House Leveling · Des Moines, IA
House Leveling in Des Moines, IA
Sloping 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.
Request a foundation inspectionBasement support posts
Old steel or wood posts can sink into thin basement floors over the decades. New footings and adjustable posts restore support.
Center beams
A main beam that has sagged between posts can be supported with added posts or reinforced.
Mapping the slope
Contractors take elevations across each floor to see where the low points really are before they lift anything.
Lifting gently
Older homes are raised slowly so plaster, tile and trim have time to adjust. Some are lifted in more than one visit.
Doors and windows
After leveling, doors that stuck often swing freely again, though a few may need adjusting.
Pipes and ducts
Raising part of a house can stress plumbing and ductwork, so contractors check them during the work.
Realistic goals
A century-old house may never be perfectly level. The aim is a solid floor that stays put.
Water first
If the settling came from a wet basement or crawl space, water control keeps the house level afterwards.
Get an inspection
Tell the contractor where the floors slope. Send a request and a foundation repair contractor will get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
- Will leveling crack plaster?
- Some small cracks are possible, which is why lifting is done slowly.
- How do I check my floors?
- A marble rolling or a long level on the floor shows which way it slopes.
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 house leveling in Des Moines?
Send a request and a foundation contractor will get in touch. Requests answered 7 days a week.
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