At KC Waterproofing, our professional and industry-certified basement waterproofing and foundation repair staff are ready to provide the expert services you need for the basement and foundation in your greater Kansas City home, along with the honor, integrity, and trust we believe you deserve. We offer a full range of waterproofing and foundation services with everything from wall anchoring and foundation repair, to structural solutions and environmental remediation. We always strive to help protect your investment and repair damage to your home or business, and with many years of experience from our team, you can always count on us. We offer a wide range of foundation and waterproofing services to property owners in the greater Kansas City area. Some of our services include the following: Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair, Sump Pump Installations, Foundation Repair.
"THEY DO NOT STAND BEHIND THIER WORK! Do not trust them, they only have such high reviews bc they offer customers a chance to win a cash prize if they leave a good review!"
Heather D on June 2024
At KC Waterproofing, our professional and industry-certified basement waterproofing and foundation repair staff are ready to provide the expert services you need for the basement and foundation in your greater Kansas City home, along with the honor, integrity, and trust we believe you deserve. We offer a full range of waterproofing and foundation services with everything from wall anchoring and foundation repair, to structural solutions and environmental remediation. We always strive to help protect your investment and repair damage to your home or business, and with many years of experience from our team, you can always count on us. We offer a wide range of foundation and waterproofing services to property owners in the greater Kansas City area. Some of our services include the following: Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair, Sump Pump Installations, Foundation Repair.
"THEY DO NOT STAND BEHIND THIER WORK! Do not trust them, they only have such high reviews bc they offer customers a chance to win a cash prize if they leave a good review!"
Heather D on June 2024
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
With nearly 50 years in the industry, Thrasher has helped homeowners preserve and improve the value of their homes using proven basement waterproofing and structural repair solutions. We understand that home repairs can be stressful. That’s why our team will guide you through every step, addressing all foundation concerns, water intrusion, and concrete issues with the utmost care and expertise. By choosing us, you’re partnering with a compassionate team that cares deeply about your home’s well-being and your family’s peace of mind. For more information on Thrasher or to schedule a free home inspection, please call us at 800.827.0702 or visit www.gothrasher.com.
"Prompt, efficient, good workmanship."
Jonathan F on December 2024
With nearly 50 years in the industry, Thrasher has helped homeowners preserve and improve the value of their homes using proven basement waterproofing and structural repair solutions. We understand that home repairs can be stressful. That’s why our team will guide you through every step, addressing all foundation concerns, water intrusion, and concrete issues with the utmost care and expertise. By choosing us, you’re partnering with a compassionate team that cares deeply about your home’s well-being and your family’s peace of mind. For more information on Thrasher or to schedule a free home inspection, please call us at 800.827.0702 or visit www.gothrasher.com.
"Prompt, efficient, good workmanship."
Jonathan F on December 2024
At Affordable Plumbing & Sewer, LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.
"They were prompt. Very professional."
Maurice E on October 2018
At Affordable Plumbing & Sewer, LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.
"They were prompt. Very professional."
Maurice E on October 2018
Dean and Sons Plumbing and Excavating has been dedicated to this craft for over 7 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business!
"Corbin was great! He communicated well, answered questions, did quality work-very much ch a professional."
Nancy J on May 2024
Dean and Sons Plumbing and Excavating has been dedicated to this craft for over 7 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business!
"Corbin was great! He communicated well, answered questions, did quality work-very much ch a professional."
Nancy J on May 2024
Gold Lawn Care has been providing exceptional landscaping, hardscaping, and outdoor construction to the Kansas City Metro area since 2010. Our mission is to set the GOLD standard in landscaping and hardscaping by catering towards our client’s specific needs, custom designing every project. We provide our customers with an exceptional finished product and ensure a truly wonderful experience. We are invested in making the project look the very best at the pricing our clients are hoping to spend. We have run this business for a good 15 years and hope to go another 15 years.
"I contracted with Brian 7 years ago to replace the my sidewalk and the replacement sidewalk was of low quality with holes forming and cracking where the sidewalk abutted the front porch. Brian at one point responded "Unfortunately, your walkway was done with poor craftsmanship and I will front the money and fix the entire thing including the stoop for free." At some point dialogue stopped and I never heard from Brian again. I would not recommend using for a cement or sidewalk work."
John H on January 2025
Gold Lawn Care has been providing exceptional landscaping, hardscaping, and outdoor construction to the Kansas City Metro area since 2010. Our mission is to set the GOLD standard in landscaping and hardscaping by catering towards our client’s specific needs, custom designing every project. We provide our customers with an exceptional finished product and ensure a truly wonderful experience. We are invested in making the project look the very best at the pricing our clients are hoping to spend. We have run this business for a good 15 years and hope to go another 15 years.
"I contracted with Brian 7 years ago to replace the my sidewalk and the replacement sidewalk was of low quality with holes forming and cracking where the sidewalk abutted the front porch. Brian at one point responded "Unfortunately, your walkway was done with poor craftsmanship and I will front the money and fix the entire thing including the stoop for free." At some point dialogue stopped and I never heard from Brian again. I would not recommend using for a cement or sidewalk work."
John H on January 2025
Full service lawn and landscape company, locally owned and operated. Hardscape, walls, irrigation, trees, stump grinding, grading, excavating, land clearing, dump truck service, sod, seeding, lawn fertilizer program, concrete flat work, drainage systems, spring and fall leaf cleanups, we cover it all!
