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Home»About Us»Photo Gallery»Retaining Wall Repair in Ames, IA

Photo Album: Retaining Wall Repair in Ames, IA

We replaced a retaining wall that was failing due to street creep. This wall is responsible for holding up part of the bridged driveway along with the new I beam that was put in. We also installed tie backs for the foundation walls and a couple other retaining walls.
Before Photo of Wall Fracture

Before Photo of Wall Fracture

This photo shows the effect the street creep has taken on the wall, fracturing it near the bottom.

Before Photo of Wall Fracture

Before Photo of Wall Fracture

This photo shows the effect the street creep has taken on the wall, fracturing it near the bottom.

Before - Retaining Wall Failure

Before - Retaining Wall Failure

Before - Retaining Wall Failure

Before - Retaining Wall Failure

Before - Retaining Wall Failure

Before - Retaining Wall Failure

Before - Retaining Walls

Before - Retaining Walls

Before - Retaining Walls to be corrected with helical tie backs.

Before - Retaining Walls

Before - Retaining Walls

Before - Retaining Walls to be corrected with helical tie backs.

Another View of Wall Fracture

Another View of Wall Fracture

This photo shows the effect the street creep has taken on the wall. You can again see the fracturing at the bottom of the wall.

Another View of Wall Fracture

Another View of Wall Fracture

This photo shows the effect the street creep has taken on the wall. You can again see the fracturing at the bottom of the wall.

Before Photo of Additional Retaining Walls

Before Photo of Additional Retaining Walls

Another view of what the failing retaining walls looked like.

Before Photo of Additional Retaining Walls

Before Photo of Additional Retaining Walls

Another view of what the failing retaining walls looked like.

Retaining Wall Demo

Retaining Wall Demo

A look at the before process

Retaining Wall Demo

Retaining Wall Demo

A look at the before process

Retaining Wall Demo

Retaining Wall Demo

This image shows the retaining wall prior to repair during the demo process.

Retaining Wall Demo

Retaining Wall Demo

This image shows the retaining wall prior to repair during the demo process.

Interior Wall Crack

Interior Wall Crack

The homeowners were very concerned about these large interior cracks.

Interior Wall Crack

Interior Wall Crack

The homeowners were very concerned about these large interior cracks.

Helical Tie Back Hole Foundation Wall Repair

Helical Tie Back Hole Foundation Wall Repair

Helical Tie Back Hole for the interior foundation wall repair.

Helical Tie Back Hole Foundation Wall Repair

Helical Tie Back Hole Foundation Wall Repair

Helical Tie Back Hole for the interior foundation wall repair.

Interior Wall Repair for Helical Tie Back Hole

Interior Wall Repair for Helical Tie Back Hole

Another view of more Helical Tie Back Holes for the interior foundation wall repair.

Interior Wall Repair for Helical Tie Back Hole

Interior Wall Repair for Helical Tie Back Hole

Another view of more Helical Tie Back Holes for the interior foundation wall repair.

Tie Back Helical Holes

Tie Back Helical Holes

This is another view of Tie Back Helical Holes that will fix the failing retaining wall.

Tie Back Helical Holes

Tie Back Helical Holes

This is another view of Tie Back Helical Holes that will fix the failing retaining wall.

Exterior Retaining Wall Tie Back Holes

Exterior Retaining Wall Tie Back Holes

These are the holes made for the exterior wall tie backs.

Exterior Retaining Wall Tie Back Holes

Exterior Retaining Wall Tie Back Holes

These are the holes made for the exterior wall tie backs.

New Wall Prep

New Wall Prep

In this photo, you can see the rebar and framing for the new wall being put in.

New Wall Prep

New Wall Prep

In this photo, you can see the rebar and framing for the new wall being put in.

Wall Excavation and Demo

Wall Excavation and Demo

The crew is working hard to get the demo complete.

Wall Excavation and Demo

Wall Excavation and Demo

The crew is working hard to get the demo complete.

Demo Completion

Demo Completion

This is where the new wall building process began.

Demo Completion

Demo Completion

This is where the new wall building process began.

