We love foundation crack repair because it can be the first step in avoiding more serious and expensive repairs. Foundation cracks, if ignored, can lead to the need for waterproofing projects or major foundation restoration. It is important to know which cracks to monitor, fix, or ignore. And we are happy to help guide you in that thought process.
Crack Repair
Oregon’s Expert Foundation Crack Repair
the process
Our Specialized Repair Process
We don’t use DIY caulks or temporary surface fillers. Our team uses engineered solutions designed to last as long as your home does.
01
Structural Assessment
Not all cracks are created equal. We first determine if the crack is a simple issue or a sign of a more serious structural shift.
02
Epoxy & Polyurethane Injection
For most foundation cracks, we use high pressure injections. This can permeate the concrete and fill voids on the soil side, stopping water for good.
03
Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
If a crack is spreading, carbon fiber staples can be a good step. This is 10X stronger than the steel staples most are using.
04
Skim Coating
Once crack injection is complete, we can skim coat giving your walls a clean, finished appearance.
05
Waterproofing
If this is in a finished space we add cold joint diverters and vapor barriers over the repair prior to flooring and drywall repairs.
Why Fix Cracks
Why Address Cracks Immediately?
Prevent Water Damage
Seal hairline cracks to block groundwater from entering. Trickling water can significantly widen cracks.
Exterior Elements
Close off entry points may help prevent radon gas, odors, and pests.
Stop the Spread
Fix small cracks now to prevent growing into larger repairs.
The Better Basements Standard
Better Basements and Waterproofing is dedicated to only providing solutions we can guarantee. This is an outlier in home services industry where sales reps are told to send quotes to everyone home they are in. 30%+ of the appointments we take are told their foundation cracks are not to worry about.
- Results-Based Guarantee: We offer a 10-year money-back guarantee (extendable to 20 years). If our repair doesn’t stop the leak, we’ll make it right or refund your money.
- Experienced Advisors: Our project advisors have advanced installation experience, meaning the person giving you the quote actually knows how to do the work.
- Local Knowledge: We understand the unique challenges of Oregon’s clay soils and high water tables.
- Strong Partners: Our referral partners have the same strict standards when quoting jobs, giving you peace of mind from start to finish even if we need to bring in outside help.
Get Your Foundation Back on Solid Ground
Don’t wait for the next rainstorm to see if that crack holds. Get a professional, honest assessment of your foundation’s health.
Questions & Answers