Foundation & Basement Wall Replacement
Restore the Integrity of Your Foundation Walls
in the Akron, Canton, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Massillon, Barberton, Green OH and surrounding area
If your foundation simply cannot be repaired due to the extent of the damage or the high cost of multiple repairs, you may find having your basement foundation walls replaced to be a more practical option. This service should be viewed as a last resort in restoring your home’s foundation. If your home is older, it may have clay tile foundation walls or a limestone mortar foundation; these are the most common types of foundations that may develop an issue and need professional attention or wall repair to stabilize a failing foundation exterior wall.
Our foundation wall replacement process also addresses deeper structural repair needs, restoring long-term stability to your home and minimizing future basement issues that could affect the entire foundation.
What Our Customers Say
“Dan and his team are very professional, speedy and respectful! They waterproofed our basement, fixed a few things and put in new glass block!”
Eli Mongold
“Dan and his crew were very professional and gave me a great deal. They finished all the work on time and I am very happy with how everything turned out.”
Alex Goreta
“I worked with Dan, and he provided excellent customer service and went above and beyond to educate me on the process!
Sarah Carson
“They always show up on time and the crew is extremely polite.”
Adam Smith
When Should You Replace Your Walls?
If you have noticed strange things and problems in your basement (other than creepy cobwebs), it might be time to replace your exterior foundation walls. Here are a few warning signs that your home’s foundation has a problem and needs foundation repair services:
- Mortar is crumbling or rotting
- Blocks are pulling away from each other
- Rows are sliding off
- Bowing foundation walls or bowing basement walls
- Buckling foundation walls
- Visibly sinking foundation walls
- Foundation settlement
- Persistent basement issues that worsen during rainy seasons
Fortunately, in all of these cases, the issues are common in older homes, and the experts at Basement Masters offer a solution at a fair price to fix them. It is better to replace your walls sooner to lessen the risk of structural damage to the rest of the house. In addition to any structural repair, we can incorporate exterior basement waterproofing to protect your new walls and prevent recurring water damage.
When replacing foundation walls, the first step is to stabilize failing foundation walls and the structural integrity of the building. We do this by creating a temporary foundation with support beams. Next, we remove all the soil and dirt from the sides of the basement to relieve pressure. Once we are certain that the structure is securely supported, we will remove the sections with problematic blocks and replace them with new ones.
It is important to note that most of the factors that cause foundation wall issues can be completely avoided with proper preventive care and maintenance. Our basement services also improve indoor air quality by eliminating the moisture sources that promote mold and mildew. That is why Basement Masters offers comprehensive basement waterproofing and wall replacement using proven foundation repair methods. As soon as you start to notice cracks or bowed walls, give us a call for a free estimate on a permanent solution to your foundation problems!
Basement Wall Replacement FAQs
When is wall replacement considered instead of repair?
Replacement may be considered when a foundation wall is too damaged for a suitable repair or when repeated repairs would be impractical. Bowing, displaced blocks, and deteriorating mortar deserve an assessment, but no single symptom automatically means the wall must be replaced.
Does replacing one basement wall mean replacing the entire foundation?
Not necessarily. The scope depends on which walls or sections are affected and the condition of the surrounding foundation. An assessment helps determine whether localized replacement is appropriate or whether a larger project needs to be considered.
How is the house supported during basement wall replacement?
Temporary structural supports are used while the affected wall sections are removed and rebuilt. The support arrangement and sequence of work depend on the home and project. Basement Masters can explain the proposed approach when reviewing your wall-replacement estimate.
Can waterproofing be included with wall replacement?
Yes. Basement Masters can incorporate exterior waterproofing into wall-replacement work when appropriate. Discuss any existing leaks or drainage concerns during the assessment so the project can address water management alongside the damaged wall.
Contact Us for Proficient Foundation Replacement Services
While the thought of tearing down one or more of your basement walls may sound like a nerve-wracking project, as long as you have the right team of professionals on your side, you can count on the job to be quick and painless!
Basement Masters LLC has been fixing bowing walls and replacing crumbling basement walls for Northeast Ohio homeowners in Akron, Canton, and the surrounding areas since 2014. Trust us to complete your foundation repair and wall replacement projects! Don’t forget — we offer a lifetime transferrable warranty (call for details) and fair pricing for every job.
We're proud to serve homeowners throughout Northeast Ohio, including: Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Fairlawn, Barberton, North Canton, Canton, Massillon, Stow, and Green, OH. If you're searching for local foundation repair contractors, please give us a call!
