One of the telltale signs of a basement water problem is stepping into a puddle on the basement floor. Of course, any water that comes into the basement for any reason – hydrostatic or lateral pressure, gutter spillover, or oversaturated soil around the foundation – or from any source – cracks, bad mortar joints […]
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The Hot, humid summer Des Moines air creates perfect conditions for mold and mildew growth indoors. If your home has these issues, they can trigger respiratory issues such as asthma, coughing and wheezing. Mildew and mold can also leave stains on many surfaces such as brick, ceilings, paint, wood, and walls. It is very
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Waterproofing in your basement is essential if you are having water or moisture leaking into your basement. Water and moisture seeping into your basement can cause water damage that will cost you a pretty penny to clean up and fix the damage it caused. The water damage not only causes structural and foundation problems but
Are you planning to finish your basement and add a few bedrooms? It will certainly make your basement more usable and will increase the value of your home. However, you have to do it right, and by “right” we mean following building codes and other local regulations. The thing is, you can’t just put a
Tree roots cause foundation damage and compromise the structural integrity of a home. Certain trees have highly invasive roots. It’s not uncommon for various species of trees to develop roots that are 30 times the diameter of their tree trunks. In other cases, roots can grow to be 2X or even 3X the height of
Foundation Repair with Push Piers If your home is experiencing foundation settlement and showing it in the form of drywall cracks, nail pops, and sticking windows and doors, you need to address this issue right away. Otherwise, your home will sustain even more damage that will be dangerous for your foundation and your family. Your
Why do you want to do concrete lifting with Polyfoam? Tired of tripping on your sidewalk, driveway, patio, or pool deck from it being uneven? Driving over what feels like a rocky road in your driveway? Wondering if I should have the concrete replaced or raised up? Don’t hesitate anymore, you can raise it with polyfoam
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Did you know the condition of your crawl space encapsulation affects the environment of your living space upstairs? It’s true. A damp, musty crawl space can cause mold and indoor air quality issues in your home or business. The good news is you can combat the threat of water and moisture by sealing off your
Structural things to look for when Buying a House Buying a home is both extremely exciting and incredibly stressful. You want to find a place that suits you and your family’s needs and is also in excellent condition. One of the biggest concerns is that the property you buy is structurally sound, and this often
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Sinking Foundation Repair in Des Moines This past couple of weeks BAM Basements was helping a home in Windsor Heights Iowa. This home had a sinking foundation on one side of the home. Due to landscaping and grading of the home’s yard, we were unable to do exterior piering and lifting of the sinking foundation
