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Avatar for Anchored Walls
Anchored Walls
4.8(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Afton, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Anchored Walls, Inc. is a locally-operated business dedicated to repairing or stabilizing dangerous and common basement problems in Iowa for over 40 years. Based out of Winterset, we are proud to be a leading foundation repair and basement waterproofing specialist company that puts honesty and quality first. With thousands of satisfied customers across the state, we’re always happy to share our customer list — just ask!

Vertical Cracking
Floor Settlement
Foundation Repaired
Helical Assembly
Helical Brackets

+3

Response time4 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Thrasher, Inc.
4.1(
182
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Afton, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Make sure you ask questions. After getting a clear understandable explanation of why and what they were doing, I felt I was getting my money's worth. They were a bit pricey. Workers were prompt, courteous and were careful of our property."
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Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services

+12

Response time2 days
945 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Pajic Tuckpointing
2.3(
25
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Afton, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The team was very friendly and willing to put in the extra work even though the circumstances were more difficult than any of us expected. The work was completed in a timely manner and they were very knowledgeable of masonry construction and their trade."
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tuckpointing

+25

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ANCHORED WALLS
4.7(
19
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+3 more

Serving Afton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Credit card accepted

"Anchored Walls made it easy to get the work completed. Estimate was done quickly and professionally. I spoke with 2 other companies who were impossible to chase down for estimates. Anchored Walls always answered their phones and made the entire process stress free. Would recommend and use again, need be.
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+2

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Olshan Foundation Repair
3.9(
67
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+3 more

Serving Afton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1933

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did an excellent job on repairing the foundation and it stopped the leak. The sidewalk they tried to lift with foam did not do so well. To their credit, they are coming back to make it right and they are going to replace the sidewalk. They even went above and beyond and because of that, we would definitely recommend them."
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+25

Response rate100%
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

You should clean your home’s brick once per year. This applies to exterior brick, but also to cleaning brick fireplaces. Create a homemade cleaning solution with equal parts vinegar and water. Use a soft-bristle brush to scrub the solution into the face of your brick and remove dirt, algae, and stains. Cleaning will protect brick from damage and boost your home’s curb appeal.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

Staining or painting brick isn’t something to do on a whim. Make sure you really want to live with stained brick, because once you apply the stain, it’s permanent. Sure, it will fade over time, but you can’t restore the brick to its natural tones after applying a stain or paint.

Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.

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