AI-Powered Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing in Norfolk, NE
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The foundation of your Norfolk, NE, home needs to be rock solid so it can last a lifetime and beyond. Given the area’s often wet weather and silty clay loam soil, this can be a challenge.
Norfolk is the ninth-largest city in Nebraska. Located in northeast Nebraska, it is situated in between the Missouri River to the north and the Platte River to the south. The Elkhorn River also runs through the area.
Not only is Norfolk situated near a body of water (the Elkhorn River), its rainy weather and occasionally flooded silt loam or silty clay loam soil can spell trouble for area homeowners like you. Along with having adequate flood insurance coverage, you also need to protect your home’s foundation, basement or crawl space, and concrete from these environmental factors.
While you can’t control the weather or the soil around your home, you can play an active role in how your home responds to these stressors. Resulting problems include cracking and bowing walls, a leaking or flooding basement, a moldy crawl space with sagging above floors, and cracking and uneven exterior concrete on your driveway or sidewalk. These are problems that need to be addressed as soon as possible to avoid health and safety concerns.
That’s where Groundworks comes in. Our experienced team of professionals will thoroughly inspect your home to determine the cause of the problems and how best to fix them. Our trusted foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation and encapsulation, and concrete lifting solutions come with longtime warranties and they will protect your home for good.
- Free Inspections
- Certified Structural Technicians
- Personalized Repair Plan
- No Interest Financing (for 12 months)
- Long-Term Warranty
13831 Chalco Valley Parkway
Suite 100
Omaha, NE 68138
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Recent Reviews for our Omaha Community
*CLS Foundations became part of Groundworks January 2022
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Sergio Robles! This guy was so good! He was so kind, worked on integrity, would definitely recommend him!!!
Sergio Robles! This guy was so good! He was so kind, worked on integrity, would definitely recommend him!!!
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CJ was pretty cool. I appreciate what he did. Very thorough, explained the job very well. Ask for him.
CJ was pretty cool. I appreciate what he did. Very thorough, explained the job very well. Ask for him.
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From start to finish working with Groundworks was easy, stress free, & educational. Josh came to my home & did a very thorough inspection…
From start to finish working with Groundworks was easy, stress free, & educational. Josh came to my home & did a very thorough inspection all while explaining everything he was doing & what he was seeing so I understood. As a first time homeowner, understanding was very important to me. When the Team came to do the work, they were AMAZING. Ler Htoo, the foreman, and his Team: Bleh Bleh, Devon, & Eh Wah were wonderful at communicating with me & letting me know timeline & plan. They showed me the work they were doing & explained the what & the why. Also, they cleaned up so well after they were done that my basement looked 10 times better than before they started and you can't even tell they had to dig a hole in my yard for an anchor! I will absolutely recommend Groundworks to anyone & everyone who needs foundation support – they made what I thought would be a stressful process incredibly easy & totally stress free. Thank you so much!
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CJ was very helpful and gave us a very thorough plan to repair our basement. Very pleased with his knowledge and expertise!! Would highly…
CJ was very helpful and gave us a very thorough plan to repair our basement. Very pleased with his knowledge and expertise!! Would highly recommend!!
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Very friendly and understanding of customer work request. No sales pressure of additional service. W9uld definitely recommend.
Very friendly and understanding of customer work request. No sales pressure of additional service. W9uld definitely recommend.
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CJ was super easy to work with and explained everything in detail. Highly recommend!!!
CJ was super easy to work with and explained everything in detail. Highly recommend!!!
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Shout out to Sergio Robles! Sergio spent several hours with us evaluating our unique basement battle with water. He heard our concerns and …
Shout out to Sergio Robles! Sergio spent several hours with us evaluating our unique basement battle with water. He heard our concerns and prior remediation. He investigated thoroughly our basement interior and exterior. He drew up a comprehensive plan, and he gave us an incredible price for the extensive work. We had two other basement evaluations. His insights, timing, and price with his incredible wisdom far surpassed the others. We highly recommend Sergio Robles to uncover your basement woos!
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Matt Landrum gave a detailed review of the necessary property repairs, and the repair process. He and an apprentice came late afternoon on…
Matt Landrum gave a detailed review of the necessary property repairs, and the repair process. He and an apprentice came late afternoon on a Friday during very cold conditions. They stayed late to ensure a thorough review of the property.
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Found these guys off of a Facebook add. they called shortly after I requested a quote. Had a quote in hand within 24 hrs and scheduled to…
Found these guys off of a Facebook add. they called shortly after I requested a quote. Had a quote in hand within 24 hrs and scheduled to have the work done with in 7 days. Super easy to work with, very professional and trustworthy, and prices are valued accordingly. Alan Najarro was who did my professional installation seamlessly and efficiently. Highly recommend him and this company.
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Both crews were professional and efficient in completing their jobs.
