Foundation Repair Photo Album: Maintaining Wall Anchors and Sump Pumps

This home in Florissant, MO. was experiencing large cracking and damage to the foundation walls. This was caused by the natural expansion and contraction of the soil around the home due to weather conditions. These cracks can create further damage to the foundation walls and could even lead to a collapsed wall. They can also allow water to leak into the basement.   To fix this problem, homeowner Alma C. had previously had Woods Basement Systems install wall anchor system. Wall anchors work by connecting an exterior anchor buried in the tough soil outside to a metal plate on the inside. By tightening this connection, the wall gets support from the anchor and can even be straightened back to its original position.    Woods Basement Systems technician Clay L. performed a maintenance check on the system to ensure that the anchors were still supporting the wall. During that check, Clay L. also took the opportunity to improve the existing sump pump system by installing a new battery-powered backup pump. The extra pump will kick in when the power goes out to keep the basement dry.    With the wall anchors and sump pump checked and in good condition, Alma C. won't have to worry about her basement leaking or cracking more.