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
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
With 50 years of experience in the basement and foundation repair industry, Thrasher Foundation Repair offers trusted services to homeowners around Wichita, KS. Recognized for our exceptional commitment to leadership, character, and organizational ethics, we are proud recipients of the 2024 International BBB Torch Award for Ethics. From cracked concrete repair to basement waterproofing and crawl space encapsulation, we provide state-of-the-art solutions to keep your foundation safe, dry, and healthy. Here at Thrasher, we guarantee precise repair and genuine care. We proudly offer our services in Dodge City, Manhattan, Salina, Hays, and surrounding areas. Contact us today at 316-395-9944 for a free inspection. For more information on Thrasher or to schedule a free home inspection, please call us at 800.827.0702 or visit www.gothrasher.com.
"Website promises a "thorough" evaluation - actual evaluation provided was minimal, with maximal attempted upsell. Representative informed me, "We don't fix leaks or prevent water entry, we divert the water to drain it." The so-called "solution" offered was to rip up the finished basement carpet and jackhammer the floor to lay a drainpipe from the window area all the way to the sump 50 feet away (which would also require tearing up and through the finished theater room). Like taking a car in for a flat tire and being offered the purchase of a different vehicle. I took down the drywall myself and established that water entry at ground level above the foundation had rotted the frame around the window - replacing the lumber and resealing the egress area will solve the problem. "Solution" offered by Thrasher would have done nothing to resolve issue. Company may well provide services suitable for unfinished basements - however did not make the slightest attempt to diagnose my problem and provide an appropriately logical fix."
Francis S on June 2022
With 50 years of experience in the basement and foundation repair industry, Thrasher Foundation Repair offers trusted services to homeowners around Wichita, KS. Recognized for our exceptional commitment to leadership, character, and organizational ethics, we are proud recipients of the 2024 International BBB Torch Award for Ethics. From cracked concrete repair to basement waterproofing and crawl space encapsulation, we provide state-of-the-art solutions to keep your foundation safe, dry, and healthy. Here at Thrasher, we guarantee precise repair and genuine care. We proudly offer our services in Dodge City, Manhattan, Salina, Hays, and surrounding areas. Contact us today at 316-395-9944 for a free inspection. For more information on Thrasher or to schedule a free home inspection, please call us at 800.827.0702 or visit www.gothrasher.com.
"Website promises a "thorough" evaluation - actual evaluation provided was minimal, with maximal attempted upsell. Representative informed me, "We don't fix leaks or prevent water entry, we divert the water to drain it." The so-called "solution" offered was to rip up the finished basement carpet and jackhammer the floor to lay a drainpipe from the window area all the way to the sump 50 feet away (which would also require tearing up and through the finished theater room). Like taking a car in for a flat tire and being offered the purchase of a different vehicle. I took down the drywall myself and established that water entry at ground level above the foundation had rotted the frame around the window - replacing the lumber and resealing the egress area will solve the problem. "Solution" offered by Thrasher would have done nothing to resolve issue. Company may well provide services suitable for unfinished basements - however did not make the slightest attempt to diagnose my problem and provide an appropriately logical fix."
Francis S on June 2022
With 50 years of experience in the basement and foundation repair industry, Thrasher Foundation Repair is a trusted leader serving homeowners and business owners throughout Omaha, NE, and surrounding areas. Recognized for our exceptional commitment to leadership, character, and organizational ethics, we are proud recipients of the 2024 International BBB Torch Award for Ethics. From cracked concrete repair to basement waterproofing and crawl space encapsulation, we provide state-of-the-art solutions to keep your foundation safe, dry, and healthy. Our services extend to Papillion, Bellevue, La Vista, Fremont, Blair, Lincoln and surrounding areas. Contact us today for a free inspection!
"Thrasher does a fantastic job educating homeowners to make the best decisions to protect their home."
Christina H on June 2023
With 50 years of experience in the basement and foundation repair industry, Thrasher Foundation Repair is a trusted leader serving homeowners and business owners throughout Omaha, NE, and surrounding areas. Recognized for our exceptional commitment to leadership, character, and organizational ethics, we are proud recipients of the 2024 International BBB Torch Award for Ethics. From cracked concrete repair to basement waterproofing and crawl space encapsulation, we provide state-of-the-art solutions to keep your foundation safe, dry, and healthy. Our services extend to Papillion, Bellevue, La Vista, Fremont, Blair, Lincoln and surrounding areas. Contact us today for a free inspection!
"Thrasher does a fantastic job educating homeowners to make the best decisions to protect their home."
Christina H on June 2023
With 50 years of experience in the basement and foundation repair industry, Thrasher Foundation Repair offers trusted services to homeowners around Lenexa, KS. Recognized for our exceptional commitment to leadership, character, and organizational ethics, we are proud recipients of the 2024 International BBB Torch Award for Ethics. From cracked concrete repair to basement waterproofing and crawl space encapsulation, we provide state-of-the-art solutions to keep your foundation safe, dry, and healthy. Here at Thrasher, we guarantee precise repair and genuine care. We proudly offer our services in Topeka, Olathe, Overland Park, Lawrence, Denison, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, and surrounding areas. Contact us today for a free inspection!
"Really happy with my experience! The quote wasn’t pushy and pressuring me to make a decision that day. The quote was reasonable, the work was efficient and on time, they took special care with my home & lawn and even put down grass seed after burying a down spout."