Poured Wall Framing and Support

Poured Wall Framing and Support

Poured Wall Framing and Support

Poured Wall Framing and Support

Poured Wall Framing and Support

Poured Wall Framing and Support

Rebar in New Footing

Rebar in New Footing

New poured wall rebar has footing for wall poured around it.

Rebar in New Footing

Rebar in New Footing

New poured wall rebar has footing for wall poured around it.

Stable Fill

Stable Fill

Filling the void.

Stable Fill

Stable Fill

Filling the void.

Footing Pour

Footing Pour

Footing and wall supports are being set.

Footing Pour

Footing Pour

Footing and wall supports are being set.

Wall Framing For Poured Wall

Wall Framing For Poured Wall

Poured Wall setup for concrete to be poured in.

Wall Framing For Poured Wall

Wall Framing For Poured Wall

Poured Wall setup for concrete to be poured in.

Framing and support getting poured!

Framing and support getting poured!

Here we are getting the Framing and support set!

Framing and support getting poured!

Framing and support getting poured!

Here we are getting the Framing and support set!

New wall in progress

New wall in progress

Another view of the retaining wall being completed.

New wall in progress

New wall in progress

Another view of the retaining wall being completed.

Project in progress

Project in progress

The project is almost complete!

Project in progress

Project in progress

The project is almost complete!

Progress of Void Fill Continued

Progress of Void Fill Continued

Filling the void with newly poured concrete.

Progress of Void Fill Continued

Progress of Void Fill Continued

Filling the void with newly poured concrete.

Stable Fill Concrete Mix

Stable Fill Concrete Mix

A stable fill concrete mixture is shown filling the void here.

Stable Fill Concrete Mix

Stable Fill Concrete Mix

A stable fill concrete mixture is shown filling the void here.

Filling Wall Void For With the Stable fill

Filling Wall Void For With the Stable fill

stable fill filling wall void.

Filling Wall Void For With the Stable fill

Filling Wall Void For With the Stable fill

stable fill filling wall void.

Stable Fill Concrete Mix Being Poured

Stable Fill Concrete Mix Being Poured

Void fill behind new poured concrete wall with stable fill concrete mixture.

Stable Fill Concrete Mix Being Poured

Stable Fill Concrete Mix Being Poured

Void fill behind new poured concrete wall with stable fill concrete mixture.

Filling the Void With Stable Fill

Filling the Void With Stable Fill

We filled the void from where the wall was excavated with stable fill to prevent future pressure on the wall from street creep.

Filling the Void With Stable Fill

Filling the Void With Stable Fill

We filled the void from where the wall was excavated with stable fill to prevent future pressure on the wall from street creep.

Filling the void with new concrete

Filling the void with new concrete

Newly poured concrete is shown here filling the void.

Filling the void with new concrete

Filling the void with new concrete

Newly poured concrete is shown here filling the void.

After the Helical Tie Backs Have been Installed

After the Helical Tie Backs Have been Installed

After Helical Tie Backs of Retaining Walls

After the Helical Tie Backs Have been Installed

After the Helical Tie Backs Have been Installed

After Helical Tie Backs of Retaining Walls

After Helical Tie Backs Stabilizing the Wall

After Helical Tie Backs Stabilizing the Wall

Another look of helical tiebacks stabilizing the wall

After Helical Tie Backs Stabilizing the Wall

After Helical Tie Backs Stabilizing the Wall

Another look of helical tiebacks stabilizing the wall

New Wall Side View

New Wall Side View

A side shot of the finished retaining wall replacement.

New Wall Side View

New Wall Side View

A side shot of the finished retaining wall replacement.

After - New Poured Wall

After - New Poured Wall

After photo of new wall straight and structurally sound.

After - New Poured Wall

After - New Poured Wall

After photo of new wall straight and structurally sound.

New wall

New wall

This is a view of the newly complete retaining wall.

New wall

New wall

This is a view of the newly complete retaining wall.

After Completed Project

After Completed Project

This is the after photo of the completed project once the concrete had been replaced in the driveway.

After Completed Project

After Completed Project

This is the after photo of the completed project once the concrete had been replaced in the driveway.

New Wall with I-Beam

New Wall with I-Beam

New Wall with I-Beam

New Wall with I-Beam

New Wall with I-Beam

New Wall with I-Beam

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