A wet, moldy basement is more than just a nuisance. Your family and the rest of your home can suffer as well. Trust the experts at Foundation Recovery Systems for a thorough inspection and reliable repairs.
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2401 SE Creekview Dr.
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 373-8491
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 6 am – 8 pm
Saturday: 7 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm
Homeowners throughout central Iowa, including Des Moines, are no strangers to leaking, moldy, smelly basements. It can be easy for these mostly below-grade areas to sustain damage like cracks and flooding, but no homeowner should have to live with these issues. These are not only nuisances, but they can be harmful to your family’s health and your home’s structural integrity.
Trying to repair these issues on your own is not a good idea, because your Des Moines basement can be delicate and dangerous. Leave the inspection and repairs to the team at Foundation Recovery Systems. Trusted by thousands of Des Moines homeowners, our professionals will find exactly what’s wrong with your basement and recommend the best solutions to keep it dry for good.
If you’re noticing any of the following problem signs in your Des Moines basement, it may be time for professional basement waterproofing: wet areas of the basement walls or floor, musty smells coming from below ground level, condensation on windows, wet drywall, increased pest activity, mold, and efflorescence. Some of these issues can be overwhelming or confusing, so, when in doubt, contact your local basement waterproofing experts at Foundation Recovery Systems for help with a free inspection and estimate.
Just as there are numerous types of basement problems, there are many causes behind them. Issues inside your basement like burst plumbing pipes or a malfunctioning sump pump are common sources, but many problems are rooted in the soil under and around your Des Moines home. The silty clay loam soil common in the area can expand significantly when wet and greatly shrink when dry. Too much water from rain and snowmelt can exacerbate the clay bowl effect and lead to excessive hydrostatic pressure. This, in turn, causes basement walls and floors to crack and leak.
No two Des Moines homes are alike, which is why your basement needs customized solutions tailored to meet and exceed the challenges it faces. While our inspectors will present you with a variety of solutions, the most commonly used include interior drainage, sump pumps, battery backup sump pumps, dehumidifiers, and wall vapor barriers. Each piece is important to the puzzle, and all of them make up a comprehensive basement waterproofing system that will keep your home free of water and moisture issues
For three decades, homeowners in Des Moines and nearby have trusted their home and basement repair to Foundation Recovery Systems. Our team lives and work in the areas we serve such as Des Moines, so we are very familiar with how basements are affected by the area’s wet and humid summers, cold winters, and silty clay loam soil. We also have earned glowing customer feedback and recognitions like the Angi Super Service Award.
We are your local basement waterproofing experts that can tackle sources of basement leaks and moisture. If you are noticing problems in your Des Moines home’s basement, contact us today to schedule a free basement inspection and repair estimate. We have helped thousands of area homeowners create safe, dry, and healthy homes, and we are ready to help you too.
Very good experience from start to finish. The whole company responsive and professional all the time. They explained what they were seeing and how their fix would resolve the problems. The job crew (consisting of) Chris Meyer and Brandon Saunders…
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Cliff, Nate and Greg did a great job for us on a basement foundation wall. Looking forward to improved moisture drainage.
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My experience with the company entailed Steve W coming exactly on time and he did a full and thorough inspection of my foundation. While I followed/led him around, he shared with me his extensive knowledge about what was going on with my foundation.…
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Greg, Cliff & Nate were great. Professional and the communication was great throughout the whole process.
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Chris willie and Eli did a great job on basement highly recommend this company and this crew!
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I initially started with an individual named Steve who walked me through all the services that they provide, and what would be best fitted to my home. Steve even recommended an electrician to fix some other issues I was having with my electrical…
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I contacted Foundation Recovery to help with water leaking into my basement. A sump pump was installed & the gutters were buried to filter water away from our house. Dalton Sloan & Kaleb Brucker completed these tasks efficiently and were extremely…
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Greg, Cliff, Landon, Shaq, and Chris worked hard in terrible weather, and did a great job!
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Greg, Clif, and Nate were amazing! Kept us informed of everything they were doing and why. They made sure we were comfortable with the steps and that we were getting what we wanted. Would recommend for your foundation needs.
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Super friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. They made having strangers in the house not terrifying. Greg’s an awesome foreman. Cliff and Nate were wonderful. They kept us up to date with every step. Will definitely use again if the need arises!
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Foundation Recovery Systems is a company with integrity! Chris Vanderpool, CFI, was very professional and honest with his assessment. He provided useful advice and informative tips about our basement that put our minds at ease. I would recommend…
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I started them off at 8:30 and they thought it would take until 4. John Alex and Randy did a great job and got it done before noon! Tanner was a very understanding salesman as well.
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Eli chris and Williedid an excellent job On the basement and answered all the questions I needed definitely recommend them
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I have an old house with alot of challenges, they went the extra mile to make sure it got done. Thanks to the entire team; Greg, Cliff, Chris, Damian, Randy, and Dave!
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Shaq and Chris took my unsafe, badly cracked garage floor and made it right. They got rid of the trip hazards by leveling the floor, caulked the cracks and cleaned up the space beautifully. I couldn’t open the side door of my garage easily before…
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My first experience with Foundation Recovery Systems started with Steve. He was very open, knowledgeable, and honest during the entire inspection, putting my mind at ease that I was dealing with a professional. The crew that did the work (Tanner,…
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Had rim joints insulated and a support beam installed. Chris was great in answering all my questions and addressing my concerns in a specific and economical approach. John and Alex did a great job on the day and were very detailed in their work,…
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Dealing with Foundation Recovery Systems has been an amazing experience. I really expected to have issues after dealing with their competition. The engineer who assessed our foundation was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions and…
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I had two young men come to my house yesterday to lift my concrete driveway and sidewalks. They were prompt, professional, and kept me informed throughout the process. They were here for about 4 hours and I am very pleased with the results! Their…
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