Foundation Repair & Basement Waterproofing in Franklin County, Iowa

Name: JLB Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
Address: 97 Indiana Ave Suite #1, Des Moines, IA, 50314, US
Telephone: (515) 717-8560
Price range: $$

Anchored by the historic town of Hampton and its 1891 courthouse, Franklin County runs on deep agricultural roots — and JLB keeps those farmhouses and homes solid with foundation repair and basement waterproofing built for north-central Iowa.

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Serving Franklin County

Foundation Repair & Basement Waterproofing Across Franklin County, Iowa

From the county seat of Hampton out to Latimer, Coulter, Alexander, Geneva, and Bradford, JLB delivers foundation repair and basement waterproofing to homeowners across Franklin County. Sitting on the fertile, clay-rich ground of the Des Moines Lobe near Beeds Lake State Park, area homes face seasonal soil movement and wet basements that demand local know-how. Whether you own an older home in Latimer or a newer build near Geneva or Bradford, our crews bring the same proven solutions to every doorstep.

Towns we serve in Franklin County: Latimer, Coulter, Alexander, Geneva, and Bradford.

Foundation & Waterproofing

Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing & Crawlspace Services in Franklin County, Iowa

One local crew handles the whole structural side in Franklin County — piering, waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, drainage, and wall replacement. Here's how we fix each:

Steel push pier foundation stabilization in Franklin County, Iowa

Foundation Repair in Franklin County

Franklin County's expansive clay soils expand and contract through Iowa's freeze-thaw winters and wet springs, leaving foundation walls cracked, bowed, or settling unevenly. JLB stabilizes them with steel piers, wall anchors, and crack repair sized to your home, from older Hampton residences to rural acreages near Latimer and Geneva. We restore structural integrity so the problem stops getting worse season after season.

Steel push piers and helical piers driven to stable load-bearing soil
Wall anchors and carbon-fiber straps for bowing or cracked walls
Engineered, permanent fixes — not surface patches
Transferable warranty and a free, no-pressure inspection

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Basement Waterproofing in Franklin County

With flat farm ground and heavy clay holding water close to the surface, basements across Franklin County are prone to seepage during spring melt and summer storms. JLB installs interior drain tile, sump systems, and vapor barriers that capture water before it pools on your floor. Homeowners in Coulter, Alexander, and Bradford rely on these systems to keep lower levels dry and usable year-round.

Interior drain tile and sump systems sized for Iowa’s water table
Crack injection and wall-to-floor joint sealing
Vapor barriers and dehumidification to stop musty air and mold
Keeps the lower level permanently dry, backed in writing

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Crawlspace encapsulation with vapor-barrier liner in Franklin County, Iowa

Crawlspace Encapsulation in Franklin County

Many older farmhouses and rural homes around Hampton sit over damp, vented crawlspaces that breed mold, musty odors, and wood rot. JLB seals the space with a complete encapsulation system — and we spray foam both the crawlspace and the basement for twice the protection at a lower cost than crews that only do one. The result is a drier, healthier, more energy-efficient home.

Spray-foams BOTH the crawlspace AND the basement — twice the protection
Sealed vapor-barrier liner over floor and walls
Cuts humidity, mold, and energy loss from the stack effect
Done for less than competitors who seal only one or the other

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French drain trench with gravel and drain pipe in Franklin County, Iowa

French Drains & Drainage in Franklin County

Franklin County's level terrain and clay subsoil give surface water nowhere to go, sending it straight toward foundations and into low spots in the yard. JLB designs French drains, regrading, and downspout extensions that move water away from your home and out to safe discharge points. It's a practical first line of defense for properties from Geneva to the edges of Hampton.

French drains, regrading, and buried downspout extensions
Redirects surface and groundwater away from the foundation
Relieves the hydrostatic pressure that cracks walls and floors
Built for Iowa freeze-thaw and heavy spring snowmelt

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Foundation Wall Replacement in Franklin County

When a basement or crawlspace wall in an aging Franklin County home has crumbled, leaned past saving, or deteriorated from decades of soil pressure and moisture, repair alone isn't enough. JLB removes and rebuilds failing foundation walls with properly reinforced, code-conscious construction. We see this most in older homes near Latimer and rural Bradford where original stone or block has reached the end of its life.