Foundation Repairs

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That is why we can offer you a LIFETIME WARRANTY for the life of your house.
It is also TRANSFERABLE to a new property owner.

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HOW DO I KNOW IF MY HOME IS PROPERLY GRADED?

    From rainy spring days to summer and early fall thunderstorms to winter snow, your home is constantly under the threat of flooding. But even with the proper sump pump in place, your home could experience flooding at any moment because of your grading. So how do you know if your home is properly […]

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Gutter cleaning and Why it’s so important

The fall season is finally here and that means the leaves are starting to fall off of the trees! The different colored leaves are certainly a beautiful sight to see, but not when they are clogging up your gutters. It is important that you keep your gutter clean in order to effectively keep rainwater away

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Foundation Damage Caused by Tree Roots

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

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Drill Pump Patch Concrete Lifting

Why do you want to do concrete lifting with Polyfoam?

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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Sinking Foundation Repair in Des Moines

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

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Best Basement Waterproofing Company in Des Moines

How to choose a Basement Waterproofing company in Des Moines When your basement gets water in it, wet, damp or develops cracks, people turn to basement waterproofing experts. Basement waterproofing company professionals make recommendations and apply the best fix for you and your home. Choosing the right basement waterproofing company in Des Moines could mean

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How does summer weather effect my Basement and Foundation health?

How does summer weather affect my basement and foundation health? Do hot summer temperatures cause basement and foundation cracks? In one word, yes. Or at least the hot weather often does. The summer months can be rough on home foundations. Because of excessive heat and little rainfall, the soil around the foundations begins to contract.

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