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Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing & Concrete Services in Boone County, Iowa

Home to Ledges State Park and the dramatic Des Moines River valley, Boone County sits on classic Des Moines Lobe ground that puts homes to the test, which is why JLB delivers foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and concrete services built for this terrain.

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Foundation, Waterproofing & Concrete Across Boone County, Iowa

Boone County's railroad heritage and river-valley landscape mean homes here range from century-old houses in the county seat of Boone to newer builds out in small towns like Boxholm. JLB brings foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and concrete services to every corner of the county, matching our methods to the expansive glacial-till clay that shifts with the seasons. From settling foundations near the Des Moines River to wet basements and cracked driveways, our crews keep Boone and Boxholm properties solid and dry.

Towns we serve in Boone County: Boxholm.

Foundation & Waterproofing

Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing & Crawlspace Services in Boone County, Iowa

One local crew handles the whole structural side in Boone County — piering, waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, drainage, and wall replacement. Here's how we fix each:

Steel push pier foundation stabilization in Boone County, Iowa

Foundation Repair in Boone County

Boone County's expansive Des Moines Lobe clay swells and shrinks through Iowa's wet springs and freezing winters, and that movement shows up as stair-step cracks, sticking doors, and settling near the dramatic river-valley grades. JLB stabilizes homes in Boone, Boxholm, and the surrounding towns with steel push piers and helical piers driven to load-bearing strata, then lifts and locks the foundation back to level so the damage stops spreading.

  • Steel push piers and helical piers driven to stable load-bearing soil
  • Wall anchors and carbon-fiber straps for bowing or cracked walls
  • Engineered, permanent fixes — not surface patches
  • Transferable warranty and a free, no-pressure inspection
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Interior drain tile and sump basement waterproofing in Boone County, Iowa

Basement Waterproofing in Boone County

Wet basements are a constant in Boone County because the heavy glacial till holds water and feeds hydrostatic pressure against foundation walls every time the snow melts or a thunderstorm rolls through. We waterproof from the inside with interior drain tile and reliable sump systems, and from the outside with membrane sealing and grading corrections, keeping basements dry from the county seat out to rural Boxholm.

  • Interior drain tile and sump systems sized for Iowa’s water table
  • Crack injection and wall-to-floor joint sealing
  • Vapor barriers and dehumidification to stop musty air and mold
  • Keeps the lower level permanently dry, backed in writing
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Crawlspace encapsulation with vapor-barrier liner in Boone County, Iowa

Crawlspace Encapsulation in Boone County

Crawlspaces under older Boone County homes draw in damp air from the clay-heavy ground, breeding mold, wood rot, and that musty smell that creeps upstairs. JLB seals the space with heavy-duty vapor barriers and, as our standout offering, spray foams both the crawlspace and the basement for twice the protection at a lower cost than crews that treat only one space.

  • Spray-foams BOTH the crawlspace AND the basement — twice the protection
  • Sealed vapor-barrier liner over floor and walls
  • Cuts humidity, mold, and energy loss from the stack effect
  • Done for less than competitors who seal only one or the other
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French drain trench with gravel and drain pipe in Boone County, Iowa

French Drains & Drainage in Boone County

With slow-draining till and the rolling terrain of the Des Moines River valley, surface and subsurface water tends to pool against Boone County foundations instead of running off. We install French drains, extend downspouts well away from the home, and reshape grading so water is carried off before it can saturate the soil and pressure your basement walls.

  • French drains, regrading, and buried downspout extensions
  • Redirects surface and groundwater away from the foundation
  • Relieves the hydrostatic pressure that cracks walls and floors
  • Built for Iowa freeze-thaw and heavy spring snowmelt
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Steel-reinforced foundation wall replacement in Boone County, Iowa

Foundation Wall Replacement in Boone County

When a Boone County foundation wall has bowed, cracked badly, or crumbled from decades of clay pressure and freeze-thaw cycles, repair alone won't restore its strength. JLB removes and rebuilds the failed section with properly reinforced, code-compliant walls, then pairs the new structure with drainage upgrades so the same soil forces don't undo the work.

