Waterproofing Service Kansas City
Why Choose Foundation 1?
- Financing Options
- Serving the Kansas City Area since 2001
- BBB A+ Rating
- Kansas City Owned
- Transferrable Warranties
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Our Basement Waterproofing Services
We use encapsulation, interior drain systems, and sump pumps to move water away from your foundation. Our services are built to match Kansas City’s local soil and weather conditions.
Crawl Space Encapsulation
We encapsulate crawl spaces to prevent moisture intrusion, improve air quality, and enhance the overall health of your home’s foundation. This sealed barrier helps stop mold, mildew, and wood rot while keeping the space dry year-round.
Dehumidifier Installation
Dehumidifiers help control humidity in crawl spaces by removing excess moisture from the air, preventing mold and mildew growth. A properly installed unit also supports your encapsulation system and keeps your home’s air healthier.
Drainage Systems
We install interior and exterior drainage systems to collect and channel water away from your foundation, ensuring proper drainage and preventing water infiltration. These systems help relieve pressure on basement walls and protect your home’s structure.
Exterior Waterproofing
Exterior waterproofing creates a protective barrier on the outside of your foundation to stop water before it enters your home. This process often includes sealing foundation walls and installing drainage components to keep basements dry.
Foundation Crack Repair
We repair cracks in foundation walls and floors to prevent water intrusion and structural damage. Our process seals the cracks, restores stability, and helps protect your foundation from further movement.
French Drain Installation
French drains collect and divert groundwater away from your foundation, preventing water accumulation and potential water damage. They’re an effective, low-maintenance way to manage excess surface or subsurface water.
Interior Waterproofing
Interior waterproofing captures and redirects water that seeps into your basement before it causes damage. We install drainage channels and sump systems that keep your basement dry and protect your foundation.
Sump Pump Installation
Sump pumps are crucial for basements prone to flooding. Our team installs and maintains reliable sump pumps to remove excess water and prevent water damage. We also ensure each system is properly sized and positioned for maximum efficiency.
Other Services We Offer
Foundation Repair
When water damage leads to cracks or wall movement, we handle foundation repair using push piers, helical piers, wall braces, and anchors. These systems stabilize and support your home while stopping new cracks from forming. Every repair starts with a full inspection and a written plan that fits your budget and timeline.
Drainage Service
Good drainage is the first defense against water. We install French drains, downspout extensions, and surface drains to redirect water away from the house. Our crew also regrades soil and connects sump discharge lines to daylight. A clean, effective drainage plan keeps your basement dry for the long haul.
Concrete Contractor
As a concrete contractor, we repair and replace cracked or uneven slabs, driveways, and steps that cause water to flow toward your home. We pour new concrete with the right slope and finish to keep water moving in the right direction.
Signs You Need Waterproofing
- A damp or humid basement may indicate the need for waterproofing.
- Musty odors or mold growth often signal excess moisture.
- Water stains, leaks, or mineral deposits on walls or floors suggest seepage issues.
- Rotting wood, rusted appliances, or wall cracks can point to drainage or foundation problems.
- Leaning or bowing walls are signs of foundation movement.
- Water pooling around your home may require a waterproofing or exterior drainage system.
- A malfunctioning sump pump or poor drainage calls for an inspection from a foundation repair expert.
If you see one or more of these warning signs, it’s time to act. Stopping water early is easier and more affordable than waiting for major damage.
Why Kansas City Homeowners Choose Us
- Local crew with years of experience in Kansas City
- Fair pricing and detailed inspections
- Clean, respectful work on every job
- Repairs designed for long-term results
- Service plans that start with water control
- Real warranties you can count on
We don’t push unnecessary repairs or upgrades. We explain what works best for your situation and why.
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FAQs
Can I stop a leak without digging outside?
Yes. Most leaks can be stopped with an interior drain and sump pump. We only dig outside if grading or downspouts cause the issue.
How fast can you respond during a storm?
Will wall braces help with leaks?
Do I need a sump pump if I already have drains?
Do you offer both interior and exterior waterproofing?
Exterior Drainage
Proper exterior drainage and grading are essential in ensuring the long-term structural integrity of any home. Without adequate drainage, water can pool around or next to the foundations of your home, leading to hydraulic pressure that weakens the foundation and can result in costly damages. Furthermore, poor drainage will lead to water infiltration into the basement or crawlspace, resulting in unpleasant odors, mold growth, and additional repair expenses. A professional contractor can assess your property’s current grading and develop a customized plan for repairs that eliminates standing water in yards and ditch lines, corrects any negative slopes close to the foundations, adjusts existing gutters for efficient runoff, as well as directs all runoff away from vulnerable points such as windows and vent openings.
Exterior Waterproofing
As you might imagine, this is a more involved process and does cost more, but to create a watertight basement (ie: reducing or eliminating reliance on internal drainage solutions), approaching waterproofing from the outside is required.
Interior Waterproofing
Interior drainage systems like our Dura-Dry System is a tried and true way of keeping water out of your basement or crawlspace and comes with a lifetime warranty against any future water intrusion. Combined with a good sump pump, this is a permanent solution for waterproofing.
Sump Pump Installation
Our full line of Pro Series Commercial grade Sump Pumps in combination with our high-efficiency Bell Sump Pump Basin will give you peace of mind knowing that you have the most reliable system on the market today.
Foundation Crack Repair
While many wall cracks are a sign of a foundation problem, they are not always signs of a failed foundation. Let our engineer certified evaluators give you a free consultation to see if you need foundation crack repair.
Crawl Space Encapsulation
Creating a healthy home starts from the ground up. Crawl spaces are full of moisture that moves upward, toward the living spaces, due to the stack effect. Up to 50% of the air you breathe on the first floor of a home comes from the crawl space! In humid areas, like Kansas City, crawl space encapsulation can help control moisture levels in your home.