Can I Fix My Foundation Myself?

The foundation is a more complex structure than you might think. The average Twin Cities’ homeowner should not attempt to repair any broken part of the foundation by themselves. You might accidentally damage some other part and eventually require even more costly repairs to fix that in the future. It is best to leave such repairs to the foundation experts at Innovative Basement Authority instead. We can offer your home a free foundation inspection and assess the extent of the damage your foundation has suffered. Additionally, we can also offer you a free quote on all our powerful foundation repair systems.

Each system will repair your foundation in different ways. Our pier systems will support your settled foundation from directly underneath it, slowly lifting it back up to its original height again. These piers are essentially drilled or pushed into the deeper layers of soil that will not easily be washed out by moisture to then transfer that strength to your foundation. These piers can also close cracks that have sprouted on its surface over time.

We can also offer various systems that can brace your Minneapolis or St. Paul foundation against any future moisture damage as well. Our wall anchors, carbon fiber wall straps, and SettleStop IntelliBrace™ I-beam system all perform this function. However, our carbon fiber wall straps will stabilize the foundation walls rather than repair any larger damage it might face. Both our wall anchors and our SettleStop IntelliBrace™ system can repair any bowed-in foundation walls. The main difference between the two lies in where they are installed. Our wall anchors will be buried at specific points around your yard, connecting to the foundation via heavy steel rods. The I-beams will be braced against the walls themselves to push back against bowing damage.