Basement Wall Repair
A damp, flaking basement wall is telling you something. We open up failing joints, rebuild missing stone or block, restore the wall face and finish it so the basement is drier, stronger and easier to live with.
- WallsStone, brick and block
- RepairsRepointing, patching, parging and rebuilding
- MoistureEntry points found and addressed
- FinishClean, sound and ready to coat
What is included
- 1Open joints closedFailing mortar is removed and replaced with a mix suited to the wall.
- 2Missing stone rebuiltGaps and loose stones are reset so the wall is whole again.
- 3A sound surfaceParging or a masonry coating smooths the wall and slows moisture.
- 4Moisture tracedWe look for where water enters, and we are honest about what masonry can and cannot solve.
From your first call to the final cleanup
We lay, repair and restore brick, stone and block in cities across the country. Find yours below and set up a walk-through.
- 1We walk the siteWe look at the wall, yard or roofline together, talk through the look you want and note what is already there.
- 2We set the layoutLines, levels and measurements are marked first, so every course starts straight and the finished work sits true.
- 3We build course by courseUnits are set on a full bed of mortar, checked with level and line, and the joints are struck as we go.
- 4We finish and clean upJoints are tooled, surfaces are cleaned and the site is left tidy, with a walk-through at the end.
Is this the right choice for your project?
- Older stone or block basements
- Walls that flake, dust or weep
- Basements being finished or converted
- Homes with white mineral crust on the walls
What makes structural masonry hold
- The footingEvery wall sits on a footing sized for its weight and the soil beneath.
- The steelReinforcement and grout give block and tall walls their strength.
- The drainageWater pressure is the usual enemy of retaining and foundation walls, so drainage is part of every plan.
Common questions
Why is my basement wall flaking?
Moisture moving through the wall carries salts that crystallize and push the surface off. The fix is to repair the wall and to reduce the moisture reaching it.
Can masonry repair stop a leak?
It can stop leaks through the wall itself. Water from outside also needs drainage and grading, and we talk through both.
Can I finish the basement after repairs?
Usually yes, once the wall is sound and dry. We tell you what to wait for.
Services that pair with this one
Foundation Wall RepairCracked, bowed and crumbling block and stone foundation walls diagnosed and repaired.See the service Structure
PargingA smooth cement coat over block and stone foundations that protects them and tidies the look.See the service Restoration
Masonry WaterproofingKeeping water out of brick, block and stone walls with repairs, coatings and flashing.See the service Find your city
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Ready to build something that lasts?
Call or text Brick Illusions, or send the form, and we will set up a walk-through. Tell us about your wall, chimney or yard and what you would like it to become.