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Avatar for Cravis Homes, LLC
Cravis Homes, LLC
4.9(
47
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Madison, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was referred to Cravis Custom homes by a friend. We had an extreme amount of water coming into our basement and poor drainage on outside of home, due to prior faulty concrete work and guttering. I did get several estimates before calling Brian, when I met with him, he seemed to understand the problem immediately. I had a quote in hand the next day. His quote was much lower than the other 3 companies I spoke with. Our foundation problem was compounded by the fact that we lived in a multiplex unit, where each unit was owned by separate occupants. Brian and his crew had to fix our problem without disturbing the foundation and causing other problems for our neighbors. Brian and his crew always showed up on time, and did not leave until the job was done. My husband and I are disabled, it was important for us to find a contractor whom we could trust without question. I would recommend Cravis Custom Homes to anyone I know that had such problems. We felt the price was fair and work turned out far better than I imagined."
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+46

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Missouri Foundation & Foam
Missouri Foundation & Foam
4.9(
7
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Madison, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional! Andrew recognized the root cause of the water entering the basement while other foundation experts were charging thousands more and never addressed the root cause. Andrew executed a simple yet elegant solution. The cost again was highly reasonable. Highly recommended."
Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Thrasher Foundation Repair - Springfield
Thrasher Foundation Repair - Springfield
5.0(
2
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Madison, MO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

With 50 years of experience in the basement and foundation repair industry, Thrasher Foundation Repair offers trusted services to homeowners around Springfield, MO. Recognized for our exceptional commitment to leadership, character, and organizational ethics, we are proud recipients of the 2024 International BBB Torch Award for Ethics. From cracked concrete repair to basement waterproofing and crawl space encapsulation, we provide state-of-the-art solutions to keep your foundation safe, dry, and healthy. Here at Thrasher, we guarantee precise repair and genuine care. We proudly offer our services in Springfield, Branson, and Joplin, and surrounding areas. Contact us today for a free inspection!

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+12

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Missouri Land Improvement
Missouri Land Improvement
4.0(
1
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Basement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Madison, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hello, I’m a local guy born and raised right here in Columbia. I’m available to do all kind of residential ground work from reshaping your property for proper drainage to clearing trees and overgrowth for better views. I focus on selective growth management in which I remove all scrubby trees and undergrowth to maximize the life of the wanted trees. I also clear large amounts of land. I install drainage systems for gutter and footings to get the water away from your house.

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Advanced Foundation Repair & Replacement
Advanced Foundation Repair & Replacement
5.0(
30
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Madison, MO and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I began notcing cracks in our basement walls within the last few months so we contacted Frank to diagnose the problem. He was very knowledgeable and promptly told us what needed to be fixed. His crew began work within a week of us meeting, they worked quickly and efficiently and the job was done in 4 days. They knocked out 30 feet of our basement wall that had been damaged and the work was done in an extremely clean manner. They left the area meticulously clean. We also had 38 feet of wall on the other side of our house piered because it was settling. Frank lifted the house and piered the wall with a jacking system. We were extremely surprised as to how quickly all of the work was done and appreciated the professional manner in which it was completed. Frank even provided us a lifetime tansferable warranty. We highly recommend using Frank for any foundation repair work.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Gibson Basements
2.0(
3
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Madison, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have over 10 years of experience in the business. Here at Gibson Basements we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Air Scrubbers Air Duct Cleaning LLC
Air Scrubbers Air Duct Cleaning LLC
3.9(
332
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Madison, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They come on time and took shoes off as I requested. Two guy--Nick and Nick. Nick one used a vacuum clean all the ducts, only missed one, first floor and second floor. Nick two explain to me what a whole set of job will be --clean the duct, but one for one set in/out and mine has two small branches, he called 3 Mains/feeders. Then he'll need make small openings on the main/feeder ducts in order to use brush clean the inner surface. He also said there are animal hairs inside, need to be clean, mold need to be sanitized and I request a cut for easy insert the filter. It took them from 12 pm to 2 pm finish all. They also spread some protection for the rusted cover, due to the moisture. Nick is very patient with my questions. I also mentioned the dryer vent on the coupon, asked they to vacuum the basement near their work area since it's new carpet. They did it.
After all, I gave the coupon, which is $89 and check with $948. Now I realize I'm overpaid at least $89, if not more.

In one word, this is a really bad deal!! I end up pay more than other companies regular price and I'm not 100% trust if all of the "job" they listed are really needed."
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, it is generally unhealthy and can be dangerous to live in a damp basement. The damp air can negatively affect your breathing and lungs, and the moisture promotes mold growth and pest infestations. Inhaling mold spores or waste particles from insects and rodents attracted to the moisture can be hazardous. This damp, moldy air can also circulate into your main living area. It is crucial to resolve any moisture problems and implement preventative measures before using your basement as a living space.

Many prevention methods can be used individually or in combination to waterproof your basement. Some of the most common waterproofing methods include:

  • Using dehumidifiers 

  • Silicate concrete sealers

  • Vapor barriers 

  • Baseboard channels 

  • Drain tile systems

  • Waterproofing paint

  • Drainage systems

  • Epoxy injection

  • Interior French drains

  • Exterior excavation and waterproofing

  • Cement waterproofing

  • Weep tiles

  • Liquid membrane

  • Sheet membrane 

  • Yard grading

  • Gutters and downspouts

Crawl spaces are the more desirable option overall because they provide additional space for storage and utilities, but they are more expensive to install and maintain. Slab foundations are considered a better option in warmer climates where the depth of the frost line isn’t an issue because they’re more affordable, but crawl spaces are better in areas where the frost line is deep or where flooding can be an issue.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

A sump pump can be added to an existing basement. To do this, you will need to use a jackhammer or sledgehammer to break up the concrete and dig a pit. You will also need to create a hole in your basement wall to run the discharge pipe through.

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