Articles from Rapid Foundation Repair

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

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

Dry Basement South Dakota

Steps to Keeping a Dry Basement The summer months are finally here. You know what that means: swimming, fireworks, and plenty of fun times to be had. But summer also brings lots of storms. With all the rain, your home is bound to get some water damage. Do not let a wet basement put a damper on your summer. Give us a call today. We will help you keep a dry basement, not only in the summer but throughout the entire year. Professionals Help You Keep a Dry Basement in South Dakota Many types of basement waterproofing can help you … 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 your home type, whether it be a brick or concrete wall. Here is a list of cracks and what they mean. 1) Angled and Horizontal This crack may mean that your foundation walls … Read More