Don Derry's profile
Don Derry Owner Don Derry, Jr. is the president and owner of KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair, Foundation and Environmental Solutions. Don became an entrepreneur at the age of 18 and has operated a successful small business in Kansas City for over 25 years. His vision for the company has always been to help property owners protect their investment and valuables from foundation, structural and water control problems. Five years ago, Don expanded the business to include various environmental services which include mold remediation, asbestos abatement, lead abatement and radon mitigation.
KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair, Foundation and Environmental leads the way in the cutting edge of technologies for wall anchoring, foundation underpinning, interior/exterior drainage control and new construction waterproofing. KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair, Foundation & Environmental has a staff of experts highly experienced in foundation repair, structural solutions and environmental solutions. The entire team is dedicated to delivering on-time service with a focus on integrity and value. This unwavering dedication to customers is the cornerstone of the company’s growth.
Don is an advocate for continuing education to improve knowledge base in both business and personal. Don is a certified waterproofing and structural repair contractor, certified mold remediator, certified asbestos and lead abatement supervisor, and holds a certification in radon mitigation. Don was recently accepted into HEMP, Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program and serves on the board of Entrepreneurial Exchange Group.
Don also supports continuing education for his staff. Along with in-house training, Don sends all field technicians to foundation training. During their stay they expand their knowledge base on various subjects such as soil science, pier placement, structural evaluation and torque correlation method.
KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair is proud to be the leader in the Kansas City by offering a complete line of these cutting edge solutions to the toughest structural repair and water control problems.
Don competed in his first Triathlon and road 184 miles in the annual MS150. Don is also an active member of Boy Scout Troop 314 and made a brave decision to serve as Scout Master, overseeing 85 scouts for 14 days at Camp Bartle in 2010.
Connor Derry's profile
Connor Derry Service Expert How long have you been on the KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Team?
4 Years
What is Your Favorite Part of Being a Part of the KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Team?
Helping people better utilize their homes.
What is Your Favorite Place to Go in the Kansas City Metro area?
My home.
What do you like to do in Your Free Time?
Relax and exercise.
Keith Clark's profile
Keith Clark Team Lead How long have you been on the KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Team?
4 Years
What is Your Favorite Part of Being a Part of the KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Team?
I just love to work in general. This job has taught me a lot of things.
What is Your Favorite Place to Go in the Kansas City Metro area?
Downtown Kansas City and the Kansas City Market.
What do you like to do in Your Free Time?
Relax and play video games.
Matt Laffey's profile
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Satisfied Customer Reviews
Awesome work by KC Waterproofing! Highly recommend using this company for any foundation issues and beyond!
Office staff is wonderful and communicative. Project manager and staff did a wonderful job keeping our project tidy, secure and as clean as possible. I interviewed 5 different companies and these guys held up to my expectations. VERY knowledgeable company.
I had a great experience with KC Waterproofing, and they were able to help me when I was in a pinch and needed some minor foundation repair done very quickly. Don was very responsive and helpful during the inspection process and Mario was fantastic in answering my questions and getting the work done efficient during the crack injection process.
Mario came out to fix and adjust sump pupil pipes and did a fantastic job! On time, very thorough, explained what he did and was very friendly.
We were very pleased with KC Waterproofing. They arrived on time every day and cleaned up before leaving each night. The crew that worked on our foundation were polite, friendly, and knowledgeable. Overall, we are completely satisfied with the job that they did. We just had our first big rain after the repair and we didn’t have any leakage at all!
We had a very good experience with KC Waterproofing foundation repair on our house in south Kansas City in February and highly recommend you give them an opportunity to look at your foundation for an estimate and any work to be done.
Ryan and his crew did a great job. Got the job done quick and was very receptive of questions and concerns I had.
Used twice for different sets of work, wonderful each time. Fran on the advisement side, Don the owner, and both Julian and Jackson were great team leads. Clean, quick, and thorough.
