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Des Moines Foundation Repair and Masonry Contractors
Are you looking for foundation repair for your home? Maybe you are wondering how much your repair would cost. There are many types of repairs that homes need after years of use--some are advanced foundation repairs and others are more basic. Here at Des Moines Foundation Repair we offer many different residential services, from exterior wall replacements, to masonry construction. Is your house settling causing cracks in your walls? Maybe you are experiencing some cracks in your basement, and if that is the case it is important to understand the warning signs. This will avoid you from spending too much in future damage. Understanding what kind of service your home will need can be a little tricky for the homeowners. Only having an accurate inspection with a contractor can establish what kind of work will need to get done, and how long it will take to be fixed. The biggest mistake people do is not understanding that the more you wait on foundation problems, the more work it will eventually need to get fixed. Your house will not stop sinking, and moving causing bigger and bigger cracks and damage until stopped. Don't worry about if it can get fixed or not, because nowadays most of house problems will be able to be solved, it is just a matter of time. When you are ready to give us a call, our professional team will be in contact with you. Don't wait on a job that will eventually need to get done, call us before it becomes a bigger issue.
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FOUNDATION REPAIR
How much is foundation repair?
Repairs vary in severity and time it takes for the repair depending on the fix needed; length of repair varies anywhere from footing repair, which could take multiple days, to basement wall repair, which could potentially be done in a day. Costs will also vary depending on the work needed. For example, basement wall repair costs depend on how many fractures there are in the wall and how deep these fractures are. This is why the average cost for foundation repair is hard to say because each home’s need of repairs are different. It is important to have quality work done because of how important a home’s base is to its safety and existence. You can feel confident when hiring Des Moines Foundation Repair for the job. We are experienced, efficient, and pick up on even the smallest detail that has the potential of effecting your home. Call now to receive your free estimate.
Repairs vary in severity and time it takes for the repair depending on the fix needed; length of repair varies anywhere from footing repair, which could take multiple days, to basement wall repair, which could potentially be done in a day. Costs will also vary depending on the work needed. For example, basement wall repair costs depend on how many fractures there are in the wall and how deep these fractures are. This is why the average cost for foundation repair is hard to say because each home’s need of repairs are different. It is important to have quality work done because of how important a home’s base is to its safety and existence. You can feel confident when hiring Des Moines Foundation Repair for the job. We are experienced, efficient, and pick up on even the smallest detail that has the potential of effecting your home. Call now to receive your free estimate.
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How do you fix a cracked foundation?
The repairs that are most often needed by the homes on Des Moines are fixing cracks in basement walls or fixing overall foundation cracks. Most homes have at least some kind of cement crack repair that is necessary because fractures in concrete happen fairly easily with the overall weather and constant humidity in Iowa. Crack repair usually consists of finding and exposing any basement cracks that may exist. Next, our contractors will do what is necessary to clean out the fracture in order to be able to then fill it with the proper epoxy--which keeps moisture from entering the house through the concrete crack. Our products are made from synthetic thermosetting polymers, which essentially means that once this glue like synthetic cement is cured it is irreversible and nothing with be able to get through it. Crack repair epoxy is perfect for the repair and filling of cracks in concrete because of its ability to expand and then to stay expanded for the rest of its use. This substance keeps rain and debris out of the and therefore out of your home. After the epoxy is applied and wet cement is put over the top of the crack to fill any remaining gaps, a basement floor sealer will be put over to make it waterproof. Before the sealer is put on, concrete leveling can occur to make the concrete wall or floor even with the surrounding wall or floor. Some homeowners think they need to go to a separate concrete leveling company to have this sort of work done, but that is not necessary when you have trained concrete contractors to do the whole procedure for you. Our team members are experts at these types of foundation repairs. |
How do you know if a foundation crack is serious?
If a foundation is fixed in an incorrect way--by using a foundation crack repair kit or some other kind of foundation crack repair methods that aren’t approved by professionals--there can possibly be negative repercussions. Oftentimes, cracks in a slab foundation will go unnoticed for years until these foundation cracks turn into a basement leak. Concrete block foundation repair is something that doesn’t happen as often as it should because homeowners don’t realize their house has a problem. A yearly or at least every five year foundation inspection is a good way to go to make sure the integrity of your home’s foundation is secure. Cracked slab foundation repair is something that needs to be kept up on. Fixing foundation problems is a lot easier when the issues are caught earlier opposed to later. Look for signs of underlying issues, such as cracked concrete around the perimeter of your home, basement floor cracks, basement wall cracks, and/or foundation leaks. It’s easier to perform basement floor crack repair opposed to bowed basement wall repair--if you let a foundation leak escalate to a bowing basement wall it will cost a lot more money and require a lot more basement wall restoration. Concrete floor repair is fairly simple, especially because our contractors have had so many years of practice. So contact Des Moines Foundation Repair now and get an inspection today to avoid the horrors of unattended damages. |
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HOUSE FOUNDATION
What happens if you don't fix foundation problems?
Sometimes more advanced foundation repair is necessary and the contractors near you can do that as well. If a foundation leak has occurred and has escalated to basement flooding, you will need foundation drainage in order to reverse the damage done by the water that has gotten into your home. Des Moines’s contractors have a couple of different methods for foundation drainage depending on where the water has penetrated. If water has gotten into the crawl space of a home and is threatening the home’s basement systems, then a french drain or possibly a sump pump will be needed to direct the water away from the home and eliminate any remaining water from the sump basin. A basement drain might also be installed and of course basement waterproofing will need to be done to prevent future damage from happening. Your repair contractors will know the best way to waterproof your basement depending on the type of leak that has occurred, but usually foundation sealer will be used similar to its use in crack repair. If severe enough flooding has transpired, possible foundation/basement remodeling may need to be considered, including fixing the home’s exterior paint job. Other changes to a home that may be done by your foundation contractors including doing a bit of home remodeling, including adding a deck or adding a porch to your home to make it more your own. Set up an inspection today in Des Moines to find out if your home is eligible for any type of all american remodeling as well as to make an appointment to begin your home’s foundation repair.
Sometimes more advanced foundation repair is necessary and the contractors near you can do that as well. If a foundation leak has occurred and has escalated to basement flooding, you will need foundation drainage in order to reverse the damage done by the water that has gotten into your home. Des Moines’s contractors have a couple of different methods for foundation drainage depending on where the water has penetrated. If water has gotten into the crawl space of a home and is threatening the home’s basement systems, then a french drain or possibly a sump pump will be needed to direct the water away from the home and eliminate any remaining water from the sump basin. A basement drain might also be installed and of course basement waterproofing will need to be done to prevent future damage from happening. Your repair contractors will know the best way to waterproof your basement depending on the type of leak that has occurred, but usually foundation sealer will be used similar to its use in crack repair. If severe enough flooding has transpired, possible foundation/basement remodeling may need to be considered, including fixing the home’s exterior paint job. Other changes to a home that may be done by your foundation contractors including doing a bit of home remodeling, including adding a deck or adding a porch to your home to make it more your own. Set up an inspection today in Des Moines to find out if your home is eligible for any type of all american remodeling as well as to make an appointment to begin your home’s foundation repair.