Award-Winning Foundation & Crawl Space Encapsulation in Fremont
Groundworks, foundation solutions crafted with pride
Anyone who knows Fremont, Nebraska knows it is a lovely place to live, but this ‘bedroom town’ has its share of foundation problems. With a mix of historic, and as the area grows, newer homes, both are prone to wet basements and crawl spaces, sinking foundations, bowing walls, and unlevel concrete.
If these foundation damage problems all sound too familiar, it’s Fremont’s soil and weather conditions that are to blame for your home’s foundation problems. Typically, an area has one factor that leads to the condition of the foundation; in Fremont, the residents have two.
Fremont is located in the eastern part of Nebraska, about 30 miles west of the Missouri River. While the area consists of both rolling and hilly areas, there are flat areas representing the remnants of the original surface of the plain. The soil in Fremont is a silt loam topsoil with compact silty clay loam below. Although this type of soil is good for farming, especially corn, it causes many foundation problems for homeowners in Fremont.
The weather, however, doesn’t offer any help. The Fremont area receives around 31 inches of rainfall and 30 inches of snow per year. With nearly 50 percent of the rainfall occurring in the form of thunderstorms in the months of June, July, and August, this time is a headache for homeowners with a leaking basement or damp crawl space. The spring months, after the snow melts, are also problematic for residents with foundation issues. Often snowmelt is combined with spring rains— intensifying the water intrusion.
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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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Mr Kirby and Rene was very resourceful and answered all my crazy questions to my crawl space. I highly recommend to request these two for…
Mr Kirby and Rene was very resourceful and answered all my crazy questions to my crawl space. I highly recommend to request these two for any questions you may have for encapsulating your crawl space or basement.
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Very professional team from start to finish. The team made sure that we were satisfied with the job every step of the way. John, Cooper,…
Very professional team from start to finish. The team made sure that we were satisfied with the job every step of the way. John, Cooper, DeAndre, Enrique, and Jesse are the best team. Reinforced basement walls and waterproofing.
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My experience with groundworks has been very positive. Both the digging crew of Juan P, Lalo, and Stefan and the polyfoam crew of Ivan and…
My experience with groundworks has been very positive. Both the digging crew of Juan P, Lalo, and Stefan and the polyfoam crew of Ivan and Diego did a great job. Everyone was very respectful and professional and got the work completed quickly. My only complaint would be having the communication between the crews be a little bit better.
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Ler Htoo, Eh Tee, Kay Htoo did an excellent job on my basement. Good communication and cleaned up after it was done. Highly recommend them.
Ler Htoo, Eh Tee, Kay Htoo did an excellent job on my basement. Good communication and cleaned up after it was done. Highly recommend them.
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CJ was reliable and very informative. He was easy to work with and knows the product very well!
CJ was reliable and very informative. He was easy to work with and knows the product very well!
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Groundworks arrived on time, had Ivan & Diago do a great job of lifting two slabs and taking care of some cracks, they were very…
Groundworks arrived on time, had Ivan & Diago do a great job of lifting two slabs and taking care of some cracks, they were very professional and left with our driveway clean and looking great.
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Professional Staff from sales to installation. Did exactly what they said they would do in a timely fashion. Great communication throughout …
Professional Staff from sales to installation. Did exactly what they said they would do in a timely fashion. Great communication throughout process.
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Ler Htoo, Sal, Eh Tee and Kay Htoo were very efficient, conscientious of my home and very kind. They were very hard and did a wonderful…
Ler Htoo, Sal, Eh Tee and Kay Htoo were very efficient, conscientious of my home and very kind. They were very hard and did a wonderful job! Thank you!
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Alan and Tyler are very good at their job. Every employer needs people like these two. They are very informative with every question. I am…
Alan and Tyler are very good at their job. Every employer needs people like these two. They are very informative with every question. I am more than pleased. They also cleaned everything up before leaving and asked if I had any questions. Highly recommend your company to my coworkers.
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I had an appointment with Groundworks for an inspection of my foundation. Mike Lutmer did my inspection. Mike called me two days before…
I had an appointment with Groundworks for an inspection of my foundation. Mike Lutmer did my inspection. Mike called me two days before my appointment and asked me about my concerns. He is very knowledgeable and took his time explaining my opinions. Thank you Mike. I'm looking forward to doing business with Groundworks.
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Juan Paramo, Jose Guzman and Lalo Garcia are amazing installers and hard workers. Great job installing my water proof system, highly…
Juan Paramo, Jose Guzman and Lalo Garcia are amazing installers and hard workers. Great job installing my water proof system, highly recommend them for installs!
