Foundation Repair

June 8, 2021

Foundation damage is a common problem for property owners to deal with. We talk about the signs and symptoms that your foundation has been damaged here.

Foundation damage never improves itself, and usually just gets worse. So it’s important to make the necessary repairs in order to maintain your property in a safe, usable condition.

Why Your Foundation Matters

Your foundation is the base of your entire property and keeps it from sinking into the ground. But extreme weather and soil conditions can cause the soil underneath your foundation to expand and shrink. Over time, these continued pressures can create weak pockets beneath your foundation, which can cause it to break down.

One kind of foundation damage is slab settlement, which may result in foundation cracks. Your entire structure may sink, especially when the weight of your property increases.

What Causes Your Homes Foundation to Settle?

Evaporation: Hot, dry conditions may cause the soil to pull away from the foundation.
Settlement: Dry soil could cause cracks to appear throughout the structure.
Trees and Vegetation: When roots, trees, and other vegetation decay and dehydrate, the soil beneath a structure could shrink.
Plumbing Leaks: Water from leaky plumbing can displace the surrounding soil and create more voids, which can cause the foundation to crack or settle.
Improper Drainage: If excess moisture is allowed to build up, it can erode or consolidate soils, which may cause the heaving of expansive soils.
Poor Soil Compaction: When the foundation is built, the soil must be compacted to help keep the foundation steady. If there are still air pockets in the soil after the compaction job, the foundation may not be sufficiently supported to hold the weight of your property.

What’s the Best Way to Fix Your Foundation?

There are many options out there to stabilize your foundation, so how do you know which one to choose?

The best solution for your situation will depend on several factors, including the location of the problem and the extent of the damage.

A Preferred Solution for Foundation Settlement: KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Push Piers

The KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Push Pier system use patented steel piers that are hydraulically driven through patented steel brackets. This process bonds your foundation to solid, load-bearing soil or bedrock layer, providing a permanent solution that prevents further foundation settlement.

5 Advantages of Using Push Piers for Foundation Repair and Stabilization

Patented steel piers and brackets: a unique, tested design that has been proven to perform under precise engineering standards.
Unlimited structure lifting capabilities: can be used on properties of all sizes.
Year-round installation: the project can be completed in days, not weeks, at your convenience.
Quiet, vibration-free, portable installation equipment: avoid heavy equipment that can disrupt your property landscape and features.
25-Year Warranty: the manufacturer is confident in, and stands behind, their product.

Keeping families in Northland, Missouri in dry and strong homes with our professional Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair. Proud to service cities like North Kansas City, Gladstone, Liberty, Kearney, St. Joseph, and more!

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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.