Vertical cracks are much easier to work with and are the least costly to repair. This is because a vertical crack, in most cases, is not related to the integrity of the structure. On the other hand, a horizontal crack is more expensive to repair because the integrity of the structure has now been affected. The repair may include a structural wooden/metal support wall in the interior, often seen with the use of 2x8s with braces, as well as a backfill of the foundation with uncrushed rock on the exterior to relieve the lateral pressure against the concrete wall.