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Best company I have ever dealt with thay no what thay are doing thank you Jon, Cooper,DeAndre and Jose out standing work
Best company I have ever dealt with thay no what thay are doing thank you Jon, Cooper,DeAndre and Jose out standing work
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Sales rep: Shane/Joe Crew: Diego & Jessie Shane and Joe were great to work with. A day after Shane's visit I changed my mind about doing…
Sales rep: Shane/Joe Crew: Diego & Jessie Shane and Joe were great to work with. A day after Shane's visit I changed my mind about doing the driveway and added some work to the backyard patio instead. Diego and Jessie did a good job raising some of the shovel catches along some of the sidewalk sections. They also filled a big void under the front door steps. They filled the big cracks along the rear garage foundation and along the backyard patio too. They also cleaned up after themselves after the job was completed. I am very satisfied with their work and my experience working with them.
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Ivan and Diego were professional and did a fantastic job of lifting our concrete. I was very happy with the results.
Ivan and Diego were professional and did a fantastic job of lifting our concrete. I was very happy with the results.
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We had bowing walls in our basement and a family friend recommended Groundworks. Micah Waldo was our inspector, we did a wonderful job of…
We had bowing walls in our basement and a family friend recommended Groundworks. Micah Waldo was our inspector, we did a wonderful job of walking us through our options and giving his expert opinion. We got our work schedule and it all went swimmingly. The foreman Emanuel Valdez and his team ( Sa Aung and Luis Vazquez) were very mindful of our pets and property. You couldn’t tell they had dug holes in the yard, and did a fantastic job of cleaning up after themselves. I couldn’t recommend all of these people or the company enough.
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Shane was on-time and very professional. He explained what he was doing and why in an easy to understand manner. After looking at our…
Shane was on-time and very professional. He explained what he was doing and why in an easy to understand manner. After looking at our problem he made his reccomendation and didn't try to upsell me on unnecessary things (like some other well-known company that starts with a T).
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Ivan and Jesse reported on time everything was well called me early in the morning to schedule work was done very proficiently great…
Ivan and Jesse reported on time everything was well called me early in the morning to schedule work was done very proficiently great integrity and good work workmanship. I appreciate their work and everything that they did.
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Rene, Isaac, and Ramiro did a great job on my home! They informed me on every helio that got put down and let me know in detail about how…
Rene, Isaac, and Ramiro did a great job on my home! They informed me on every helio that got put down and let me know in detail about how they would do it and even showed me thorough out their process. If there were any concerns that popped up they informed me on it. They even gave me some pictures on how my foundation looked before they covered it up and fixed it. They had great communication with me and finished up their job within the day (it was thought to be finished by the next day)! They were fast and efficient at getting it done, thank you again!
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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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Our Groundworks service team (Jon, Emanuel, Cooper, and DeAndre) was fantastic! They were efficient, knowledgeable, and great to work with! …
Our Groundworks service team (Jon, Emanuel, Cooper, and DeAndre) was fantastic! They were efficient, knowledgeable, and great to work with! We have recommended Groundworks to our family and friends already!
Basement Waterproofing in Fremont
All the previously mentioned water must go somewhere. And if you’re one of the unlucky ones, you know that means you’re soaking it up every time it rains. Dampness, flooding, and an overall humid home are problems in their own right, but the lingering effects of mold and wood rot, for example, can be where serious problems arise.
Because of this, if you have leaking basement wall cracks, a basement that often floods, or a damp, musty living environment, it’s best to take care of the problem soon, before it gets worse. Even with the best gutter and downspout system, water finds its way to your foundation. This water, combined with the sandy-loam soil in Fremont, means moisture can seep through the porous foundation building materials and enter your basement. Water will always take the path of least resistance, so regardless of how it enters, either through the concrete itself, through foundation cracks, or at the cove, water will eventually make its way in, causing an onset of problems.
The professionals at Groundworks have designed a system to keep your basement dry permanently. The cutting-edge drainage system is installed at the perimeter of the basement, inside, keeping it out of the ‘mud zone.’ This allows for an anti-clog design and easy maintenance. Any groundwater, or water leaking through the walls, is collected and pumped out and away from the home using a sump pump or existing drain system. Our sump pumps offer peace of mind knowing your basement will stay dry whatever the circumstance because of our three-pump system. The main pump does most of the heavy lifting, pumping out the daily water your foundation experiences. The secondary pump kicks on in the event of a storm and the first pump can’t keep up with the influx of water. It is also triggered to take over if the first pump fails for any reason. The third pump is a battery-operated pump, this pump automatically takes over in the event of a power outage and can pump until power is restored.
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.
Fremont Crawl Space Encapsulation & Repair Work
Fremont’s hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters mean crawl spaces in Fremont are in serious trouble. An unsealed crawl space and open vents allow hot air to enter in the summer, during the heat of the day, temperatures in your crawl space warm up. When cooler air enters, either in the evening or from the air-conditioned space upstairs, the two air temperatures mix. In the winter the reverse happens, cold air enters from the outside, while warm air comes from above and from the HVAC and plumbing pipes. When warm air meets cold air, condensation happens. This moisture-rich condensation leads to mold and mildew, which can cause a myriad of problems. Mold and mildew smell and these musty, stinky odors don’t stay in the crawl space. Because of the stack effect, these smells travel through your home and can cause allergies and asthma to kick into high gear.
