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Helical Tieback Anchors: Immense Strength for Your Retaining Wall

Why Helical Tieback Anchors are Your Best Repair Solution

Not only do retaining walls add beauty to any home or business they also serve a very important function: retaining walls keep soil from sliding downhill. If you have a retaining wall on your Southern California property, and you have noticed signs of failure such as cracking, tilting, bulging, or leaning, it is time to take action to prevent retaining wall failure. Helical tieback anchors may be the answer.

Helical tiebacks laid out in preparation for a retaining wall job.
Helical Tieback installation for a retaining wall.

What are Helical Tieback Anchors?

Helical Tieback Anchors are screw anchors. They are designed to stabilize foundations or retaining walls, reducing the future risk of horizontal movement. Tieback Anchors used by Foundations on the Level are the best repair solution to solve any type of failure you may be experiencing.

How do They Work?

Foundations on the Level can use helical tiebacks to pull back and add strength to leaning retaining walls. We install helical tiebacks into retained soil with our portable and lightweight drilling equipment. Once the tiebacks retain the right capacity ratio of the soil strength, they are tensioned and put in place. Some advantages of using this process include:

  • Helical tiebacks offer immense strength and capacity to shore up a slope and stabilize a retaining wall
  • Weather conditions during installation and after have no effect on tiebacks
  • No need for curing time or cleanup after installation is complete
  • Quick and simple installation process
  • Tiebacks can be extracted for future project use
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Put the Strength of Helical Tieback Anchors to work for you

No matter what type of retaining wall problem you might have, including wall failure, Foundations on the Level can help. We repair retaining walls with Helical Tiebacks as well as build new retaining walls. In addition, we utilize the most advanced products and solutions for foundation repair and structural support available in today’s market. If you notice signs of retaining wall failure, call us today at 760-889-8150 or contact us for a free estimate.

Signs of Retaining Wall Failure

retaining wall repair graphic foundations on the levelHomes and businesses on the West Coast often have retaining walls to keep sandy soil in place and protect it from problems like coastal erosion. But retaining walls can wear down over time, leading to retaining wall failure.

Is your retaining wall in disrepair? If so, it could lead to major erosion problems that eat away at your foundation or the soil around it. This can cause structural issues, cracks, and water problems.

Check for the following warning signs

  • Buckling, Tilting, or Uneven Wall
    • If the wall has started to tilt or buckle, or if a part of the wall is showing these signs, there could be an issue with soil movement or underground voids in the soil causing the wall to become unstable.
  • Cracks in Wall
    • Cracks often form when the wall starts to bow or lean due to soil movement. if a hole in the soil has formed due to dry weather and soil shrinkage, it can grow into a larger void. This void fails to support the wall, and the wall may settle, lean, and crack as a result.
  • Pulling Away or Separating from Soil
    • If the wall is pulling away from adjoining walls or separating from the soil underneath, it may be due to changes in temperature or soil movement. These issues often happen during extreme weather conditions like drought, excessive rain, or drastic temperature changes.

What to Do if You Need Retaining Wall Repair

You might see other signs of failure that could indicate your retaining wall needs to be stabilized as well – crumbling, rotting wood on or near the wall, or sloped and uneven surfaces nearby (patios, driveways, decks, etc.).

If you do need retaining wall repair in the Orange County area, call FOUNDATIONS ON THE LEVEL right away. We utilize helical tiebacks from Earth Contact Products (ECP), to straighten, level, and stabilize the retaining wall. This fixes leaning and bowing retaining walls to close cracks and stabilize the wall.

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Contact us today for a free retaining wall repair quote.