  • Full removal and rebuild of failed or severely bowed walls
  • Steel-reinforced poured concrete below the 42-inch frost line
  • Exterior waterproofing and proper drainage built back in
  • The permanent answer when bracing is no longer enough
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Concrete Services

Concrete Services in Boone County, Iowa

JLB brings its full concrete crew to Boone County — flatwork, decorative finishes, structural walls, and pools, all in-house. Here's what we pour locally:

Broom-finished concrete driveway for Boone County, Iowa homes

Concrete Driveways in Boone County

Boone County driveways take a beating from freeze-thaw cycles and clay that heaves underneath, leaving cracks, slabs that tip, and crumbling edges. JLB pours new driveways on a properly compacted base built for this soil, and levels existing slabs that have settled, giving homes in Boone and Boxholm a smooth, durable surface that holds up to Iowa winters.

  • Air-entrained mixes (5-7%) built to survive 100-120 freeze-thaw cycles a winter
  • Proper subgrade preparation over Des Moines Lobe glacial till
  • JLB's own in-house crew — no subcontractors
  • Free inspection plus the JLB transferable warranty
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Warm ashlar stamped concrete patio for Boone County, Iowa homes

Concrete Patios & Outdoor Spaces in Boone County

A backyard patio in Boone County has to ride out swelling clay and deep frost without cracking apart or pitching toward the house. We build patios on a stable, well-drained sub-base and finish them to shed water away from the foundation, so your outdoor space stays flat and usable season after season.

  • Site-specific subgrade prep for Des Moines Lobe glacial till
  • Proper joint placement and air entrainment to survive Iowa freeze-thaw
  • One in-house crew handles excavation through finish
  • Can be paired with a JLB pool installation under a single crew
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Broom-finished concrete front walkway for Boone County, Iowa homes

Concrete Sidewalks & Walkways in Boone County

Settling clay and frost heave leave Boone County sidewalks uneven, cracked, and a tripping hazard at the joints. JLB pours new walkways and lifts or replaces sunken sections, restoring a safe, level path from the street to the door for homes and small-town businesses alike.

  • Built to handle expansive till movement and frost heave
  • Correct concrete strength and 5-7% air entrainment
  • Full range from plain replacement to decorative finishes
  • JLB's own in-house crew
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Italian slate stamped concrete for Boone County, Iowa homes

Stamped Concrete in Boone County

Stamped concrete gives Boone County homeowners the look of stone, brick, or pavers in one solid pour that stands up better to the local freeze-thaw cycles than individual units that shift. We form, color, and seal stamped surfaces for patios, entries, and walkways, building them on a base prepared for the county's expansive soil.

  • Integral color and surface hardeners engineered for Iowa freeze-thaw
  • Proper base and drainage over glacial till
  • Durable, low-maintenance alternative to natural stone
  • JLB's own in-house crew
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Concrete pool deck at the water edge for Boone County, Iowa homes

Concrete Pool Decks in Boone County

A pool deck in Boone County needs slip resistance and the strength to resist the clay movement and frost that crack ordinary slabs. JLB pours and finishes pool decks with proper drainage and textured surfaces, then can stamp or stain them to match your landscape while keeping the footing safe and the slab stable.

  • Air-entrained mixes and correct expansion joints for Iowa soil movement and freeze-thaw
  • JLB can set the pool AND pour the deck — one crew, one contract
  • Proper reinforcement for a deck that stays level
  • Free inspection
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Stained decorative concrete patio for Boone County, Iowa homes

Stained & Colored Concrete in Boone County

Stained concrete turns plain gray slabs into rich, durable floors and patios for Boone County homes, garages, and shops. We prep and condition the surface, apply acid or water-based stains for lasting color, and seal the finish so it resists Iowa's moisture and the wear of everyday traffic.

