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 prior to laying the foundation. This occurs when the soil compresses under the home’s weight, leading to foundation collapse. Moisture … Read More
Home > Common Problems > Water Seepage Water Seepage in South Dakota One major worry for homeowners with basements is water seepage. Even if you do not have a basement, water can seep through cracks in your foundation, walls, or floors. That is why you should keep your home well protected from moisture problems and invest in the proper water seepage repair solutions for your South Dakota home as soon as you notice a problem. Rapid Foundation Repair provides both foundation repair and basement waterproofing to protect your home from water seepage. One common cause of water seepage in your … Read More
Home > Service Area > Four Corners, WY Foundation Repair Solutions in Four Corners, WY If your Four Corners, WY home has a foundation that is sinking or settling, this can be the result of soil erosion. Due to changes in climate, the soil underneath your home will tend to expand and contract depending on the moisture level. In rainy seasons, the soil around your home will absorb water, applying pressure against your foundation walls. Dry weather, which makes the soil contract, can also create cracks in your foundation walls. Issues with your foundation can also occur if your foundation … Read More
Home > Service Area > Bethlehem, SD Rapid Foundation Repair in Bethlehem, South Dakota Rapid Foundation Repair is proud to say that we offer our services in the Bethlehem, South Dakota area. Our service area covers South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska, and we offer foundation repair, waterproofing, and crawl space repair. Contact Rapid Repair Foundation, if you live in Bethlehem, South Dakota, and start to notice problems such as: Wall cracks Floor cracks Foundation cracks Leaning chimney Bowing walls Sloping floors A wet or damp crawlspace Water stains Mold and mildew growth Leaky basement These problems usually are symptoms of … Read More
Protecting Your Foundation with Regular Inspections from Rapid If your home develops a foundation problem, it could be disastrous for various other areas of the home. Foundation failure can lead to a myriad of structural issues and moisture problems. That is why it is vital that you have your home inspected for signs of a foundation problem on a regular basis. Doing so will allow you to take action sooner to prevent foundation problems from completely ruining the structural integrity of your home. The longer you wait to have foundation problems in your home repaired, the worse they will become. … Read More
Home > Common Problems > Humid Basement Humid Basement in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska Why is your South Dakota Basement so Humid? A humid basement can be a nuisance. When you’re coming inside to escape the heat, you don’t expect to walk into a room that’s more humid than the outdoors. Though you may think the humidity is a problem with your air conditioner or just the weather, this humidity may be coming from your basement and crawlspace. A humid basement can cause numerous problems for homes in South Dakota. But what causes a humid basement? More often than … Read More
Think Spring! Think Water Management for your SD Home South Dakota has some beautiful seasons, including a few crazy thunderstorms in the spring. Don’t let weather tear away at your home – make sure your South Dakota home is protected from water! South Dakota water management is extremely important to prevent property damage, mold growth, and humidity problems in your home. When it rains in South Dakota, large amounts of water become trapped in the soil surrounding your home. The soil has been frozen all winter and usually can’t hold that much moisture, so it begins to expand. Some of … Read More
Snow and Ice Melt can mean Wet Basements in Nebraska Winters in Nebraska can be unpredictable, with temperatures that rise and fall so quickly, you barely have time to prepare your home for the coming snow. However, snow and ice can cause numerous problems for your home once spring rolls around and they begin to melt. As the snow and ground begin to thaw, your home’s foundation will be bombarded with moisture from all sides. This excess water can cause immense problems with your home’s foundation.The melting snow will pool around your home’s foundation and slip in through cracks. This … Read More
Home Foundations in South Dakota The foundation is probably the most important aspect of the home; it supports the entire structure. For this reason, it is vital to make sure that your home’s foundation is adequately cared for. The task of foundation maintenance, however, varies for every homeowner, as every foundation is different. To best take care of your foundation, you must first determine what type of home foundation you have, as there are several types of foundations used in home construction nowadays. To solve any problems you might have with your home foundation in South Dakota, contact Rapid Foundation … Read More
Home > Crawl Space Repair Crawl Space Repair in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska Quality Crawl Space Repair Services Crawl space repair, a service provided by Rapid Foundation Repair when you have a musty, damp, or humid basement and are starting to notice structural problems with your foundation. One of the first things we assess to determine if you need crawl space repair is the cause of the problem. In homes with a crawl space foundation, piers beneath support beams support the home. These piers might be made of concrete or possibly wood. They will rest upon either shallow concrete … Read More
