Helical Tiebacks & Exterior Waterproofing with KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair
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Supervisor Keith completed a waterproofing, foundation, and crack repair job on April 20th, 2018, out of Osawatomie, KS for Tammy and Matt Leckner. We ended up installing 24 feet of exterior waterproofing and three helical tiebacks. We also completed some crack repairs on the premises as well.
Helical Tiebacks
Helical Tiebacks are usually used in cases where walls are bowing or leaning. Bowing and leaning walls can be extremely dangerous to the safety and stability of your home, and they need to be addressed immediately. They will not go away over time–they will only get worse.
In this case, by the time we had completed putting in the helical tiebacks, the wall was leaning in about 2 inches. The tiebacks apply tension to the wall and make it stable and secure. In addition, they do not involve much mess in the yard or inside the home for installation.
We then completed the basement waterproofing excavation on the wall. We added a 100% gravel backfill after completion. Basement waterproofing is important in cases where you have leaning or bowing walls because they are usually caused by hydrostatic (water) pressure on the foundation walls. This means that there is a drainage and/or waterproofing issue that needs to be resolved and no foundation repair will actually WORK without that. This is why we always try to find the root of the issue and fix both that and the damage it has caused.
After the project, we cleaned up the area, answered any questions from the Leckners, and then completed the job. If you’re looking for a waterproofing and foundation repair company that is looking out for your best interest, can advise you on your unique situation, and knows how to answer any questions you may have–KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair is the company for you. Contact us today for information on how to get a free estimate!
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Satisfied Customer Reviews
Gary and his team did a great job and were very respectful of our home. Very happy to have used KC Waterproofing
After having a poor experience with a different company, we made sure we got multiple quotes for our ongoing basement flooding and foundation concerns.Matt L came out to give us our quotes and evaluate our issues which included ongoing basement flooding through our windows as well as improper grading. He was very professional and kind, explained everything that was simple to understand but thorough.We got the side of our house re-graded by Gerry and his team. They were efficient, thorough, and professional. They helped us look at other potential repairs based on our concerns!Our windows were replaced by Dean who did an excellent job! They look amazing. The job site got cleaned flawlessly you wouldn’t even know he was there. The windows are a huge upgrade.We received quotes from 4 companies, however KC Waterproofing was by far the best company to work with start to finish. The coordinated the job so multiple crews came on the same day, which really helped me. They were the only ones that provided solutions at different cost levels, provided a quote on time and reviewed it with us, easy to schedule and communicate with, as well as overall professional. Their pricing was very reasonable and competitive with all other bids. I would definitely recommend them! I’m bummed I didn’t take before photos.
Mario was timely, professional, and efficient. I will continue to utilize and recommend this business based on the excellent service he provided.
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!
The team was professional and efficient. They took steps to protect my carpet and cleaned up after themselves.
(2024 Job) I hired KC Waterproofing for another project after they did such a great job the first time. We had piers added to our foundation in the interior and exterior of the house. Ryan and his crew did a great job, were always on time, and cleaned up very well after themselves. I will only use this company for anything foundation related, no one else.(2022 Job) Don and Dontay & his crew were absolutely fantastic. The finished result looked great and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to have their basement waterproofed.
Mario explained what possibly caused the crack to reappear and made the required repairs He was super knowledgeable and profesional.
Our experience with Mario was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and communicated well. Our pump issue was resolved and the basement was left clean . We would definitely recommend him.
Mario came out and did a great job on the crack in our foundation. Scheduling was convenient, ample notifications on appointment and arrival times. He explained everything he was going to do and then everything he did. Hopefully we don't need any further work but if we do, we'll be giving KCW&FR a call.
Whenever it rains really hard our basement would be filled with water. So i had 3 quotes put in for basement repairs and got the best price for what i needed done from KC waterproofing over the other competitors. Had Gary, Kenny and Jeese come out and they fixed the problem and were very nice! I would recommend
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KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair
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Trevor C.
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Gary and his team did a great job and were very respectful of our home. Very happy to have used KC Waterproofing
Katie C.
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After having a poor experience with a different company, we made sure we got multiple quotes for our ongoing basement flooding and foundation concerns.Matt L came out to give us our quotes and evaluate our issues which included ongoing basement flooding through our windows as well as improper grading. He was very professional and kind, explained everything that was simple to understand but thorough.We got the side of our house re-graded by Gerry and his team. They were efficient, thorough, and professional. They helped us look at other potential repairs based on our concerns!Our windows were replaced by Dean who did an excellent job! They look amazing. The job site got cleaned flawlessly you wouldn’t even know he was there. The windows are a huge upgrade.We received quotes from 4 companies, however KC Waterproofing was by far the best company to work with start to finish. The coordinated the job so multiple crews came on the same day, which really helped me. They were the only ones that provided solutions at different cost levels, provided a quote on time and reviewed it with us, easy to schedule and communicate with, as well as overall professional. Their pricing was very reasonable and competitive with all other bids. I would definitely recommend them! I’m bummed I didn’t take before photos.
