Articles from Rapid Foundation Repair

Drought Causing Concerns Across South Dakota

Drought Causing Concerns Across South Dakota Should You Be Concerned About Your Foundation? There are quite a few articles you can read online about the worsening drought in South Dakota. Farmers are worried, meteorologists are worried, but should you be worried about your home? Your foundation? The answer is definitely yes. Many people aren’t aware of what a drought can do to your foundation. So here is the breakdown for you. 1. Soil shrinkage: Weather affects the soil that is the base of support for your foundation. If it rains too much, it can exert pressure on foundation walls. The … Read More

Can Water Break My Foundation?

Can Water Break My Foundation? With Spring just arriving and storms, rain, and snow melt are a common occurrence, the question “can water break my foundation” is a real concern. While standing water can cause a multitude of problems as Spring progresses, none of them can cost you more than foundation problems. When it rains, if you don’t have the proper drainage and grading around your home and foundation, water will find its way into your home. The concrete in your foundation is porous for one thing. The other thing is that a lot of water can build up around … Read More

When to Waterproof your South Dakota Home

When to Waterproof your South Dakota Home South Dakota and the other areas we serve including parts of Nebraska and Wyoming can really take a hit when it comes to the effects of weather on your home’s foundation, basement, or crawlspace. It’s hard to know when to waterproof. Rain and cold weather can effect cracks in concrete, and make it difficult to fix problems that occur during the cold and rainy seasons of the year. So how do you know when to repair your waterproofing problems? The “WHEN” to Waterproof Question isn’t Easy to Answer The answer isn’t simple! There … Read More

Ice is Nice, Except When it Comes to Your Foundation

Snow and Ice can Harm your Foundation in South Dakota, Wyoming, & Nebraska Most people think of the common problems we see from ice and snow. You may have to shovel your driveway or clean off your car. Most people don’t think about how snow and ice might affect your home, specifically the foundation of your Nebraska, South Dakota or Wyoming home. Here is what to listen and look for. You might notice a popping or cracking show. This could mean that ice has formed in cracks in your foundation. When water freezes and thaws you might hear a popping … Read More

Prepare Your Home for Winter

Winter is Coming – Is your Foundation Prepared? The winter months bring joy and many festivities, but it also brings cold temperatures and often snow and ice along with it. When temperatures fluctuate between below freezing and above freezing, it causes the soil to expand and contract which puts pressure on your home’s foundation. This can create cracks in your foundation and cause bowing and leaning walls. If your home does not have a good drainage system, melting snow or ice will leak through those cracks and cause water damage. If ignored, this could make your home’s foundation shift and … Read More

Concrete Cracks

Concrete Cracks: Nuisance or Bigger Problem? It’s very common for your property to develop concrete cracks, scaling, pitting and crazing. All concrete has the tendency to crack, but how do you know if the cracks in your concrete are a major problem or just a nuisance? Your concrete slabs and walls can expand and shrink with changes in the weather. It is more common for concrete to shrink and this is what will cause cracking when the concrete is newer. These cracks can be unsightly, but the good news is they usually don’t mean that the integrity of the concrete … Read More

South Dakota Springtime Water Management

Protect your South Dakota Home with Water Management Spring often brings heavy rain to South Dakota and that means you have to prepare your home and protect against water damage. Often times water problems are ignored because they don’t cause immediate damage. Unfortunately, water issues can lead to problems that will seriously harm the integrity of your home. Water management is the best way to make sure your home is safe from a variety of problems, including: Mold and mildew Wood rot Flooded basement Foundation cracks Water stains Damp crawl space Many of these issues build upon each other, but … Read More

Finished Basement? A Sump Pump is a Must

Basement Flooding and Sump Pumps in South Dakota Basement flooding is a very common issue in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming. If you have extra living space in the basement of your home, be sure to sufficiently protect it by installing a sump pump . Sump pumps work to send water out of your basement and away from your home, providing you with a safe and dry living space. They are designed to protect your home from excess groundwater and save you from expensive flood damage repair. The Importance of a Backup Sump Pump Like a lot of homeowners, you may already … Read More

How Can I Protect My Nebraska Home’s Foundation?

Preventing Settlement Issues in Nebraska If you have noticed foundation cracks or water leakage in your home, it is definitely a sign that you are in need of foundation repair and need to protect your home’s foundation. Many homeowners in Nebraska experience foundation issues, and it is important to know how to prevent them from getting worse. Settled foundations can costs tens of thousands of dollars to repair, so it is important to reverse the damage as soon as you can. If you are in the early stages of foundation damage, or haven’t noticed any issues yet, here are some preventative steps … Read More

Water Seepage Repair – What to Do When Water Intrudes

Types of Basement Leakage and Water Seepage Water seepage in your basement or crawl space can mean many different things. It may even mean that your business or home’s foundation is failing. In order to tell if you are in need of waterproofing and foundation repair, you will need to identify how the water is getting into your home or business. There are three different types of leaks, including: Through the Walls: When it comes to water leaks and water seepage, you will most commonly see leaks coming through the wall cracks. These cracks will start as small hairline cracks, but eventually–if … Read More