Prep for Winter with Basement Repair in South Dakota

Winter Prep: Basement Waterproofing and Repair Regarding basement repair in South Dakota, it is never too early to prepare for the wet spring and summer months. It may seem a bit excessive to start waterproofing and fixing your foundation in winter, but you will be grateful when you spare your home from water and other damage in the spring. One of the experts here at Rapid Foundation Repair will be happy to come to your property, assess your situation, and provide you with the best basement repair solution in your South Dakota home! Basement Waterproofing Options Most homeowners in South … Read More

Repair Your Crawlspace Before Winter

Repair Your Crawlspace Before Winter Crawl Space Encapsulation in South Dakota Most homeowners do not fully realize the importance of their crawlspace. They believe that it is merely a convenient place to store holiday decorations and that it has little effect on the rest of the home. In reality, having a damp crawlspace is potentially dangerous to the health of you and your family. Keeping your crawlspace dry and safe is vital, especially in the winter months. The experienced team of professionals at Rapid Foundation Repair can help you with all of your crawl space encapsulation needs. Often, a home’s crawlspace develops mold … Read More

5 Reasons to Consider Basement Waterproofing

5 Reasons to Consider Basement Waterproofing South Dakota Basement Waterproofing If you have a damp, musty, or unfinished basement, it is time you started to consider investing in some basement waterproofing services. Why waterproof your basement? There are many great reasons to have your basement waterproofed – it will keep you healthy, protect your property, raise the value of your home, and much more. There are many different methods to waterproof your basement. Rapid Foundation Repair will help you find the one to best suit your needs. Health Benefits: The first reason to waterproof your basement is that it will keep you and … Read More

Interior Drainage Can Help in the Winter

Interior Drainage Can Help in the Winter The Importance of Interior Drainage in South Dakota The winter months can have quite a negative effect on your foundation. Melted snow and hail can cause significant water damage in your basement if you don’t have interior drainage in your South Dakota home. Contrary to popular belief, interior drainage systems, like sump pumps, are not useful in just the spring and summer months. To fully protect your home from water damage, it is important to have a functional interior drainage system all year round. A wet basement is a serious threat to the … Read More

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

Make Your Crawlspace Safe

Crawl Space Encapsulation in South Dakota Many homeowners experience moisture problems in their basements. If you have similar problems, Rapid Foundation Repair has a solution. We offer prime services, such as vapor barriers and crawl space encapsulation. For all things related to waterproofing or foundation repair, choose Rapid Foundation Repair. Although some areas still permit a vented, dirt-floored crawl space, the better option is to have your crawl space encapsulated with a vapor-retardant material that will prevent structural problems. Crawl space encapsulation will keep mold from growing, reducing the number of air pollutants and allergens in your home. A water-repelling vapor barrier … Read More

How Can a Vapor Barrier Help You?

Crawl Space Repair Sioux Falls, SD If you have a damp, musty basement with wet walls or lots of humidity, then a vapor barrier may be the best option for you. A vapor barrier is usually made of a material used for damp proofing, such as foil or plastic, that will resist moisture diffusion through walls, ceilings, or floors. Although a little moisture in the home is a good thing, too much can cause problems for the building materials. Rapid Foundation Repair can help you with your crawl space repair needs to keep your home dry. Installing a vapor barrier … Read More

Sump Pump 101

Sump Pump Installation in South Dakota If your basement has a lot of water issues, the sump pump installation may be the best solution for you. Sump pumps are especially useful where there is regular flooding and basements are constantly wet. Rapid Foundation Repair can provide you with the best in sump pump installation, and repair. Sump pumps are used to remove the water that accumulates in the sump pit, usually found in the basement of the house. The water is then pumped into the ground away from the home. An aged sump pump can become unreliable and create moisture issues that … 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

Recent Weather and the Effects on your Basement

Basement Waterproofing in South Dakota With the drastic weather changes here in South Dakota, it is important to keep in mind how they might affect your foundation. The moisture level of the soil under and around your home changes with the weather, expanding and contracting with the droughts and heavy rains. This can place unwanted pressure on your foundation, or cause it to move, shift, or crack. Water takes the path of least resistance, so when your foundation cracks, moisture is likely to seep into your foundation and basement. A damp basement is a perfect environment for mold and mildew … Read More