However, any noticeably buckled wall will eventually collapse from normal ground pressures and seasonal temperature changes. When buckling has seriously weakened the wall, rebuild the damaged parts immediately. Build pilaster into walls over 15 feet long for reinforcement. Pilaster spacing should be 12 to 15 feet. Settled walls and footings are indicated by vertical cracks either in small areas or throughout the structure.
Repairs are difficult without special equipment.
Contact a reliable contractor for this work. Heaved floors are those that have not returned to their original level, or have cracked badly. Remove old, broken concrete. Place 6 inches of gravel fill on the basement floor surface. Cover area with a polyethylene vapor barrier.