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Signs your home need to be regraded and why its important

Unleveled Ground: Signs Your Home Needs Regrading and Why It’s Important

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Having a properly graded yard is essential for maintaining a healthy and functional home. Proper grading ensures that water flows away from your home's foundation, preventing water damage, flooding, and soil erosion. Over time, however, the grading around your home can deteriorate or become uneven, leading to potential problems. Here are some signs that your […]

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Building a Strong Community: Celebrating BackBack Wins for CityView’s Best Local Foundation Company in Des Moines

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CITYVIEW’S Best of Des Moines has been central Iowa’s biggest poll for being the best at what you do. Being recognized as one of the best in Des Moines is no easy road as there are tons of great businesses in every industry. Rising to the top is no easy task as it comes with

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Basement Support Beams & Posts: Why Are They Important?

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Basements are an essential part of many homes, providing extra living space and additional storage space. However, basements can also be a source of worry for homeowners, especially if they notice signs of foundation or structural problems. One of the most crucial components of a basement’s structure is the support beams and posts. A home’s

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Foundation Repairs | Foundation Issues in a Home: Is Buying a House with Foundation Problems a Good or Bad Idea?

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You are looking for a new home or investment property. You find one you absolutely love but find out that it has had foundation repairs done. Now what do you do? Buying a house with a history of foundation repair can be a difficult decision. On the one hand, a repaired foundation can indicate that

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Understanding Foundation Cracks: What’s Normal and What’s Not

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When you own a home, it is normal to be concerned about any cracks that appear on your foundation. After all, the foundation is one of the most important parts of your home, and any damage to the foundation can cause serious issues or safety concerns. However, not all foundation cracks are the same,

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Why Does Water Leaks In Basement After Heavy Rain

Understanding the Causes of Water Leakage in Your Basement After Heavy Rainfall

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Understanding the Causes of Water Leakage in Your Basement After Heavy Rainfall Water leaks in your home’s basement can cause a lot of worry and questions after heavy rainfall. It may cause damage to personal belongings, Damage the foundation and stability of the home, and also can contribute to mold growth. If your

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Street creep and Winter Weather

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Here in Des Moines, IA we are subject to a lot of seasonal changes. In the summer, the soil around the city becomes incredibly dry. Then, in the winter heavy snow or freezing cold days, the soil can expand like crazy. Experiencing each season is part of life here, but did you know the changes

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Winter and Effects on your Foundation

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The weather in Des Moines, Iowa can be very unpredictable. January can have freezing ice and snow, rain, or a warm spell can mean rain and a lot of water leaking into your basement. The freezing and then flooding can cause cracks in your home’s foundation to get much worse. As a homeowner, the unpredictability

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Repairing and preventing frozen pipes to prevent water in basement

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With the winter months here, you should be on the lookout for a few things around your house that could potentially cause issues. One of these things is frozen pipes. Frozen pipes can lead to flooded basements if they thaw out and crack. Not all cracked pipes are going to be obvious. In fact,

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