Both crews were professional and efficient in completing their jobs.
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Joe wiedemeier Such a pleasant young man. He explained everything in plain terms so an older lady could understand!! Thank you Joe.
Joe wiedemeier Such a pleasant young man. He explained everything in plain terms so an older lady could understand!! Thank you Joe.
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Great experience with the team of Ler Htoo, Eh Tee, Tah Mia. Fantastic communication. Hard working. Pleasant to work with. Thank you to…
Great experience with the team of Ler Htoo, Eh Tee, Tah Mia. Fantastic communication. Hard working. Pleasant to work with. Thank you to your entire team.
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Travis Falk was fantastik. He provided thorough inspection and provided great information.
Travis Falk was fantastik. He provided thorough inspection and provided great information.
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Micah is awesome! A very great ambassador of the GroundWorks brand and a pleasure to have in our home. After our meeting, I have all the…
Micah is awesome! A very great ambassador of the GroundWorks brand and a pleasure to have in our home. After our meeting, I have all the information I need to make an informed decision. He was extremely thorough, respectful, and knowledgeable about our foundation issue, and was able to communicate the options in a way that made sense. I loved our conversation and feel like he really knows what he's talking about. Thanks for sending him to help us with this issue! Highly recommend!
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I recommend Sergio and Nick, they explained everything well! They are also very friendly!
I recommend Sergio and Nick, they explained everything well! They are also very friendly!
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Joe came out and explained everything to us in the most cost-effective way. Nowhere near as expensive as we thought it would be. We have a…
Joe came out and explained everything to us in the most cost-effective way. Nowhere near as expensive as we thought it would be. We have a wall that is Bowing and some steps and a cement pad that need lifted out front. Appreciative of the learning experience and we look forward to working with you guys soon!
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Great work. Showed up on time. Cleaned up when done. Polite. Everything was explained as they worked.
Great work. Showed up on time. Cleaned up when done. Polite. Everything was explained as they worked.
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Joe Wiedemerer, was AWESOME, very informative and would recommend, he was a joy to work with 🤗🦋🦋
Joe Wiedemerer, was AWESOME, very informative and would recommend, he was a joy to work with 🤗🦋🦋
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Sergio Robles was very informative, knowledgeable and professional. Very impressive.
Sergio Robles was very informative, knowledgeable and professional. Very impressive.
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Nick Grage was thorough and professional during his inspection and while making his recommendations. He worked with us to offer solutions…
Nick Grage was thorough and professional during his inspection and while making his recommendations. He worked with us to offer solutions within our budget.
Norfolk Basement Waterproofing
On average, Norfolk receives 29 inches of rain and 28 inches of snow on a yearly basis. That’s a lot of precipitation that saturates the ground and the soil underneath and around your house. Some of Norfolk and Madison County’s soils are well-drained, and many either occasionally or frequently flood. If your home is situated atop one of the latter soils, all the water it has to contend with can inundate your basement.
As mentioned above, hydrostatic pressure can cause walls to crack and bow, as well as let water inside. Instead of flooding and damaging your basement and anything you have stored there, we at Groundworks can help you protect your basement with top-of-the-line waterproofing solutions. These include an interior drainage system that is installed in the sub-floor and throughout the basement perimeter to intercept leaking water and a sump pump to collect this leaking water and pump it out of and away from your home.
Moisture, humidity, mold, and mildew also are problems that can arise from a leaking basement. To help combat these issues along with water intrusion, we can line the walls of your Norfolk basement with a durable vapor barrier and install an energy-efficient, self-draining dehumidifier. All of these solutions working together can help you create a watertight, healthy home.
Additionally, it’s important to have clear and properly functioning gutters and downspouts. If one or both of these exterior fixtures is clogged or damaged, water can drain directly onto your foundation and leak inside. Having positively graded landscaping that allows water to drain away from your house also is crucial.
This type of thought is what goes into each product Groundworks offers. That is because we design and produce the products ourselves, making them fully customizable to best fit your home. Our team is full service, meaning from the initial foundation inspection to the final walkthrough you can ensure the job is done right… the first time. Our products come with a long-term warranty to provide peace of mind.
Foundation Repair in Norfolk
The soil type and characteristics in Norfolk and throughout Madison County vary from well-drained silty clay loam to fine sandy loam and silt loam that can often or rarely flood. Even with these varieties, one thing is for certain: unstable soil will wreak havoc on your house and its stability.
It’s common for homes to settle into the ground and develop hairline cracks within the first few years after they are built. But if the structure continues to sink into unstable soil or gaps left behind from erosion or washout, this is dangerous for its health and safety as well as that of your family. You might notice problems with foundation settlement in the form of stair-step wall cracks, diagonal cracks along windows and doorways, drywall nail pops, and uneven floors.
