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Avatar for Thrasher, Inc.

Thrasher, Inc.

4.47(
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Thrasher, Inc.

4.47(
103
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 50 years in the industry, Thrasher has helped homeowners preserve and improve the value of their homes using proven basement waterproofing and structural repair solutions. We understand that home repairs can be stressful. That’s why our team will guide you through every step, addressing all foundation concerns, water intrusion, and concrete issues with the utmost care and expertise. By choosing us, you’re partnering with a compassionate team that cares deeply about your home’s well-being and your family’s peace of mind. For more information on Thrasher or to schedule a free home inspection, please call us at 800.827.0702 or visit www.gothrasher.com.

"Prompt, efficient, good workmanship."

Jonathan F on December 2024

With 50 years in the industry, Thrasher has helped homeowners preserve and improve the value of their homes using proven basement waterproofing and structural repair solutions. We understand that home repairs can be stressful. That’s why our team will guide you through every step, addressing all foundation concerns, water intrusion, and concrete issues with the utmost care and expertise. By choosing us, you’re partnering with a compassionate team that cares deeply about your home’s well-being and your family’s peace of mind. For more information on Thrasher or to schedule a free home inspection, please call us at 800.827.0702 or visit www.gothrasher.com.

"Prompt, efficient, good workmanship."

Jonathan F on December 2024

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Thrasher Foundation Repair – Des Moines

4.54(
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Thrasher Foundation Repair – Des Moines

4.54(
24
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
50 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 50 years in the industry, Thrasher has helped homeowners preserve and improve the value of their homes using proven basement waterproofing and structural repair solutions. We understand that home repairs can be stressful. That’s why our team will guide you through every step, addressing all foundation concerns, water intrusion, and concrete issues with the utmost care and expertise. By choosing us, you’re partnering with a compassionate team that cares deeply about your home’s well-being and your family’s peace of mind. We proudly serve our customers in Des Moines, Ames, Waterloo, Urbandale, Ankeny, and surrounding areas. For more information on Thrasher or to schedule a free home inspection, please call us at 515-289-1606 or visit www.gothrasher.com.

"Everything went as explained, diagramed, and promised by our System Design Specialist, Mr. Nicolas Hruska. We initially contacted just the top two Foundation Repair Experts listed on Angie's List because we can't afford to have our home repaired by anyone who lacks the proper credentials, staff, tools, training, techniques, supplies, 25 year transferrable warranty, and the hands on experience to deliver all services as promised. We are extremely pleased with the final results to take back our homes basement from poor workmanship done by the original builder and owner of our home back in 1979 We purchased the home in 2001 and unknown to us the foundation had been placed on top of clay based sub-soil which was an acceptable building practice back in 1979. Today's building codes prohibit this careless and costly practice of home site preparation for the homeowner. A word to the wise, do your home work first and then protect the biggest asset that most Americans have, their home. Respectfully, Kenny L. Hutcheson, CMSgt, USAF/USN, Ret. Indianola, Iowa"

Kenny H on April 2021

With 50 years in the industry, Thrasher has helped homeowners preserve and improve the value of their homes using proven basement waterproofing and structural repair solutions. We understand that home repairs can be stressful. That’s why our team will guide you through every step, addressing all foundation concerns, water intrusion, and concrete issues with the utmost care and expertise. By choosing us, you’re partnering with a compassionate team that cares deeply about your home’s well-being and your family’s peace of mind. We proudly serve our customers in Des Moines, Ames, Waterloo, Urbandale, Ankeny, and surrounding areas. For more information on Thrasher or to schedule a free home inspection, please call us at 515-289-1606 or visit www.gothrasher.com.

"Everything went as explained, diagramed, and promised by our System Design Specialist, Mr. Nicolas Hruska. We initially contacted just the top two Foundation Repair Experts listed on Angie's List because we can't afford to have our home repaired by anyone who lacks the proper credentials, staff, tools, training, techniques, supplies, 25 year transferrable warranty, and the hands on experience to deliver all services as promised. We are extremely pleased with the final results to take back our homes basement from poor workmanship done by the original builder and owner of our home back in 1979 We purchased the home in 2001 and unknown to us the foundation had been placed on top of clay based sub-soil which was an acceptable building practice back in 1979. Today's building codes prohibit this careless and costly practice of home site preparation for the homeowner. A word to the wise, do your home work first and then protect the biggest asset that most Americans have, their home. Respectfully, Kenny L. Hutcheson, CMSgt, USAF/USN, Ret. Indianola, Iowa"

Kenny H on April 2021

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Alonso's Concrete and Construction

5.00(
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Alonso's Concrete and Construction

5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

At Alonso's Concrete and Construction, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts, and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business!

