It is normal for houses to shift and settle.
Types of foundation problems we fix
After being in this industry since 1985, we’ve gained proven expertise in residential foundation repair in Kansas City across MO and KS. Due to our vast experience in solving countless and complex foundation challenges, we can address and fix a spectrum of foundation problems, such as:
A symptom is a clue. An inspection establishes what is causing it.
Movement of soil beneath the foundation, substandard construction practices, or water damage cause floors to be uneven and slope. If this issue is not fixed, it can easily compromise the foundation’s structural stability and cause an uneven distribution of weight across floors. Sloping or uneven floors are a reason to arrange a foundation inspection.
One of the early indicators of underlying foundation problems is wall cracks. Here are different types of wall cracks that you can notice in your home:
Basically, if you see any of these cracks progressively widening over time, arrange a foundation inspection. We will help you repair these cracks and prevent the escalation of foundation issues that require costly repairs.
Ceiling cracks are cracks that run along the length or are located near the intersections of walls. These cracks can indicate foundation movement or settlement. If you notice that both ceiling and wall cracks are in close proximity, it is a reason to arrange a detailed foundation inspection and repair plan. We can fix ceiling cracks with our swift repairs to safeguard your home’s overall stability.
Early foundation problem indications are the most visible in your garage. As a homeowner, you spend a lot of time in your garage, and yet you can miss out on various spot signs that are right before your eyes. Some of the visible signs of garage foundation problems are:
These signs can point to underlying foundation issues, such as foundation settlement or shifting. So, we offer prompt evaluation and repairs to avoid and eradicate further costly complications. Our foundation repair service is not limited to the problems mentioned above. These issues are just some of the frequent ones that we solve in this city.
The direction and pattern help explain what may be happening. Use this visual guide to describe what you see.
It runs parallel to the ground.
Can indicate inward soil pressure or foundation movement. Bowing or widening calls for professional assessment.
It ascends or descends from the ceiling to the floor.
May be related to shrinkage or settlement. Track changes in width, displacement and water entry.
Resembles a staircase pattern.
Usually found in masonry or brick walls. It can suggest foundation settling or upheaval that needs professional assessment.
It traverses the wall at an angle.
Can indicate differential settlement or soil movement. Look for other changes nearby, including sticking doors or windows.
Watch for change: a widening crack, displacement, water entry, or a nearby door that starts sticking. Photos over time can help you explain what has changed.
Kansas City’s changing moisture conditions affect the soil around a home. The foundation responds when that support changes.
It is normal for houses to shift and settle. However, too much movement can lead to permanent damage to the foundation. Given that the foundation is the integral support of your home’s structural integrity, it’s always best to turn to a professional foundation repair service provider. KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair offers high-quality foundation repair in Kansas City across KS and MO.
We don’t just mend foundations; we repair, restore, and protect homes. With foundation repair solutions like piering, earth anchoring, basement waterproofing, polyurethane foam, sump pump installation, and more, we permanently redefine your home’s stability and structural integrity.
A short KC explanation of movement beneath a home.
A repair matched to the cause
We choose deep planning and execution over haste. That’s why we adhere to stringent construction standards, utilize quality materials, and implement sound engineering practices while repairing foundations in Kansas City. Here’s a snapshot of our foundation repair solutions that promote long-term stability:
For foundation settlement
We offer two types of foundation piers in Kansas City to make the foundation stable, such as:
The right approach depends on the wall’s material, movement and access.
For bowing or leaning walls
When walls are starting to lean or bow, rely on our wall anchoring systems in Kansas City to stabilize your home. Our wall anchors connect an interior wall plate to an anchor in stable soil outside. Placement and any potential wall adjustment depend on the conditions at your home. For cases where wall anchors aren’t the best choice, we offer helical tiebacks as an alternative.
Benefits of Wall Anchoring:
For suitable foundation walls
Carbon fiber foundation repair is a modern and highly effective solution for stabilizing and reinforcing your home’s foundation. Our expert team is proficient in using carbon fiber straps and stitches to secure your foundation, ensuring your home’s stability for years to come.
Benefits of Carbon Fiber Foundation Repair:
For continued wall support
Prevent bowing walls in your Kansas City homes and buckling walls with our professional wall brace installation services. Using steel braces with footplates and adjustable top brackets, we provide continued support and stabilization for your home’s foundation.
