Waterproofing in West Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Basement Pros connects homeowners in West Des Moines and the surrounding area with local waterproofing providers.
📞 Call (515) 303-4161Services Available in West Des Moines
- 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
West Des Moines has about 71,100 residents (ACS 2024 5-year) and spans Polk, Dallas, Madison and Warren counties. Its housing is mixed: the median home was built in 1994, with about 12% older than 1960, mostly in the older blocks near Valley Junction.
About 57% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, with a median value of $309,000. Newer subdivisions in the western part of the city often have builder-installed drain tile and sump pits, so pump capacity, backups and discharge routing are common questions.

Basement Waterproofing in West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines: Key Facts and Sources
| Population | About 71,100 (71,083) (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter) |
|---|---|
| Age of homes | Median year built 1994; about 12% built before 1960 (4,233 of 34,006 housing units) (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter) |
| Owner-occupied homes | About 57% (18,491 of 32,233); median home value $309,000 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter) |
ZIP codes covered: 50265, 50266