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Foundation Recovery Systems
3.8(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Sherrard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were pleased with the customer service, skill set and careful attention provided by Indiana Foundation during last week's waterproofing work on our basement. Josh Solomon and Noah Salisbury were diligent in their attention to our questions and concerns, going the extra mile to ensure a quality installation that met our needs. Our basement is already drier and we hope to build it out for a play/rec room soon."
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Recommended by59%of homeowners
Scott's Construction
4.5(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Sherrard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"Scott had to repair/reinforce/replace floor joists in the crawl space and replace a basement window, repair cracks in the basement foundation, and replace a rotting wood post with a steel one. This was a complex job requiring Scott and his workman two days. They did an excellent job and did more than the contract specified, including wrapping foil tape around loose connections in the furnace ducts, shoring up unsupported floor joists in areas other than the original work order, etc. Scott is hardworking, knowledgeable, friendly and honest. I would recommend his company to anyone needing foundation, basement, and floor joist repair."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Independent Basement Waterproofing & Remodel, LLC
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Sherrard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Independent Basement Waterproofing & Remodel LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! \n

Response time4 hrs
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Midwest Basements, LLC
4.0(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Sherrard, IL 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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Ramp & Door
Digging out
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing FAQs, answered by experts

Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as “crawl space foundations,” but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation. 

Whether to waterproof your basement from the interior or exterior depends on several factors, including your budget.

Exterior waterproofing is generally considered the superior method because it stops water at the source, preventing it from seeping into and damaging your basement walls. This approach offers the most protection, making it ideal if you use your basement for storage.

By contrast, interior waterproofing is often less expensive and requires less labor because the area is more accessible.

For maximum protection against water leakage and moisture, applying waterproofing measures to both the inside and outside is the best solution. However, if you must choose only one, stopping water from the outside is the most effective approach to preserve your foundation and prevent damage.

French drains and yard grading systems are two highly effective ways to fix standing water around the foundation. Since the French drain uses a perforated pipe covered by gravel, you won’t have to worry about water taking the soil away from your foundation. Meanwhile, yard grading levels out the ground to prevent water from gathering around your foundation.

It’s not the number of weep holes that should be of concern to builders but rather their spacing. Weep holes are usually spaced anywhere between 16 inches on center when using round tubes or wicking materials and 24 inches on center when using open-head joints. This is a more conservative spacing than the 33-inch maximum spacing on center that’s mentioned in the International Residential Code. All in all, the total number of weep holes a brick exterior should have will depend on the size of the structure.

The process might take a few days to a week, depending on the method chosen, area size, and weather conditions. Some solutions, like simple interior sealants, may require less time.

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