ABOUT US
Wisconsin Basement Inspection Services (WBIS) LLC operating in NE and Central WI has no contractor affiliations and is independently owned and operated by Wayne Allen. Our inspections are designed to consider and evaluate your foundation and crawl space conditions with consideration for repair need and conditions both in the basement and above grade factors.
What We Do
Our core competency is offering Foundation & Basement Inspects to Home Owners and Home Buyers alike. For a flat fee we will inspect your foundation/basement, crawl space, and provide a detailed assessment and recommendation.
Our Philosophy
As a foundation inspector guiding home owners through the confusing maze of contractors bids while educating them and saving the home owners and buyers time and money.
YOUR INSPECTOR
Wayne has 21 years’ experience in foundation repair contracting training sales personnel in the causes, methods and external factors that lead to basement and crawl space failures. This includes the impact of various types of soil and weather conditions on block, poured, brick and stone foundation walls. He has diagnosed well over 8,000 structures as to the need for repair and/or do it yourself exterior modification techniques to reduce or stop issues. As well as foundation inspecting as a profession.
ISSUES WE INSPECT
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Leaking Basements
There can be many causes of water in your basement. From sump pump failure and floor crack leakage, to foundation failure and leaky window wells. Be sure to get our expert opinion to stop the problem once and for all.
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Bowing Walls
Soil expansion and contraction put unwanted pressure on your foundation walls. If you're seeing your walls pushing in or severe cracking in your basement, give us a call to do a thorough inspections to find the true issue of your foundation failure.
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Crawlspace Moisture
Don't let musty odors and mold cause problems for your crawl space any longer. We will diagnose the source of the moisture causing the musty smells and consult with you about what you can do to make your crawl space viable storage space.
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Sinking Foundations
Stair-step cracks, leaning chimneys, sticking doors and windows all are symptoms that may be caused by foundation settlement. Different signs of home settlement correspond with different stages of severity, so be sure to catch the problem early to avoid a big headache in the future.