About Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is the county seat of El Paso County and sits at the base of Pikes Peak at roughly 6,000 feet of elevation. It is one of Colorado's largest cities, with neighborhoods spread from the foothills on the west side to the plains on the east.
Regional considerations
Parts of Colorado's Front Range are known for expansive clay soils and claystone bedrock that swell when wet and shrink as they dry. That movement can affect foundations, basement slabs, driveways and sidewalks, and it is one reason many local homes are built with deep foundations or floating basement slabs.
Front Range weather brings freeze-thaw cycles, spring snowmelt and summer storms. Keeping water away from the foundation with working gutters, extended downspouts, grading that slopes away from the house and careful irrigation near the foundation is a common first step before or alongside any repair.
Services Colorado Springs visitors ask about
- Foundation Cracks: How to think about foundation cracks, which patterns tend to get attention, and what an evaluation usually looks at.
- Foundation Settlement: What causes foundation settlement, common warning signs, and how repair options are typically evaluated.
- Bowing Basement Walls: Why basement walls bow or lean, the warning signs, and the bracing and anchoring options homeowners often hear about.
- Foundation Pier Systems: An overview of the pier types used in foundation repair and how contractors typically choose between them.
- Basement Waterproofing: Interior and exterior basement waterproofing approaches, what each addresses, and questions to ask before hiring.
- Foundation Inspections: What a foundation evaluation usually includes, who performs it, and how to use the results.
Points to keep in mind
- Lifting a foundation can cause new cracks in finishes. Ask what to expect. More on foundation settlement.
- Ask whether the system can stop further movement or attempt to straighten the wall. More on bowing basement walls.
- Condensation can look like a leak. A simple test can help distinguish them. More on basement waterproofing.
- Real estate timelines can be tight. Plan evaluations early in a transaction. More on foundation inspections.
- Exterior excavation can be disruptive and may affect landscaping and walkways. More on basement waterproofing.
- Excavation can affect landscaping, walkways and utilities. Utility locates are usually required. More on foundation pier systems.
Before you send an inquiry
- Mention any previous foundation, drainage or concrete work, and whether a warranty came with it.
- Take photos of cracks, gaps, sloping floors or sunken slabs, with a tape measure or coin in frame for scale.
- Mention any doors or windows that stick, no longer latch or show new gaps.
- Describe whether water shows up in the basement, crawl space or against the foundation, and when.
- Have any inspection or engineer reports handy, such as from a home purchase.
Good questions to ask any provider
- How will my landscaping and walkways be affected?
- Is an engineer's design required?
- Should I monitor it before deciding on repairs?
- Will I receive a written report?
- Would you recommend getting an engineer's evaluation?
Verify before you hire
Licensing, permit and insurance requirements are set by the state and local jurisdiction where the work happens, and they can differ between neighboring cities. Ask any provider which requirements apply in Colorado Springs, and confirm details with the relevant agency when it matters.
Nearby areas
We also take inquiries from Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver, Pueblo.