Benefits of Rock Solid Wall Brace:
For interior beam support
When your home needs additional support, our team can install highly effective interior helical anchors for new footing and support columns. This solution provides reinforced support for interior beams, ensuring the structural integrity of your home.
For settled concrete
Polyurethane foam can lift and support settled concrete slabs when the underlying conditions are suitable. We inject the foam beneath the slab through small holes, where it expands to fill voids. An inspection helps determine whether concrete lifting or a structural foundation repair is appropriate.
For severely damaged block walls
Does your block wall foundation require a complete overhaul? Our team can expertly manage the teardown and replacement process, ensuring your home’s foundation stays secure and stable.
Water, soil and structural support are connected. A repair plan may include the services below when the inspection identifies a need.
Water management is part of protecting the structure.
Explore basement waterproofingInterior drainage collects water along the basement perimeter and directs it to a sump-pump system for removal. The drainage layout depends on the foundation and the paths water takes into the basement.
Our experienced technicians are well-equipped to service, maintain, and replace sump pumps as needed, offering you peace of mind that your basement remains free from excess water and moisture.
A sump-pump system collects water in a basin and pumps it away from the home. We assess the pump capacity, discharge route and backup options for your basement.
Our exterior waterproofing solutions thoroughly protect your basement, shielding it from harmful moisture and preventing water infiltration.
We offer both interior and exterior crack injection systems, which effectively seal any gaps and leave your foundation walls watertight.
Our technicians will skillfully extend and adjust your downspouts and grading to direct water away from your home. This process significantly reduces the risk of water seeping into your basement.
Our state-of-the-art gutter covers prevent clogged gutters, reduce debris buildup, and enhance water diversion.
We expertly install high-efficiency basement dehumidifiers to help you maintain optimum humidity levels, curb mold and mildew growth, and create a healthier living environment.
Our specially designed Stone Foundation Interior Drain System is the perfect solution to combating foundation leaks and moisture in stone-built foundations, keeping your basement dry and free of mold and mildew.
We expertly install exterior French drain systems around your property to ensure proper water drainage and safeguard your home from water damage and infiltration.
Moisture and support problems can begin beneath the floor.
Explore crawl space encapsulationOur reliable sump pump solutions in Kansas City keep water out of the crawl space. Our licensed technicians will expertly install sump pumps specifically designed for crawl space applications, preventing potential structural damage and maintaining a dry, healthy environment in your home.
Keep standing water out of your crawl space to prevent foundation damage with expert crawl space repair in Kansas City. Our interior drain system captures and redirects water away from your crawl space, safeguarding your home’s structural integrity and indoor air quality.
Our dehumidification system will prevent excess moisture and maintain a healthy humidity level in your crawl space. This energy-efficient solution will not only control moisture levels but also reduce energy costs and improve air quality.
Our specialized wall anchor system prevents your crawl space walls from bowing, buckling, and collapsing. This non-invasive solution restores the stability and strength of your crawl space walls, giving you peace of mind for years to come.
Stabilize your interior floor with our Terrabase interior footing and column system. Designed to support and redistribute the weight of your home’s structure, this innovative solution prevents sagging floors and foundation problems.
You might not think about it much, but your foundation is the most important part of your home. As such, those annoying things you notice as your home gets older—sticking windows, sagging or uneven floors, cracks in basement walls—can usually be traced back to an issue with the foundation. At KC Waterproofing, we’ve been providing residential foundation repairs to Kansas City, MO, homeowners for decades, and we can get to the bottom of what compromises the stability of your home. KC Waterproofing has been inspecting foundations and conducting residential foundation repairs in Kansas City, KS, and MO for more than 40 years, so we know exactly what we’re looking at when we inspect your home. Foundation problems can be confusing and distressing, but our team is here to educate you every step of the way and make sure you understand exactly what we’re doing and why it needs to be done.
We inspect the concern and the conditions around it.
We explain our findings and prepare your written repair plan.
Our team completes the agreed work with care for your home.
We explain the completed work, care and written warranty.
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Everyone I’ve interacted with from KC Waterproofing has been a delight. Friendly, professional and hardworking - from our Foundation Specialist Patrick to every member of Schylur’s crew who completed the work. Their clear communication with me throughout the course of the project was very appreciated. The crew clearly enjoys working together as well as the work they are doing, which gives me full confidence in the caliber of the end result. I would contract them again without reservation and happily recommend them to anyone in need of crawl space waterproofing services.