In addition to smell, mold also causes wood rot. If you notice sagging, bouncy or sinking floors, it’s likely mold has something to do with it. Mold weakens wood, and since most of the wood in your crawl space is important to the structural health of your home, any sagging floors are a red flag of a major problem down below.
Crawl space encapsulation is the answer. Installing a high-quality, 20-mil thick vapor barrier on both the floor and walls ensures outside air and moisture is locked out. For any water problems, a drainage system and sump pump can be installed to ensure a dry environment. Our crawl space sump pump is specifically designed for tight crawl spaces and works with the vapor barrier liner for a tight, snug seal. A battery backup sump pump is also available for crawl spaces. The last thing you want to do in the event of a power outage is worry about getting into your crawl space in the dark. This peace of mind pump automatically kicks on, removing more than 11,500 gallons of water on a single charge, and starts recharging as soon as power is restored.
Crawl Space Encapsulation Solutions
Crawl Space Vapor Barrier
A crawl space vapor barrier is necessary for your crawl space. What does a crawl space vapor barrier do to keep your home safe and healthy?
Crawl Space Dehumidifier
Moisture seeping into your crawl space can prove to cause plenty of damage to your home. How can a crawl space dehumidifier help?
Thermal Insulation
Uninsulated crawl spaces leave your home vulnerable to energy inefficiency. Groundworks’ thermal insulation panels solve this problem.
Sump Pump
A crawl space sump pump could be a necessary step in your crawl space repair process. What are the benefits of a crawl space sump pump?
Fremont's Expert Foundation Repair Company
The homes in Fremont and the surrounding areas range from historic to modern, unfortunately, both can suffer from serious foundation problems. The sandy-loam topsoil and clay soil beneath that is prevalent in much of eastern Nebraska and especially the Fremont area, but it puts your foundation at risk of both settling and hydrostatic pressure problems.
When the soil around your home saturates with water, two things can happen, it either gets heavy and pushes hydrostatic pressure on your foundation walls, or it washes out and your home settles into the gaps that are created. Clay soil usually absorbs and holds water making hydrostatic pressure more likely. However, the sandy loam topsoil is well-drained but prone to erosion, making sinking foundations also very common in the area. In Fremont, both possibilities are possible because of the unique soil conditions. So noticing signs like bowing foundation walls, cracks near doors or windows, a tilting chimney, doors and windows that stick, foundation cracks and unlevel floors are common.
The best foundation repair solution for both sinking foundations and hydrostatic pressure issues are those that do not rely on the unstable soil surrounding your foundation. Thankfully Groundworks is the foundation repair expert. For settling foundations, we use helical piers, or foundation piles, driven deep into stable soil beneath your home. The weight of your home is then transferred onto these piers and the home can be lifted. Bowing walls can be stabilized by using wall anchors, a tie-back system that uses inward pressure from strong soil outside your home to stabilize and even straighten the wall. With more than 30 years of experience, you can trust our products stand the test of time.
Common Foundation Problem Signs
Concrete Lifting & Concrete Repair in Fremont
In addition to negatively affecting your foundation, the soil surrounding your home also has a huge effect on the concrete slabs surrounding the property. The top layer of sandy loam soil is mostly the culprit for sinking concrete slabs, however. It may seem like a minor inconvenience to have uneven, sinking sidewalk or driveway slabs, but it’s actually a pretty big problem. Not only does it present a tripping hazard, it also steals value from your home.
Old repair methods involved injecting a mud slurry under the slab to lift it. The problem with this method is it relies on your homes surrounding soil to support the slab, the same soil that already failed and allowed the slab to sink in the first place. PolyRenewal™ is an expanding foam that is injected under the slab. When it hardens it supports the weight of the slab without relying on the surrounding soil. This waterproof foam won’t wash out or deteriorate over time. With a cure time of only 20 minutes, installation can be done very quickly and without disruption to your life and family.
Call the Fremont Foundation Repair Service Experts
If bowing foundation walls, cracked walls, a musty, dirty crawl space, or a leaking basement are part of your daily life, don’t delay in fixing them, as it could result in more expensive problems in the future. For help from the trusted experts in the Fremont area, contact Groundworks for a free inspection. After a complete evaluation of your property, our inspector will provide a free estimate with repair solutions to permanently stabilize your problematic foundation and restore the health and value of your property. We offer long-term warranties for both residential and commercial foundation work.
Take the First Step Towards a Permanent Solution
Our team at Groundworks offers award-winning services in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete lifting. We have years of experience in the field working with the unique Fremont homes and understand how the clay soil, humid climate and high annual precipitation levels impact your home.
Our basement waterproofing, foundation repair and crawl space repairs come with a transferable warranty, transparent pricing and a complete service department after the work is completed.
If you’re having foundation problems, contact our experts to schedule a free inspection.