Smart Homeowners Have Their Foundations Inspected

South Dakota Foundation Inspection Many things could go wrong with your home due to foundation problems – sinking or settling foundation, leaning chimneys, wall or floor cracks, slab cracks, leaning or bowing walls, and many more. Any of these can be very serious issues, and if found, a contractor should be immediately notified to repair them. For this reason, it is important to have your foundation regularly inspected. A regular inspection is fairly easy to conduct and has plenty of great benefits. For your foundation inspection needs, Rapid Foundation Repair can assist. Although it is good to have a professional inspect … Read More

Little Known Foundation Repair Products: Helical Piers and Wall Anchors

Foundation Repair Products from Rapid Foundation Repair Helical Piers in South Dakota Many tools can help fix many different foundation failure problems, but out of all of them, helical piers and wall anchors are the least known. Amazingly, they are probably the most useful and safe for your foundation failure repairs. Helical piers are a staple product in the foundation repair industry. Usually, helical piers, which are screw-type piers, are used on structures of a lighter weight. Today, helical piers are among the two most commonly used structural piers. They are usually used to lift and stabilize your home’s foundation. … Read More

Problems that Lurk in your Basement

Basement Repair in South Dakota A home’s basement often doubles as a living room and a storage room. It is where we keep our belongings and family heirlooms. Being underground, however, the basement is at the highest risk of water damage. It is important homeowners take the necessary precautions to ensure the well being of their possessions and their home. For your basement repair needs count on Rapid Foundation Repair. We can help you understand what you are seeing and find the right repair for you! Water takes the path of least resistance. Meaning, if your foundation walls have cracks then … Read More

Signs and Signals From Your Walls

Professional Wall Repair South Dakota Signs and Signals From Your Walls Foundation walls are a big part of what makes up your home. They hold your home together, as well. In short, they are an essential part of your home. Since they are so important to the health and safety of your home, they should be taken care of as such. Most foundation problems have to deal with your foundation walls. Bowing walls, leaning walls, wall cracks, and sticking doors and windows all come from issues with your foundation walls and need wall repair. If you notice signs of foundation failure in your walls, … Read More

Crack Alert! How to Prevent Further Damage

Foundation Crack Repair South Dakota Crack Alert! How to Prevent Further Damage It may seem like all cracks are the same, but this is untrue. All cracks are different. They have various causes and should be fixed and taken care of differently. Each one says something different about your home and its foundation. There are at least 12 different types of cracks, but this also depends on the type of home, whether it is a brick or concrete wall. Here is a list of cracks and their meanings. 1) Angled and Horizontal This crack may mean that your foundation walls … Read More

Wall Damage Concerns

When to be Concerned About Wall Damage Homeowners, when faced with wall damage, typically do not contact a professional right away. However, this can lead to more damage and a bigger problem than the original issue. Instead of attempting to repair the wall damage yourself, contact a professional for any concerns about wall cracks or damage. The professionals here at Rapid Foundation Repairs are happy to service your wall repair needs in South Dakota and Wyoming. Wall damage typically occurs when walls are overloaded or because the structure has settled. Bowing walls are often caused by excessive lateral pressure from … Read More

Foundation Cracks

What About That Crack? A little crack in your foundation or wall is easy to ignore. And why not? We all have so many things in our lives to worry about. The last thing anyone wants to think about is that little foundation crack or wall crack. We especially don’t want to think of the unplanned and unwanted cost of fixing it. But really, this is not something you should ignore. It could be hiding a larger problem. Your foundation could be settling or sinking, and or pressure could be building up around your foundation walls, leading to bowing, leaning, … Read More

In-Depth Foundation Inspection

Buying a Home? Demand an In-Depth Foundation Inspection! When buying a home, you might consider factors such as the kitchen cabinets and the carpet. Does it have a two-car garage? Are there enough bedrooms? Rarely do people think, “Is the foundation in good shape?”. This is the first thing you should consider. The foundation or crawlspace of your home is the most crucial part. The health of the foundation or crawlspace affects every part of your home, so it must be safe and sound. Having an in-depth foundation inspection can save you from future worries and expenses. Warning Signs – … Read More

What Is Underpinning?

What is underpinning? Underpinning is a foundation repair term for products used to lift, support, or stabilize foundations, crawlspaces, garage columns, chimneys, slabs, steps, stoops, and more. Most people don’t even realize or know what underpinning is, but in the foundation repair world, these products are known home-savers. Rapid Foundation Repair offers many underpinning solutions you can rely on when your foundation is settling or sinking, or when your foundation walls are bowing and leaning. What are the types of underpinning? Helical Piers Helical piers are underpinning tools that are used when you need to need to resist a tension … Read More

Foundation Repair Warning Signs

How do I know I need foundation repair? Most people take for granted that their house is in healthy shape. Since we are in our homes most days of the year, small things go unnoticed. They become bigger, more troublesome things before we know it. As a homeowner, it’s smart to inspect your own home a few times a year at least. Watch for the warning signs of foundation failure. You are your home’s best advocate. Rapid Foundation Repair wants to help you protect your home. Watch for these signs of foundation pressure, failure, and settlement: Wall cracks Floor cracks … Read More