A wall doesn't have to be ready to collapse before it needs attention.

Most homeowners first notice a horizontal crack, a slight inward curve, or basement walls that simply don't look as straight as they once did.

In many homes, the movement is slow enough that it goes unnoticed for years. Until the crack grows, doors begin sticking, or water starts finding its way inside.

The earlier the problem is identified, the more repair options you may have.

East Tennessee's clay soils absorb water during wet weather and expand against your foundation walls.

As the soil dries, it shrinks again.

This constant cycle creates tremendous pressure against basement walls year after year.

Eventually that pressure can cause concrete block walls to crack, lean inward, or begin bowing.

Poor drainage, heavy rains, saturated soil, and backfilled construction areas can all increase that pressure.

• Horizontal cracks in block walls
• Walls leaning inward
• Stair-step cracks

• Water entering through wall cracks
• Cracks becoming larger

Not every bowing wall requires the same repair.
That's why Ameri-Dry begins with a thorough inspection. We determine:

• How far the wall has moved
• What's causing the pressure
• Whether the movement is active
• The repair options appropriate for your home

Our Inspection
Our recommendations are based on the condition of your foundation, not a one-size-fits-all sales presentation.

Every home is different.

Depending on the condition of your wall, Ameri-Dry may recommend one or more permanent stabilization methods designed to stop further movement and protect your home's structural integrity.

We'll explain what we found, why it's happening, and the repair we recommend, so you can make an informed decision.