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Groundworks
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Serving Odebolt, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jon, Ler and Isaac were awesome. They did an excellent job on pur basement repair. Jon explained everything and when they were finished he went over the repairs with me. Highly recommend this compant."
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Thrasher Foundation Repair – Des Moines
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Serving Odebolt, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

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Warranties offered

"I had multiple companies who come out and they were the one who had the best presentation. The price was very comparable and the work was great. They did a great job completing the work within the time frame and cleaning up."
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Midwest Basements, LLC
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Serving Odebolt, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Midwest Basements LLC should be your first choice when it comes to any of your foundation needs. We take the same pride in our work as you do in your own home. Please call and ask about our in house financing and our emergency response service. Thank You!

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LS Construction
New to Angi

Serving Odebolt, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

LS CONSTRUCTION is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can add a bathroom to an unfinished basement, but you’ll want to take proper precautions if doing so. As with any bathroom addition, you’ll need to make sure that it’s approved by local building authorities first. With unfinished basements, you especially need to keep an eye on proper ventilation practices.

The primary downside to crawl space encapsulation is the high cost, which can be several thousand dollars. Additionally, the process can make future repairs more complicated by limiting access to plumbing and electrical wiring within the crawl space. Encapsulation also requires sealing off any vents, which can be a disadvantage for home designs that benefit from the airflow they provide. It's recommended to consult with a crawl space contractor to determine if the benefits outweigh these potential drawbacks for your specific home.

The purpose of crawl space encapsulation is to prevent mold by blocking moisture and reducing humidity. If the vapor barrier is properly installed, it significantly reduces the chance of mold developing within the crawl space. However, mold can sometimes grow behind the encapsulation material, but it will be sealed away from the main area. Additionally, moisture can still condense inside the encapsulated space, so if you notice excess humidity, installing a dehumidifier is recommended to prevent mold and mildew growth.

Sandbags are the most common and efficient way to create a flood barrier at home. Some local authorities pass them around to homes before the risk of a flood. Otherwise, you can use flood-proof house materials, like burlap or woven plastic bags, to make sandbags and fill them with sand or cat litter. Make sure that when you stack them, they’re tightly laid on top of each other, creating the effect of a firm wall against accumulating water.

Egress windows or doors are required in finished basements to meet safety and building codes. If your basement is unfinished and used as a storage space, egress windows are not required, but anything considered a habitable space must have an additional point of egress in addition to the stairs.

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