Foundation repair services in Des Moines
Foundation services in Des Moines, IA: foundation repair, bowing basement walls, waterproofing, crack repair, sump pumps and drainage, slab lifting, house leveling and inspections.
Foundation RepairIn Central Iowa, foundation trouble usually comes from one of three things: soil pressure on basement walls, water that softens the ground under a footing, or a corner of the house that has settled. The repair depends entirely on which one is at work.Bowing Basement Wall RepairA basement wall that leans inward is one of the most common foundation problems in Iowa. Wet clay soil gets heavy, freezes and expands each winter, and over the years it can push a block wall out of line.Basement WaterproofingWith most Des Moines homes built over basements and most of the year's rain arriving in spring and summer storms, a damp or leaking basement is a familiar problem. Fixing it starts with knowing how the water gets in.Foundation Crack RepairCracks are what bring most people to a foundation contractor. Their direction, width and whether they're growing say far more than their length.Sump Pumps & DrainageIn a basement town like Des Moines, the sump pump and the gutters do most of the work of keeping a foundation dry. When either fails during a summer storm, water reaches the wall within hours.Slab & Concrete LiftingNot every foundation problem is in the basement. Garage floors, front steps, patios and driveways settle too, and a slab that tips toward the house sends water right to the foundation.House LevelingSloping floors in an older Des Moines house usually trace back to the basement: a center beam that has sagged, support posts that have sunk into the floor, or a foundation wall that has settled.Foundation InspectionsA foundation inspection gives a clear opinion on cracks, bowing walls and water before you buy, sell or plan repairs. In a market full of basements, it's one of the most useful extra checks a buyer can order.
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Bowing basement walls, new cracks, water on the floor after a storm. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll pass it straight to a foundation contractor, who will call you to set up an inspection and quote.
- Basement walls, cracks and slabs
- Des Moines, Grimes, Norwalk, Indianola and nearby
- Inspection and quote before any work
Bowing wall, cracks or a wet basement?
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