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Fortress Foundation Solutions

Midwest Foundation Repair

9850 Douglas Ave Suite 100
Urbandale, IA 50322
Mon-Fri 7:00am-6:00pm
Sat 9:00am-6:00pm
Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm
In business since 1995

Formally known as Midwest Basement Systems, Midwest Foundation Repair offers over 20 years of expert basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, and foundation repair service to homeowners in Central Iowa.

As an authorized Basement Systems contractor in Iowa, customers get trusted service that includes the following benefits:

  • Exclusive, state-of-the-art products
  • Award-winning customer service
  • Written, transferable warranties
  • Over 20 years of trusted service in Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space & Foundation Repair
  • Free, no-obligation estimates - call us today!

Services:

  • Basement Waterproofing to help prevent basement flooding.
  • Crawl Space Encapsulation to help protect against mold, rot, and moisture problems.
  • Moisture Control for basements and crawl spaces to help prevent mold, rot, and musty odors.
  • Foundation Repair for cracks, bowing walls, uneven floors, and more!

Products Installed:

  • Sump Pumps - Primary & Battery Backup Systems
  • Interior Drainage Systems
  • Crawl Space Vapor Barrier & Encapsulation System
  • Energy-Efficient, Self-Draining Dehumidifier
  • Foundation Piers & Wall Anchors

Service Area:

Proudly serving cities and towns in Iowa, including Des Moines, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Ames, Marshalltown, Fort Dodge, Mason City, and surrounding areas.

View before and after photos of wet basements, dirt crawl spaces, and foundations they've fixed and browse reviews and testimonials from thousands of customers below! Call today to schedule your free evaluation and estimate.

Basement Waterproofing Crawl Space Repair Foundation Repair
By William S.
"My ratings are all based on reports of my farm tenant..."
By Wayne M.
By Lisa N.
By Curtis K.
Leland and Cheryl K.
Dysart, IA
We are very pleased with the results of their work and feel that it contributes to the future sale value of...
Jason C.
Waterloo, IA
Christiam Riquelman is a great foreman!
Gary L.
Carlisle, IA
They are very professional in their approach.
Midwest Foundation Repair Before & After
  • Basement Waterproofing in Ottumwa, IA
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    Basement Waterproofing in Ottumwa, IA
    After

    Basement Waterproofing in Ottumwa, IA

    This homeowner wanted to have a dry basement because it was getting harder and harder for him to keep mopping up all of the water. He wanted this problem solved by experts in basement waterproofing, so he gave us a call. We sent System Design Specialist Luke Miller to inspect the basement and determine what was causing water to get into the basement as well as design a comprehensive solution to keep water out. Luke found that the floor/wall join around the perimeter of the basement was leaking water onto the floor as well as through some cracks in the floor itself. Upon seeing this, he knew that full perimeter solution was needed as well as a lateral line to capture water that was seeping in through the floor cracks, so he called for an installation team as per the homeowner's request. One of our installation teams utilized a full perimeter WaterGuard Interior Drainage System as well as a partial height CleanSpace Vapor Barrier. After that, they  installed a lateral line to capture water that was coming through the middle of the floor before it could get into the basement. They topped it off by installing a TripleSafe Sump Pump System to push all of this water up and away from the basement. The homeowner was very pleased with the end result and he thought that his installation looked very clean. Check out the new waterproofing systems this homeowner has!
  • Never Clean Your Gutters Again!
    Before
    Never Clean Your Gutters Again!
    After

    Never Clean Your Gutters Again!

    This homeowner has our CleanSpace waterproofing system in a portion of her basement, but she wants the entire area fully waterproofed. Additionally, this homeowner has her clean her gutters four times a year and just doesn't want to have to do that anymore. Her yard has many mature trees so installing RainDrop gutter guards was a must. And we installed CleanSpace in the rest of her basement to waterproof her walls and control the moisture. Now this homeowner will never have to clean her gutters again!
  • Downspout Extension for Enhanced Foundation Protection in Brooklyn, IA
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    Downspout Extension for Enhanced Foundation Protection in Brooklyn, IA
    After

    Downspout Extension for Enhanced Foundation Protection in Brooklyn, IA

    This homeowner called us because she was concerned about her downspouts that were draining water just four feet from her home, threatening her foundation structure. To resolve this issue, our team extended and buried the downspouts, redirecting the water flow and therefore ensuring that her foundation wouldn't face water damage. 
  • Achieving a Dry Basement: Comprehensive Waterproofing Solutions in Waterloo, IA
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    Achieving a Dry Basement: Comprehensive Waterproofing Solutions in Waterloo, IA
    After

    Achieving a Dry Basement: Comprehensive Waterproofing Solutions in Waterloo, IA

    This customer wanted to fix the water infiltration in their basement. Their big goal was to finish the basement and install a bathroom, so they needed better water management. To help them, we installed a combination of proven waterproofing measures.   Our team installed WaterGuard, a reliable drainage system, to catch and redirect water away from the foundation. We also implemented full-height CleanSpace encapsulation, which created a moisture-resistant barrier. To finish the solution, we added a sump pump system for efficient water removal.   By combining WaterGuard, CleanSpace, and a sump pump, we provided a full waterproofing system that fixed the customer's immediate concerns and prepared their basement for finishing. Our solutions ensure a dry and usable space, so call us today!    
Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy Award

Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy Award

Cityview's Best of Des Moines

Cityview's Best of Des Moines

Better Business Bureau 2010 Integrity Award

Better Business Bureau 2010 Integrity Award

Rich Lathrum

Rich Lathrum

Regional Manager

Anthony Bellizzi

Anthony Bellizzi

Service Technician

Austin Dermody

Austin Dermody

Service Technician

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