Basement Waterproofing
June 9, 2021

bowing walls caused by water damage

In this case study of the Sanders, Fernandos crew traveled out to Odessa, MO on April 19, 2018. The homeowners called in because they were having problems with water damage and bowing walls caused by water damage. This is the case with many homes needing foundation repair and it can be easily fixed when we take a closer at the issue and figure out how to best approach it.

Fernandos crew installed 45 feet of exterior waterproofing which will work to take water away from the basement or crawl space and away from the foundation. This is important so that the issue does not keep recurring each time it rains badly. This is also the mistake that many contractors make: they only fix the foundation repair issue the client sees and do not address the root of the issue. Water damage and waterproofing issues are the cause of many needs for foundation repair. The crew also installed 2 HP sump pumps to make sure that any water that did somehow get inside would be pulled back out and not cause any lasting damage. The sump pumps were installed in the northeast corner of the home and one in the southwest corner.

There were also three carbon fiber straps attached to the walls. These straps straighten out the wall from bowing or leaning and can be easily covered up with paint so that they are nearly unnoticeable. They are also easy to install, strong, and are installed inside so that there is no damage or cleanup in your yard.

If you’re having foundation problems and also experience leaks and cracks, it may be time to consider a waterproofing system in addition to foundation repair. Fix the root of the problem along with the visual problems. Contact us today to get a free estimate and start on fixing your foundation!

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Satisfied Customer Reviews

Jesse and his crew, "B" and Melvin, did a great job installing foundation piers under my garage wall. I highly recommend KC Waterproofing for any type of foundation work you might need!
Mario was great very knowledgeable and cordial when he came to complete my annual sump pump inspection. Just completed another issue with my sump pump very efficient. Thanks!
Mario did a wonderful job. He was punctual, friendly and seemed very knowledgeable about his trade.
Jeffrey was phenomenal and honest. These guys are the best in the city!
He was prompt and very polite. He was extremely knowledgeable and informative about the process and kept us updated on the progress. Was very efficient.
Mario was very prompt and personal. He completed the repair and asked us to review his work. We are very pleased with Mario’s performance
Fast and good!
A sump pump was installed very quickly.
Gerry and Davan were excellent. They protected the house and basement from extra dust and just going in and out to get the tools.
Digging up the yard to install the pipe...they replaced the sod and cleared the extra yard waste. Also they were very friendly with our dog.

Gerry, Davan, and Mario came to check the new installed sump pump. Made sure everything was working.
I'd give everyone 10 stars if I could!!!!
Quick response and quick estimate. Enjoyed everything so far.

Work performed was excellent. Jesse was very thorough and did a great job explaining everything during the work
Jesse, Keith, and Trenton did a great job. I'm very proud of the quality of work that they did on both projects and would highly recommend them as your team if you were to have any work done.