In this job study, we are going to Olathe, KS with Fernandos crew. This was a fairly big job, and it had a few different pieces. The homeowner, Robert, purchased the home knowing that some previous work had been done to it. They had plate anchors installed and waterproofing that someone had tried to complete on the inside of the basement as well. Unfortunately, it was just black tar on the walls–which is not an effective method of waterproofing.

Robert called us to come out and inspect the home and see the movement that was occurring in the basement. There was a lot! The wall was falling in, pushing against the water lines in the basement. This is obviously not something that we want to see and we wanted to quickly get to work on resolving these issues.

Successful Foundation and Waterproofing Project in Olathe, KS

KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair installed 102 feet of Exterior Waterproofing on three sides of the home to ensure no water would be entering again and the homeowner could have peace of mind. We installed 20 Plate Anchors and cut off the old existing ones that were not doing the job correctly. We got the wall pulled back to where it is now, completely flush with the sill plates. This is great news for the homeowner as the home is now a safe place to live.

We then installed 20 Carbon Fiber Straps along all three walls in the basement to support from further bowing of the wall. These were installed between each plate anchor. Additionally, we installed two C-33 Sump Pump/Back Up Combos in the corners of the basement to pump water out if it should come in. These come with a four-year warranty and are the biggest pump we carry. We also installed discharges for both pumps. All the work that was completed comes with a lifetime, transferable warranty. (Minus sump pumps, which have different warranty specifications)

Everything went well and the customer was satisfied. All cracks were injected, and the retaining wall was rebuilt due to it having to be taken down to install the pier.

At KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair, We Are Waterproofing, but we are also foundation repair. We know you deserve a quality experience and a long-lasting product. This is why we strive to treat each customer with care and attention. If you’re looking for a customer-focused waterproofing and foundation repair company, KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair might be the right fit for you. Give us a call today for more information and to get started!

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Satisfied Customer Reviews

Carlene C.

Great service, everyone is friendly and courteous. They do whatever they can to help you. Great company I would recommend to anyone.

Samantha K.

Great team, worked very hard and stayed after hours to install a basement window as they knew a huge storm was on the way. Our basement was super dry following a lot of rain after install/fixing of foundation proving the job was done well! I recommend this company for foundation repair and water proofing to cinder block foundation in old home.

Lisa and Patrick M.

Mario came out to seal a crack on my stairs and fill a settlement crack in the basement. He was very professional and friendly. He did an amazing job and I was very impressed.

Richard

Didn't waste any time. I have a big problem and he told me from the beginning that they couldn't handle it. He helped give me some advice and direction... and did not try to sell me on something he knew they couldn't deliver. I appreciated his upfront honesty and advice.

jamison K.

They are a fantastic company and really went above and beyond to make sure we got the information we needed.

Shanice

Mario was great! He very informative and helpful! I would highly recommend him!

Mike D.

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!

The Hill F.

Don Derry with KC Waterproofing has been our "go-to" foundation repair specialist since 2005! We have had him to our homes multiple times. The project always wraps up with us having peace of mind. This past time with 14 piers installed, was no exception. His crew was polite and respectful. They cleaned up our property perfectly at the conclusion of the project. I highly recommend this foundation repair company.

james R.

Tech was on time completed the repair as necessary, and the experience was great.

Kate H.

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.