In this job study, we are looking at a project out in North Kansas City, MO that was done by Keith’s crew. The homeowners called in with a problem with their crawl space. There were waterproofing problems and water damage in the crawl space that were causing major moistures issues within the crawl space.

When we got there, we spoke briefly with the homeowner and gave them an idea of what we would be doing while we were there and gave them another brief summary of the project. First, we fogged and dried out the crawl space. We did this because we wanted to make sure that we were building on dry, stable material that was not going to cause problems later down the line. It’s never a good idea to build on damp material because that can cause mold and moisture problems.

Crawl Space encapsulation

Next, we installed our crawl space vapor barrier. We did this along the entire crawl space to make sure that no area was left exposed to moisture and damp. The vapor barrier protects against water accumulating and can give the crawl space a nice, white finish that looks clean and fresh. Additionally, we made sure to install a dimple board underneath the barrier so that the homeowners were able to use the space as storage. We want to make sure that we’re not only fixing the issue but making that space usable again so that it can be another great area of the home.

Lastly, we installed a HP Sump Pump in the crawl space and a Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier. These are protection methods in case water gets in despite all of our best efforts. This would be in the case of heavy rains, an accidental gutter clog, or other issues like that. A sump pump will direct the water away from the crawl space and make sure that belongings in storage are not wet and that minimal to no damage is caused to the crawl space from water. The dehumidifier will make sure that moisture isn’t forming in a cool crawl space vs. the hot outdoor weather. This can be a big issue in an ever-changing Midwestern environment.

Sump pump installation

We completed this job by installing two adjustable columns in the crawl space for support, and we completed the discharge for the sump pump. These columns will be invaluable in supporting the foundation and crawl space after the initial damage from water issues.

Are you having waterproofing issues that are affecting your quality of life? Why wait? Its time to contact KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair and get it taken care of! At KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair, We Are Waterproofing: we will take care of you like family and make sure the job is done right.

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Satisfied Customer Reviews

Mario was very helpful on his visit to my home. I was concerned about one of the anchors that was installed this summer. He assured me that all was intact and doing like it is supposed to be doing. Thank you Mario!
Mario and Angel did an outstanding job on my outside drainage problem. Mario also does a great job on keeping my sump pump operating.
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Great all around service. Very informative consultation with Hal. Keith and his team were efficient and very clean when installing a new sump pump system. Highly recommend this company.
Matt has done a great job coordinating the projects we have asked KC Waterproofing to do for our company. The Bayer Company seems pleased with the results.
Mario from KC Water Proofing has excellent customer service and he was on time, timely and educated me as the customer for a good understanding of what he fixed on our home. So thankful for Mario!
Had an awesome experience! They installed carbon fiber straps in my basement on 2 walls, installed the proper drainage, new basement windows, cleaned up crawl space and installed a new sump pump—did an amazing job. ABOVE & BEYOND! Super professional, friendly, and fast. Everything was explained clearly, no surprises, and they left the place spotless. We’ve had some rain since and not a single drop inside. Highly recommend if you need basement waterproofing, foundation repair or a sump pump done right!
Mario came out to “service” the sump pump that was installed a couple years ago. Mario was very knowledgeable and courteous.
KC Waterproofing needs to keep an employee like Mario because of these 2 traits.
Prompt, efficient and most importantly effective! The entire team worked with me on a very tight deadline and made it happen! Highly recommend.
Mario did a fantastic job.