Foundation Recovery Systems (FRS), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service throughout Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and Kansas. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, FRS is here to restore your foundation or crawl space.
"The lifting and crack sealing of my driveway and front walkway/porch was fantastic. The driveway sank a little bit a couple of months after application and they came back to lift it free of charge. However, if you need concrete flatwork done, I would suggest going elsewhere. We had two corners that needed poured because they were too damaged to lift. They had to come out to repour three times in one year, and the concrete is already starting to crack again."
Anthony S on March 2025
Foundation Recovery Systems (FRS), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service throughout Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and Kansas. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, FRS is here to restore your foundation or crawl space.
"The lifting and crack sealing of my driveway and front walkway/porch was fantastic. The driveway sank a little bit a couple of months after application and they came back to lift it free of charge. However, if you need concrete flatwork done, I would suggest going elsewhere. We had two corners that needed poured because they were too damaged to lift. They had to come out to repour three times in one year, and the concrete is already starting to crack again."
Anthony S on March 2025
Whether you're dealing with a plumbing emergency or are interested in replacing your air conditioning or heating system, our team at Mission Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is here to help. We have been trusted by homeowners in Kansas and Missouri since 1978, delivering the reliable service that keeps our customers comfortable all year long. Our plumbing and HVAC professionals are licensed, bonded, and insured, and you can count on our expertise in diagnosing and handling any issue you might be having with your home. If you're interested in protecting the environment and saving on your utility bill, we can also talk to you about energy-efficient upgrades and installations.
"Quality technicians that are looking to be an advisor not looking to sell me something. Really appreciated them explaining my options."
Austin F on March 2025
Whether you're dealing with a plumbing emergency or are interested in replacing your air conditioning or heating system, our team at Mission Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is here to help. We have been trusted by homeowners in Kansas and Missouri since 1978, delivering the reliable service that keeps our customers comfortable all year long. Our plumbing and HVAC professionals are licensed, bonded, and insured, and you can count on our expertise in diagnosing and handling any issue you might be having with your home. If you're interested in protecting the environment and saving on your utility bill, we can also talk to you about energy-efficient upgrades and installations.
"Quality technicians that are looking to be an advisor not looking to sell me something. Really appreciated them explaining my options."
Austin F on March 2025
Gash Plumbing, LLC has over 40 years experience between all their employees. No project is too big or too small. We look forward to working with you soon. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Gash Plumbing, LLC, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.
"He did a great job, I would recommended to everyone."
Jerry H on October 2024
Gash Plumbing, LLC has over 40 years experience between all their employees. No project is too big or too small. We look forward to working with you soon. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Gash Plumbing, LLC, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.
"He did a great job, I would recommended to everyone."
Jerry H on October 2024
For fastest and best experience, we recommend that you call us directly, 913 642 3337, or come to our Design showroom, conveniently located on 87th Street across from Louisburg Square. (appointments encouraged, not required of course.) Yes we are full service licensed general contractors for Johnson County, but foremost we are about great design! Our showroom is where we start with ideas, and then we follow up with home appointments. Who are we exactly? We’re your kitchen's all-in-one full service remodeling answer for peace of mind. Kitchen remodeling is complex because many diverse skills must come together, correctly and without slippage. At Armstrong Kitchens we combine our wide range of abilities and experience for your best outcome, and we’ve had many decades to pull it all together. We are unique in being all of the following: -Interior Designers: each designer has a degree in Interior Design and is highly experienced, to make sure your new update looks like you want it to, and so that it fits well into your home. -NKBA Kitchen & Bath Designers: each designer is fully trained and NKBA accredited, to handle the specification complexities and minute technical details of all the products you will need. -Licensed General Contractor: We make sure your wonderful new room comes together the way its supposed to, by putting it together ourselves. We are not only licensed for General Contracting, but also Electrical & Mechanical and lead paint abatement. Like the old saying goes “If you want something done right…” In our 72 year history as a multi-generational family business, this has been the proven recipe for success.
"Look no further! Our kitchen remodel was top to bottom and even included tear-out of ceiling soffits. From the start: Pricing was competitive with an easy to understand estimate. Classic or trendy, Kristeen teaches at a local college and knows what’s out there and what we could expect. Communication was easy and prompt. Everyone was GREAT to work with and the job was completed ON TIME. They go ABOVE & BEYOND! Over a year after we were done our “Smart” faucet motor went out. At no charge, father and son came out and switched it out for us. We have done our share of remodeling and wish we had found them sooner. I LOVE my kitchen!"
