Basement waterproofing in Dyersville, Iowa
For the river town on the county's western edge, home of the basilica and the Field of Dreams.
Dyersville straddles the line between western Dubuque County and eastern Delaware County and had 4,477 residents in 2020. It sits along the North Fork of the Maquoketa River. Visitors know it for the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier and the farm where the 1989 film Field of Dreams was shot.
Living near the river
Homes on lower ground near the North Fork can see the water table rise after long wet spells, and that water tends to come up through the floor and the joint at the base of the wall. In those basements, a dependable sump pump with a backup, fed by drain tile, usually does more good than sealing the walls. If a pump runs for days after a wet week, the groundwater, not a crack, is often the reason.
Old town, new edges
The older blocks around downtown have older foundations, often with generations of patches and paint on them. Newer homes on the edges of town bring poured walls and finished basements. An inspection should sort out which leaks need drainage and which walls only need repointing, crack sealing or better gutters.
Common Dyersville jobs
- Sump pump installs, replacements and battery backups
- Interior drain tile in older basements
- Tuckpointing and crack repair
- Downspout and grading fixes
Common questions
Does it matter which county my Dyersville house is in?
It can for county matters, but city permits come from Dyersville either way. Call Dyersville City Hall, or have the contractor check, before plumbing, electrical or structural work.
Will waterproofing protect my basement if the river floods?
No. Waterproofing deals with groundwater and seepage. Floodwater over the ground is a different problem, and flood insurance or elevation questions belong with your insurer and the city.
Services in Dyersville
- Interior drain tileA perforated drain under the floor along the walls that catches seepage and carries it to a sump pit.
- Sump pumps and backupsNew pumps, replacements, battery backups, alarms and outdoor discharge lines that meet city rules.
- Crack and wall repairSealing leaking cracks in poured walls and repairing mortar in block, brick and stone foundations.
- Exterior waterproofingDigging to the footing, sealing the outside of the wall and adding a footing drain so water never reaches the basement.
- Downspouts, grading and window wellsBuried downspout lines, regrading, window well drains and covers that keep roof and surface water away from the foundation.
Nearby areas
Water on the floor after a storm, or a sump pit that never rests?
Call and a Dubuque-area waterproofing company will come see what's going on.