Wall Anchors - Bowed Wall Repair

Why Walls Bow — and Why It Matters

Poor exterior drainage or negative soil grading can cause water to collect around your foundation. As that soil becomes saturated, it expands and pushes laterally against basement walls. Over time, this pressure can lead to cracking, bowing, or even structural failure if left unaddressed.

If you’ve noticed walls curving inward, developing horizontal or stair-step cracks, or shifting over time, a professionally installed wall anchor repair system may be the most effective long-term solution.

How Our Wall Anchor Repair System Works

1. - Anchors are installed from inside your basement and driven into stable soil outside the wall.
   No large excavation is needed—minimizing disruption to your yard or landscaping.
2. - A steel rod connects the interior wall plate to a buried exterior anchor plate.
   The connection applies counterpressure against the bowing wall to stop further movement.
3. - Over time, the system can be gradually tightened.
   During dry weather, the adjustable torque system allows us to slowly pull the wall back toward its original position.
4. - Engineered for strength and precision.
   Our system includes custom hardware designed to prevent overtightening, improve torque accuracy, and minimize stress on your foundation walls.

Reverse Wall Anchor Installation

In special cases—such as frost foundations, walk-out basements, or garage walls on slopes—the exterior wall may lean outward or separate from the floor slab. For these conditions, Anchored Walls installs Reverse Wall Anchors, which operate in the opposite direction of traditional wall anchors.

• Anchors are installed from outside the structure into the interior, allowing control over walls that have shifted outward.
• Exterior soil is excavated, and anchor rods are inserted through the wall.
• Interior wall plates are installed to create a pulling force that brings the wall back into alignment.
• When needed, interior slab excavation may be performed to aid in straightening.

This approach is ideal for walls where the entire wall plane is tipping away from the foundation, or where block shear failure is visible.

Benefits of Anchored Walls’ Wall Anchor Repair System

• Restores structural integrity to bowing or shifting basement walls
• Adjustable over time to promote gradual straightening
• Minimal excavation with clean, low-impact installation
• Works in a variety of foundation and soil conditions
• Backed by a life-of-the-structure warranty

Our exterior anchor plates are driven into virgin soil for maximum holding power, and the precision-engineered system includes anti-kink hardware and multi-point torque control to ensure long-term success.

Foundation Repair Solutions You Can Trust

Every bowed wall is different. Our experts will evaluate the best approach—whether that’s a standard or reverse wall anchor repair system. When needed, we combine methods like carbon fiber strapping and waler wall supports, which are designed to work together for stronger, more tailored stabilization.

Anchored Walls proudly serves homeowners across Iowa with reliable, engineered foundation solutions.

Schedule Your Free Inspection Today

If you're seeing signs of bowing, cracking, or shifting in your basement walls, don’t wait. Contact Anchored Walls for a free, no-obligation inspection, and let us install a permanent solution using our wall anchor repair system—built to stabilize your home for the long haul.