Elisa H on August 2024
For fastest and best experience, we recommend that you call us directly, 913 642 3337, or come to our Design showroom, conveniently located on 87th Street across from Louisburg Square. (appointments encouraged, not required of course.) Yes we are full service licensed general contractors for Johnson County, but foremost we are about great design! Our showroom is where we start with ideas, and then we follow up with home appointments. Who are we exactly? We’re your kitchen's all-in-one full service remodeling answer for peace of mind. Kitchen remodeling is complex because many diverse skills must come together, correctly and without slippage. At Armstrong Kitchens we combine our wide range of abilities and experience for your best outcome, and we’ve had many decades to pull it all together. We are unique in being all of the following: -Interior Designers: each designer has a degree in Interior Design and is highly experienced, to make sure your new update looks like you want it to, and so that it fits well into your home. -NKBA Kitchen & Bath Designers: each designer is fully trained and NKBA accredited, to handle the specification complexities and minute technical details of all the products you will need. -Licensed General Contractor: We make sure your wonderful new room comes together the way its supposed to, by putting it together ourselves. We are not only licensed for General Contracting, but also Electrical & Mechanical and lead paint abatement. Like the old saying goes “If you want something done right…” In our 72 year history as a multi-generational family business, this has been the proven recipe for success.
"Look no further! Our kitchen remodel was top to bottom and even included tear-out of ceiling soffits. From the start: Pricing was competitive with an easy to understand estimate. Classic or trendy, Kristeen teaches at a local college and knows what’s out there and what we could expect. Communication was easy and prompt. Everyone was GREAT to work with and the job was completed ON TIME. They go ABOVE & BEYOND! Over a year after we were done our “Smart” faucet motor went out. At no charge, father and son came out and switched it out for us. We have done our share of remodeling and wish we had found them sooner. I LOVE my kitchen!"
Elisa H on August 2024
For over 50 years Four Seasons Home Products has been your premier destination for top-quality home improvement solutions. Specializing in a wide array of services, including custom-designed sunrooms, energy-efficient windows, doors, 1-day bath remodels, and siding. We are committed to enhancing your home's comfort, beauty, and functionality. With our dedication to superior craftsmanship, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we strive to turn your house into the dream home you've always envisioned. Trust your family owned Four Seasons Home Products for exceptional service, reliable expertise, and transformative home improvements that stand the test of time.
"good excellent"
Dennis J on April 2025
For over 50 years Four Seasons Home Products has been your premier destination for top-quality home improvement solutions. Specializing in a wide array of services, including custom-designed sunrooms, energy-efficient windows, doors, 1-day bath remodels, and siding. We are committed to enhancing your home's comfort, beauty, and functionality. With our dedication to superior craftsmanship, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we strive to turn your house into the dream home you've always envisioned. Trust your family owned Four Seasons Home Products for exceptional service, reliable expertise, and transformative home improvements that stand the test of time.
"good excellent"
Dennis J on April 2025
Our family business was started by my father in 1949 & I worked in it helping my father from a young age taking time out to get my degree in mechanical engineering from K-State. We sell product from only the best manufacturers like Kohler Plumbing Fixtures, Lennox heating & cooling equipment, Honeywell Controls, A.O. Smith Water Heaters, Insinkerator Garbage Disposer & so on. We have a large Kohler Registered Plumbing Fixture Showroom where you can pick out fixtures for our own employees to install in your home. We can remodel your bath or kitchen from start to finish using our own employees to do all of the work or repair your furnace or air conditioner, clean a drain, dig up your sewer & all with our own employees...Not subcontractors...Try us...You'll like us. Additional Contact Email: dickray@dickraymasterplumber.com
"Dishonest.. companies like this is who you want to stay away from. Don’t use them. Tech came and tried to charge me 965 dollars for minor toilet leak. To buy the part which is a gasket and some screws it would cost me 965. If I were to replace the entire toilet it would cost me 1500.00! The kohler genuine part cost is 7.00 on Amazon and Home Depot. So even if they had 100% markup on the it should have cost 14-15 dollars for the part. That means they wanted to charge 950+ dollars in labor. Lowe’s sells a brand new kohler toilet for 199.99 and will professionally install it for 250.00! This company is dishonest. Don’t use them."
David X on October 2023
Our family business was started by my father in 1949 & I worked in it helping my father from a young age taking time out to get my degree in mechanical engineering from K-State. We sell product from only the best manufacturers like Kohler Plumbing Fixtures, Lennox heating & cooling equipment, Honeywell Controls, A.O. Smith Water Heaters, Insinkerator Garbage Disposer & so on. We have a large Kohler Registered Plumbing Fixture Showroom where you can pick out fixtures for our own employees to install in your home. We can remodel your bath or kitchen from start to finish using our own employees to do all of the work or repair your furnace or air conditioner, clean a drain, dig up your sewer & all with our own employees...Not subcontractors...Try us...You'll like us. Additional Contact Email: dickray@dickraymasterplumber.com
"Dishonest.. companies like this is who you want to stay away from. Don’t use them. Tech came and tried to charge me 965 dollars for minor toilet leak. To buy the part which is a gasket and some screws it would cost me 965. If I were to replace the entire toilet it would cost me 1500.00! The kohler genuine part cost is 7.00 on Amazon and Home Depot. So even if they had 100% markup on the it should have cost 14-15 dollars for the part. That means they wanted to charge 950+ dollars in labor. Lowe’s sells a brand new kohler toilet for 199.99 and will professionally install it for 250.00! This company is dishonest. Don’t use them."
David X on October 2023
We have provided hometown service to residents of the Kansas City Metro since 1951. We offer FREE ESTIMATES on a new air conditioner, furnace, boiler, heat pump, geothermal, zoning, water heater, tankless water heater, plumbing remodel projects, and battery back-up sump pump.
