Wall bracing in Kansas City that stops a bowing basement wall, from a family business here since 1986.
4.7 ⭐ rating with 100+ Google reviews, BBB A+ accredited, family-owned, and backed by a lifetime transferable warranty on qualifying pier systems. Featured by TheHomeMag and BloggerLocal as one of Kansas City’s top foundation repair contractors.
Kansas City clay swells when it’s wet. That pressure pushes basement walls inward, showing up as a bow, a lean, or a horizontal crack.
Steel I-beams stop that movement. Each beam is anchored at the floor and fastened to the joists, so the wall can’t keep moving in.
Inward movement | What it usually means |
¾” to 1″ | Time for an inspection |
Under 3″ | Steel I-beams are typically enough |
3″ to 4″ or more | The wall needs to be pushed back or rebuilt |
We use 4-inch steel I-beams at 7.7 lb per foot, set tight against the wall from the footing to the floor framing.
Spacing: about every 4 feet on block walls, and up to 6 feet on poured concrete.
Finished basement? We open about a 1-foot section of ceiling drywall at each beam.
How fast? One Olson customer had 3 braces installed in under 90 minutes.
Deadman anchors. A concrete anchor is buried in the yard and tied through the wall with a steel rod. They suit walls opposite a walkout or exposed side, and homes at the bottom of a hill.
Wall push-back. For walls that have moved 3 to 4 inches or more, we dig outside, lift the frame off the wall if needed, and push it back to plumb. Then we add restraints, backfill, and regrade.
Wall rebuild. When repair is no longer an option, we rebuild with reinforced block, with the cells filled with rebar and concrete.
Our team takes pride in making sure that your foundation and wall-related issues are fully repaired.
Repair | Typical price | Warranty |
Steel I-beams | 500–700 per beam | 15 years |
Deadman anchors | 1,100–1,300 per anchor | 15 years |
Wall push-back | 325–375 per foot | Listed on your bid |
Wall rebuild | 90–120 per sq. ft. | Listed on your bid |
Your price depends on wall length, wall type, and how far it has moved. Bowing wall repair near you: Lee’s Summit, MO · Grandview, MO
John Murphy has 26 years in foundation repair: 21 years doing the installation and labor, then 5 in sales. He knows what each fix takes to install, so his bid matches the job.
Olson Foundation Repair Will Get it
Done Right the First Time
40 years in Kansas City. Olson has been here since 1986. A 15-year beam warranty only means something if the company is still around to honor it.
Experienced installers. Our installers know this work, and John, who bids it, spent 21 years as one of them.
A clean, professional crew. Bracing happens inside your basement. We work as someone lives there, and leave it orderly.
We've Simplified the Wall Bracing Process
We'll schedule you a free in-home consultation today
We measure how far the wall has moved, explain your options, and send a written bid, usually within 24–48 hours.
We'll complete your foundation work on time and in-budget.
You can relax knowing that your foundation issues are solved!
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