We had an excellent experience with KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair. From the initial inspection with Fran to the final repairs. Their team was professional, knowledgeable and incredibly thorough. Crew was punctual, respectful of my property and reached out to me to inspect before the final repairs were completed. Highly recommend - if you're looking for a trustworthy and skilled foundation company!
They did amazing from start to finish. Very professional and courteous to my needs. Respected my house and cleaned up great afterwords. They are who I'll be calling again!
Google Rating
4.9
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KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair
4.9
Jim L.
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Awesome work by KC Waterproofing! Highly recommend using this company for any foundation issues and beyond!
Matthew G.
1743538250
Office staff is wonderful and communicative. Project manager and staff did a wonderful job keeping our project tidy, secure and as clean as possible. I interviewed 5 different companies and these guys held up to my expectations. VERY knowledgeable company.
Diane S.
1743470183
Very professional and thorough company. They understand the problems you may have and fix them.
John O.
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I had a great experience with KC Waterproofing, and they were able to help me when I was in a pinch and needed some minor foundation repair done very quickly. Don was very responsive and helpful during the inspection process and Mario was fantastic in answering my questions and getting the work done efficient during the crack injection process.
Carol A.
1743046373
We are very happy with the service we received from KC Waterproofing.
Terri B.
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Mario came out to fix and adjust sump pupil pipes and did a fantastic job! On time, very thorough, explained what he did and was very friendly.
Denna C.
1741385876
We were very pleased with KC Waterproofing. They arrived on time every day and cleaned up before leaving each night. The crew that worked on our foundation were polite, friendly, and knowledgeable. Overall, we are completely satisfied with the job that they did. We just had our first big rain after the repair and we didn’t have any leakage at all!
Eldon T.
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We had a very good experience with KC Waterproofing foundation repair on our house in south Kansas City in February and highly recommend you give them an opportunity to look at your foundation for an estimate and any work to be done.
Ryan D.
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Ryan and his crew did a great job. Got the job done quick and was very receptive of questions and concerns I had.
Kyle K.
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Used twice for different sets of work, wonderful each time. Fran on the advisement side, Don the owner, and both Julian and Jackson were great team leads. Clean, quick, and thorough.
Tei M.
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Very professional and courteous. They did great work on our basement.
Brent-Jen H.
1739846893
We had an excellent experience with KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair. From the initial inspection with Fran to the final repairs. Their team was professional, knowledgeable and incredibly thorough. Crew was punctual, respectful of my property and reached out to me to inspect before the final repairs were completed. Highly recommend - if you're looking for a trustworthy and skilled foundation company!
Shane C.
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They did amazing from start to finish. Very professional and courteous to my needs. Respected my house and cleaned up great afterwords. They are who I'll be calling again!
Eldon T.
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I had high confidence in KC Waterproofing and the crew that worked on our foundation. They worked hard during cold and snow to complete our work in a timely manner. I would certainly recommend them for consideration with your own foundation concerns and repairs.
Dawn J.
1739315686
Very professional! Everything was explained to me in a way I could understand. Project was done in a timely manner and everything was cleaned up. I would definitely recommend KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair.
Debbie C.
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Did a great job!
Kirby B.
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The crew installed the stabilizing piers as planned and almost as scheduled (weather delays), and cleaned up and remediated the work area upon completion.
Tim N.
1738888492
Mario was great and very helpful in explaining everything he was doing!
Le Cajun SynSation (.
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Ryan and his team did an amazing job! They were very professional and cleaned the area very nicely once they were done! I highly recommend them for all your foundation needs.
Alicia W.
1737563207
Service was great would use again and recommend. Mario the technician was great and very informative.
Trevor C.
1736575410
Gary and his team did a great job and were very respectful of our home. Very happy to have used KC Waterproofing
Katie C.
