High seasonal water table
Groundwater rising within a few feet of the slab forces water up through floors and joints.
Vermillion County, Indiana · Serving since 1986
Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space & Foundation Repair in Clinton, IN
Free inspections in Clinton, no travel charge
Wet basements, cracked and bowing walls, damp crawl spaces and settling foundations, repaired by our own crews, out of our own shop on West 16th Street in Indianapolis. We have been coming out to Vermillion County homes for four decades. Here that covers ZIP code 47842, on river-bottom sand and silt.
- No travel surcharge
- Financing available
- Free inspection
ZIP codes we cover in Clinton
- 47842
Ground conditions here
River bottom & high water table
- Family owned since 1986
- BBB Accredited · IICRC Certified
- Our own crews on every job
Why it happens here
The ground under Clinton
Clinton, in Vermillion County, sits on river-bottom ground: alluvial sand and silt with a water table that can rise close to basement level.
The problem here is usually less about soil pressure and more about volume: after a wet stretch, groundwater arrives faster than it can leave. Sandy backfill drains freely, which sounds like good news until you realize it delivers water straight to the foundation. Sump capacity, discharge routing and a properly bedded drain line matter more in this ground than almost anywhere else we work.
So sizing matters more than product names. A system that handles a normal spring here has to handle the week the river comes up, and that is what we design for.
Free-draining sandy backfill
Porous soil carries water quickly and directly to the foundation.
Undersized sump systems
Pumps and discharge lines sized for average ground cannot keep up with bottomland volume.
What we do
Every repair, available in Clinton
One company for the whole job. We diagnose it, price it, do the work with our own crews and stand behind it afterwards.
Basement Waterproofing in Clinton
Stop water getting in, and move the water that is already there back out.
Crawl Space Repair in Clinton
Dry it out, seal it up, and fix the framing the damp has already cost you.
Foundation Repair in Clinton
Stabilize what has moved, then correct the conditions that moved it.
Worth a look
Twelve signs we get called for most
Any one of these is worth a free inspection. Two or more usually means the cause is structural, and waiting makes the repair bigger.
- Water on the basement floor after rain
- A sump pump running constantly, or not at all
- Cracks in basement or foundation walls
- A wall bowing or leaning inward
- A musty smell that never quite leaves
- Floors that slope, bounce or feel soft
- Doors and windows that stick or won't latch
- Drywall cracks above door frames
- Stair-step cracks in exterior brick
- Mold on joists, or insulation falling down
- Standing water or damp soil in the crawl space
- Humidity upstairs you can't get rid of
What happens next
How a Clinton job runs
- Step 01
You call, we schedule
A real person in Indianapolis answers the phone. We book your free inspection while you are on the phone.
- Step 02
Free on-site inspection
An inspector walks the Clinton property, inside and out: basement or crawl space, grading, gutters, the lot itself. Expect an hour, and expect to be shown what he is looking at.
- Step 03
A written price, explained
Scope, method and cost in writing, with financing options. No pressure to sign on the spot.
- Step 04
Our crew does the work
Michaelis employees on every job. We clean up behind us and we are still here if you need us in ten years.
Common questions
Clinton homeowners ask
Do you actually come out to Clinton?
Clinton is inside our service area and always has been. We cover ZIP code 47842, and there is no travel charge for coming out to you. The inspection is free whether you are ten minutes from our shop or an hour. Clinton is the only Vermillion County town on our list; in the counties bordering it we also cover Bridgeton, Rockville and Terre Haute.
How fast can someone look at my house in Clinton?
Free inspections are usually scheduled within a few days, and we give you a set time window to plan around. If a wall has moved suddenly or water is actively coming in, say so when you call and we will get you in sooner.
What will the repair cost in Clinton?
It depends on the cause and the size of the area, which is exactly what the free inspection is for. Our published ranges run from a few hundred dollars for a single crack repair to the mid five figures for full structural work. See our cost guide for service-by-service ranges. Financing is available.
My home in Clinton is near the Wabash and the basement gets wet from the floor up. What's going on?
Vermillion County has low ground where the water table can rise close to the slab. Water then comes up through the floor and joints. A drain and sump pump sized for that volume usually handle it.
I've got an older house in Clinton with a crawl space that smells musty. What should I do?
A musty smell usually means moisture. In low ground, crawl spaces often need drainage, a vapor barrier and a dehumidifier. Our inspector will check for wood rot too.
Can I finance basement waterproofing at my Clinton house?
Yes, financing is available. We'll walk you through it after the free inspection.
Nearby
We also serve
Ask your neighbors. Our trucks are in Vermillion County and the counties bordering it most weeks, so these towns are already on the route.
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ZIP codes served in Clinton
- 47842
Get it looked at while it's small
A crack you can fit a coin in today is a wall replacement in five years. The inspection in Clinton costs nothing and takes about an hour.