How would I re-inforced basement walls on a house over 100 yrs old?

Deb
by Deb
  6 answers
  • Jazzysam Jazzysam on Nov 22, 2017

    put up steel beams :)

  • William William on Nov 22, 2017

    You would need a structural engineer and concrete contractor.

  • 27524803 27524803 on Nov 22, 2017

    William is correct.... this is NOT something you want to DIY without advice from a Structural Engineer... one who specializes in turn of the century homes... HomeAdvisor.com or AngiesList.com should be able to help you find a reputable one and the Engineer or the websites be able to recommend a reputable contractor too...

    There may be some things that you CAN do... but you need to know what HAS to be done first.

  • B. Enne B. Enne on Nov 22, 2017

    I agree with the others, please do not attempt to fix this on your own. A structural engineer can advise you properly and legally.

  • TAMMY SPALSBURY TAMMY SPALSBURY on Nov 22, 2017

    That is for a professional, we had our walls done 8 years ago. Because they were caving in from the pressure of the ground.

  • 2dogal 2dogal on Nov 23, 2017

    Please, call a structural engineer. Your question should be not only "how to repair", but "what is causing this and how to stop it from getting worse".