Nick D.
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Mario was timely, professional, and efficient. I will continue to utilize and recommend this business based on the excellent service he provided.
John E.
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Joe B.
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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!
Alicia W.
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Service was great would use again and recommend.
Bob B.
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The team was professional and efficient. They took steps to protect my carpet and cleaned up after themselves.
David S.
1734050914
(2024 Job) I hired KC Waterproofing for another project after they did such a great job the first time. We had piers added to our foundation in the interior and exterior of the house. Ryan and his crew did a great job, were always on time, and cleaned up very well after themselves. I will only use this company for anything foundation related, no one else.(2022 Job) Don and Dontay & his crew were absolutely fantastic. The finished result looked great and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to have their basement waterproofed.
Debbie S.
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James P.
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Mario explained what possibly caused the crack to reappear and made the required repairs He was super knowledgeable and profesional.
Margaret T.
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Our experience with Mario was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and communicated well. Our pump issue was resolved and the basement was left clean . We would definitely recommend him.
Joshua R.
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Excellent service!
Tim O.
1733425500
Mario came out and did a great job on the crack in our foundation. Scheduling was convenient, ample notifications on appointment and arrival times. He explained everything he was going to do and then everything he did. Hopefully we don't need any further work but if we do, we'll be giving KCW&FR a call.
The Laydee B.
1732763972
Whenever it rains really hard our basement would be filled with water. So i had 3 quotes put in for basement repairs and got the best price for what i needed done from KC waterproofing over the other competitors. Had Gary, Kenny and Jeese come out and they fixed the problem and were very nice! I would recommend
Doreen P.
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earl S.
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Ryan and his team did an excellent job installing the pillars on my house. Really nice guys! Took the time to answer some questions and explain some things. Thanks guys!
Corey W.
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I would like to thank Gerry, Jessy, Kenny and Julian, Jackson, Jacob for all their hard work and dedication. nothing went the way expected on the job, but the guys just pivoted and adjusted to get the job done. In the end the job was completed, and the foundation is secure Thanks guys and KC Waterproofing for taking care of my home.
Sharon J.
1732311802
Shout out to Mario who was sopatient and took the time and explained everything.
Shirley B.
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Yearly check and all is fine.
Danielle S.
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Ryan, Skylar and Everet, worked very hard and did a great job. They were friendly and respectful. They were here on time everyday.my experience with KC waterproofing and foundation has been positive throughout the process. I highly recommend KCW&F
Denver G.
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Excellent work Mario went far beyond what I expected very professional showed up on time explained everything what was going on will recommend Mario to anyone needing foundation work
Taylor R.
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Ryan M.
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KC Waterproofing did a fantastic job on a vertical crack I had in a cold joint in my basement foundation.Francis came by and gave me the most reasonable estimate for the work of all 4 foundation companies I called, and Mario came by to do the work less than a week later!Mario is professional, kind, and knowledgeable about the work. He arrived on time and made recommendations for me to do some things that wouldn’t break the bank.I will be sure to call KC Waterproofing first for any repairs I need in my home!
Anthony P.
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Fast, efficient, very detailed with explanation of scope of work.
Devon R.
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Kim G.
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Mario, completed a maintenance visit. He was terrific. Thanks Mario
Aggie L.
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Rick W.
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Terrific jobDone early and detail oriented
Jonas A.
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They did an excellent job.
Nicola H.
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Received an alarm that our pump was not working. KC Waterproofing sent out a technician, Mario V, the next day. Mario is so professional and efficient. He diagnosed the problem with our backup pump, replaced it, and got the system back online. And, everything was under warranty!
Gary B.
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KC waterproofing did a fantastic job stabilizing the foundation at my house. Your home is your largest investment so it can be nerve racking when you have work done on your foundation. The staff at KC waterproofing were professional, knowledgable and great to work with, which helped ease my anxiety. Fran the estimator diagnosed the issue and explained the process; Michelle at the office helped with billing; Don the owner called personally to schedule my project and ask if I had any questions; and Keith, Jesse and Jacob did an awesome job installing the piers (which is hard work) and made sure I understood what was going on at all times.
D
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Ryan and the crew were efficient and kind. Thanks guys!!
Joni B.
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5-Star review for KC Waterproofing! Thank you Gerry, Jesse & Kenny for a job well done. They were prompt, courteous, and professional. We would recommend KC Waterproofing!
Erin L.
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The guys that came to our house to do the repairs worked really hard and were very kind and professional especially Gerry. Thank you for the excellent job!!
Matt W.
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Fran was very good at describing our problems and solutions
Terry K.
