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Water damage is one of the leading causes of structural damage in homes. Unfortunately, most homeowners don’t see the need to waterproof their basements until there’s a need for repairs. By the time your basement is flooding, it’s most likely already severely damaged. Recovering from such a loss can be a huge challenge. Before things…

Your house is one of the most expensive investments you’ll ever make. That’s why you should protect it at all costs, especially the foundation, which serves as a base for the rest of the structure. According to Home Advisor, you should be concerned when you see cracks wider than a third of an inch in…

FALL HOME MAINTENANCE TIPS As we head into fall, it’s important to remember to perform some general home maintenance around your property before winter sets in. By getting your home ready for the change in seasons, you decrease the risk of foundational issues that often result from water damage. Check out the 5 tips below…

When we are called to assist a home owner or business owner with a free estimate on whether they should level their concrete, or replace it, our customers are often pleasantly surprised that they can have perfectly aligned concrete again in a matter of minutes–saving them time and money. That’s because when compared to concrete replacement, the process…

The stability and longevity of any building starts from the foundation up. There are different types of foundations, and your foundation contractor should recommend the best option for your facility. Various factors determine the type of foundation you should use. These include the geological elements of your property, the time of construction, and the kind…

  Have you heard another homeowner talk about piering of a foundation but weren’t exactly sure what that means? A concentrically loaded push pier is a structural, steel pier that is pushed deep into the ground to add stability to the foundation. A push pier can be installed deep into the soil all the way…

Many Homeowners wonder which time of year is best to have their foundation repaired. Summer means warmer weather and dryer, more workable soil in the Kansas City area, so why not invest in foundation repairs when you won’t have to worry about rain and water damage? Here are a few reasons why summer is an excellent…

Regardless of whether you own a new or old home, you probably have a basement. Most basements are located at least partially underground. This means that your basement is surrounded by dirt or soil on the other side of its foundation. This certainly is not true for all basements, but it is very common for…

4 Easy Ways to Maintain Your Foundation this Spring  As springtime rolls around in the Kansas City area, so does an influx of wet weather. Of course, with heavier rains in the forecast, you might be concerned about water ending up in your basement. The last thing that you want is to find your basement…