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Basement waterproofing in Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs sits at the foot of Pikes Peak, where expansive clays and claystone are widespread. Swelling soils, snowmelt and intense summer storms make heaving floors, cracked walls and window-well leaks common.
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- Neighborhoods
- Old North End, Broadmoor, Patty Jewett, Rockrimmon
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What kind of homes and basements does Colorado Springs have?
The Old North End and Patty Jewett have early 20th-century homes on brick and stone; Briargate and Rockrimmon have post-1980 homes with deep finished basements, many with structural floors because of swelling soils.
What causes basement and foundation problems in Colorado Springs?
Swelling soil heave
Expansive clay lifts basement floors and pushes walls when wet.
Window-well leaks
Snowmelt and storms fill window wells in finished basements.
Hillside runoff
Homes near the foothills take fast runoff after storms.
Wildfire burn scar runoff
Burned slopes near the city shed water faster for years after fires.
Sprinklers next to foundations
Lawn sprinklers that spray against walls feed swelling soils. Keeping irrigation several feet from the foundation is one of the most effective preventive steps.
Which basement services do Colorado Springs homeowners need most?
- Foundation Settlement Repair in Colorado Springs
- Window Well Leak Repair
- Yard Drainage, Grading & Downspouts
- Structural Foundation Crack Repair
Also available in Colorado Springs: sump pump service, leaking crack repair, and every service on our full list of 19 basement services.
Who serves Colorado Springs, and how does a call work?
- Neighborhoods
- Old North End, Broadmoor, Patty Jewett, Rockrimmon, Briargate, Stratton Meadows
- County / state
- El Paso County, Colorado
What do Colorado Springs homeowners ask most?
Why are basement floors heaving in Colorado Springs?
Expansive soils swell when wet. Keeping water away from the house is the first step; some homes need structural floor repairs.
Does Colorado Springs license contractors?
Colorado has no statewide license, but the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department licenses contractors and issues permits.
Is radon a concern here?
Yes, Colorado has widespread elevated radon; testing is recommended for basements.
How far should downspouts discharge in Colorado Springs?
Builders and engineers in expansive-soil areas often recommend discharging well away from the foundation, commonly at least 5 to 10 feet, to keep soils near the house dry.
Where can I verify this information about Colorado Springs, CO?
- 1USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Web Soil SurveyLook up soil drainage class and shrink-swell potential for any lot in Colorado Springs, CO.
- 2U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: RadonWhy basements in Colorado Springs, CO should be tested for radon, and how sealed sumps fit with mitigation.
- 3U.S. Census Bureau: QuickFactsHousing and population facts for Colorado Springs, CO, including the age of local housing stock.
- 4FEMA: Flood Map Service CenterCheck whether a property in Colorado Springs, CO is in a mapped flood zone before finishing a basement.
- 5Federal Trade Commission: Hiring a ContractorWhat to check before hiring: licensing, insurance, written estimates and payment terms.
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