Serving West Des Moines
Groundwater & Basement Water Intrusion in West Des Moines, IA
Basement seepage, failed sumps and water through the slab are extracted and dried, and the path from the ground is found so the floor stays dry next season. The path from the ground is named first: through the wall, up through the slab, back through a drain, or from a sump that stopped. The space is extracted and dried, with the porous materials the water touched removed, and the delivery is addressed, because a dried floor only stays dry if the water stops arriving.
No obligation: the assessment comes before any scope
Often needed alongside
- Structural Drying & Dehumidification
Sealed air movers and dehumidifiers bring framing, subfloor and drywall back to a measured dry standard, with daily readings logged from inside the material.
- Emergency Water Extraction
Standing water is pumped and extracted around the clock, before it climbs the walls and soaks the subfloor. Same-day response where coverage allows.
- Mold Inspection & Testing
An independent assessor confirms whether the assembly that got wet is actually dry, whether growth started while it was not, and how far it reaches.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the connection come apart?
Because the two halves move differently. The downspout is fastened to the building and stays put; the buried pipe rises and falls with frost and settlement. After enough winters the fitting between them separates, and then the entire roof discharge is released at the base of the wall rather than carried away.
How does a separated elbow show itself?
Usually by the ground rather than the pipe. A patch beside the downspout that stays soft, erosion in the bed, or mulch washed away in a fan shape all point at it. Inside, it shows as damp on the basement wall at that corner of the house and nowhere else.
Is the buried line worth keeping?
Yes, if it runs somewhere useful and is clear. The check is simple: run a hose into the downspout for a few minutes and see whether water comes out at the far end and whether any appears at the base. If it backs up at the elbow, either the joint or the line needs attention before the next heavy month.
The same questions, in context, on the West Des Moines city page.