LOCAL SERVICES IN HULL, IOWA

Whether you have a damp crawl space after a heavy storm or when snow is melting in the spring if you've noticed a crack in your foundation beginning to grow, our team is here to help. CLS Foundation Repair & Waterproofing has a team of trained professionals who will make a proper evaluation of the flooding or cracks your home and after the inspection, assist you determine the best options to fix the problem for good as well as prevent the issues from returning. Our team services the entire Hull area.

It is crucial that once you've seen an issue with the basement, foundation, or crawl space that you reach out to a trusted repair company. We say this because there are a number of additional issues that can happen along with these issues including black mold, reduced structural integrity, and even permanent foundation damage. It doesn't matter if you are needing our basement waterproofing services to control water entering your home, foundation repair services to stop foundation issues, or crawl space services to prevent mold growth in the crawl space, or even our buckling basement wall repair services to repair your buckling basement walls, our professionals are here to help you.

BASEMENT WATERPROOFING

When there is stagnant water in the basement following a large rain, it is not good. When this water stays around, it can prevent you from having the ability to store items in the area and even prevent you from fully using the area. Excess water and humidity will eventually harbor mold and mildew which can eventually be responsible for life threatening health problems. If you've got standing water in the basement, you should get in touch with us so one of our experts can investigate the flooding and help create a basement waterproofing solution which can stop water coming in and prevent any additional problems from happening. This can stop the growth of mold as well as help so you can have the ability to turn the basement into usable storage space, an extra room, or even an additional bedroom.

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BOWED WALL REPAIR

Bowing basement walls are a minor problem that can rapidly get very serious. Your basement walls job is twofold; support the home and keep soil out of the basement. When the basement walls are pressing into the basement, this is a sign that they may be in danger of collapsing. If the bowing keeps happening, it is possible the walls could collapse and result in you to rebuild or replace the basement wall in that area. In some of the worst cases, the home above could collapse. To correct buckling basement walls, CLS uses a system of wall anchors to straighten the bowing wall back into place and prevent it from buckling any more. These anchors can be professionally installed quickly and can straighten the bowed basement wall the same day. Once the wall has been straightened, the probability of it becoming a problem again are very low.

CRAWL SPACES

If your homes got a crawl space, it is most likely a part of the home that you will only worry about when there is a problem. This is due to the fact that they are usually improperly sealed and are regularly unkempt, grimy, and can have critters inhabiting them. They are known for having moisture problems that can cause problems with the floor joists and even enable mold to grow. Our experts know an ideal way to control issues in this area is to install an encapsulation system and seal them off from the weather. This will control unnecessary moisture and humidity in addition to preventing unwanted pests from getting in. If you've got sagging floors above the crawl space, we will install a series of jacks to lift and stabilize them and correct the sagging floor. To further prevent excess moisture, we will install a specialized dehumidifier to remove the excess humidity and prevent mold growth.

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FOUNDATION SETTLEMENT REPAIR

If you've noticed cracking in the foundation or if you're seeing them at the corners of the windows or door frames, this is one of the signs that there is a problem with the foundation and you may require foundation repair. Another sign could be the doors or windows are difficult to open or close or even not moving when closing them. Sinking foundations are commonplace in the Hull area as a result of the moisture levels of the soil rise and fall during the year. These issues are also caused by improper soil compaction when your home was being built. Our professionals can install a piering system under your home that will shift the weight of the home to the piers and prevent the home from sinking or settling in the future.

CONTACT US

If you have any type of basement water issue, please do not hesitate to visit our contact us page where you can fill out the contact form to schedule a free estimate with one of our experts for any of our services.