For more than 40 years, Anchored Walls has provided Iowa City homeowners with permanent solutions for foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, concrete leveling, and egress window installation. We understand how these problems develop and what it takes to fix them the right way.
Protect Your Home from Iowa’s Harsh Soil and Aging Infrastructure
Iowa City’s mix of older homes, clay-rich soils, and heavy freeze-thaw cycles creates ideal conditions for foundation problems, water intrusion, and concrete damage. Whether you’re seeing bowed walls, damp basements, or cracked sidewalks, these are often signs of deeper structural issues.
At Anchored Walls, we’ve been helping Iowa City homeowners protect their homes for over 40 years. Our proven foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete leveling services are designed specifically for Iowa’s soil conditions and climate challenges. Every project comes with honest, upfront pricing and our Life of the Structure Warranty.
Don’t wait until small problems become major repairs. Schedule your free foundation inspection today and see why Iowa City trusts Anchored Walls.
Iowa City’s clay-heavy soil expands during wet weather and shrinks in dry spells, placing constant pressure on foundation walls and footings. Over time, that movement causes bowing basement walls, horizontal cracks, and uneven floors, especially in older homes near downtown or the university, where drainage systems may be outdated or missing entirely.
If you’ve noticed signs like sticking doors, cracked drywall, or shifting basement walls, your foundation may be moving beneath the surface. Anchored Walls provides trusted foundation repair solutions for Iowa City homes, including wall anchors, piering systems, and structural reinforcements tailored to local conditions.
Our wall anchor systems are especially effective for bowing walls caused by lateral soil pressure. These steel anchors are installed in stable soil outside the home and connected to interior plates, gradually straightening walls and preventing further movement.
With over 40 years of experience working in Iowa City, our team understands how local soil and weather affect foundation stability, and we’ll recommend the right fix, not a generic one. Every project is backed by our Life of the Structure Warranty for lasting peace of mind.
If your basement smells musty after rain or you’ve noticed damp floors or stained walls, your home may already be compromised. Older Iowa City homes are especially prone to moisture problems, as many were built before modern drainage or waterproofing systems were standard.
Iowa’s clay soil holds water and expands against basement walls, creating pressure that pushes moisture through cracks, joints, or porous concrete. Left unchecked, even minor seepage can lead to mold, rot, and indoor air quality problems that affect the entire home.
Anchored Walls installs custom-designed waterproofing systems that stop water at its source. Our interior drainage systems, sump pumps, and wall protection upgrades are built for Iowa conditions and sized to match your home, whether your basement is finished or unfinished.
With more than four decades of experience in Iowa City, we know how to keep basements dry, clean, and usable season after season. Every waterproofing solution is backed by our Life of the Structure Warranty for true long-term protection.
Crawl spaces in Iowa City homes are often overlooked, but they play a critical role in your home’s overall health. When left unsealed or poorly ventilated, they can collect moisture that leads to mold, wood rot, and rising humidity throughout the house, especially during Iowa’s wet spring and summer seasons.
Many older homes near downtown or the university still have exposed soil, open vents, or outdated insulation beneath the floor. This allows moisture to seep in from the ground and condense on HVAC ducts, subfloor framing, and fiberglass batts, damaging both structure and air quality over time.
Anchored Walls provides full-service crawl space repair and encapsulation for Iowa City homeowners. We install drainage systems, seal vents, apply heavy-duty vapor barriers, and reinforce floor supports to create a dry, stable environment under your home.
If you’ve noticed soft floors, musty smells, or signs of moisture beneath your home, we can help you stop the damage before it spreads. Our solutions are backed by more than 40 years of local experience and our Life of the Structure Warranty.
Uneven concrete is a common issue for Iowa City homeowners, especially after years of soil movement and freeze-thaw cycles. Driveways, sidewalks, patios, and steps can sink or tilt over time, creating safety hazards and drainage problems around the home.
Most sunken slabs are caused by shifting or eroding soil beneath the surface, often the same soil movement that puts stress on your foundation. If your concrete is cracked, sloping, or pulling away from your home, it’s a sign that the ground below is unstable.
Anchored Walls offers concrete leveling services that raise and stabilize sunken slabs without the need for demolition or full replacement. Our process is fast, precise, and far less disruptive than a full tear-out, restoring both safety and appearance in a single visit.
We’ve spent over 40 years working with Iowa City’s soils, and we know how to keep concrete level and secure. Whether it's your driveway, walkway, or patio, our team can restore it quickly and back it with our Life of the Structure Warranty.
Whether you're finishing a basement or upgrading an older home, adding an egress window is one of the smartest improvements you can make. Egress windows provide a safe emergency exit, improve natural light, and bring older Iowa City basements up to modern code standards.
Many homes in Iowa City were built before egress requirements became common, leaving basements dark, enclosed, and unsafe for use as living space. Anchored Walls installs secure, code-compliant egress window systems that make your basement safer, brighter, and more livable.
From excavation to final trim, our team handles every step of the installation. We’ll ensure a clean, professional finish that blends with your home’s exterior and protects your foundation from water intrusion. Whether you’re remodeling or simply want added safety, we’ll help you do it the right way, backed by more than 40 years of trusted service.
For over 40 years, Anchored Walls has helped Iowa City families protect what matters most. From cracked foundations to water-damaged basements and sinking concrete, we bring deep experience with Iowa’s soil conditions and a commitment to getting the job done right.
Our work is handled in-house, never subcontracted, and we back every repair with our Life of the Structure Warranty. You’ll get clear pricing, honest recommendations, and long-term results that stand up to Iowa weather and time.
It’s not just about fixing problems. It’s about earning your trust, one home at a time.
If you’ve noticed bowed walls, musty odors, damp floors, or uneven concrete around your Iowa City home, don’t wait. These signs often point to deeper structural or moisture issues that only get worse with time.
Anchored Walls provides trusted foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space solutions, concrete leveling, and egress window installation backed by more than 40 years of local experience and our Life of the Structure Warranty.
Schedule your free inspection today and get the answers you need to protect your home for the long haul.
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