Waterproofing in Altoona, IA
Des Moines Basement Pros connects homeowners in Altoona and the surrounding area with local waterproofing providers.
📞 Call (515) 303-4161Services Available in Altoona
- Basement Waterproofing
- Interior Drain Tile
- Exterior Basement Waterproofing
- Wet Basement Repair
- Sump Pump Installation
- Sump Pump Replacement
- Battery Backup Sump Pump
- Sump Discharge Line & Freeze Protection
- Downspouts, Grading & Yard Drainage
- French Drain Installation
- Foundation Crack Repair
- Foundation Repair
- Bowing Basement Wall Repair
- Wall Anchors
- Carbon Fiber Wall Straps
- Piers & Underpinning
- Basement Wall Rebuild
- Crawl Space Encapsulation
- Basement Dehumidifier
- Radon Mitigation
- Radon Testing
- Egress Window Installation
- Backwater Valve & Sewer Backup
Altoona, east of Des Moines in Polk County, has about 21,500 residents (ACS 2024 5-year). The median home was built in 1998, and about 7% of homes are older than 1960.
About 69% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, with a median value of $274,600. As in other growing suburbs, backfill that has settled along the foundation and downspouts that empty next to the wall are worth checking before paying for a drain system.

Basement Waterproofing in Altoona, IA
Altoona: Key Facts and Sources
| Population | About 21,500 (21,495) (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter) |
|---|---|
| Age of homes | Median year built 1998; about 7% built before 1960 (650 of 8,773 housing units) (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter) |
| Owner-occupied homes | About 69% (5,830 of 8,489); median home value $274,600 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter) |
ZIP codes covered: 50009