Omaha, NE - Thrasher Basement Systems, Inc., a local home improvement expert, will perform an "Extreme Makeover" on a Council Bluffs, IA home severly damaged by this summer's Missouri River flooding.
The Starners, who reside in Council Bluffs, have been deeply affected by the Missouri River flooding. Several years ago the Starners had Thrasher install a waterproofing system in their basement. As the historic flood waters rose, the Starners graciously took our advice to shut off their sump pumps and let their basement flood in order to save their home's foundation walls. Throughout the course of the flooding, the Starner's basement filled with 7 feet of water and, while the water has now receded, their basement is in bad shape. The Starner parents and their 3 children, all about high school age, have not been able to live in their home for 3 months and they are looking forward to getting back home for the holidays. Two of their children have rooms in the basement.
Thrasher Basement Systems has been in communication with the Starners since the initial flood threats began. As Thrasher has journeyed with the Starners, we recognized the need and the call to help this family. Beginning on Monday, November 28 and ongoing until the project is complete, Thrasher Basement Systems and Foundation Supportworks team members will be on-site at the Starners assisting in getting their home back to a livable condition. We will be installing push piers to stabilize their home's foundation. Also, we will be utilizing our basement finishing products to completely finish the Starner basement. Thrasher Basement Finishing products are 100% inorganic, which means they are moisture and mold resistant. These products will provide the Starners peace of mind in the event the disastrous floods occur again.
One of Thrasher's core values is "One Community;" meaning we are an advocate for our community, returning the blessings we have been given. It is a joy for us to give back to the community in this way.
