This year, Kansas City has experienced extremely cold temperatures and more snow than normal. And just as you’d expect, we receive calls every day to address winter foundation repair issues. Just because the snow is frozen, doesn’t mean it can’t wreak havoc on your foundation walls! Here in Kansas City, the cold winter weather frequently...
Because most crawl spaces go largely unused, many homeowners aren’t aware of any problems that may be lurking inside. Sure, they may peek in to pull out holiday decorations once in a while, but most folks never really spend any time down there. The dark, creepy crawl space tends to be easily ignored. However, it’s...
Taking the first steps to protect your foundation from water may not be on your to-do list, but if you don't have adequate moisture protection, your foundation could suffer expensive damage before you get around to it. Some homeowners feel that protecting their foundation from water isn't all that urgent, and some may even wonder...
Everyone knows gutters are important. They collect the rain water and keep it from spilling off the edge of your roof and making a mess of your landscaping. However, most people don’t give gutters much thought beyond that … and they should. Your home’s gutter system is a critical component to the structural stability of...
Buying a home is a huge investment, and it's wise, as a buyer, to do everything you can to make sure the house you buy is in good condition. When it comes to checking out the foundations, it can be difficult because often you can't actually see the foundation, and you can't directly tell if...
Steps You Can Take to Prevent Foundation Problems Your foundation is literally what the rest of your house is built on, so keeping it in good condition is one of the basics of home maintenance. There are many things that can damage the foundation, such as excess water, or not enough water, intrusion by tree...
Now is the Perfect Time for Basement Waterproofing! With spring just around the corner, it is important to make sure that your home is adequately waterproofed. Kansas City springs can bring a large amount of rain. If your basement is not properly waterproofed, this rain can seep into your home and cause lots of trouble....
Why is unleveled or cracked concrete bad for your home? What makes your driveway or walkway a safety hazard? The answer is concrete cracks. Many homeowners don’t know their homes are a safety hazard until someone trips on their property, or kids riding their bicycle in the driveway fall off and get injured. Not only...
Sump Pumps: Repair or Replace? Sump Pumps like any other appliance become less efficient with age. Knowing whether to replace or repair your pump can be a complicated issues, as every sump pump is different. However, knowing all that there is about sump pumps will help make this decision much easier for you. Unfortunately foundation...
Basement and Foundation Cracks: Should You Be Concerned? The foundation is an integral part of every structure, it performs the task of supporting the buildings weight and dispersing it to the ground below. When there are cracks in your basement or foundation walls, the foundation will no longer be able to disperse weight properly and...
