Basement waterproofing in Altoona
Basement help for Altoona, the former rail town just east of Eau Claire that's grown into a busy suburb.
Altoona had 8,293 residents at the 2020 census and sits in Eau Claire County. It started in the early 1880s as a railroad terminal for the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway, built a few miles east of the crowded Eau Claire yards, and incorporated as a city in 1887.
Two kinds of Altoona basements
The older blocks around the original rail town have smaller homes with block or early poured foundations that have been through decades of spring thaws. Newer subdivisions on the south and east sides have poured walls, often with a sump pit installed at construction. In newer homes, the most common calls are for pumps that run more than expected, cracks in poured walls, and backfill that has settled so the ground slopes toward the house.
Near the water
The Eau Claire River and Lake Altoona form part of the city's northern edge, and Otter Creek runs along the south. Lots that sit low near either can have higher groundwater in wet seasons.
Common Altoona jobs
- Regrading settled backfill and extending downspouts
- Sump pump replacement and backup pumps
- Poured wall crack injection
- Window well liners and drains
Altoona has its own city government, so check with the City of Altoona about permits rather than assuming Eau Claire's process applies.
Common questions
My Altoona house is only a few years old and the basement leaks. What should I do?
Check your builder's warranty first. Then look outside for settled backfill and short downspouts, which are common in newer neighborhoods, and have a company inspect the leak.
Do you cover Altoona?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a company that serves Altoona.
Services in Altoona
- Basement waterproofingFind where the water is getting in and stop it, from inside, outside or both.
- Interior drain tile and sump pumpsCollect water at the footing and pump it away, with a sump sized and backed up for spring melt.
- Foundation crack repairSeal leaking cracks in poured walls and repair failing mortar joints in block and stone.
- Basement wall bracingStabilize block or poured walls that are bowing, leaning or cracked horizontally.
- Window wells and egress windowsStop leaky window wells and add code-compliant egress windows for basement bedrooms.
Nearby areas
Water on the basement floor, a damp wall or a sump that won't quit?
Call now and a local waterproofing company will help you find where the water is coming from.