  • Permanent color that won't peel or fade
  • Integral color carried through the full slab depth
  • Proper curing for Iowa conditions
  • Works on patios, driveways, pool decks, and commercial floors
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Concrete retaining wall with weep holes for Boone County, Iowa homes

Concrete Retaining Walls in Boone County

The sloped, river-valley terrain across much of Boone County makes retaining walls essential for holding back soil and managing runoff on uneven lots. JLB engineers and pours reinforced concrete retaining walls with proper drainage behind them, so the heavy clay can't build pressure and push the wall out of line.

  • Footings set below Iowa's 42-inch frost line
  • Rebar-reinforced for structural strength
  • Full drainage systems — weep holes, gravel backfill, and drain tile — to manage persistent hydrostatic pressure from the till
  • JLB's own in-house crew
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Backyard fiberglass pool for Boone County, Iowa homes

Pool Installation in Boone County

Putting in a pool on Boone County's expansive clay demands a base and surround engineered for soil that moves with the seasons. JLB handles the concrete side of pool installation, from the structural shell support to a stable, well-drained deck, so the whole project holds its shape through Iowa's freeze-thaw swings.

  • Authorized Iowa dealer for Kisol, Elegance by Kisol, and Exclusive Pools — three factory-built shell lines
  • Every shell carries a 15-year structural warranty (manufacturer's, travels with the product)
  • Dig to swim in 4-8 weeks on most installs
  • Excavation dug dead-level to manufacturer spec, with backfill placed in controlled lifts and compacted to proctor standards so it won't settle, crack the deck, or heave in Iowa's expansive till
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Concrete parking lot with control joints for Boone County, Iowa homes

Concrete Parking Lots in Boone County

Boone County businesses, churches, and small-town main streets need parking lots that survive heavy loads, road salt, and frost heave over the heavy local clay. We build commercial lots on a compacted, properly graded base and finish them for drainage and durability, cutting down on the cracking and potholing that plague poorly built pavement.

  • Heavy-duty 4,000-5,000+ PSI specifications
  • Proper subgrade preparation over glacial till
  • Air entrainment for Iowa freeze-thaw
  • Drainage engineered for Iowa precipitation and frost
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Sealed warehouse concrete floor for Boone County, Iowa homes

Warehouse & Industrial Floors in Boone County

Boone County's agricultural and light-industrial operations rely on floors that carry forklifts, equipment, and constant traffic without cracking or dusting. JLB pours flat, high-strength industrial slabs with control joints and hardened, sealed surfaces engineered for the soil conditions and the demands of a working facility.

  • 6-12" thickness at 4,000-5,000+ PSI
  • Proper joint spacing for forklift and heavy traffic
  • Subgrade preparation for glacial till
  • Built for Iowa frost and freeze-thaw
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Concrete ADA ramp with handrail for Boone County, Iowa homes

ADA Ramps & Compliance in Boone County

Accessibility ramps for Boone County homes and businesses must meet ADA slope and surface standards while resisting the frost heave and clay movement common across the county. JLB designs and pours code-compliant concrete ramps with safe gradients, slip-resistant finishes, and drainage that keeps them usable and ice-shedding through Iowa winters.

  • Precise 1:12 slope and code-compliant landings
  • Air-entrained, reinforced concrete that holds compliance through Iowa freeze-thaw and soil movement
  • Deep footings below the 42-inch frost line
  • Meets federal ADA requirements plus local code
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Boone County Resources

Boone County Homeowner & Property Resources

Official Boone County offices for permits, assessments, and property records:

County Assessor GIS & Property Records County Government Site

Foundation & Concrete Questions for Boone County Homeowners

Our Locations

We're always close enough to help — our crews are local to your area.

JLB Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair — Des Moines

97 Indiana Ave Suite #1
Des Moines, IA, 50314
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JLB Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair — Van Meter

325 Grand St
Van Meter, IA, 50261
(515) 642-3406 View on Google Maps

JLB Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair — Boone

2041 Knezevich Rd
Boone, IA, 50036
(515) 444-9234 View on Google Maps

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