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Avatar for Roberts Foundation And Crack Repair
Roberts Foundation And Crack Repair
4.2(
164
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Saint Jacob, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had 4 different water proffing companys come to my house. Brad from Roberts was the second company. My husband was at work. Brad talked to me like I had a brain. He showed me on paper what would be done. He looked at my walls and told me I did not have any damage like walls pushing in. He gave me an estamate of how much it would cost. I called him back and ask if he could come back and explain some things to my husband. He came back. After talking to my husband we had decited to have Roberts do the work. My husband called Brad and he gave us a start date. The day for the work to start 3 truck came to my house. They were right on time. They came to my door and ask if they could back in my driveway. I told them yes it is big we  use to have a tractor trailer. Chad took me into the basement and walked me throw what was going to be done. The first thing the workers did was put things on my floor and covered the opening in my kitchen so no dust would come into my house. They got right to work. I heard the the jack hammers. They worked all day and took 20 minutes for lunch. When they left the first night they came and told me. My husband and I went into the basement and the floor around the walls had been jack hammered rock placed in the hole, pipe placed on the rock then more rock on top of the pipe. My husband wanted to do some plumbing so he had them jack hammer the floor in our shower room. Oh Yes the other 3 companys told us WE would have to tear our shower room out so they could Jack Hammer the floor. Brad told us just take the toliet and sink out and leave the walls and shower!!!!! That saved us at least $1000.00!!! They tunneled  under the walls and under our shower!!! They jack hammered the floor for my husband and he did his plumbimg. Today they came back right on time.The crew came in and said hi and went to work. They covered my floors and opening into my kitchen again. I thought it was going to take 3 days or more. They concreted around the floor over the rock and pipe. They concreted the bathroom floor where my husband did some plumbing and installed the sump pump. I really did not want a sump pump but did want a dry basement. They cleaned up and cleaned my floor. Mark came and got me. It was only 1:30. I thought he needed something. He said he wanted me to look. We went down stairs. Oh My Gosh!! It was done!! It looks like someone used a machine to smooth out the concrete. My floor was so clean. There was not rocks or concrete left on my floor. Mark poured a bucket of water in the sump pump to show me how it worked. I did not hear a motor running. This is going to be great!!! He showed me where he took the pipe out side where my husband wanted it. I told Mark my husband would take care of that but he said no that was his job and that is what he does. My husband is going to love that. He went over the warranty with me and I signed the papers. All of the workers were so nice. I never heard a bad word spoke and when they spoke to me they were all so nice.
 Roberts was not the cheapest waterproofing company but they saved me so much work and money by tunneling under my shower and walls that to me they were the cheapest!!! There work was unbelieveable. They were on time and what nice people work for Roberts. I will use them again if I ever have a need and will tell all of my family and friends to use them.
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
Affordable Upgrades
5.0(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Saint Jacob, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andrew did a fantastic job. He was very knowledgeable and explained the pros and cons of the different waterproofing methods he recommended I apply to my basement foundation to make sure it stayed sealed long term. He was very professional, a good communicator, cleaned up after himself, and made sure to provide updates throughout the work. He even repaired a cracked portion of my sewer while installing a sump pump. Would highly recommend! Not a lot of waterproofing companies out there like Affordable that are a one man show, which is the best part. One man job = one way communication and responsibility. It hurts me not to give him a full 5 stars, but the only minor con I can bring up was how the work was some charges tacked on at the close of the project, due to some extra cost he told me he incurred for the pipe/connections needed to repair/replace the cracked pipe. The labor materials for repairing the damaged pipe were listed on the original firm bid I received before the project started. As I said this was a VERY MINOR con and I feel you will not find a better contractor out there to replace Andrew for your waterproofing needs!"
Waterproofing system
Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
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Foundation Recovery Systems
4.3(
315
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Saint Jacob, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brian did an excellent inspection over the entire house. Explained everything in detail of what the cause was of the leaky basement and recomended solutions. He was very professional and took his time explaining and answering my questions. Donovan, Josh and Xander performed an excellent job of waterproofing the basement. Made sure evrything was covered . Great clean up too ! I highly recomend Foundation Recovery Systems ! Thank you !"
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
Musick House Leveling, LLC
4.9(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Saint Jacob, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The technician that did the service, let me know specifically one thing that turned not to be possible. I would never known, because the issue was below the ground. He also gave me post sales advice to recommend to my A/C who would be installing a unit near the repair."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Baue Bros Hauling
New to Angi
Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Saint Jacob, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

👋 MEET THE GUY BEHIND BAUE BROS JUNK REMOVAL\n\nMy name is Haydon Baue, and I’m the owner of Baue Bros Junk Removal, based right here in Sparta, Illinois.\n\nI started Baue Bros with a pretty simple goal: work hard, treat people right, charge fair prices, and help people get rid of the stuff they don’t want to deal with anymore.\n\nWhether you have one old couch sitting by the garage or an entire property that needs cleaned out, I’m willing to take a look.\n\nWe handle junk removal, furniture and appliances, scrap metal, garage and basement cleanouts, estate cleanouts, rental and move out cleanouts, storage units, construction debris, property cleanups, shed and small building tear downs, decks, fences, playsets, hot tubs, above ground pools, light tear outs, heavy item removal, and more.\n\nHave your own dumpster but need help filling it? We also offer labor only cleanouts and loading.\n\n♻️ Large qualifying appliance loads and large scrap metal piles may qualify for FREE pickup.\n\nVeteran Owned

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Basement Waterproofing FAQs, answered by experts

In some circumstances, foundation refacing or repair may be a better option for your home than sealing a foundation. It’s always a good idea to take steps to prevent moisture problems in your foundation, but if there are any structural concerns, those will usually need to be fixed first. When dealing with foundation issues, it’s a good idea to get a professional opinion so you can avoid bigger problems down the road. 

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.

The first step to preventing foundation cracks is to repair any current ones. When one crack forms, it becomes more likely that a second crack will follow. A few other tips include performing regular foundation checks, cleaning spouts and gutters, and installing exterior drains if needed. For those living in a hot and arid area, you should water your foundation every other day.

Proper basement ventilation is very effective at reducing humidity. Without enough ventilation, your basement is prone to mold and moisture damage. Your basement should have as much natural ventilation via windows and doors as possible, and if your budget allows, you should also consider installing an ERV system to keep basement humidity levels at bay.

Ductwork sweats due to a temperature difference between the air inside the ducts and the surrounding air, similar to how a cold drink develops condensation in the heat. This sweating is a sign that your HVAC system is not operating at peak efficiency. The best way to keep ductwork from sweating is to wrap it in proper insulation, which also improves your system's energy efficiency. Another option is to close off your crawl space and install a dehumidifier to dry the air and lower its dew point.

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