Foundation Repair Blog
New basement drain tile
Basements with water or cracks often indicate the need for new drain tile and a sump pump. Here we are finishing the concrete work over a new drain tile system. We specialize in drain tile and sump pump installation in the Waukesha and Milwaukee area.
Water in the basement can often be a sign of bad drain tile. Some signs include white salt minerals at the bottom blocks, paint flaking, visible moisture and little water in the sump pump. We specialize in drain tile repair, drain tile installation and sump pump installation. Having a proper drain tile system collects the water in a sump pump crock and pumps it out of the basement, at least 6 feet from the foundation. Water is the biggest enemy of your home, when the ground freezes water in the ground also freezes and expands. This puts a lot of pressure on your walls and eventually pushes them in, often causing wall cracks or sheering of the blocks. This is one reason why it is so important to keep water away from your foundation. Other negative consequences of ignoring water in your basement may include growth of mold, musty smell, cracking floor, etc. Call us today for your free quote, lifetime structural warranty included and transferrable!
Waterproofing exterior wall
Foundation repair for wall that was allowing water in to basement. In the video, Nick describes the process for digging out (excavating) an exterior wall and waterproofing it with tar. This is one way to stop water from getting into your basement. At times new interior drain tile and/or a sump pump may be needed. Basement problems? No problem! Call BFR today!
Egress window installation
Egress windows are a great way to increase the value of your home. By installing one you increase the square footage of your house with a finished basement.
It is important to hire a qualified contractor with experience in cutting into a foundation wall. We at Basement Foundation Repair have over 25 years experience in foundation work and egress installation. Here is an example of a proper egress window with the required 5 square feet minimum size.
Call us today for a free quote, we would be glad to be your egress window installer.
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Stopping basement water issues with a french drain system
A french drain is an affordable way to keep water out of your wet basement and waterproof it. A french drain is nothing more than a gravel-lined ditch with embedded corrugated pipe that runs water away from the home.
You need a qualified foundation contractor to install a system such as a french drain as you could damage the foundation walls if done improperly. We have over 25 years of experience and offer a written lifetime warranty. French drains usually cost several thousands of dollars instead of tens of thousands for excavating a basement wall that has bowed too far due to moisture in the walls.
As the snow melts, check your basement walls and call us if you have evidence of moisture. We offer free quotes!!! Call Basement Foundation Repair today and protect your investment.
New foundation floor
Basement foundation floors are not actually structural and do not support any load bearing weight. Basement floors can affordably and easy be redone by a qualified foundation contractor such as Basement Foundation Repair. We are located in Waukesha, WI and help with all things related to basement foundations, drain tiles, sump pump systems, wall braces and supports, basement waterproofing, egress windows, concrete leveling, reinforcements and foundation repairs.
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Basement drain tile, sump pump
Basement Foundation Repair is obsessed with protecting basements from water damage and educating the community. In this post we cover drain tiles and sump pumps as well as their importance.
Having a water free basement is essential to protecting your investment and avoiding costly foundation repairs down the road. Having a drain tile system with a sump pump are so important to keeping water out of your foundation walls.
Without a proper sump pump and drain tile system water will push up against your foundation walls and cause them to bow. After a short time the bowed walls will need support beams to keep the walls from failing. If you are having excessive moisture issues, you may be able to see evidence of water on the floor or even a white residue on the foundation walls. This is a sign that it is time to call your local drain tile specialist company BFR.
We also help homeowners with basement repairs such as basement waterproofing, egress window installation and repair, water drainage systems, concrete leveling, support beam reinforcements, french drains, and more.
Basement Foundation Repair has over 25 years of foundation repair experience and is fully insured.