognizing that these issues could worsen over time, he contacted Fortress Foundation Solutions for a professional inspection. To permanently stabilize the foundation, Tyler and his crew installed 6 Push Piers along the exterior of the home. These piers transfer the weight of the structure to deeper, more stable soil, providing long-term support and helping prevent further settlement. 

 

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