"Polite and thorough ensuring all issues were resolved."
Janelle H on September 2024
We have provided hometown service to residents of the Kansas City Metro since 1951. We offer FREE ESTIMATES on a new air conditioner, furnace, boiler, heat pump, geothermal, zoning, water heater, tankless water heater, plumbing remodel projects, and battery back-up sump pump.
"Polite and thorough ensuring all issues were resolved."
Janelle H on September 2024
Mac Wilson is locally owned & operated by a Master Plumber and his business partner that found large service company prices simply outrageous. We call KC home and strive to offer the best quality plumbing service at low-overhead pricing to all of our friends and neighbors and have done so for the last 5 years! BBB Accredited.
"Mac Wilson is the plumber you want to know. They have done both maintenance (main line clean outs) and repairs/replacement jobs for me and I have been thoroughly satisfied each time. Their employees are responsive, prompt, and professional. Their work is excellent. And they are very competitively priced. I recommend them to any friends or family who need plumbing service."
Mark T on September 2024
Mac Wilson is locally owned & operated by a Master Plumber and his business partner that found large service company prices simply outrageous. We call KC home and strive to offer the best quality plumbing service at low-overhead pricing to all of our friends and neighbors and have done so for the last 5 years! BBB Accredited.
"Mac Wilson is the plumber you want to know. They have done both maintenance (main line clean outs) and repairs/replacement jobs for me and I have been thoroughly satisfied each time. Their employees are responsive, prompt, and professional. Their work is excellent. And they are very competitively priced. I recommend them to any friends or family who need plumbing service."
Mark T on September 2024
We are locally owned, professional full service plumbing & boiler company servicing both residential & commercial clients in the Kansas City Metro. Professionalism & customer satisfaction are our goals. We are in 24 hour business, **but in after hours and on weekends, there’s additional cost**
"Very fast and efficient. Best quality work I’ve ever seen."
Tony S on December 2023
We are locally owned, professional full service plumbing & boiler company servicing both residential & commercial clients in the Kansas City Metro. Professionalism & customer satisfaction are our goals. We are in 24 hour business, **but in after hours and on weekends, there’s additional cost**
"Very fast and efficient. Best quality work I’ve ever seen."
Tony S on December 2023
JB Construction LLC. has been in business since 2001. Free Estimates Residential & Commercial General Contracting
"I thought about an addition for several years; then interviewed and received bids from about 6 companies. I wanted a workroom with: * built-in storage cabinets and desk * space for the washer, dryer, freezer, and sauna. * ample space for my projects JB Construction’s bid was reasonable and fair. Joe is professional, honest, responsive, and easy to work with. He finds and hires quality subcontractors, and I am impressed with the work that was completed on my addition. He is hands-on, was involved in the process, and checked in often as the work progressed. He actually did quite a bit of the work himself. I really appreciated how Joe suggested improvements that I never would have thought of. These included enlarging the space from 280 to 320 sq ft, adding a sun tunnel when the skylight wouldn’t work with the roof line, a built-in cabinet where a window was removed, an exterior electrical outlet, and an overhead light in the corner cupboard. Joe was able to salvage and reuse the old brick on the front of the addition. This, along with the two original windows integrated the addition seamlessly with the rest of the house. It was done so perfectly; neighbors have asked where the addition was built. I’m extremely picky and am thrilled with my new addition. It’s lovely, functional, and my preferred room in my house. Joe has a lot of repeat customer jobs and I can see why. This was a great experience and I’m glad I went with him. I plan to use JB Construction for future projects and recommend him to everyone I know."
Susan V on February 2025
JB Construction LLC. has been in business since 2001. Free Estimates Residential & Commercial General Contracting
"I thought about an addition for several years; then interviewed and received bids from about 6 companies. I wanted a workroom with: * built-in storage cabinets and desk * space for the washer, dryer, freezer, and sauna. * ample space for my projects JB Construction’s bid was reasonable and fair. Joe is professional, honest, responsive, and easy to work with. He finds and hires quality subcontractors, and I am impressed with the work that was completed on my addition. He is hands-on, was involved in the process, and checked in often as the work progressed. He actually did quite a bit of the work himself. I really appreciated how Joe suggested improvements that I never would have thought of. These included enlarging the space from 280 to 320 sq ft, adding a sun tunnel when the skylight wouldn’t work with the roof line, a built-in cabinet where a window was removed, an exterior electrical outlet, and an overhead light in the corner cupboard. Joe was able to salvage and reuse the old brick on the front of the addition. This, along with the two original windows integrated the addition seamlessly with the rest of the house. It was done so perfectly; neighbors have asked where the addition was built. I’m extremely picky and am thrilled with my new addition. It’s lovely, functional, and my preferred room in my house. Joe has a lot of repeat customer jobs and I can see why. This was a great experience and I’m glad I went with him. I plan to use JB Construction for future projects and recommend him to everyone I know."
Susan V on February 2025
Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.
Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.
Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.
You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.
Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.