Foundation Repair in IA, IL and MO, including Galesburg, Pekin & Peoria.

Foundation Wall Crack Repair in Peoria, Burlington, Hannibal, Quincy, and the Surrounding Areas in IA, IL and MO

foundation wall crack in Burlington, Iowa

Common Wall Crack Locations:

  • Wall Corners
  • Window Frame Corners
  • Pipe/Wire Penetrations
  • Long Spans of Wall
  • Concrete Cold Joints
  • Along Tie Rods

No matter how young or old a home is, cracks are common in concrete, and many of them aren't a problem. Concrete can develop smaller hairline cracks as it cures -- and it can continue to cure for many years after the home is built.

When cracks appear, Foundation Supportworks of the Tri States is here to help. Our foundation repair contractors are trained and ready to help you evaluate the cracks in your foundation walls.

For a free foundation repair quote, call or e-mail us today! We serve Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri, including Burlington, Quincy, Kahoka and areas nearby.

If you find a crack in your foundation and you're not sure if it's problematic, follow these three simple guidelines:

1. Monitor the Foundation Wall Crack

In many cases, the foundation wall crack has been there for quite some time and hasn't happened overnight.

However, it's important to treat each foundation crack you find as a potentially serious problem. Your first step should always to be to consult a professional for an inspection.

Monitor any cracks you find regularly. If you suspect that the crack is moving, spreading, or widening, then this is a strong indication that you have a problem. In this case, your basement or crawl space could be experiencing a foundation settlement issue, which will lead to increased damage to the home over time.

Keep an eye on the crack by marking the ends of the crack with a pencil. Then, draw several straight "alignment" marks along the width crack, recording the date next to every mark.

If you find that the ends of the lines don't meet along the crack, then this may indicate the the crack is not shifting evenly, and a professional should be contacted.

2. Keep an Eye out for Water Leakage

Water leaking from a crack in a foundation wall in Quincy, Illinois

Foundation wall cracks can sometimes develop leakage, as groundwater invades from around your foundation. This can be extremely frustrating and inconvenient for homeowners, leading many of them to try to plug the crack with epoxy injection.

When epoxy hardens, it forms a strong bond in the concrete, hardening into a rigid seal. However, foundation walls shift and expand with moisture levels and temperature. When the wall moves, the epoxy cannot.

In the end, one of two things will happen: the epoxy breaks loose, or a new crack forms in the wall.

Leaking foundation wall cracks do not necessarily mean that a more serious foundation problem is present- some leaking wall cracks are not due to a structural issue at all. However, it's certainly worth having a contractor inspect and repair these wall cracks. Most home wall crack repair methods -- such as epoxy, urethane, hydraulic cement, and caulk -- are not effective ways to eliminate this water.

3. Call a Professional in Iowa, Illinois, or Missouri

Measuring a crack in a brick foundation wall in Kahoka, Missouri

If you do have a foundation problem in your home, it's very important that you repair it as soon as possible. If a foundation issue is identified early enough, it should be possible to repair the problem without digging out the foundation and rebuilding the structure.

This is a much less costly, invasive, and time-consuming repair, so it's important to catch the problem as soon as you can.

Additionally, repairing the foundation without rebuilding it will address the problem that caused the foundation issue.

Rebuilding the foundation replaces the failed foundation wall with a new one - one that faces the same conditions that destroyed the original wall.

Foundation Supportworks of the Tri States of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri uses a variety of foundation repair products to address foundation structural issues, including foundation wall anchors, foundation push piers, and foundation helical piers.

When an authorized foundation specialist meets with you, they can identify and explain the nature of your problem, suggest a solution, and explain why this solution will lead to lasting results for your home.

If you live in the Iowa, Illinois, or Missouri area, Foundation Supportworks of the Tri States would like to offer you a free, no obligation foundation repair quote in Peoria or the surrounding areas. Each estimate includes an on-site inspection, a personal consultation, and written proposal.

We serve a wide area, including Quincy, Pekin, Galesburg, Burlington, Ottumwa, East Peoria, Hannibal, Macomb, Canton, Oskaloosa, Fort Madison, Keokuk, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Monmouth, Washington, and many areas nearby in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Call or e-mail us today!

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Counties we Serve
Cities in Des Moines County, IA
Burlington
Danville
Mediapolis
Middletown
Sperry
West Burlington
Yarmouth

Cities in Henry County, IA
Hillsboro
Mount Pleasant
Mount Union
New London
Olds
Salem
Wayland
Winfield

Cities in Iowa County, IA
Millersburg

Cities in Jefferson County, IA
Batavia
Fairfield
Libertyville
Lockridge
Packwood

Cities in Lee County, IA
Argyle
Denmark
Donnellson
Fort Madison
Houghton
Keokuk
Montrose
Saint Paul
West Point
Wever

Cities in Van Buren County, IA
Birmingham
Bonaparte
Cantril
Douds
Farmington
Keosauqua
Milton
Mount Sterling
Selma
Stockport

Cities in Adams County, IL
Camp Point
Clayton
Coatsburg
Fowler
Golden
La Prairie
Liberty
Lima
Loraine
Mendon
Paloma
Payson
Plainville
Quincy
Ursa

