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The dirt beneath your home is really important. It's what supports the weight of your house. So what happens when we have really hot temperatures and not a lot of rain...

You see it in many basements - a white, powdery substance stains the walls. It's unsightly and hard to clean off. What is it and how does it get there? Efflorescence is...

The gutter is a vital part of the drainage system of your home. But it's also one of those things you don't think about until it's clogged with leaves or you find water i...

Curb appeal is important. Especially when you're trying to sell. Potential buyers' first impression of your house is based on how it looks. This means investing in curb a...

Read about how scheduled annual maintenance from Iowa's very own Midwest Foundation Repair can save you both time, and money.

Crawl Space Jacks are vital to your crawl space and foundation in your home. Midwest Foundation Repair's solution is Crawl Space SmartJacks.

Read all about how foundation issues occur and how Midwest goes about carrying out Foundation Repair, specifically in the Des Moines, IA region.

Enjoy this blog that outlines basement waterproofing that was carried out by Midwest in Des Moines in Iowa. If you are in need of the same, reach out to us for a free con...

We are creating more than 125 positions this year across our network of waterproofing, foundation settlement, concrete repair service, and garage refinishing locations.

A quick change in temperature can melt snow quickly, oversaturating the ground and can lead to water in your basement.

Even if you've lived with a problem in your home for more than 50 years, there's never a better time to fix it.

It's no secret that dirt settles. Every layer has different characteristics, and this has a major effect on the foundation and structure above.

A little water in the basement shouldn't be something to worry about, right? Unfortunately that just isn't true. Basement leaks and moisture lead to various health conce...

Ensure your waterproofing system can handle the dangers of ice and snow by doing things like preventing frozen pipes, upgrading poor insulation and ensuring your basement...

With the beautiful weather coming to an end, the freezing temperatures and snow are just around the corner. Is your home prepared to handle it?

Midwest Foundation Repair explains the 3 main reasons why your walls crack.

Is your foundation walls bowing or buckling?

Almost everybody has a sinking slab or an unleveled slab and most of them are not concerned about it. There are multiple reason why you should fix a sinking or unlevel sl...