Basement Waterproofing

June 9, 2021

If your basement waterproofing situation has been causing you problems, you are likely to have a love-hate relationship with your basement. On the one hand, it’s a great place for storage, laundry, or a family room. On the other hand, when it fills up with water it causes you a lot of stress and is a pain to clean up. As we approach February and Valentine’s Day, it’s time to fall back in love with your basement–and KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair can help!

What stresses you about your basement or crawl space?

Take a moment and think about what stresses you out about your basement or crawl space. Is it the foundation damage? Is it the water that comes in when it rains? Is it the standing water in the crawl space, or the musty smells throughout the home? How about the unfinished crawl space? Any one of these things is very stressful, and one of the best ways to get rid of stressors is to resolve the problem. KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair help you resolve that stress with basement waterproofing, crawl space vapor barriers, and dehumidification techniques.

The First Step in the Process

The first step in the process of an estimate, which KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair provide free of charge for homeowners, is to assess the property and make sure that your home is not experiencing foundation damage. This is very common when you have water coming into the home. It’s usually caused by water in the soil freezing and then pushing up against the home’s foundation and causing cracks and bowing walls, which is called frost heave. It can also be caused by hydrostatic pressure, settlement, and many other ways.

Basement Waterproofing Solutions

Before basement waterproofing or work in the crawl space is completed, any foundation repair issues need to be resolved. These are usually corrected with underpinning systems, whether it’s bowing walls or settlement. When foundation issues are not corrected first, the basement waterproofing will very likely fail because you aren’t getting to the root of the problem. Once these issues are resolved, basement waterproofing in the form of interior perimeter drainage systems, sump pumps, and dehumidification are installed. The extent of basement waterproofing needed will depend on the severity of the problem and your unique situation. For crawl spaces, you may want a vapor barrier to keep out moisture in an unfinished crawl space. You may also wish to have a sump pump or dehumidification system.

Want to Fall Back in Love with Your Basement?

This February is the perfect time to fall back in love with your basement. If you’re not sure how to make it happen, call KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair! We are happy to provide you with a free estimate, answer any questions, and get started on installing your basement waterproofing. Contact us today for more information.

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Satisfied Customer Reviews

ML48 P.

Very professional, informative and did a great job cleaning up after the job.

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.