Water Management During and After Winter in South Dakota Between flooding, freezing temps, wind chills, and snowy and icy weather, South Dakota has had a pretty rough winter. There are ways to protect your home against the many problems that could affect your basement or foundation during late winter and early spring. Some of these issues include water leaks, mold and mildew, wood rot, foundation cracks, flooding, bowing walls, and more. Proper water management can help you avoid these issues. Over the winter, water seeps into the porous concrete slabs and freezes, which causes expansion inside the slab. When that … Read More
Water Management Systems for Your South Dakota Home Living in the South Dakota climate can be interesting at any season of the year. One problem that presents itself is the threat of a basement waterproofing disaster. Water management systems along with waterproofing can be used to redirect the water or to waterproof your basement or crawl space from water damage. However, water damage doesn’t just come from heavy rains and flooding. It’s important to consider that foundation repair may be the answer to your continuing waterproofing woes. Waterproofing & Water Management Systems Options There are two main options for water … Read More
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
Home > Service Area > Custer, SD Common Foundation Problems in Custer, South Dakota Many different foundation problems can occur in South Dakota. That is why residents of the Custer, SD area need to have their foundations regularly examined for signs of foundation failure. In most cases, foundation problems are due to the lack of support from the soil underneath, or a change in the moisture content of the soil. This can be caused by erosion, or soil shrinkage, which causes the soil under the foundation to wash or fall away, forming voids that lead to settlement. Hydrostatic pressure due … Read More
Home > Service Area > Black Hawk, SD Common Foundation Problems in Black Hawk, South Dakota Foundation problems are not uncommon in the Black Hawk, South Dakota area. Several of the most common foundation problems in this area are caused by shifting or shrinking soil. When the soil beneath your foundation starts to move and fall away, it will cause foundation problems such as foundation movement and settlement. These issues are usually the result of soil shrinkage due to dry weather, erosion resulting from heavy rains, or shifting and heaving soil from sudden or extreme temperature changes. If you see … Read More
Wet Basements in South Dakota, Nebraska Mean Unhealthy Living Wet basements are not just annoying, they can cause serious damage to your possessions, your home, and its inhabitants. If you use your basement or crawlspace as a storage area, as most people do, having moisture leak in can cause water damage to your possessions that are stored there. Your home can be damaged in a variety of ways. Having water leak in means that there is a possibility of foundation failure, which can mean wall, floor, and foundation cracks, which is most likely what let the water in in the … Read More
Home > Common Problems > Ceiling Cracks Ceiling Cracks Repair in South Dakota, Wyoming & Nebraska Ceiling Cracks Can Be a Sign Of Foundation Failure Have you noticed cracks forming on the walls or ceiling of your home? South Dakota homeowners commonly experience problems like cracks and assume that they aren’t a large problem, but they may be an indication of a bigger problem that poses a threat to your home: foundation failure. Though ceiling cracks may possibly be an isolated incident, they are most likely accompanied by other problems, such as: Bowing walls Sticking doors Leaning walls Wet crawlspace … Read More
Home > Common Problems > Wet Crawl Space Wet Crawl Space in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska Crawl Space Repair for South Dakota Homes A wet crawl space can mean many things for your home. You may experience higher levels of humidity throughout the home, softened floorboards above the crawl space, or a musty odor coming from the crawl space. All of these problems indicate a need for wet crawl space encapsulation in South Dakota. If you have reason to believe that you have a wet crawl space in need of encapsulation, contact Rapid Foundation Repair today. What causes a … Read More
Home > Common Problems > Crawl Space Mold and Mildew Crawl Space Mold & Mildew in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska Mold and Mildew Issues in your South Dakota Home When water gets trapped in your crawl space, problems can arise not only in the crawl space itself but throughout the home. These problems can range from a small nuisance, such as a musty odor coming from the crawl space to a dangerous health hazard, like mold and mildew growth. Mold and mildew are a hazard to all who live in a home. If you have spotted some or suspect … Read More
Home > Common Problems > Basement Seepage Basement Seepage Repair in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska You may know what a hassle it is to deal with water problems in your basement. Wet basements are not only an annoyance but can also be hazardous to you and your family — too much moisture in the basement leads to mold growth, rot, and water damage. It is important to keep your basement dry, as a dry basement promotes a healthier home. Rapid Foundation Repair has a team of professional basement waterproofing specialists to provide any basement seepage repair services you may … Read More