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Keith and the guys did an outstanding job. They were on time, hard working and explained everything as work progressed. We couldn’t be more happier with the foundation repair they did.
Jackie B.
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Prompt and professional with Amazing skills!
Brice H.
1728264428
Great experience from initial consultation through install.
John G.
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Scott explained everything in easy to understand terms. I am confident that he was honest and thorough. He was not the first estimate we have gotten but he was the most impressive.Keith and Jesse arrived at the appointed time and explained what we could expect, then got started. The project took a little longer than expected because they had to go deeper than anticipated. The last day of the project brought a third guy. I regrettably did not learn his name but he performed admirably. The job was completed as Keith told us and the only mess left behind was the mess we made moving things out of the way.Keith explained the confusing emails that my wife received was due to an outage of Verizon. We were happy with everyone involved throughout the process, from estimator to office personnel to the eventual workers who performed like rock stars. I will heartily recommend KC Waterproofing to anyone who is faced with foundation issues. We have complete confidence that our problems will not revisit us. The crew checked our sticking door throughout the lifting process to make sure it was working properly. We are relieved to have this behind us.
DeWayne E.
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Matt was very knowledgeable and kind. Answered all my 97 year old mom’s many questions. He knew what he was doing and explained it very thoroughly. Top notch.
Carla R.
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Very professional and informative
Christopher P.
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Knowledgeable and forthcoming estimator
Amy K.
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These guys HUSTLED! They were fast, efficient, neat, and so friendly. They did an excellent job, and I highly recommend using this company. From initial quote to final job, everyone has been informative, and low pressure. Wonderful company!
Brunner H.
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Nice and knowledgeable.
Robert Walther (.
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Scott came out and was helpful to finding a solution to our foundation issue. We look forward to being able to work again with KC Waterproofing, they are an excellent company that are easy to work with and have helped us in the past.
Abby H.
1726675909
Everyone I spoke with at the company was very personable and kind. They took care of all our needs and on top of that, offered competitive pricing compared to other companies we interviewed.
Diane W.
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Would use them again if we have other problems.
Carrie P.
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Corrected the problem at a reasonable price. Great quality and efficiency of work.
Kermit R.
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Stephen L.
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Stephen L.
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Crew was great, did great job.
Kate M.
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Friendly and knowledgeable. No hassle honest quote provided. Very happy with the quick response and quote given.
Terri J.
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Great customer service! Scott arrived on time, went over how he would assess the situation, and then explained different solutions to our problem. We appreciate his communication and listened to our concerns - very professional!!
Jared P.
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We have used this company for our basement, and their work has always been high quality. They come back and make any repairs to their work that happen, and are always timely and professional.
Cindi C.
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Excellent communication and follow up with our appointment. Our technician, Mario, explained everything that he was doing to maintain our dehumidifier unit and a plan going forward to keep it running well.
Gregory M.
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Jackson Kleeman was very professional.His Boss on the other hand could use some job etiquette. His boss tried to run the project from his desk. I hope I never need the boss again!
George M.
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KC Waterproofing crew Gary, Jesse, & Kenny were able to complete the French Drain project to specifications today 4 September 20024. KC Waterproofing crew Gary, Jesse, & Kenny took care to ensure proper slope for drainage efficiency. The crew cleaned up and had me review the work.
Genine W.
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Jared L.
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These guys removed and installed 2 window wells and helped to redirect the rainwater to solve my basement leak problems. They did excellent work and were friendly, affordable, and professional
Dennis Van T.
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Representative did a thorough inspection and submitted a very detailed plan for repairing our situation.
Rick & Leigh Anne R.
1724879144
Met with Scott to discuss our sunken floor issue and he was super professional and answered all our questions and concerns.
Ronald S.
1724790092
Francis was on time and very friendly and explained in detail what was going to be done and type of foundation anchors would be used. Personally showed me were the level of the foundation was inside and outside. Also quoted me the cost to repair foundation.
Gina P.
1724786149
Mario was great! After my previous sump pump wasn't doing its job, KC Waterproofing sent out Mario with a new sump pump. Mario was polite, knowledgable, and friendly. I haven't always had great experiences with KC Waterproofing, but this time I was happy with the service.
Monte N.
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My first initial contact was with Levi and he had the plan he gave me suggestion and he finished off the master plan to get things done. Initially I wanted to do a new discharge for the old sump pump and realized the company looked like they had their things in order and wanted to go ahead and put in the second sump pump to finish the basement. Levi made the switch over easy and put me in contact with Rhonda who flawlessly was able to switch up billing services and allow me to do my new transaction online for new invoice. I was put in contact with the ground person doing the actual work whose name is Dontay. Dante and his crew did such an outstanding job. They were professional they were timely and most importantly any concerns it seems that Dante were able to point out an address ahead of time and made all proper calls when needed. After dealing with some other companies that seem to have left doubt in my mind I have restored faith in this company. Update 2024. Mario Verdeja did follow up and maintenance for 2024. Excellent job, excellent job, excellent job.
kolby R.