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After having a poor experience with a different company, we made sure we got multiple quotes for our ongoing basement flooding and foundation concerns.Matt L came out to give us our quotes and evaluate our issues which included ongoing basement flooding through our windows as well as improper grading. He was very professional and kind, explained everything that was simple to understand but thorough.We got the side of our house re-graded by Gerry and his team. They were efficient, thorough, and professional. They helped us look at other potential repairs based on our concerns!Our windows were replaced by Dean who did an excellent job! They look amazing. The job site got cleaned flawlessly you wouldn’t even know he was there. The windows are a huge upgrade.We received quotes from 4 companies, however KC Waterproofing was by far the best company to work with start to finish. The coordinated the job so multiple crews came on the same day, which really helped me. They were the only ones that provided solutions at different cost levels, provided a quote on time and reviewed it with us, easy to schedule and communicate with, as well as overall professional. Their pricing was very reasonable and competitive with all other bids. I would definitely recommend them! I’m bummed I didn’t take before photos.
Nick D.
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Mario was timely, professional, and efficient. I will continue to utilize and recommend this business based on the excellent service he provided.
John E.
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Joe B.
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Mario was very helpful on his visit to my home. I was concerned about one of the anchors that was installed this summer. He assured me that all was intact and doing like it is supposed to be doing. Thank you Mario!
Bob B.
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The team was professional and efficient. They took steps to protect my carpet and cleaned up after themselves.
David S.
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(2024 Job) I hired KC Waterproofing for another project after they did such a great job the first time. We had piers added to our foundation in the interior and exterior of the house. Ryan and his crew did a great job, were always on time, and cleaned up very well after themselves. I will only use this company for anything foundation related, no one else.(2022 Job) Don and Dontay & his crew were absolutely fantastic. The finished result looked great and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to have their basement waterproofed.
Debbie S.
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James P.
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Mario explained what possibly caused the crack to reappear and made the required repairs He was super knowledgeable and profesional.
Margaret T.
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Our experience with Mario was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and communicated well. Our pump issue was resolved and the basement was left clean . We would definitely recommend him.
Joshua R.
1733434264
Excellent service!
Tim O.
1733425500
Mario came out and did a great job on the crack in our foundation. Scheduling was convenient, ample notifications on appointment and arrival times. He explained everything he was going to do and then everything he did. Hopefully we don't need any further work but if we do, we'll be giving KCW&FR a call.
The Laydee B.
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Whenever it rains really hard our basement would be filled with water. So i had 3 quotes put in for basement repairs and got the best price for what i needed done from KC waterproofing over the other competitors. Had Gary, Kenny and Jeese come out and they fixed the problem and were very nice! I would recommend
Doreen P.
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earl S.
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Ryan and his team did an excellent job installing the pillars on my house. Really nice guys! Took the time to answer some questions and explain some things. Thanks guys!
Corey W.
1732462349
I would like to thank Gerry, Jessy, Kenny and Julian, Jackson, Jacob for all their hard work and dedication. nothing went the way expected on the job, but the guys just pivoted and adjusted to get the job done. In the end the job was completed, and the foundation is secure Thanks guys and KC Waterproofing for taking care of my home.
Sharon J.
1732311802
Shout out to Mario who was sopatient and took the time and explained everything.
Shirley B.
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Yearly check and all is fine.
Danielle S.
1732140745
Ryan, Skylar and Everet, worked very hard and did a great job. They were friendly and respectful. They were here on time everyday.my experience with KC waterproofing and foundation has been positive throughout the process. I highly recommend KCW&F
Denver G.
1732044796
Excellent work Mario went far beyond what I expected very professional showed up on time explained everything what was going on will recommend Mario to anyone needing foundation work
Taylor R.
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Ryan M.
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KC Waterproofing did a fantastic job on a vertical crack I had in a cold joint in my basement foundation.Francis came by and gave me the most reasonable estimate for the work of all 4 foundation companies I called, and Mario came by to do the work less than a week later!Mario is professional, kind, and knowledgeable about the work. He arrived on time and made recommendations for me to do some things that wouldn’t break the bank.I will be sure to call KC Waterproofing first for any repairs I need in my home!
Anthony P.
1731441103
Fast, efficient, very detailed with explanation of scope of work.
Devon R.
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Kim G.
