Water pooling near a house can lead to foundation damage and soggy yards. One of the best fixes is a French drain. The cost for French drain installation depends on the size of the project and site conditions. From our experience, these systems are priced by the linear foot. They...
A bowing basement wall is a warning that your foundation is under strain. Soil and water put pressure on the outside of the wall, pushing it inward. Left untreated, this problem can lead to large cracks, water leaks, or even a full wall failure. We see this most often in...
When heavy rain hit Kansas City, KS this summer, it caused severe flooding across the area. The McNewton Community Outreach Center was one of the places hit hardest. A wall in their event space collapsed, stopping their programs, interrupting food distribution, and leaving families and youth without needed resources. At...
Water in a basement causes damp air, musty smells, and can ruin walls and storage. When you learn how to waterproof a basement, you protect the home from bigger and more costly problems. It also helps keep the space clean and dry all year. The right plan depends on where...
A sealed crawl space comes with real advantages for comfort, air quality, and energy use. It’s designed to close off the ground and walls so moisture, mold, and pests can’t move freely under your home. For many Kansas City homeowners, sealing the crawl space improves indoor air and reduces seasonal...