Foundation Crack Repair · Des Moines, IA
Foundation Crack Repair in Des Moines, IA
Cracks are what bring most people to a foundation contractor. Their direction, width and whether they're growing say far more than their length.
Request a foundation inspectionShrinkage cracks
Thin vertical cracks in poured concrete walls usually come from the concrete drying after it was poured. They're common and often only need sealing if they leak.
Stair-step cracks
Cracks that follow the mortar joints of a block wall, often near corners, point to settling or wall pressure.
Horizontal cracks
A horizontal crack in a block wall usually means the wall is being pushed inward; see bowing wall repair.
Track it
Mark both ends of the crack with a pencil and the date. Check again after a season to see if it has grown.
Sealing
Polyurethane injection fills leaking poured-wall cracks from the inside and flexes slightly with seasonal movement.
Upstairs signs
Drywall cracks above doors, nail pops and gaps along the ceiling can reflect movement in the foundation below.
Freeze and thaw
Water that gets into a crack freezes in winter and widens it. Keeping water away from the wall slows that cycle.
When to call
Cracks wider than about a quarter inch, cracks with one side offset and cracks that keep growing deserve a professional look.
Get an inspection
Send photos with a coin or ruler for scale. Send a request and a foundation repair contractor will get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I seal a crack myself?
- Hairline, dry cracks can be patched. Leaking or structural cracks need the cause addressed first.
- Is crack repair guaranteed?
- Many contractors warranty injections against leaks; ask for terms in writing.
Other foundation repair services
Request a foundation inspection
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
Need foundation crack repair in Des Moines?
Send a request and a foundation contractor will get in touch. Requests answered 7 days a week.
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