Sudden water intrusion
Solution channels in limestone can route storm water to a foundation with little warning.
Owen County, Indiana · Serving since 1986
Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space & Foundation Repair in Gosport, IN
Free inspections in Gosport, 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 Owen County homes for four decades. Here that covers ZIP codes 47433 and 47438, on limestone and karst bedrock.
- No travel surcharge
- Financing available
- Free inspection
ZIP codes we cover in Gosport
- 47433
- 47438
Ground conditions here
Limestone & karst bedrock
- Family owned since 1986
- BBB Accredited · IICRC Certified
- Our own crews on every job
Why it happens here
The ground under Gosport
Gosport, in Owen County, is limestone country, where water moves fast through solution channels and sinkholes in the bedrock.
Bedrock often sits close to the surface here, which changes how water behaves around a foundation. Drainage problems tend to arrive suddenly: a basement that has been dry for years takes on water in a single storm because a subsurface path opened or shifted. That is why the durable fix is almost always water management and structural correction together, aimed at the source behind the crack where the water showed up.
So the first thing our inspector wants to know is where the water is coming from and how it reached the spot where it appeared. Trace that path correctly and the fix holds. Guess at it and the water simply finds another way in.
Sinkholes and localized settling
Voids in soluble bedrock let soil migrate downward, dropping footings unevenly.
Shallow bedrock
Thin soil over rock limits where water can drain and complicates conventional drainage depths.
What we do
Every repair, available in Gosport
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 Gosport
Stop water getting in, and move the water that is already there back out.
Crawl Space Repair in Gosport
Dry it out, seal it up, and fix the framing the damp has already cost you.
Foundation Repair in Gosport
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 Gosport 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 Gosport 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
Gosport homeowners ask
Do you actually come out to Gosport?
Gosport is inside our service area and always has been. We cover ZIP codes 47433 and 47438, 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. Gosport is one of 3 Owen County towns on our list (Freedom and Spencer), and all of them sit on the same ground: limestone and karst bedrock.
How fast can someone look at my house in Gosport?
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 Gosport?
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.
Gosport is near the White River. Does that affect my basement?
It can. Homes near low ground can see higher groundwater after a wet stretch, and limestone below can send water in suddenly. Our inspector checks where the water enters and sizes the drain and sump pump to match.
My Gosport house has a crack and a sloped floor. Could the rock underneath be the cause?
Possibly. Voids in limestone can let soil settle under part of a footing. Footing piers are a common fix for that kind of settling. Our inspector checks the signs and explains what's going on.
We're buying in Gosport and want an honest look at the foundation. Can you come out?
Yes. With the seller's permission, we can do a free inspection. You'll get a written explanation and price for anything we find.
Nearby
We also serve
Ask your neighbors. Our trucks are in Owen County and the counties bordering it most weeks, so these towns are already on the route.
- Freedom
- Spencer
- Bowling Green
- Brazil
- Carbon
- Centerpoint
- Harmony
- Staunton
- Bainbridge
- Cloverdale
- Coatesville
- Greencastle
Coverage
ZIP codes served in Gosport
- 47433
- 47438
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 Gosport costs nothing and takes about an hour.