In this job study, we are looking at a project out in North Kansas City, MO that was done by Keith’s crew. The homeowners called in with a problem with their crawl space. There were waterproofing problems and water damage in the crawl space that were causing major moistures issues within the crawl space.

When we got there, we spoke briefly with the homeowner and gave them an idea of what we would be doing while we were there and gave them another brief summary of the project. First, we fogged and dried out the crawl space. We did this because we wanted to make sure that we were building on dry, stable material that was not going to cause problems later down the line. It’s never a good idea to build on damp material because that can cause mold and moisture problems.

Next, we installed our crawl space vapor barrier. We did this along the entire crawl space to make sure that no area was left exposed to moisture and damp. The vapor barrier protects against water accumulating and can give the crawl space a nice, white finish that looks clean and fresh. Additionally, we made sure to install a dimple board underneath the barrier so that the homeowners were able to use the space as storage. We want to make sure that we’re not only fixing the issue but making that space usable again so that it can be another great area of the home.

Lastly, we installed a HP Sump Pump in the crawl space and a Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier. These are protection methods in case water gets in despite all of our best efforts. This would be in the case of heavy rains, an accidental gutter clog, or other issues like that. A sump pump will direct the water away from the crawl space and make sure that belongings in storage are not wet and that minimal to no damage is caused to the crawl space from water. The dehumidifier will make sure that moisture isn’t forming in a cool crawl space vs. the hot outdoor weather. This can be a big issue in an ever-changing Midwestern environment.

We completed this job by installing two adjustable columns in the crawl space for support, and we completed the discharge for the sump pump. These columns will be invaluable in supporting the foundation and crawl space after the initial damage from water issues.

Are you having waterproofing issues that are affecting your quality of life? Why wait? Its time to contact KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair and get it taken care of! At KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair, We Are Waterproofing: we will take care of you like family and make sure the job is done right.

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Satisfied Customer Reviews

Myron T.

Jeff was very professional and informative. Fortunately we didn't have foundation problems but if we do we know who to call.

Ann O.

Mario was here on time & was very informative about questions I had. A 10 out of 10. Thank you …Mario

Ana W.

This is the second time I've used this company. Great company. They have good employees. Fran did a great job of explaining everything, even the financing. I thought the lending company had great options. When it was time for my French drains to be installed. They came on time and ready. They even did a crawl space protective cover. Great team, they worked well together. Took the whole day but got it all done. Cleaned up well afterwards. The price was reasonable. Jackson explained everything as it went along. Kind, friendly service.

Michael K.

Mario serviced my sump pump today and did a good job. He also replaced tape on my wall shield. He provided excellent customer service and was willing ti come out any time needed or said to call him anytime if I had any questions.

Katlyn E.

KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair has taken incredible care of my home through multiple visits. Gary and Davan handled my initial sump pump installation and crack repairs, and they were not only skilled but genuinely thoughtful throughout the process. We had a bit of early miscommunication, and instead of brushing it aside, they listened, acknowledged what happened, and adjusted the plan so everything aligned with what I needed.

They brought me in at every step—walking me through pump location options, explaining the exit pipe decisions, and making sure I felt confident about the work being done. Their friendliness and respect made a stressful repair feel manageable.

Later on, I had some cracks that needed to be reassessed, and Mario came out to take a look. He was incredibly kind, patient, and thorough, and he did an amazing job with the additional repairs. His calm, reassuring approach made me feel completely taken care of.

I also want to highlight Don, the manager, who is just as kind and committed to making sure customers feel heard and supported. It’s clear this team truly values doing right by people.

I’m grateful for their care and would absolutely recommend them for any foundation repair or waterproofing needs.

Joseph V. M.

Mario was professional and courteous. He got the work done on time and as described. I would call for his services again!

Peter Y.

Great price, great work! In just 3 days, Jesse’s team added two sump pumps and over 40’ feet of channeling with the full wall systems. No more towels, fans, and dehumidifier after every big rain storm!

Denna C.

We were very pleased with KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair. The foundation specialist, Camden Bales, explained the process we would need to fix our foundation. We felt very confident in the work that was going to be completed. The crew, headed by Jackson Kleeman, worked very hard every day and kept us well informed of their progress. They arrived on time every day and cleaned up before leaving each night. They were polite, friendly, and knowledgeable. Overall, we are completely satisfied with the job that they did. When they finished, you couldn’t tell that work had been done. Great job!

Matt S.

Sump pump backup pump activated an alarm so I scheduled a checkup to make sure everything was fine. Mario called before coming and was very polite. He showed up on time and got straight to work, I was not home at the time and asked him to call me with the results. He diagnosed the problem and then called me to run through results and also provide some more info on the pump operation. Very easy to work with, good communication, smart guy. Would use him for service again.

Bea K.

Mario did a great job, he was very professional and nice.