What Did Your Brick Walls Say About Your Foundation?

cracked brick wall caused by foundation damage
June 9, 2021

What Your Brick Walls Say About Your Foundation?

Brick walls remain a staple of home construction in the Kansas City area. It makes sense, as brick is not only strong, but it also has numerous other benefits. Brick has stood the test of time, dating back to the ancient Egyptians. It is completely natural, made of clay and shale. Furthermore, it aids in moisture control, serves as a fire barrier, and protects against high winds. Quite simply, brick is a great all-natural product perfect for home construction that also looks fabulous. So it’s not surprising that one continues to see new homes made with brick walls in the Kansas City area.

The brick walls of your home can tell you a lot about your home’s health, particularly about the health of its foundation. It’s a good idea to take a look around your home at the brick and mortar from time to time to see if it’s telling you something important.

Signs of Foundation Problems in Your Brick

First, look for any cracks in the mortar of the brick walls. Small cracks usually aren’t a problem, but if you notice larger cracks or cracks that span the height or length of a wall, you may have an underlying foundation problem that needs repair.

Second, look for separation of the brick walls from doors and windows. As a foundation settles, it often brings the walls with it. As the walls move, they separate from the windows and doors. This can lead to free air moving in and out, which can increase utility costs.

Third, look for leaning walls. If you notice that the walls are slanted or no longer straight, it could mean the foundation needs repair.

KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair

Contact KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair today if you’ve noticed any of the above problems with your brick walls and would like to speak with a professional or get a home inspection. We’d love to speak with you, assess the problem, and fix it as needed.

Proud to work to keep families in dry and strong homes in Johnson County, Kansas including, Mission, Mission Hills, Olathe, Roeland Park, Merriam, and more!

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Ryan and his team did a great job on our repair. The weather was poor, and they were rained on heavily but spent several hard days completing our project. They were friendly and knowledgeable and made sure I knew how future water drainage would be mitigated. I recommend them and KC Waterproofing to anybody around.
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KC Waterproofing turned our nightmare of a house into a brand new home. We bought our house a year ago, it had prior foundation repair done. We called a “structural engineer” to come out before we bought, and he assured us our house was okay. After multiple floods in our basement and the prior company refusing to return our phone calls, we started getting multiple bids. Choosing KC Waterproofing was very easy. They quoted us for what really needed to be done and told us what we could do ourselves to save money. I never thought I would trust again until I met these guys.. The CEO, Don Deary is a truly an amazing guy. He came to the house twice to check on the progress of the project. The workers were very knowledgeable, and respectful. The quality of work for the price we paid, is unmatched. Thank you so much KC Waterproofing.
Awesome work by KC Waterproofing! Highly recommend using this company for any foundation issues and beyond!
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.
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