Service area · Larimer County, CO
Basement waterproofing in Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins sits at the base of the foothills on expansive clay and bentonite soils that swell when wet. Most homes have basements, and soil movement, heaving slabs and cracked walls are the common problems, along with spring snowmelt and the Poudre River.
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- Neighborhoods
- Old Town, Midtown, Campus West, Harmony
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What kind of homes and basements does Fort Collins have?
Old Town has early 20th-century homes on stone and brick; Midtown and Campus West have mid-century ranches with basements on block and poured concrete; Harmony and newer areas have poured basements, many finished.
What causes basement and foundation problems in Fort Collins?
Expansive soils
Bentonite clay swells when wet and heaves floors and walls; keeping soil moisture steady is key.
Floating basement floors
Many local homes have floating slabs and framed walls built to accommodate heave; damage happens when that gap closes.
1997 Spring Creek flood
Fort Collins had a deadly flash flood in 1997; low areas near Spring Creek and the Poudre need flood awareness.
Irrigation near foundations
Lawn watering next to walls swells soil and causes cracks.
Which basement services do Fort Collins homeowners need most?
- Foundation Settlement Repair
- Structural Foundation Crack Repair
- Yard Drainage, Grading & Downspouts
- Interior Drainage Systems
Also available in Fort Collins: sump pump service, leaking crack repair, and every service on our full list of 19 basement services.
Who serves Fort Collins, and how does a call work?
- Neighborhoods
- Old Town, Midtown, Campus West, Harmony, Rolland Moore, Northeast
- County / state
- Larimer County, Colorado
What do Fort Collins homeowners ask most?
Why is my Fort Collins basement floor cracking and lifting?
Expansive clay under the slab swells when wet. Controlling water near the foundation helps; an engineer can assess the floor.
How far should I keep plants from my foundation?
Many local engineers recommend no irrigated plantings within about five feet of the foundation.
Is radon a concern in Fort Collins?
Larimer County has high radon levels; testing is strongly recommended.
Where can I verify this information about Fort Collins, CO?
- 1USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Web Soil SurveyLook up soil drainage class and shrink-swell potential for any lot in Fort Collins, CO.
- 2U.S. Census Bureau: QuickFactsHousing and population facts for Fort Collins, CO, including the age of local housing stock.
- 3FEMA: Flood Map Service CenterCheck whether a property in Fort Collins, CO is in a mapped flood zone before finishing a basement.
- 4U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: RadonWhy basements in Fort Collins, CO should be tested for radon, and how sealed sumps fit with mitigation.
- 5Federal Trade Commission: Hiring a ContractorWhat to check before hiring: licensing, insurance, written estimates and payment terms.
What should Fort Collins homeowners read before calling?
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By calling, you agree to be connected with an independent waterproofing contractor, who may call or text you back about your request at the number you call from. Calls may be recorded for quality and routing. Consent is not a condition of any purchase; you can opt out at any time, and message and data rates may apply. Privacy policy.