For many of us, our home is the largest, most important investment we will make. Foundation problems can threaten that investment by causing serious structural damage that reduces a home's value. We can help with Gaps around doors and windows Sticking doors and windows Water related structural problems Walls leaning in or out Bowed walls Damage caused by heaving soils Cracks in the foundation Cracks in concrete floors Cracked brick walls or chimneys Sloping floors Expansive clay issues Foundation repair information Finding an engineer
When surveying your home, Rapid will take the time to make sure that your sticking doors aren’t pointing to a bigger problem. Our well-trained staff uses only the highest quality ECP products for a range of foundation repair services, from helical tieback installation to wall crack injections. Sticking doors are often a small sign that is coupled with cracks in your foundation wall. Our various foundation repair services can reinforce your foundation and ensure the stability of your home. Foundation problems, big or small, are dangerous, as the foundation is the true base of a strong home. Sticking doors and windows, along with cracked walls or floors, leaning or bowing walls, and leaning chimneys, indicate the need for foundation repair from Rapid Foundation Repair.
Drywalls
We can help you to fix all of your cracks, not just basement cracks–wall, floor, slab, foundation cracks, drywall, garage column–you name it, we can repair it. We have a crack injection service to help fix all of your home’s cracks; all you have to do is call us. We can also help you fix your home’s underlying foundation failure problems as well. Cracks usually signal either bowing walls or foundation settlement, and we can help with both.
Basement Remodeling
Fireplaces
A fireplace is a wonderful addition to any home. A leaning chimney, however, is not. It may seem like just an eyesore, but it is a problem that needs to be taken care of it right away. It can also be a sign of a bigger problem that your foundation could be settling or failing. You need to contact Rapid Foundation Repair as soon as possible when you notice a leaning chimney. We can fix the chimney and look for other signs of foundation failure that need foundation repair.
Carpeting
Mildew and mold can grow under wall coverings and carpeting. Finishing a basement without dealing with moisture can result in health problems and lead to significant damage as well. A sealed interior basement waterproofing system, installed by a professional can keep the moisture and soil gases from circulating throughout your home.
When you find cracks or leaks in your foundation or your walls are bowed, helical piers are your best choice. These foundation piers can provide excellent tension resistance and compressive force, making them an ideal choice in both foundation repair and new construction. Proper foundation repair with helical piers can save your structure from water damage or other serious problems. Helical piers will lift a shifting or settling foundation and prevent further problems.
Check and see which way the chimney leans. If it looks like it is going to fall away from your home, into your landscaping, this is likely a sign of a foundation problem. It is important to note that whatever way it is leaning you need to call an expert. A leaning chimney is a dangerous problem and must be taken seriously. The professionals at Rapid Foundation Repair provide the best foundation repair services. We offer an underpinning solution called helical piers. These piers can be introduced for support of your chimney. It will strengthen the chimney and stop it from leaning.
Driveways
Is your driveway cracked and uneven? Think that you need to replace your settling patio? Avoid replacing your patio or driveway and save money by utilizing polyurethane concrete lifting. Poly concrete leveling is a fast, stable, and effective way to resolve cracked, uneven, and sloping concrete. If you have trip hazards on your property, it’s time to take care of them with poly concrete lifting.
Excavation
Another problem is that home builders often install a corrugated pipe as a perimeter drain because the exterior excavation is not graded for proper drainage. The corrugated pipe system also includes plumber rock and backfill that contribute to an exterior waterproofing system that lasts only seven to ten years.
Retaining Walls
This type of system is generally used for temporary wall support, repairs on your basement walls, retaining walls, or seawalls, and also used for shoring. Here at Rapid Foundation Repair, we only use Earth Contact Products, the best products for foundation repair. We guarantee our top quality products and dependable services will provide you with a lasting fix for your foundation repair needs.
Walkways
Cracks in sidewalks or paths: When bricks are laid for sidewalks or garden walkways, it creates a beautiful visual effect. However, these pathways can crack just as easily as a foundation can, creating a tripping hazard for your family and your visitors.
During the hot summer months, homeowners often experience sticking and hard to open doors. When homeowners first experience sticking doors and windows, their first worry is humidity. It is a common misconception that humidity is the sole cause of sticking doors, leaving many homeowners to attempt to fix the problem themselves instead of searching for the real issue. However, sticking doors are often a sign of a much more severe problem with your foundation. If you’re experiencing sticking doors, you may also notice diagonal cracks at the corner of your doors or sagging floors. It is also common for there to be wedge-like gaps at the tops or sides of your doors and windows. As these problems usually point to more significant foundation issues, it’s important to get them checked out by an experienced foundation repair company such as Rapid Foundation Repair. We are your sticking doors experts in the South Dakota region.
Decks
Gutters
On the roof of a 2,000-square-foot house, 1,250 gallons of water can fall during a one-inch rain. If your home is not protected with proper gutters, downspouts, or grading, some of this water can end up in the basement. To waterproof your foundation, you must first manage the source of the water. Runoff from rain is often the source of wet basements and foundation repairs.
Garage Door Repair/Replacement
Many people don’t think that cracks in the garage are serious, but those cracks usually mean that there are underlying foundation problems. The middle column between garage doors can also crack which is a big sign that the foundation is failing. You might find cracks in the slab floor of your garage. These are all signs of sinking and settlement and can be a major hassle for you. For diagnosis of this problem and repair, you can count on the foundation repair South Dakota and Wyoming professionals at Rapid Foundation Repair.
Siding
Leaning chimney: A leaning chimney can be cracked and leaning either toward your house or away from it. Visible gaps can often be seen between your home’s siding and the chimney itself. A leaning chimney is an emergency and should be stabilized and supported immediately.
Porches
Here at Rapid Foundation Repair, we offer only the best foundation repair services. Helical piers are a staple product in the foundation repair industry. Typically these screw-type piers are used on slab foundations, porches, garages, and other structures that are relatively lightweight. In modern industry foundation repair, helical piers are one of the two most common types of structural piering devices for residential foundation applications in use today. Foundation repair services use helical piers to lift homes or stabilize foundations when driven deeply into stable soils.
Homeowners often do not realize the importance of the crawl space and as a result, they tend to neglect proper crawl space care practices. Because the concrete that surrounds a crawl space is porous, there is always a chance that moisture vapor can find its way into the crawl space. If your crawl space does develop moisture problems, it could lead to water damage, wet insulation, dry rot, and mold.
Masonry
When your home’s foundation sinks or settles, the entire home is affected. If your home’s foundation is sinking and causing problems like bowing walls or sloped floors, chances are, there are going to be problems with your masonry. Potential brick and masonry problems caused by foundation settling could include...