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June 9, 2021

Greg Hublers Sandwich Shop was doing just fine – until it wasn’t. Suddenly, large amounts of water would enter the building every time it rained. Sometimes enough to force Hubler to shut down for the day. That’s why he picked up the phone to call us at KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair.

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What KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Discovered in this Kansas City, KS Business

It is important to learn the cause of the water leaks before applying a waterproofing solution to fix the problem once and ensure the customer is only paying for what they need.

We discovered that the water was entering the building from underneath the sidewalk. We set out to learn the cause and discovered that the restaurant’s neighbor had recently done some landscaping work which caused the sidewalk to shift and in turn caused the flooding.

Concrete Leveling and Waterproofing Repair Procedure

The KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair team went to work to relevel the sidewalk slabs that had been disturbed by the neighbor’s work. Not only were these causing water to enter Huber’s restaurant, they can also be eyesores and tripping hazards to all who cross them. A restaurant does not need that liability on top of a waterproofing problem. Concrete Leveling solved both problems at once.

How Can Concrete Leveling Fix a Damaged Slab?

At KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair, we use a state-of-the-art polyurethane product called Polypier from Earth Contact Products another Kansas City company. The Polypier is an expanding foam that permanently fixes your concrete problems and weighs less than the original mud or new concrete so it won’t compound the sinking problem.

After that was accomplished, we put caulking along the building and siding to ensure everything was sealed and that Hubler’s sandwich shop would not be soggy again. The entire project only took a couple of hours.

Concrete Leveling and Waterproofing Customer Review

Hubler says he is pleased with the work and has not experienced any water leaks or flooding since. He appreciated the straightforward approach to sizing up the problem and providing a quote he could understand and act on. Yes, there are many unknowns in the restaurant industry these days, but for Hubler, flooding and water damage are not one of them.

Let us help you with your Basement Waterproofing or Concrete Leveling needs and you can have a success story just like Hubler in Kansas City, Kansas. We always start with a Free Consultation to discover the root of the problem so you can be confident in the Foundation Repairs you invest in. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.

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Satisfied Customer Reviews

Camden came and did a thorough inspection of our foundation and explained the findings well. I felt he was honest with his recommendations and did not try to convince us to do something that wasn't necessary.
Will use KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair again and highly recommend.
Thank you Cam!
We recently had foundation repairs with multiple piers and poly-fill. Not only were they professional on-site, but one of the employees even noticed a package sitting outside starting to get rained on so they placed it in my mudroom. They kept me informed through the process and ensured I understood each repair prior to commencing.
Fran was incredible! He was prompt and very knowledgeable about our questions regarding our foundation. He showed us that we already had a bracing system and our foundation was secure. I would recommend him to anyone!
Fran Heisinger came out and gave a detailed and thorough inspection of our foundation. His experience, service and expertise assured us if we needed additional work, his crew and company could do the job. Highly recommend.
We recently used KC Waterproofing to do our foundation, put in an IBeam and jack post, multiple piers. When I say these guys did an excellent job from start to finish… I can’t even express it enough. Very professional. Very clean work. They cleaned up so well you can’t even tell we just had major work done. This was a week and a half project. The entire crew has just been so amazing in this hard time. I will forever recommend and be using them for future projects. I don’t quite remember every one’s name but the ones I do, Cam, Kyle, Jacob, Jesse, Gerry, Connor, you all were amazing and fantastic job. Start to finish!
The team showed up exactly when they were supposed to. They kept us informed with everything they were doing! The entire experience was excellent‼️
Mario came out to check the sump pump. After cleaning the pit out and checking both the main and backup pump he wiped everything done and left the area cleaner than when he got there. Very friendly and knowledgeable guy!
We recently had KC Waterproofing out at our home in North Kansas City, and I cannot say enough great things about Ryan Marshall and his team (Austin & Jacob). They worked at our property over the week of July 17/2025 - and absolutely blew us away with their professionalism, work ethic, and transparency.

Ryan took the time to thoroughly explain the problems we were facing, what caused them, and exactly how they were going to fix them. His honesty and willingness to go the extra mile truly set him apart.

Ryan and his assistant worked hard, were respectful of our home, and made sure everything was done right the first time. It's rare these days to find that level of care and craftsmanship. Because of professionals like Ryan, we’ll continue to turn to KC Waterproofing for future needs.

Highly recommend this company—especially if you get the chance to work with Ryan and his crew! When it comes to foundation issues we will always recommend KC Waterproofing. They have been in the business, are trusted, and will do the job correctly.
We are very happy with the service we received from KC Waterproofing.
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.