The problem

An older brick home in Bettendorf, Iowa had a leaking foundation crack causing water intrusion, along with deteriorated brickwork that needed attention.

How we diagnosed it

The water was entering through a foundation crack on the exterior wall. Because this is an older brick home with established landscaping, the right approach was to address the crack from the outside while protecting the property’s character.

Our solution

To minimize disruption and preserve the landscaping and character of the property, we carefully hand-excavated the exterior foundation around the problem area rather than bringing in large equipment and causing unnecessary damage. Once exposed, we repaired and sealed the leaking crack using our time-tested exterior foundation crack repair method — a system we trust because it addresses water at the source instead of simply trying to manage it from inside the basement. While onsite, we also repaired damaged brickwork and completed tuckpointing in areas around the home to help restore both appearance and structural integrity.

Products & methods used

• Hand-excavated exterior foundation
• Exterior foundation crack repair & sealing
• Brick repair
• Tuckpointing of deteriorated mortar joints