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Noticing a Basement Wall Crack? We Can Help!
Basement or foundation wall cracks can be either a sign of structural foundation problems, or the result of normal shrinkage or settling. Basement cracks can be horizontal, vertical, stairstep, hairline or wide and V-shaped.
Horizontal cracks may be accompanied by bowing walls.
Only an expert, like you will find at Scaldino Basement Solutions, can determine whether the wall crack is compromising the structural integrity of your home, and whatever the case, provide the best solutions to fix it. The ability to see the crack and measure the width will allow our trained professionals to understand the causes and potential risks.
Monitoring Basement Wall Cracks
Sometimes Scaldino Basement Solutions’ inspectors will recommend that a crack monitor be installed to monitor any seasonal changes and wall movements. When we install crack monitors, we will ask you to take a picture of the monitor each month and email these to us for review. If we determine that it is a normal shrinkage crack, we will happily refer you to BasementDepot.com where you can purchase a “do it yourself” crack repair kit if you prefer.
Leaking Wall Crack Repair Products by Scaldino Basement Solutions
CrackShieldTM – Dual Process Foundation Crack Repair System
- Helps prevent leaks and seepage
- Protects against flood
- Stabilizes the wall preventing more serious foundation problems
- Prevents insects and gases from the soil from entering the basement
- Helps reduce humidity and moisture levels.
Count on Scaldino Basement Solutions for Crack Repairs in New Jersey
& Staten Island, NY
Scaldino Basement Solutions is the leading foundation crack repair company in Central & Northern NJ and Staten Island. Our team has been fixing basement wall cracks since 1996!
We stand by our work by offering 5 to 15-year transferable written warranties on our repairs. We can also help you with leaky basement cracks, crawl spaces and vapor barriers. If you have a questionable crack in your foundation let one of our foundation experts at Scaldino Basement Solutions help. We are proudly serving all of North & Central New Jersey and Staten Island, Jersey City, Edison, Freehold, Passaic, Union City, Old Bridge, Bayonne, Middletown, Paterson, Woodbridge, Brick, Lakewood, Short Hills, Toms River, Morristown, and all surrounding towns.
Basement Wall Crack FAQs in New Jersey & Staten Island
How to fix basement wall cracks?
At Scaldino Basement Solutions we fix vertical basement wall cracks, whether they are weeping or just unsightly, using a dual process called CrackShield, designed to stabilize the wall and stop leaks.
Why are my basement walls cracking?
Basement walls usually crack for three reasons. The most common reason in poured concrete walls is concrete shrinkage. This type of crack is usually vertical and thin. The second reason is groundwater saturation of the soil around the foundation, exerting and enormous pressure on the walls, causing horizontal cracks in poured concrete walls and stairstep cracks on block walls. Untreated it can cause the walls to bow inwards or even cave in. The third reason is when the soil underneath your foundation is too weak to support your home or was weakened overtime due to erosion. The cracks in this case are vertical, but usually V-shaped. They often can be accompanied by cracked or sinking basement floors. Bowing walls and V shaped wall cracks should be inspected by a foundation repair contractor or a structural engineer.
Why are my basement walls bowing and how to fix them?
Pressure from oversaturated soil pushing against the basement wall is usually the cause of bowing basement walls. Alleviating that pressure with proper basement drainage is the best way to stop a wall from bowing. In more serious cases a bowing wall can be stabilized or strengthened by a foundation repair contractor using wall braces, carbon fiber or wall anchors.
iBasement Systems & Crawl Space Systems Certificates
The iBasement Systems and Crawl Space Systems Certificates were created using specific sets of criteria to provide a healthy indoor living environment. Air pollutants and excessive moisture levels in the basement or crawl space can negatively impact the odors in the home as well as cause health problems with those who live there year-round - including yourself!
We offer 6 levels of iBasement Certificate, and 5 levels Crawl Space Systems Certificate, each designed to solve specific problems and protect your home, family, and property value on the long run.
Steps towards a healthy basement and a Nationally Backed Warranty.
All of our Healthy Basement / Crawl Space Contractors are trained and certified.
Steps towards a healthy crawl space and a Nationally Backed Warranty.
All of our Healthy Basement / Crawl Space Contractors are trained and certified.
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Service Area
Scaldino Basement Solutions offers a variety of services from waterproofing to foundation repairs. We offer the following services in your area, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, sump pump installation and service, basement crack repair, vapor barriers and moisture control.