Reversing Foundation Settlement and Securing Equity in Davenport
Challenge
A homeowner in Davenport, IA, began noticing troubling signs of movement around their property. Sections of concrete adjacent to the home's foundation had begun to sink and pull away, a classic indicator of shifting soils and foundation settlement. Left unchecked, this settlement threatened to worsen, risking expensive structural damage, creating immediate safety hazards, and rapidly degrading the home’s resale value. Recognizing the urgency, the homeowner took a proactive step and contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to secure a permanent fix before the damage could spread.
Solution
Our experienced production team arrived on-site and went to work implementing a non-invasive, long-lasting solution. The first phase involved deploying our specialized concrete leveling technology. The crew drilled small, precise holes into the sunken sections of concrete and injected high-strength PolyLevel® Polyurethane Foam directly into the subterranean voids. As the foam expanded, it filled every hidden gap and generated enough lifting force to gently, uniformly raise the heavy slabs back to their original, level position. This instantly corrected the pitch of the concrete and restored stable support to the surrounding foundation.
With the structural lifting complete, the team focused on long-term environmental protection. They sealed all visible cracks and joints using NexusPro® Joint Sealant. This premium sealant cures into a highly flexible, durable barrier that prevents rainwater from infiltrating the subgrade. By blocking future moisture penetration, it stops the erosion cycle in its tracks and accommodates natural seasonal climate fluctuations without cracking or peeling.
