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Foundation Repair & Basement Waterproofing in Des Moines

In Des Moines’ neck of the woods, homeowners experience the harshest of every season. With the right foundational and structural solutions, you can fortify your home to stand strong no matter the weather.

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We’re not just the experts. We’re your neighbors.

Since 1992, we’ve been going the extra mile in home repair, protection, and customer service. Missouri, eastern Kansas, northern Arkansas, and southern Iowa trusts us to get the job done right, the first time.

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We’ve used foundation repair system with repairs on 3/4 of our foundation walls.Just had Dalton Campbell out to inspect the system. and…

We’ve used foundation repair system with repairs on 3/4 of our foundation walls.Just had Dalton Campbell out to inspect the system. and we’ll be hiring them to repair the 4th.Every time we’ve used them they have been professional and completed high quality work. The walls they have repaired are stabilized and have remained stabilized.

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Chris was great to work with for my inspection and estimate. Look forward to getting work done on my crawlspace.

Chris was great to work with for my inspection and estimate. Look forward to getting work done on my crawlspace.

Jeramiah Bailey

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Dalton was very on time, knowledgeable and answered all of my questions.

Dalton was very on time, knowledgeable and answered all of my questions.

Mark Stull

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Dalton Campbell was great! Assessment , consultation and installation all DONE within four hours . That’s my kinda business !!!

Dalton Campbell was great! Assessment , consultation and installation all DONE within four hours . That’s my kinda business !!!

Daniel Goodrich

Foundation Recovery Systems

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Dalton did a great job explaining the work he was very professional and took his job seriously

Dalton did a great job explaining the work he was very professional and took his job seriously

Becky Gatewood

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Our whole experience with FRS was positive. From the inspection to the final walkthrough every single employee we dealt with is…

Our whole experience with FRS was positive. From the inspection to the final walkthrough every single employee we dealt with is knowledgeable, professional and polite. The work was done on time. They get extra praise for their customer communication through out the whole project. Thank you Renee, Chris, Craig, John, James and Derek and the rest of the team.

Marcia Coughennower

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Tyler, Bryce and Brandon were all professional, informative and patient with our many questions. They made us feel as if we were the most…

Tyler, Bryce and Brandon were all professional, informative and patient with our many questions. They made us feel as if we were the most important clients ever. Superb job on our driveway!

Faith ann

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Our home had several sidewalk sections that had sunk at different rates, leaving uneven edges that were trip hazards. Bryce and Brandon of…

Our home had several sidewalk sections that had sunk at different rates, leaving uneven edges that were trip hazards. Bryce and Brandon of FRS briefed me on their approach to leveling the walkway. They worked hard and carefully, and their experience showed in how good the sidewalk now looks, with trip hazards eliminated. While the service is not inexpensive, communications, process and work went well, with an end result that was better than I anticipated.

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Jordan was a straight shooter and very knowledgeable with concrete issues. His knowledge and background help me make the decision to use…

Jordan was a straight shooter and very knowledgeable with concrete issues. His knowledge and background help me make the decision to use Foundation Recovery Systems. Very reasonable and fair pricing.

Robert Rehms

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Detailed and thorough analysis of our problem. Jordan Mullen's concept and presentation was very reassuring. I am looking forward to…

Detailed and thorough analysis of our problem. Jordan Mullen's concept and presentation was very reassuring. I am looking forward to completing the project.

Richard Swales

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Eric walked us through the process of getting the repairs made to our basement wall. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with….

Eric walked us through the process of getting the repairs made to our basement wall. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. We will have our wall fixed in less than two weeks!

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Great team. Bryce and Brandon were quick and professional.

Great team. Bryce and Brandon were quick and professional.

david bonn

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Chris was on time , very professional and explained things well. Very impressed.

Chris was on time , very professional and explained things well. Very impressed.

Richard Santi

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Jordan was great to work with. He came out for the initial visit the same day we contacted them for the inquiry. He was knowledgeable and…

Jordan was great to work with. He came out for the initial visit the same day we contacted them for the inquiry. He was knowledgeable and explained all options clearly.Bryce and Brandon arrived on time, reviewed the work and started in right away. They were friendly, professional and very efficient. The work they did looks great!! I would definitely recommend this team to others. Thanks guys!

Kaylene Harrelson

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Bryce, Brandon and Todd were professional, courteous and did an overall phenomenal job!!!

Bryce, Brandon and Todd were professional, courteous and did an overall phenomenal job!!!

