Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Ankeny, Iowa
Iowa’s Highest-Rated Company — Serving Polk County Homeowners since 2012
Expert Basement & Foundation Services in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny is one of Iowa's fastest-growing cities, with thousands of homes built in the last 20 years on former agricultural land. New construction on disturbed fill soils is especially prone to differential settling and early foundation movement.
BAM Basements & Masons has been protecting Polk County homes since 2012. Our team of certified technicians understands the unique soil conditions, drainage patterns, and weather challenges that affect Ankeny homeowners. We provide free, no-obligation assessments and back every job with a transferable lifetime warranty.
Services BAM Provides in Ankeny
Every service is backed by our transferable lifetime warranty.
Basement Waterproofing
Interior drain tile, exterior membranes, crack injection — we stop water at the source.
Learn More →Foundation Repair
Carbon fiber straps, wall anchors, poly piers — we stabilize and lift failing foundations.
Learn More →Egress Windows
Code-compliant egress window installation that adds light, safety, and living space.
Learn More →Sump Pumps
Primary and battery backup sump pump installation, service, and replacement.
Learn More →Crawl Space Repair
Full encapsulation, vapor barriers, drainage, and dehumidification systems.
Learn More →Concrete Lifting
Poly foam injection lifts sunken driveways, sidewalks, and patios without replacement.
Learn More →Ready to Protect Your Ankeny Home?
Get a free, no-obligation assessment from BAM’s certified technicians. We’ll diagnose the problem and give you a clear, honest recommendation.
Frequently Asked Questions — Ankeny Homeowners
Yes. Many Ankeny subdivisions were built on former farmland with disturbed fill soils. New construction can settle unevenly in the first 5–10 years, causing cracks in foundation walls and floors. Early intervention is far less expensive than waiting.
Look for water stains on basement walls, efflorescence (white mineral deposits), musty odors, or visible cracks. Any of these are signs that water is finding a way in. BAM offers free assessments — we'll tell you exactly what's happening and what it will take to fix it.
Warning signs include horizontal or stair-step cracks in basement walls, doors and windows that stick, uneven floors, and visible gaps between walls and ceilings. If you see any of these in your Ankeny home, call BAM for a free assessment.
Yes. BAM Basements & Masons provides a transferable lifetime warranty on all waterproofing and drainage systems installed in Ankeny and throughout Central Iowa. The warranty transfers to the new owner if you sell your home.
Most interior waterproofing projects in Ankeny are completed in 1–2 days. Larger projects or those requiring exterior excavation may take 2–4 days. BAM minimizes disruption and cleans up completely before leaving.