Cities in Brown County, IL
Mount Sterling
Timewell
Versailles

Cities in Dewitt County, IL
Farmer City
Wapella
Waynesville

Cities in Ford County, IL
Cabery
Gibson City
Kempton
Melvin
Paxton
Piper City
Roberts
Sibley

Cities in Fulton County, IL
Astoria
Avon
Bryant
Canton
Cuba
Dunfermline
Ellisville
Fairview
Farmington
Fiatt
Ipava
Lewistown
Liverpool
London Mills
Marietta
Saint David
Smithfield
Table Grove
Vermont

Cities in Hancock County, IL
Augusta
Basco
Bowen
Carthage
Colusa
Dallas City
Elvaston
Ferris
Hamilton
La Harpe
Nauvoo
Niota
Sutter
Warsaw
West Point

Cities in Henderson County, IL
Biggsville
Carman
Gladstone
Lomax
Media
Oquawka
Raritan
Stronghurst

Cities in Iroquois County, IL
Ashkum
Beaverville
Buckley
Chebanse
Cissna Park
Clifton
Crescent City
Danforth
Donovan
Gilman
Loda
Martinton
Milford
Onarga
Sheldon
Thawville
Watseka
Wellington

Cities in Knox County, IL
Abingdon
Altona
Dahinda
East Galesburg
Galesburg
Gilson
Knoxville
Maquon
Oneida
Rio
Saint Augustine
Victoria
Wataga
Williamsfield
Yates City

Cities in La Salle County, IL
Dana
Earlville
Grand Ridge
La Salle
Leland
Lostant
Marseilles
Mendota
Oglesby
Ottawa
Peru
Ransom
Rutland
Seneca
Serena
Sheridan
Streator
Tonica
Utica

Cities in Livingston County, IL
Ancona
Blackstone
Chatsworth
Cornell
Cullom
Dwight
Emington
Fairbury
Flanagan
Forrest
Graymont
Long Point
Odell
Pontiac
Saunemin
Strawn

Cities in Logan County, IL
Atlanta
Emden
Hartsburg
New Holland

Cities in Mason County, IL
Bath
Easton
Forest City
Havana
Kilbourne
Manito
Mason City
San Jose
Topeka

Cities in McDonough County, IL
Adair
Bardolph
Blandinsville
Bushnell
Colchester
Good Hope
Industry
Macomb
Prairie City
Sciota
Tennessee

Cities in McLean County, IL
Anchor
Arrowsmith
Bellflower
Bloomington
Carlock
Chenoa
Colfax
Cooksville
Cropsey
Danvers
Downs
Ellsworth
Gridley
Heyworth
Hudson
Le Roy
Lexington
Mc Lean
Normal
Saybrook
Shirley
Stanford
Towanda

Cities in Schuyler County, IL
Browning
Camden
Frederick
Huntsville
Littleton
Plymouth
Rushville

Cities in Tazewell County, IL
Armington
Creve Coeur
Deer Creek
Delavan
East Peoria
Green Valley
Groveland
Hopedale
Mackinaw
Minier
Morton
Pekin
South Pekin
Tremont
Washington

Cities in Warren County, IL
Berwick
Cameron
Gerlaw
Kirkwood
Little York
Monmouth
Roseville
Smithshire

Cities in Woodford County, IL
Benson
Congerville
El Paso
Eureka
Goodfield
Lowpoint
Metamora
Minonk
Roanoke
Secor

Cities in Adair County, MO
Brashear
Gibbs
Greentop
Kirksville
Novinger

Cities in Chariton County, MO
Brunswick
Dalton
Keytesville
Mendon
Rothville
Salisbury
Sumner
Triplett

Cities in Clark County, MO
Alexandria
Kahoka
Luray
Revere
Saint Patrick
Wayland
Wyaconda

Cities in Knox County, MO
Baring
Edina
Hurdland
Knox City
Newark
Novelty

Cities in Lewis County, MO
Canton
Durham
Ewing
La Belle
La Grange
Lewistown
Monticello
Williamstown

Cities in Linn County, MO
Brookfield
Browning
Bucklin
Laclede
Linneus
Marceline
Meadville
New Boston
Purdin

Cities in Macon County, MO
Anabel
Atlanta
Bevier
Callao
Elmer
Ethel
Excello
La Plata
Macon
New Cambria

Cities in Marion County, MO
Hannibal
Maywood
Palmyra
Philadelphia
Taylor

Cities in Monroe County, MO
Holliday
Madison
Monroe City
Paris
Santa Fe
Stoutsville

Cities in Putnam County, MO
Livonia
Lucerne
Powersville
Unionville
Worthington

Cities in Ralls County, MO
Center
New London
Perry
Saverton

Cities in Randolph County, MO
Cairo
Clark
Clifton Hill
Higbee
Huntsville
Jacksonville
Moberly
Renick

Cities in Schuyler County, MO
Coatsville
Downing
Glenwood
Lancaster
Queen City

Cities in Scotland County, MO
Arbela
Gorin
Granger
Memphis
Rutledge

Cities in Shelby County, MO
Bethel
Clarence
Emden
Hunnewell
Lentner
Leonard
Shelbina
Shelbyville

Cities in Sullivan County, MO
Green Castle
Green City
Harris
Humphreys
Milan
Newtown
Pollock
Winigan

Our Locations:

Foundation Supportworks of the Tri States
8910 N. Industrial Rd.
Peoria, IL 61615
1-309-220-5233

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