Wayne Southall

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James(Jay) was polite, knowledgeable and overall great to work with. He addressed the issues I have with my steps and provided a solution…

James(Jay) was polite, knowledgeable and overall great to work with. He addressed the issues I have with my steps and provided a solution without being pushy. He looks out for his customers best interest. I highly recommend him!

Jeff Batterson

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Jordan, Bryce and Brandon were all very nice to work with. They answered all our questions, and did excellent work. On time and cleaned up…

Jordan, Bryce and Brandon were all very nice to work with. They answered all our questions, and did excellent work. On time and cleaned up afterwards.

Lynne Rice

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Foundation problems suck, let's be honest. Cody Shipley walked us through the options and helped us find something that worked with…

Foundation problems suck, let's be honest. Cody Shipley walked us through the options and helped us find something that worked with us.Furthermore, I'm impressed at the hoops the crew installing it had to go through. Our neighborhood streets are being worked on by the city and they had to deal with our street potentially getting closed without notice. They had a plan if it came to that, but thankfully it didn't.

Philip Golay

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Dalton was very professional and knowledgeable to work with.

Dalton was very professional and knowledgeable to work with.

Mike Norman

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Thank you to the great team at Foundation Recovery Systems. Our front stairs were pulling away from the house due to a sinking sidewalk and …

Thank you to the great team at Foundation Recovery Systems. Our front stairs were pulling away from the house due to a sinking sidewalk and we were finding cracks in our driveway from voids under the surface. Todd came out and walked us through the quote, answered all of our questions. Today we had a great experience with our installers Bryce and Brandon. They were very thorough in walking through the work process and the finished process looks great. The plugs where the poly were inserted look seamless, everything looks great. Polite, punctual, professional, excellent work!

Bettis Bunch

Foundation Recovery Systems

Basement Waterproofing Expertise in Des Moines

The lively city of Des Moines and neighboring counties of Dallas, Jasper, and Polk are decently removed from water. The area isn’t completely dry, though, as summers bring high humidity and frequent thunderstorms. The wet summers and bitter winters can cause freezing and thawing of your soil, putting your basement walls or foundation at risk of cracking. 

Soil matters when it comes to your foundation. The topsoil and subsoil in Des Moines are made up of a silty-clay loam. Clay can mean trouble for your foundation, especially if weakened by certain backfill soil put in place during construction. When clay interacts with water, it expands, creating hydrostatic pressure that can cause your walls to bow, leak, or crumble. The moisture can also enter your basement or foundation and create cracking, mold, mildew, and condensation. You might notice a foul smell around your home or even higher energy bills. As outside air seeps in through your crumbling foundation, it can bring unhealthy particles and unstable temperatures from the outside. 

You need an expert who can correct these issues at the source, so you never have to deal with the headache again. Foundation Recovery Systems is proud of our local knowledge and years of experience in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and structural solutions. Our goal is to fix your home the right way, so you can have it forever. 

Foundation Solutions for your Unique Home

Groundworks Experts Assess and Repair a Home Foundation

Foundation Repair

When problems with your home’s foundation arise, it can bring a variety of other issues along with it. Here’s how our specialized solutions can repair your home’s foundation to it’s original stability.

Groundworks Expert explains to home owner the solution installed in their basement

Basement Waterproofing

Waterproofing your basement is key to having a healthy environment in your home, as well as preventing problems in the future. Learn more about the benefits of waterproofing your basement.

Crawl Space Dehumidifier

Crawl Space Repair

When it comes to the health of your home’s crawl space, there are many factors and problem signs at work. Knowing what the signs are could help you indicate that it’s time for repairs.

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Concrete Lifting

The stability and consistency of the concrete around your home is an important factor to it’s overall aesthetic and wellbeing. Here’s what you should know about the concrete lifting options for your home.

Why Choose Us?

Local Expertise

Our team of professionals has undergone extensive training. You can rest assured knowing your home is in good hands and will be properly protected by our team of experts.

Customizable Solutions

All our solutions are fully customizable and can be specifically tailored to meet your home’s repair needs. Every home is unique, and that’s why we ensure every solution is too.

Unmatched Quality

We never sacrifice quality for quantity or time. We work until the job is done the right way, and we firmly believe that every customer deserves the highest quality solutions and professionalism, no matter where they live.

Peace of Mind

It is our goal to ensure we provide exactly what is needed to fix the problem, permanently. Peace of mind comes standard with everything we do.

Continued Service & Maintenance

Our service and maintenance programs ensure the solutions we install continue to function to their highest ability and properly protect your home.

Warranty

All our products and services are backed by long-term warranties. A warranty is only as good as the company behind it. We are leaders in the industry who stand behind our engineered, tested, and approved repairs.

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