Hose bib area spalling - stemwall in Queen Creek, AZ
Water leaks around hose bibs and along footing edges can saturate the concrete and accelerate damage to the stemwall-excess water exposure is a major driver of cracking and spalling in a stem wall foundation. We map the affected sections, demo back to sound concrete, and rebuild so ongoing leaks can't keep attacking the base.
Corner deterioration mapped - stem wall foundation in Queen Creek, AZ
Our Design Specialist measures the entire perimeter of the home-and details the damaged corner-to map lengths, depths, and movement of the stemwall. Those measurements drive a precise repair plan for your stem wall foundation (dowel spacing, embedment, and rebuild thickness) so the fix covers the whole zone, not just the surface.
Hairline diagonal crack - stem wall foundation in Queen Creek, AZ
Here's a faint diagonal crack just below the weep screed-an early sign that corrosion has likely begun in the embedded rebar and your stem wall foundation is starting to move. If you've ever asked "what is a stem wall?" it's the exposed curb that protects the slab edge; keeping it dry, reinforced, and isolated from moisture and oxygen helps prevent repeat cracks.
Severe corner spalling - stemwall in Queen Creek, AZ
The vertical cracking and wedge‑shaped spall at this corner are tell‑tale signs that corrosion likely began in the embedded tie‑down straps (hold‑downs) and then spread into adjacent rebar through the stemwall. Instead of a quick patch, we remove all loose material, address the source with non‑ferrous reinforcement and a corrosion‑inhibiting barrier, and rebuild for a durable fix.
Composite Rebar Replacement - stemwall - what is a stem wall? (In‑progress)
After removing compromised concrete and steel, our concrete professional replaced all damaged stem wall components. We set non‑ferrous composite rebar into the stemwall and then apply the blue corrosion‑inhibiting barrier to keep those components from oxidizing again. If you're wondering "what is a stem wall?" this reinforcement and barrier system is where much of its lasting strength comes from.
Exposed stem wall with corrosion‑inhibiting blue barrier in Queen Creek, AZ
After we replace the compromised stem wall components, we roll on this blue corrosion‑inhibiting barrier along the stemwall. It isolates the new reinforcement from moisture and oxygen so the stem wall foundation doesn't start oxidizing all over again.
Smooth parge coat - stem wall foundation (After) in Queen Creek, AZ
After stabilization, a smooth cementitious finish restores a clean look and seals the lower stem wall foundation band before backfill, helping it shed moisture - which means everything is secure and homeowners can stop worrying and start planning primer and paint once the coat cures and backfill is complete.
Full‑length rebuild, ready for backfill - stem wall foundation in Queen Creek, AZ
End to end, the repaired stem wall foundation is uniform through the inside corner and ready for backfill, compaction, and tuned drainage so the stemwall stays dry and protected. Our crew also protects surrounding areas by laying plastic sheeting over nearby surfaces to keep landscaping, walls, and walkways clean during the work.