"Excellent work ethic and timely."

Nancy D on July 2023

At Alonso's Concrete and Construction, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts, and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business!

"Excellent work ethic and timely."

Nancy D on July 2023

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Affordable Drainage Systems Inc

4.65(
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Affordable Drainage Systems Inc

4.65(
17
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Customers say: Terrific value
24 years of experience

NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ADDITIONAL SERVICE AREAS: ISANTI, MCLEOD, MILLE LACS, SHERBURNE & STEARNS COUNTIES.

NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ADDITIONAL SERVICE AREAS: ISANTI, MCLEOD, MILLE LACS, SHERBURNE & STEARNS COUNTIES.

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Kinzler Construction Services

5.00(
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Kinzler Construction Services

5.00(
10
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

With 30 years of experience, Kinzler Construction Services is the right contractor for the job. Call us today for a free estimate.

With 30 years of experience, Kinzler Construction Services is the right contractor for the job. Call us today for a free estimate.

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Behncke Construction Inc.

4.63(
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Behncke Construction Inc.

4.63(
16
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Customers say: Terrific value
77 years of experience

Behncke construction has been serving the Quad Cities for over 60 years.

"BEHNCKE REVIEW- Recently, Behncke Constructed built an egress window for our home. From the initial scheduling through the conclusion of the project everything was precise and the craftsmanship was perfect. We would highly recommend Behncke for your every need."

Scott S on December 2025

Behncke construction has been serving the Quad Cities for over 60 years.

"BEHNCKE REVIEW- Recently, Behncke Constructed built an egress window for our home. From the initial scheduling through the conclusion of the project everything was precise and the craftsmanship was perfect. We would highly recommend Behncke for your every need."

Scott S on December 2025

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Bix Basement Systems

4.02(
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Bix Basement Systems

4.02(
42
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Customers say: Quality work
65 years of experience

Bix Services is a full service basement, foundation and crawl space repair company with access to more than 28 patented products by Basement Systems, Inc. and Foundation Supportworks, Inc.

Bix Services is a full service basement, foundation and crawl space repair company with access to more than 28 patented products by Basement Systems, Inc. and Foundation Supportworks, Inc.

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Dorian Visionheart Dyer

4.80(
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Dorian Visionheart Dyer

4.80(
5
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I am a self-taught artist, initially drawn to experiment with pastels and colored pencil, and now working with acrylic on canvas. My art speaks for itself.

I am a self-taught artist, initially drawn to experiment with pastels and colored pencil, and now working with acrylic on canvas. My art speaks for itself.

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EHM

4.50(
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EHM

4.50(
16
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Customers say: Quality work
71 years of experience

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

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J Lesch Construction

5.00(
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J Lesch Construction

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mankato's Choice for Carpentry, Remodeling, Handywork, and Landscaping. No matter what process or obstacles your project contains, J Lesch Construction will professionally handle the matter. Licensed and Insured General Contractor.

"Excellent work. Accepted job on short notice, cleaned up after job was done. Provided written estimate and adjusted on the fly as I added more work. Jack is polite and skilled. I will definitely hire again."

Marlo P on May 2023

Mankato's Choice for Carpentry, Remodeling, Handywork, and Landscaping. No matter what process or obstacles your project contains, J Lesch Construction will professionally handle the matter. Licensed and Insured General Contractor.

"Excellent work. Accepted job on short notice, cleaned up after job was done. Provided written estimate and adjusted on the fly as I added more work. Jack is polite and skilled. I will definitely hire again."

Marlo P on May 2023

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

In certain cases, such as when dealing with surfaces like concrete rather than brick, grout can be used instead of mortar. Grout tends to be more convenient to work with on non-masonry surfaces. However, many experts suggest using mortar whenever possible, as it provides stronger adherence to the bricks and results in a more textured appearance.

When it comes to how to paint a brick chimney, consider that standard paint can seal in moisture and cause serious chimney problems. Instead, use a vapor-permeable sealant. You’ll first scrub and sand the chimney; then, you can patch any gaps with caulk and apply the sealant. We recommend hiring a pro for this job since it entails working on the roof, which comes with a lot of necessary safety precautions.

For most masonry cleaning jobs, you should use a masonry sponge and a gentle cleaner like dish soap, vinegar, or a dedicated fireplace or masonry cleaner. Harsher bleach-based or ammonia cleaning agents should only be used if necessary and never mixed together.

Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.

Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.

New constructions need time to “settle” and sometimes, small hairline cracks occur as a result. Larger horizontal or “stair step” cracks, however, are usually a sign of a deeper, more severe issue. It could indicate an issue with the soil beneath the home, a problem caused by an overgrown tree, or another problem.

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