1724709219
Hell of a guy, had a positive adittude, very helpful with answering questions.
Nick B.
1724447893
Matt Laffey was excellent in helping me with a downspout drain issue. Worked hard to find the problem and had a solution ready. Would recommend.
Ann P.
1724347032
Very happy with the entire process. Don was great about explaining our options and Gerry explained what he was doing (and why) and did an excellent job on the crack repair and restoring the landscaping.
Mark S.
1723929882
Scott was on-time, very friendly, courteous and informative. He went around the home inside and out and took laser level measurements to show us what was happening with the foundation walls. He then gave us an estimate on the spot with the best way to mitigate any foundation movement in the future. Nicely done!
Mike D.
1723847175
Mario came out for a quality check of the work done and notice a couple of things needing correction, went to Home Depot to get what he needed then made the corrections. Thank you Mario!
Pamela M.
1723295031
Scott, the technician, did an excellent job of explaining all our options and the work that would be done for each option
Alex H.
1722265456
Extremely professional and honest. Went above and beyond to provide me with the information I needed. Would highly recommend and I will only use them moving forward.
KATHLEEN W.
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David D.
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The owner came out himself to review my issues and provide recommendations and quote. Super professional and knowledgeable and give me the information and insight to determine the best path forward. Highly recommend!
Jason S.
1721749811
Appreciate Steven and taking his time to do an assessment of our basement! He was very professional and courteous.
Charles C
1720633388
Knowledgeable and profession with up-front pricing.
Deana Z.
1719589788
Mario came on time, was polite and friendly. He kept me informed about what he saw and how he proposed to fix the issue.
Jesus Z
1718997691
Very knowledgeable and professional.
Donna B.
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Philip S.
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Scott was the consultant we met with to get an estimate. He was friendly and knowledgeable, and he helped us understand what issues he saw and gave multiple ideas on how to address them. We ended up going with another offer, but i value his help!
claudette M.
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I was very pleased from the start. From Francis that came out and gave me my estimate, to Don, Gerry and the rest of the crew. Everyone was professional, very knowledgeable. It was a big job that was explained step by step and gave me peace of mind. A very good team.Thank youClaudette
Riley W.
1717628531
My cat was a fan of Mario which means I am a fan of Mario.
Becky F.
1716409655
Knowledgeable of the situation
Eileen N.
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Mario was on time and very helpful.
Steve S.
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J. R H.
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Michael S.
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Robert C.
1715832724
This hard-working crew showed up on time to install a drainage system to the front and side of my house. They were polite and good natured and did an excellent job and I couldn't be happier.
JD J.
1715641571
Conner was on time and had all materials to cover and seal our sump pump. Clean and thorough. Very pleased.
David N.
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Tanya B.
1714529178
Fran performed a pre-listing foundation repair evaluation for my clients. He listened intently as they described the issues they were experiencing, asking questions to understand exactly how they wanted to approach the repairs. He offered 2 different options to complete the work. He spent 30 min taking measurements and preparing the estimate, then walked the homeowners through the options, associated costs and payment options. He answered any and all questions they had. The homeowners were previously so nervous about what they would hear but by the time Fran was finished, they were breathing a huge sigh of relief. Bonus points for the fully transferable warranty they can include in the sale of their home.
Keith L.
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Tim Filley (.
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Matt was super knowledgeable, answered all of my questions and was very professional. Thank you Matt!
Kenneth M.
1713226455
Scott was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He explained everything very clearly, and was honest and straightforward with us.
Kenneth R.
1712963378
Matt the service technician was outstanding. He took the time to explain the requirements of the job and explained the process of completing the repair. I would have him and his crew come out if I needed this kind of work again.
michael R.
1712701391
They were very courteous and hard-working The young men from Kc Water Proofing from what I could tell did a very excellent efficient job on my foundation work but there were two young men. I don’t remember their names who stood out from all the men that came to work on my property. They were big husky fellas and I feel that they took the brunt, of the hard work upon themselves. And I respect that . I gave everyone a tip before they left today. I feel that those two young men deserve a better tip so I think that would allow them to have my information. They can call me and I’d like to give them a better tip . I’m not saying it wasn’t a team effort but these two fellas impressed me .
Ken and Christy M.
1712331175
Mario arrived on time was very professional. He solved our sump pump issue and we would highly recommend him and KC Foundation
Geoffrey G.
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Debbie D.
1711725765
Doing business with KC Waterproofing has been a great experience. They did my foundation walls two years ago, with a lifetime warranty. When I had an issue, they were prompt in helping. Finding companies that operate with integrity can be tough...KC Waterproofing is a good one.
Daniel M.
1711649094
Julian did a good communicating...keeping the crew focused and in task
