Foundation & Concrete Repair in Bloomington, IN

While a damp and musty basement is common, it is not normal or healthy for your home and family. The presence of water and humidity causes other issues like mold growth, damaged belongings, structural instability, and more. That’s why waterproofing your basement is essential. The most effective methods include an interior drainage system, sump pump, wall vapor barrier, and dehumidifier. Working in tandem, these solutions keep water from infiltrating your home and prevent humidity from wreaking havoc.

If you’re an avid DIYer, lifting a settled concrete slab might seem like an exciting project. However, concrete lifting should be left to professionals, most importantly for safety, since concrete slabs are extremely heavy and require either special tools or multiple people to lift.

Concrete settles because the soil under it has become unstable. Professionals have the right tools and skills to repair slabs without disrupting the soil or the compromised slab.

Additionally, DIY methods are often temporary and fail to address the root cause. On the other hand, professional repairs like polyurethane injections support the underlying soil and effectively lift concrete slabs. They are also less invasive, longer lasting, quick curing, and can be used to restore various concrete areas around your property.

Water and humidity can wreak havoc on your crawl space and home, resulting in problems like mold, sagging floors, and pest infestations.

One way of protecting your crawl space is through crawl space waterproofing and encapsulation. The first step is to drain any existing water in the crawl space.

Then, an interior drainage system is placed around the interior crawl space perimeter to intercept any leaks or groundwater. This system helps prevent water from infiltrating further, and directs water to a sump pump for swift removal.

The crawl space is then encapsulated with a vapor barrier, insulated with thermal insulation panels, and further protected with a dehumidifier.

When your home sustains foundation damage, which is typically caused by unstable underlying soil, it often shows up throughout your home in many ways. These issues can co-occur with and lead to other types of home damage, such as in your basement or crawl space.

If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to have your home professionally inspected and repaired right away.

• Basement wall cracks
• Inward basement wall bowing
• Drywall cracks
• Drywall nail pops
• Sagging, uneven floors
• Floor and wall gaps
• Sticking windows and doors
• Exterior brick cracks
• Leaning chimney