Articles from Rapid Foundation Repair

Know Your Home – Learn About Your Foundation

Warning Signs of Foundation Failure The best way to protect your home or business from foundation failure is to know the warning signs. By keeping an eye out for these common problems you can get repairs before your foundation needs major work. These signs may seem minor, but they could mean serious problems for your home or business if you let them worsen. If you notice the following signs, make sure to contact us here at Rapid Foundation Repair. We can help you determine the best way to repair your foundation. The earlier you find problems the faster and cheaper … Read More

Water Levels & Soil Conditions Can Affect Your Foundation

Water and Soil Conditions Both Affect your Foundation Some of the most dangerous things to a home’s foundation are water levels and soil conditions. There are a variety of problems that they can cause. Having high water levels or low water levels can both affect your foundation negatively. For example, high water levels that recede can cause the soil to move and shift, leaving behind voids that foundations may then sink into. Soil conditions may also have negative affects on your business or home’s foundation. Dry soil that has very little moisture causes shrinkage in the soil. This can also … Read More

Tips for Dry Winter Crawl Space in South Dakota, Nebraska, & Wyoming

Keep your Crawl Space Dry this Winter The winter months bring plenty of wet weather which can be a problem for South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming homeowners. Crawl spaces can be negatively affected by moist conditions, and since it’s such an integral part of your home’s structural integrity it is important to take care of it, especially during the winter. The best way to take care of it is by keeping an eye out for moisture. Watch for mold and mildew growth, wood rot, floor cracks, wall cracks, ceiling cracks, musty odors, humid air, and leaks or flooding. If these … Read More

Foundation Repair Q & A for Homeowners in South Dakota, Nebraska, & Wyoming

Q&A for South Dakota, Nebraska, & Wyoming Homeowners Q: Is my Home Experiencing Foundation Repair Problems? A: If you notice problems such as cracking floors, walls, ceilings, sticking doors, windows, or sloping floors, your home may be experiencing the beginnings of foundation failure. To be sure, call us here at Rapid Foundation Repair. We can inspect your home for signs of foundation failure. Q: What Causes Foundation Failure? A: Foundation failure can stem from construction issues, like inadequate soil compaction before laying the foundation. This occurs when the soil compresses under the home’s weight, leading to foundation collapse. Moisture problems, … Read More

Fireplace Leaks can Indicate Foundation Problems in Your South Dakota Home

Fireplace Leaks in Your South Dakota Home Lighting your fireplace this winter, you may notice it is damp inside or water around the base. This is a sign of fireplace leaks. While you may think that fireplace leaks are little more than cracks, dislodged shingles, or flashing on the roof, they could be a sign of foundation failure. That is why it is important that you search the rest of your home for signs of foundation problems, such as foundation cracks, sinking or settlement, uneven floors, basement mold, or sticking windows and doors. Some areas of your fireplace and chimney … Read More

Why You Need a Battery Backup Sump Pump

Why Invest in a Battery Backup Sump Pump in South Dakota? You may think that your home is safe from flooding because you have a sump pump that runs of of the AC power. But what happens when the power goes out or the sump pump gets clogged or overloaded? That is where having a battery backup sump pump comes in handy. Rapid Foundation Repair is proud to offer many options to the residents of South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska. When do battery sump pumps help keep your home safe from water damage? Power Outages: During heavy thunderstorms, the power … Read More

Why Basement Walls Leak in South Dakota & Wyoming

Leaking Basement Walls in South Dakota & Wyoming Many homeowners in South Dakota and Wyoming and throughout the rest of the country have occasional trouble with water leaking through their basement walls and into their homes. With the increase in people seeking to use their basement space as livable areas, it is even more important that basements stay dry and leak-free. Whether you have a newly constructed home, or an older home with a basement leak, it is recommended by almost every professional contractor, including those at Rapid Foundation Repair, that you find the cause of your leaky basement walls … Read More

Sioux Falls Flooding: How Rapid Foundation Repair Can Help

Wet & Flooded Basements in Sioux Falls, SD Due to recent flooding in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, many homeowners have experienced serious damage to their home as well as loss of personal belongings destroyed by flood water. Major floods like these can be devastating to a home, forcing homeowners to replace flooring and drywall or even move to a new home. Water damage is a serious issue, as it not only destroys household furniture and possessions, but can also cause the growth of mold and mildew. Wet Basement Solutions for Sioux Falls Flooding If you have a wet basement in … Read More

Water Management in South Dakota

Tips for Water Management in South Dakota Lately, the state of South Dakota has been experiencing severe weather and lots of flooding. This sort of weather leads to damage and flooding in your basement, and can cause some serious foundation problems. Large amounts of water sitting against your foundation for long periods of time can seep through the cracks and lead to basement flooding. This pooling water in your yard can also weaken the structural integrity of the concrete. It soaks into the foundation and starts to wear away at it. Another issue that excessive water from the recent heavy … Read More

Our Service Area – Wyoming & Nebraska Foundation Repair

Wyoming and Nebraska Foundation Repair While our most of our service area covers South Dakota, we also provide Wyoming and Nebraska foundation repair and waterproofing. We are proud to be able to supply these areas, which include Casper and Gillette, WY and Chadron and Alliance, NE. Our business is located in Rapid City, South Dakota, and we pride ourselves on having a large service area. We have a “we’ll come to you” attitude, and you can be sure that you will receive top quality service and products. Our contractors are experienced and knowledgeable in all areas of foundation repair and … Read More