Amber T on April 2024
With 50 years of experience in the basement and foundation repair industry, Thrasher Foundation Repair offers trusted services to homeowners around Lenexa, KS. Recognized for our exceptional commitment to leadership, character, and organizational ethics, we are proud recipients of the 2024 International BBB Torch Award for Ethics. From cracked concrete repair to basement waterproofing and crawl space encapsulation, we provide state-of-the-art solutions to keep your foundation safe, dry, and healthy. Here at Thrasher, we guarantee precise repair and genuine care. We proudly offer our services in Topeka, Olathe, Overland Park, Lawrence, Denison, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, and surrounding areas. Contact us today for a free inspection!
"Really happy with my experience! The quote wasn’t pushy and pressuring me to make a decision that day. The quote was reasonable, the work was efficient and on time, they took special care with my home & lawn and even put down grass seed after burying a down spout."
Amber T on April 2024
With 45 years experience, we specialize in lawn care, snow removal services, lawn treatment programs, mowing and programs for commercial and residential properties. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
With 45 years experience, we specialize in lawn care, snow removal services, lawn treatment programs, mowing and programs for commercial and residential properties. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
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
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
Established in 1933, Olshan Foundation provides cost-effective foundation solutions to residential and commercial property owners. We proudly service homeowners in Wichita from our office in Nearby Missouri. About a quarter of the homes we visit do not require foundation repair. Services are backed by an available warranty, friendly customer support and convenient payment options. Free, no-obligation structural assessments are performed by Certified Structural Technicians. Since no two homes are alike, our Technicians carefully inspect the problems affecting your home before developing a comprehensive repair plan designed uniquely to your property. Olshan is the exclusive provider of the Cable Lock ST Plus repair system. This hybrid design combines the penetrating power of concrete with the long-term durability of steel, providing a longer, deeper more secure repair. We also offer drainage and root barriers to help prevent foundation damage. Schedule a free, no-obligation assessment now. Your home’s structural integrity depends on the strength of your foundation. It supports everything else – walls, windows, floors, doorways, roof – so when your foundation is damaged, it can cause serious problems throughout your home. Like most things in life, your foundation is subject to environmental stress. Expanding and contracting soil, excessive moisture and inadequate drainage are some of the most common threats to your home’s foundation. Over time, environmental stressors can cause a foundation to shift, crack or settle unevenly. And homeowners often miss early warning signs of foundation damage. Homeowners spend about $4 billion annually stabilizing faulty foundations, and those costs may increase as more homes are built in areas known for shifting soil. Understanding risk factors and signs of foundation problems can help you protect your most valuable asset from irreversible damage.
"Terrible service, our front was sinking due to our fireplace. We got a quote ($28,000), for their "patented" footings - enormous metal poles under each of the house supports for the front. Pretty slick snowjob, they quoted us 3 days but took 5. They dumped all the concrete they removed in the backyard without asking and left an enormous hole in the front of the house where the fireplace is. When I (5'1" femme) asked to speak to a supervisor about the delay and dumping, they sent a good old boy (300 pds, 6'2") to scream at me in my living room. No supervisor was present to verify the work and I was not permitted to watch them. They pressured me to sign the inspection form, without me inspecting anything. They are a SCAMMMM! I would only recommend Olshan as revenge."
Hannah C on November 2024
Established in 1933, Olshan Foundation provides cost-effective foundation solutions to residential and commercial property owners. We proudly service homeowners in Wichita from our office in Nearby Missouri. About a quarter of the homes we visit do not require foundation repair. Services are backed by an available warranty, friendly customer support and convenient payment options. Free, no-obligation structural assessments are performed by Certified Structural Technicians. Since no two homes are alike, our Technicians carefully inspect the problems affecting your home before developing a comprehensive repair plan designed uniquely to your property. Olshan is the exclusive provider of the Cable Lock ST Plus repair system. This hybrid design combines the penetrating power of concrete with the long-term durability of steel, providing a longer, deeper more secure repair. We also offer drainage and root barriers to help prevent foundation damage. Schedule a free, no-obligation assessment now. Your home’s structural integrity depends on the strength of your foundation. It supports everything else – walls, windows, floors, doorways, roof – so when your foundation is damaged, it can cause serious problems throughout your home. Like most things in life, your foundation is subject to environmental stress. Expanding and contracting soil, excessive moisture and inadequate drainage are some of the most common threats to your home’s foundation. Over time, environmental stressors can cause a foundation to shift, crack or settle unevenly. And homeowners often miss early warning signs of foundation damage. Homeowners spend about $4 billion annually stabilizing faulty foundations, and those costs may increase as more homes are built in areas known for shifting soil. Understanding risk factors and signs of foundation problems can help you protect your most valuable asset from irreversible damage.
"Terrible service, our front was sinking due to our fireplace. We got a quote ($28,000), for their "patented" footings - enormous metal poles under each of the house supports for the front. Pretty slick snowjob, they quoted us 3 days but took 5. They dumped all the concrete they removed in the backyard without asking and left an enormous hole in the front of the house where the fireplace is. When I (5'1" femme) asked to speak to a supervisor about the delay and dumping, they sent a good old boy (300 pds, 6'2") to scream at me in my living room. No supervisor was present to verify the work and I was not permitted to watch them. They pressured me to sign the inspection form, without me inspecting anything. They are a SCAMMMM! I would only recommend Olshan as revenge."
Hannah C on November 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.