At Groundworks, we use the most reliable and customizable solutions to address foundation settlement and its related problem signs. Depending on what type of foundation your home has and the degree of settlement, we can use push piers, helical piers, or slab piers to permanently stabilize and potentially raise the foundation towards its original position. If there is an issue with weakened crawl space joists, our sturdy crawl space supports also can reinforce and help lift the above floor and floor joists.
Heavily saturated soil from the area’s yearly average of 29 inches of rain also can result in excessive hydrostatic pressure on your foundation walls. This can cause the walls to crack and bow inwards, as well as allow water and moisture to seep inside. Our wall anchors and SettleStop IntelliBrace™ solutions can be used to not only shore up these walls, but also straighten them over time, and our sturdy carbon fiber supports hold the walls in their current positions and halt any further cracking or inward movement.
Foundation Repair Solutions
Push Piers
Push piers are a specific underpinning solution that may be beneficial for your settling foundation. How can these durable piers protect your home?
Helical Piers for Foundation Repair
Helical piers are a great repair tool for sinking foundations. How can helical piers benefit your home?
Crawl Space Supports for Foundation Repair
If you’re having problems with sagging floors above your crawl space, you may need better crawl space supports. How do you maximize your crawl space support system with SettleStop IntelliJack™?
Wall Repair System
Stop foundation cracks and bowing walls before they worsen. Basement wall repair addresses damage with long-term results. Groundworks offers free inspections!
Crawl Space Encapsulation in Norfolk
If your Norfolk home has a crawl space underneath it instead of a basement, it’s vital that you pay close attention to this delicate area’s condition. Leaking water, mold, wood rot, and other issues can plague this area if it is vented and not properly sealed. While we do not recommend that you go into this tight squeeze of an area to check it, there are warning signs throughout the rest of your home that can signal problems in the crawl space.
You might notice unpleasant odors, sagging floors, higher humidity, and condensation. While these could be connected to other potential causes, it’s best to contact your expert team at Groundworks to check them out. We will be able to properly diagnose problems like these that you notice within your home, and if we trace them back to the crawl space, we can recommend the best solutions to repair them.
Leaking water from walls, through vents, or the ground can be intercepted by a specially designed interior drainage system. Similar to the basement waterproofing system, this water is directed to drain into a sump pump that will remove the water. If blackouts are a concern in your area, we can install a battery backup that will continue operating even with the power goes out.
Vented dirt crawl spaces in Norfolk need to be sealed and isolated from the earth. Airtight vent covers can keep out air and water, as well as make it difficult for pests to get inside. Encapsulating the crawl space with a thick and durable vapor barrier also goes a long way in protecting your crawl space from water and moisture. It is placed on the walls and floor to lock out these intruders and help keep mold at bay. A dehumidifier also can be installed to clean and filter the air, control moisture and humidity, and reduce odors and the potential for mold growth.
Norfolk Concrete Lifting
The same underlying cause for foundation problems like settlement and sinking also is at the heart of many concrete problems. The soil underneath concrete structures on your Norfolk property – from your sidewalks and driveway to your patio and interior concrete slab – greatly influences their condition and appearance. Fine sandy loam soil can erode and leave voids for the concrete slabs to sink into, and overly saturated silty clay loam can push up on the concrete to cause heaving and cracking.
When concrete slabs crack, sink and are uneven, they present safety hazards to anyone walking across them. They also look unsightly and negatively impact your property’s curb appeal and value. The best thing to do is get a professional assessment from the expert team at Groundworks.
The traditional repair method, mudjacking, is an invasive, time-consuming process that can leave you without access to your concrete surface for several days. At Groundworks, we have a better solution. Our SettleStop PolyRenewal™ polyurethane injections are a less invasive, more effective, and quicker way to lift and stabilize your concrete. Once penny-sized holes are drilled into the slab, polyurethane foam is pumped underneath to fill any voids and lift the slabs back up towards its original position. It cures within 15 minutes, so you can use your concrete the same day of the installation!
Contact Groundworks for Trusted Repair Solutions
If you notice problems with your foundation, basement, crawl space, or concrete, don’t hesitate to contact Groundworks for a free inspection and repair quote! Our team of professionals has years of experience in the industry, and homeowners like you throughout the Norfolk area have trusted us with repairing and protecting their most valuable asset, their home. We understand how the local climate and soil conditions can affect your property, and we want you to help keep your home standing for many years to come.
Repair and Protect Your Home for Good
Our team at Groundworks has spent years perfecting our craft and the permanent solutions we install. We understand that every home is unique, which is why we offer fully customizable solutions to best fit your repair needs and budget.
All our foundation, basement, crawl space, and concrete solutions come with transferrable, long-term warranties, and our annual maintenance program helps ensure that our repairs continue to properly function and protect your home.
If you notice foundation problems in your Norfolk home, contact us today to schedule a free inspection.
