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Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Crawlspace & foundation repair in Lafayette, IN
Basepoint is based right here in Lafayette, and our crew brings 10+ years of combined experience working under and around homes like yours, from 1880s houses in the Perrin and Centennial neighborhoods to newer subdivisions on the south and east sides. Each kind of home tends to need something different.
- Based in Lafayette
- Written price before work
- Bonded & insured
Lafayette homes
Old homes, newer subdivisions and a lot of water
A lot of Lafayette homes have some age on them. Nearly 4 in 10 homes in the city were built before 1960, and the historic neighborhoods go back much further: homes on Ninth Street Hill date from the 1840s on, most of the Perrin neighborhood was built between 1875 and 1890, and Highland Park was built out from 1892 to 1945.
Older homes often sit on stone, brick or block foundations that were never waterproofed, with basements and crawlspaces that were never meant to stay dry. Mid-century homes typically have block walls that can crack and bow over decades of wet springs and freeze-thaw winters.
Newer homes have their own issues: vented crawlspaces that pull in humid summer air, downspouts that empty right at the foundation, and yards that settle until they slope toward the house. Each type of home calls for a different fix.
Common problems in Lafayette homes
- Damp, musty crawlspaces under older and newer homes alike
- Seepage through old stone, brick or block basement walls
- Stair-step and horizontal cracks in mid-century block foundations
- Bouncy or sloping floors over undersized crawlspace supports
- Sunken driveways, stoops and patios that tilt toward the house
- Downspouts and grading that send water at the foundation
- Rental properties with moisture problems tenants report first
How we fix it
Our services in Lafayette
Every job starts with a free inspection and a written plan. Here's what we install for Lafayette homeowners.
Crawlspace encapsulation
Vapor barrier, vent and rim-joist sealing and a dehumidifier to keep the crawlspace dry year-round.
Foundation repair
Wall anchors, bracing and piers to stop cracked, bowing or settling foundations.
Basement waterproofing
Interior drain tile and sump pumps with battery backup for wet basements, including older stone and block walls.
Concrete lifting & floor support
Raise sunken slabs and level sagging floors from the crawlspace below.
Exterior drainage
Buried downspouts, French drains and regrading to move water away from the house.
Free inspection
Photos, moisture readings and a written price before any work, with no pressure to sign.
Historic homes & rentals
Working on Lafayette's older homes and rental properties
In historic neighborhoods like Ninth Street Hill, Perrin, Centennial, Highland Park and St. Mary's, we start by understanding how the house was built. Old foundations often need a different approach than a modern poured wall, and we'll explain your options before recommending anything.
More than half of Lafayette homes are rentals. If you own rental property, a damp crawlspace or wet basement usually shows up first as a tenant complaint about musty smells or mold. We can inspect while tenants are home, and we provide written findings and warranty paperwork for your records.
How soon can you come out?
Because we're based in Lafayette, we can usually schedule inspections quickly. Call or text (765) 678-BASE, or book online, and we'll confirm a time within one business day.
Lafayette neighborhoods we serve
- Downtown and historic neighborhoods: Ninth Street Hill, Perrin, Centennial, Highland Park, St. Mary's, Jefferson
- North and east side, including the Columbian Park area
- South side and newer subdivisions in 47909
- Nearby towns: West Lafayette, Battle Ground, Dayton, Shadeland and the rest of Tippecanoe County
Questions
Lafayette homeowner questions
Don't see yours? Call or text and ask. There's no charge for advice.
Do you serve all of Lafayette?
Yes. We're based in Lafayette and serve every part of the city, including ZIP codes 47901, 47904, 47905 and 47909, plus West Lafayette and the rest of Tippecanoe County.
Can you work on an older or historic home?
Yes. Many Lafayette homes have stone, brick or block foundations that are a century old or more. We'll look at how your house was built and explain the options that fit it before recommending any work.
Why is my Lafayette basement wet when the house is so old and it never leaked before?
Older foundations were rarely waterproofed, and changes around the house, like new downspouts, settled soil or a paved driveway, can send more water toward the walls. A free inspection finds where the water is coming from.
Do you work with landlords and rental owners?
Yes. We can inspect occupied rentals, coordinate access with tenants and provide written findings and warranty paperwork for your records.
How much does an inspection cost in Lafayette?
Nothing. Inspections are free, with photos, moisture readings and a written estimate, and there's no obligation.
Let's take a look underneath.
Free inspection, written plan, no pressure. Based in Lafayette and serving every neighborhood, plus West Lafayette and the surrounding counties.