1730913756
Mario, completed a maintenance visit. He was terrific. Thanks Mario
Aggie L.
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Rick W.
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Terrific jobDone early and detail oriented
Jonas A.
1730484604
They did an excellent job.
Nicola H.
1730483789
Received an alarm that our pump was not working. KC Waterproofing sent out a technician, Mario V, the next day. Mario is so professional and efficient. He diagnosed the problem with our backup pump, replaced it, and got the system back online. And, everything was under warranty!
Gary B.
1730335558
KC waterproofing did a fantastic job stabilizing the foundation at my house. Your home is your largest investment so it can be nerve racking when you have work done on your foundation. The staff at KC waterproofing were professional, knowledgable and great to work with, which helped ease my anxiety. Fran the estimator diagnosed the issue and explained the process; Michelle at the office helped with billing; Don the owner called personally to schedule my project and ask if I had any questions; and Keith, Jesse and Jacob did an awesome job installing the piers (which is hard work) and made sure I understood what was going on at all times.
D
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Ryan and the crew were efficient and kind. Thanks guys!!
Joni B.
1730227431
5-Star review for KC Waterproofing! Thank you Gerry, Jesse & Kenny for a job well done. They were prompt, courteous, and professional. We would recommend KC Waterproofing!
Erin L.
1729561086
The guys that came to our house to do the repairs worked really hard and were very kind and professional especially Gerry. Thank you for the excellent job!!
Matt W.
1729515819
Fran was very good at describing our problems and solutions
Terry K.
1729124576
Keith and the guys did an outstanding job. They were on time, hard working and explained everything as work progressed. We couldn’t be more happier with the foundation repair they did.
Jackie B.
1729030119
Prompt and professional with Amazing skills!
Brice H.
1728264428
Great experience from initial consultation through install.
John G.
1728138070
Scott explained everything in easy to understand terms. I am confident that he was honest and thorough. He was not the first estimate we have gotten but he was the most impressive.Keith and Jesse arrived at the appointed time and explained what we could expect, then got started. The project took a little longer than expected because they had to go deeper than anticipated. The last day of the project brought a third guy. I regrettably did not learn his name but he performed admirably. The job was completed as Keith told us and the only mess left behind was the mess we made moving things out of the way.Keith explained the confusing emails that my wife received was due to an outage of Verizon. We were happy with everyone involved throughout the process, from estimator to office personnel to the eventual workers who performed like rock stars. I will heartily recommend KC Waterproofing to anyone who is faced with foundation issues. We have complete confidence that our problems will not revisit us. The crew checked our sticking door throughout the lifting process to make sure it was working properly. We are relieved to have this behind us.
Carla R.
1727732633
Very professional and informative
Christopher P.
1727471054
Knowledgeable and forthcoming estimator
Brunner H.
1727198854
Nice and knowledgeable.
Robert Walther (.
1726856291
Scott came out and was helpful to finding a solution to our foundation issue. We look forward to being able to work again with KC Waterproofing, they are an excellent company that are easy to work with and have helped us in the past.
Abby H.
1726675909
Everyone I spoke with at the company was very personable and kind. They took care of all our needs and on top of that, offered competitive pricing compared to other companies we interviewed.
Diane W.
1726174517
Would use them again if we have other problems.
Kermit R.
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Stephen L.
1726004274
Crew was great, did great job.
Terri J.
1725712821
Great customer service! Scott arrived on time, went over how he would assess the situation, and then explained different solutions to our problem. We appreciate his communication and listened to our concerns - very professional!!
Rick & Leigh Anne R.
1724879144
Met with Scott to discuss our sunken floor issue and he was super professional and answered all our questions and concerns.
Ronald S.
1724790092
Francis was on time and very friendly and explained in detail what was going to be done and type of foundation anchors would be used. Personally showed me were the level of the foundation was inside and outside. Also quoted me the cost to repair foundation.
Nick B.
1724447893
Matt Laffey was excellent in helping me with a downspout drain issue. Worked hard to find the problem and had a solution ready. Would recommend.
