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Foundation Recovery Systems
4.6(
40
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Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The individual I dealt with was Chris Vanderpool, he made sure to explain everything about what was happening to my basement and how it be rectified. Chris even went over and above when it came to getting financine for my project."
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

243 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by59%of homeowners
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BAM! Basements and Masons Of Des Moines
4.1(
18
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Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to B.A.M! Basements and Masons, Central Iowa's premier basement repair and masonry company! B.A.M! is a local business founded in 2012 by Mark Williams. After working several years with different basement repair companies, Mark saw a need for better value and customer service in the industry, so he decided to open his own business. He chose the motto, ?Every consideration given to total customer satisfaction with the highest quality workmanship,? the pillar of the B.A.M! name.\n\nTogether, we at B.A.M! will cultivate our reputation for excellent service and quality work. With our motto in mind and a smile on our face, we look forward to helping the people of Central Iowa improve their homes.

Egress window installs
Egress window installs
Egress window installs
Egress window installs
Egress window installs

+16

Response time1 day
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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AccuLevel, Inc. - Iowa
4.0(
215
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Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is a great company to use in making a 141 year old basement waterproof. I look foreward to having a waterproo basemant. Craig was pleasant and went the extra mile to make the experience great."
Wall Anchors
Exterior Foundation Repair
Helical Pier Installation
Basement Carbon Fiber Strap Repair AFTER
Horizontal Crack Bowed Walls BEFORE

+21

Response time9 hrs
195 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Professional Contracting Iowa
5.0(
81
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Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had such an amazing experience with this company. Chris did an amazing job on power washing and staining our basement floor. - Quick AND cost-friendly estimate - Fast response and communication time - Did EXACTLY what we wanted in the picture we sent him - Texted us every step of the project timeline - Got the project done in less than 48 hours We will be using this company again, and can guarantee you will be satisfied if you go with them! Thank you!"
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
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+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ANCHORED WALLS
4.7(
19
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Serving Colo, 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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Dry Basement, Inc.
3.9(
27
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Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This pro came to our home and was honest in our need to be able to complete this repair ourselves. He also showed us 2 other places in our basement to address. He was on time and professional."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Thrasher Foundation Repair – Des Moines
3.8(
34
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Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent service. Courteous and did a good job covering everything with plastic and cleaning up. They answered all of my questions and were always on time. They worked every day and did it in the time they said they would (one week). They came back after the ground dried to bury and sump pump line outside. The true test was all the rain we had this spring and my basement stayed dry!
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+11

Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

Basements with persistent moisture problems or flooding shouldn’t be finished until the moisture issues have been fixed. In addition, if your foundation is cracked, you have unmitigated radon levels, or you have asbestos or lead pipes, remediate the underlying problem before finishing your basement. Turning a basement into living space before fixing these issues can lead to serious health risks or structural damage. 

Interlocking garage tiles made with PVC are the most effective for garages with past issues of humidity and flooding because damp concrete is not suitable for paint. Epoxy coating is also water-resistant and can prevent mold buildup. Finally, porcelain tiles are a wonderful option for wet conditions if your budget allows.

Generally, moisture barrier padding costs $0.75 to $1.50 per square foot, varying by brand and mix. That’s a lot more than standard padding, which runs $0.25 to $0.90 per square foot. The price difference between these two options might seem steep, but think of it as insurance against future carpet replacement costs and subfloor damage. If you have pets or kids, that extra investment in high-risk areas like your living room often pays off.

Roughing in and connecting utilities are the hardest parts of finishing a basement, and they’re the parts we typically don’t recommend doing as a DIY project. Unfortunately, your finishing timeline can be extended by weeks while you wait for contractors and inspectors to install electrical wiring, plumbing lines, and heating/cooling equipment and carry out inspections.

Some basement waterproofing methods can actually cause your water or moisture problems to get worse, which is why it’s so important to call in a professional who knows how to solve your underlying issue and use the appropriate waterproofing methods. An example of this would be applying latex waterproofing paint to the insides of your basement walls without fixing the water issue outside. Doing so can trap moisture in the basement walls, which can promote mold growth, peeling paint, and even damaged concrete. However, when done by a professional, the only downside to basement waterproofing is the up-front cost.

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