Fall is the last real window to catch foundation problems before Iowa’s freeze-thaw cycle gets to work on them. Once the ground freezes, soil expands, contracts, and shifts against your foundation walls all winter. A small problem you could fix in October turns into a bigger, more expensive one by March. We’ve walked through thousands […]
If you’ve started calling around for gutter quotes in Iowa City or Cedar Rapids, you’ve probably noticed the numbers don’t line up. One contractor quotes $1,500. Another quotes $3,000 for what sounds like the same job. Don’t base your decision on price alone. Seamless gutter installation cost usually comes down to (1) material, (2) the […]
Your roof shields everything you love — your family, your possessions, and your peace of mind. But if you have leaks, curling shingles, or storms that drop branches on the roof of your house, many homeowners are often not sure whom to call and what they can expect. So it stands to reason that many homeowners call […]
Roof trouble seldom begins large. It starts as a small drip, a loose shingle, or the faint discoloring of water stains on the ceiling. Many property owners in Tipton overlook these early warning signs until repairs must be made suddenly made, and are costly and inconvenient. Whether you are responsible for a commercial building or you own a family […]
While waterproofing might not feature on the cover of your favorite home renovation magazine anytime soon, it’s critical for preserving the integrity and safety of your home. Neglecting foundation waterproofing can mean watching your home succumb to the very ground it stands on. But when is the right time to consider foundation waterproofing? Why is […]