Ann P.
1724347032
Very happy with the entire process. Don was great about explaining our options and Gerry explained what he was doing (and why) and did an excellent job on the crack repair and restoring the landscaping.
Mark S.
1723929882
Scott was on-time, very friendly, courteous and informative. He went around the home inside and out and took laser level measurements to show us what was happening with the foundation walls. He then gave us an estimate on the spot with the best way to mitigate any foundation movement in the future. Nicely done!
Mike D.
1723847175
Mario came out for a quality check of the work done and notice a couple of things needing correction, went to Home Depot to get what he needed then made the corrections. Thank you Mario!
Pamela M.
1723295031
Scott, the technician, did an excellent job of explaining all our options and the work that would be done for each option
Alex H.
1722265456
Extremely professional and honest. Went above and beyond to provide me with the information I needed. Would highly recommend and I will only use them moving forward.
KATHLEEN W.
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David D.
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The owner came out himself to review my issues and provide recommendations and quote. Super professional and knowledgeable and give me the information and insight to determine the best path forward. Highly recommend!
Jason S.
1721749811
Appreciate Steven and taking his time to do an assessment of our basement! He was very professional and courteous.
Charles C
1720633388
Knowledgeable and profession with up-front pricing.
Deana Z.
1719589788
Mario came on time, was polite and friendly. He kept me informed about what he saw and how he proposed to fix the issue.
Jesus Z
1718997691
Very knowledgeable and professional.
Donna B.
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Philip S.
1718497897
Scott was the consultant we met with to get an estimate. He was friendly and knowledgeable, and he helped us understand what issues he saw and gave multiple ideas on how to address them. We ended up going with another offer, but i value his help!
claudette M.
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I was very pleased from the start. From Francis that came out and gave me my estimate, to Don, Gerry and the rest of the crew. Everyone was professional, very knowledgeable. It was a big job that was explained step by step and gave me peace of mind. A very good team.Thank youClaudette
Riley W.
1717628531
My cat was a fan of Mario which means I am a fan of Mario.
Becky F.
1716409655
Knowledgeable of the situation
Eileen N.
1716402699
Mario was on time and very helpful.
Steve S.
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J. R H.
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Michael S.
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Robert C.
1715832724
This hard-working crew showed up on time to install a drainage system to the front and side of my house. They were polite and good natured and did an excellent job and I couldn't be happier.
JD J.
1715641571
Conner was on time and had all materials to cover and seal our sump pump. Clean and thorough. Very pleased.
David N.
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Tanya B.
1714529178
Fran performed a pre-listing foundation repair evaluation for my clients. He listened intently as they described the issues they were experiencing, asking questions to understand exactly how they wanted to approach the repairs. He offered 2 different options to complete the work. He spent 30 min taking measurements and preparing the estimate, then walked the homeowners through the options, associated costs and payment options. He answered any and all questions they had. The homeowners were previously so nervous about what they would hear but by the time Fran was finished, they were breathing a huge sigh of relief. Bonus points for the fully transferable warranty they can include in the sale of their home.
Keith L.
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Tim Filley (.
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Matt was super knowledgeable, answered all of my questions and was very professional. Thank you Matt!
Kenneth M.
1713226455
Scott was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He explained everything very clearly, and was honest and straightforward with us.
Kenneth R.
1712963378
Matt the service technician was outstanding. He took the time to explain the requirements of the job and explained the process of completing the repair. I would have him and his crew come out if I needed this kind of work again.
michael R.
1712701391
They were very courteous and hard-working The young men from Kc Water Proofing from what I could tell did a very excellent efficient job on my foundation work but there were two young men. I don’t remember their names who stood out from all the men that came to work on my property. They were big husky fellas and I feel that they took the brunt, of the hard work upon themselves. And I respect that . I gave everyone a tip before they left today. I feel that those two young men deserve a better tip so I think that would allow them to have my information. They can call me and I’d like to give them a better tip . I’m not saying it wasn’t a team effort but these two fellas impressed me .