"Moser is legit, this is not your corporate America crew where speeds the game and quality is second.. Moser has 1st class associates and is a family run business that thrives on quality!"
Jason G on May 2021
Full service lawn and landscape company, locally owned and operated. Hardscape, walls, irrigation, trees, stump grinding, grading, excavating, land clearing, dump truck service, sod, seeding, lawn fertilizer program, concrete flat work, drainage systems, spring and fall leaf cleanups, we cover it all!
"Moser is legit, this is not your corporate America crew where speeds the game and quality is second.. Moser has 1st class associates and is a family run business that thrives on quality!"
Jason G on May 2021
Foundation Recovery Systems, founded in 1992, is a subsidiary of Groundworks, a family of companies that offers superior, proven solutions for your foundation repair, structural repair, crawl space encapsulation, dehumidification, and concrete leveling needs. They currently maintain offices in Kansas City, Moberly, Springfield, and St Louis. Foundation Recovery Systems is a recognized accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and devotes its years of experience, industry knowledge and specialized training to help customers protect their homes or commercial buildings from water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation failure.
"Ryan Howard came out to assess our situation with water coming in the basement. He took the time to draw up a solution to fix several things. Ryan explained exactly what the process would be."
Sharon O on June 2025
Foundation Recovery Systems, founded in 1992, is a subsidiary of Groundworks, a family of companies that offers superior, proven solutions for your foundation repair, structural repair, crawl space encapsulation, dehumidification, and concrete leveling needs. They currently maintain offices in Kansas City, Moberly, Springfield, and St Louis. Foundation Recovery Systems is a recognized accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and devotes its years of experience, industry knowledge and specialized training to help customers protect their homes or commercial buildings from water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation failure.
"Ryan Howard came out to assess our situation with water coming in the basement. He took the time to draw up a solution to fix several things. Ryan explained exactly what the process would be."
Sharon O on June 2025
Earning a #1 rating on “Angies List” is quite an honor, it came from hard work, knowledge, and a core of talented craftsmen. At McGhee Concrete, we’ve earned our reputation for our level of professionalism, quality services and our skilled, innovative concrete contractors. We go beyond traditional concrete driveways and pathways, adding only the most elegant décor to the structure they surround. This all has been attributed to quality. You can be assured that a company with journeyman carpenters, and journeymen concrete finishers we will complete your project beyond your expectations.
"never heard from anyone on the matter"
Jeff P on June 2019
Earning a #1 rating on “Angies List” is quite an honor, it came from hard work, knowledge, and a core of talented craftsmen. At McGhee Concrete, we’ve earned our reputation for our level of professionalism, quality services and our skilled, innovative concrete contractors. We go beyond traditional concrete driveways and pathways, adding only the most elegant décor to the structure they surround. This all has been attributed to quality. You can be assured that a company with journeyman carpenters, and journeymen concrete finishers we will complete your project beyond your expectations.
"never heard from anyone on the matter"
Jeff P on June 2019
We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Shawn was very responsive and did an excellent job grading and laying new gravel on our driveway."
Zac P on February 2024
We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Shawn was very responsive and did an excellent job grading and laying new gravel on our driveway."
Zac P on February 2024
Expect a well-built French drain to last 30 to 40 years. By channeling both surface- and ground-water away from your foundation, the system relieves hydrostatic pressure and helps prevent costly structural damage. Choose a pipe with a quality cloth filter to keep sediment out and extend the drain’s life. A quick annual inspection and routine cleanouts will keep water flowing freely, ensuring the system continues to protect your home for years to come.
Most French drains sit two feet below grade, but depth ultimately depends on the problem you’re solving. For puddling rainwater or snowmelt, a shallow curtain drain at lawn level often does the trick. To handle rising groundwater, pros dig deeper, down to the footing, and run the pipe beneath the basement slab. A drainage contractor will determine the optimal depth for your specific soil conditions and water issues.
A properly installed interior French drain captures water at the slab, channels it to a sump pit, and directs it safely outside, preventing basement floods before they occur. Because the pipe sits just under the floor edge, a plumber can reach it easily for cleaning or repairs. Pairing the drain with a reliable sump pump gives you the best long-term protection.
Hire a contractor who installs drainage systems every day—typically a foundation specialist, drainage contractor, experienced landscaper, or plumber with waterproofing experience. These pros understand slope, soil, and local codes, and they have the equipment to trench safely around utilities. Ask for references and photos of recent jobs to be sure they can design a system that keeps water off your foundation for decades.
Once the drain is in, patch the yard by reseeding bare spots or replacing plants the crew removed. Inside, look for ways to add value—finishing the basement or upgrading interior waterproofing while the space is open often costs less now than later. Schedule a quick annual checkup to flush sediment and confirm the pipe and sump pump are clear. Consistent maintenance ensures the drain functions properly and protects your investment.
Most policies don’t cover the cost of repairing a French drain itself, but they may provide coverage for water damage if the system fails. Coverage varies by insurer, so be sure to read the fine print or contact your agent before any issues arise. If you live in a high-risk flood zone, consider a separate flood policy to close the gap. Knowing your coverage in advance helps you budget for repairs and avoid unexpected costs.