Foundation and waterproofing work in Oconomowoc
Oconomowoc is a city built around water. Fowler Lake and Lac La Belle sit at its heart, the Oconomowoc River runs between them, and the groundwater under many neighborhoods rises and falls with the lakes. Older homes a short walk from Fowler Lake often have block or stone foundations that have taken that seasonal push for generations. On the edges of town, newer subdivisions have poured walls on glacial clay, where spring snowmelt and hard summer storms show up as damp corners and cracks.
Our family crew has been fixing basements since 1998 and comes out from Waukesha to Lake Country every week. Near the lakes, relieving water pressure is the main job: a perimeter drain under the slab, a sump pump with battery backup, and sealing along the walls. Out in the newer areas we see more cracked and bowing walls, handled with sealant, carbon fiber or steel beams, plus exterior waterproofing when needed. We install egress windows too, and when the City of Oconomowoc requires a permit, we pull it.
