Overland Park, KS · Foundation repair

Basement waterproofing in Overland Park

Water in a basement comes through cracks, the joint between the wall and the floor, or up through the floor. The fix depends on which.

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The usual fixes

Interior drain tile and a sump pump.
Exterior excavation and membrane.
Crack sealing.
Gutter and grading changes outside.

What to ask

Where the water is coming in, and how they know.
Interior or exterior, and why.
Sump pump size and whether it has a battery backup.

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Related services

Foundation wall repair

Crack sealing, wall anchors and carbon fiber for bowing walls.

Empty basement with concrete walls, exposed beams and stairs

Sump pumps

New pumps, replacements and battery backup for the system that moves the water out.

Unfinished basement with exposed beams and pipes

Crawl space encapsulation

Vapor barriers, drainage and structural piers under sagging floors.

Before you call

Common questions

When is a foundation crack serious?

A hairline vertical crack is usually shrinkage and not urgent. A horizontal crack, a stair-step crack in a block wall, or any crack wider than a quarter inch means the wall is moving and it should be inspected before it grows.

Do I need a permit for foundation repair?

Yes for anything structural: wall anchors, carbon fiber, piering, and interior drain tile all require a permit under the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code and most other state codes. The contractor pulls the permit as part of their scope, so you sign nothing. Crack injection alone is usually treated as a repair and not permitted.

Will homeowner's insurance cover foundation repair?

Almost never for gradual settlement or normal soil movement, which are the two most common causes. Insurance typically covers sudden events like a burst pipe or a vehicle strike. Read the policy for the specific exclusion wording before assuming coverage.

How long does the work take?

Most repairs are one to three days on site. Interior drain tile and encapsulation take a day per section. Piering runs one to three days depending on how many piers and whether the ground is frozen. Curing time on epoxy or grout adds a day or two before backfill.

Step one

Get a written quote

Describe what you are seeing and a licensed foundation repair contractor working in Overland Park will contact you to inspect it. A repair can only be priced once the cause is known, so the quote follows the inspection.

Free, with no obligation
The findings and the price in writing before any work
One repair contractor calls you

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