Central Illinois Foundation Repair & Waterproofing, LLC
Your local foundation experts.
ABOUT US
Central Illinois Foundation Repair and Waterproofing LLC was founded on the idea that foundation repair and basement waterproofing shouldn't be a temporary fix. When we repair your foundation, we do it the right way, the first time. Our locally owned company will always guarantee every customer our honesty and commitment. No band-aid fixes, no gimmicks, just straightforward solutions.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Whether you have water in your basement, cracks in your foundation or any other foundation needs, our team of experts will customize a plan for your home. Check out just a few of the services we offer below.
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING
We specialize in foundation waterproofing. Exterior waterproofing seals your foundation walls from the outside; Preventing water from getting into or underneath your home. During this process, we add a unique drainage system, that prevents water damage, and stops leaks at the source. We also offer interior waterproofing by installing a system of drainage pipes and sump pumps to keep water out. Check out the pros and cons of both below.
FOUNDATION REPAIR
Broken, Cracked, or leaning foundation walls can be a scary problem for homeowners. Our skilled crew will custom design a solution to restore your foundation and basement walls. We will walk you through every step of the plan, and explain what makes our advanced techniques superior. Check out our Foundation Repair page to learn more.
EGRESS WINDOWS
Egress windows can take your basement from dark and musty, to a light, airy space. Not only does this add value to your home, but it also makes you want to actually use your basement again. We make a comprehensive plan that matches your unique needs and budget to achieve a seamless basement window installation.
Exterior Waterproofing
Exterior Waterproofing
During exterior waterproofing, a trench is dug around the exterior of the foundation, down to the footing of the home. All dirt and debris are then cleaned off of the wall so that a waterproofing membrane can be placed onto the wall. Next, a drain tile is placed on top of, or next to the footing of the home. The trench is then filled back up. For more information on waterproofing in the Springfield Il area, give us a call today.
Pros
Stops the problem at the source.
Water never enters into your basement.
Less disruption on the inside of your home.
CONS
Usually more expensive.
Sometimes not an option due to the location of neighboring homes.
Central Illinois Foundation Repair & Waterproofing, LLC goes above and beyond to keep your basement dry. We install a system of membranes on your foundation wall, which ensures there will be no water penetration. We then install drain tile around the exterior of your foundation. Around the drain tile, we use geofabric, this prevents the drain tile from clogging. Next, we install dimple board onto the exterior foundation wall. The dimple board creates an air gap between the foundation wall and the soil, in return it allows water to flow freely to the drain tile. To finish off this process we fill the trench back up with gravel. Water can freely flow through the gravel so it can reach the drain tile, which keeps hydrostatic pressure off of your foundation. Hydrostatic pressure is one of the major causes of foundation damage. Our unique method of waterproofing really is the key to keeping your basement dry.
Interior Waterproofing
To waterproof from the interior, we remove a portion of the concrete around the perimeter of the basement. Once the concrete is removed, we install drainage tile routed to a sump pit and sump pump. We then repair the concrete slab.
Pros
Interior waterproofing is usually less expensive
CONS
More disruptive to the inside of your home.
Not completely solving the problem.