Connor and his crew did an excellent job fixing our foundation. I can't believe they finish it in 5 days. Hardworking and professional crew. I would recommend them to anybody. Even clean up the basement really well.
Connor and his crew did an excellent job fixing our foundation. They finish it in 5 days and we love the result. Left our basement spotless as well. Would recommend them to anybody.
Mario serviced my sump pump today and did a good job. He also replaced tape on my wall shield. He provided excellent customer service and was willing ti come out any time needed or said to call him anytime if I had any questions.
Great price, great work! In just 3 days, Jesse’s team added two sump pumps and over 40’ feet of channeling with the full wall systems. No more towels, fans, and dehumidifier after every big rain storm!
KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair has taken incredible care of my home through multiple visits. Gary and Davan handled my initial sump pump installation and crack repairs, and they were not only skilled but genuinely thoughtful throughout the process. We had a bit of early miscommunication, and instead of brushing it aside, they listened, acknowledged what happened, and adjusted the plan so everything aligned with what I needed. They brought me in at every step—walking me through pump location options, explaining the exit pipe decisions, and making sure I felt confident about the work being done. Their friendliness and respect made a stressful repair feel manageable. Later on, I had some cracks that needed to be reassessed, and Mario came out to take a look. He was incredibly kind, patient, and thorough, and he did an amazing job with the additional repairs. His calm, reassuring approach made me feel completely taken care of. I also want to highlight Don, the manager, who is just as kind and committed to making sure customers feel heard and supported. It’s clear this team truly values doing right by people. I’m grateful for their care and would absolutely recommend them for any foundation repair or waterproofing needs.
I am extremely grateful for the amazing work done by Gerry Reynolds and his crew at KC Water Proofing! They did an amazing job installing a drainage system, sub pump, and wall wrap. I would recommend them to anyone needing peace of mind in water proofing their sub basement. Thank you for the hard work!
Excellent service and work! I’ve worked with KC Waterproofing and Foundation Repair twice now (for foundation work and most recently window well/waterproofing work). I have been satisfied with their work both times. Always easy to schedule and Recently Riley helped with a quote and was not pushy about moving forward; which was my experience a few years ago too. They don’t take up hours of time to give a quote which I appreciate. The team that did the recent work (main contact was Schuyler) were easy to work with and talk too, very kind. You can tell this group of people works together and works together well. They had a lot of hand digging and they did it very quickly. When an unexpected issue arose (removing some sidewalk) Schuyler laid out the what/why/how plainly in an easy to understand way. They did replace the sidewalk concrete. It was a big job and they got it done in a day and a half and were in high spirits throughout. They cleaned up a lot after the project too, which is appreciated. Schuyler did a final walk-through and answered any questions I had. Pricing was good too, I got another quote that was astronomical for pricing and the other company wasted 3 hours of my time to provide a quote. If I need anything in the future I won’t bother with a second quote as I’ve always had excellent experiences with KC Waterproofing. The support staff is very kind and helpful too, as well as prompt. Overall, excellent experiences; highly recommend!
We had a leak in what we thought was our foundation. Water coming in under our basement floor. Francis Heisinger came and checked it out for us. He could have recommended a French drain that would entail digging, pipes, removing and replacing concrete and lots of money. Being the honest man that he is, he gave us his opinion as to what the problem entailed. Thank you so very much. Should we ever need foundation work done, we will definitely use this company!
KC Waterproofing starts with a free inspection, recommendations for your property, and written promises behind the work. Serving Kansas City homeowners since 1985.
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We stand behind our work with a written money-back guarantee.
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Cost depends on the condition of your home, access and the work it needs. Your free inspection gives us the information to prepare a written estimate.
No sales tactics. No pressure to decide on the spot. Your written estimate explains the work and the price before you make a commitment.
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Before you decide
Answers about repair options, cost and next steps for your property.
Manage water intrusion with drainage, sump pumps and waterproofing designed around the source of the leak.
ExploreAddress moisture, humidity and damaged supports beneath your home.
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Lift and stabilize settled concrete slabs, walkways and driveways.
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Two offices in North Kansas City and Grandview. Serving homes across the Kansas City metro and surrounding Missouri and Kansas communities.
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