Foundation Repair

The Midwest freeze/thaw cycle can weaken foundations over time. Learn the risks, signs of damage, and how to protect your home.

A heaving basement floor isn’t just a minor issue—it could point to serious foundation problems. Find out what this means for your home.

Learn what happens when your foundation is not level, including risks like structural damage, uneven floors, and compromised home stability.

The foundation experts at PierMagic® share our list of seven causes of foundation problems for homeowners to be weary of + prevent.

Check out the article that highlights the Most Effective Way to Repair Foundation Cracks, and how to determine if they're impacting your home's foundation.

Kansas City has expansive clay soil. It’s just an unfortunate fact for homeowners in this area. Why is expansive clay such a problem? Our structural engineers say expansive clay soil poses several threats to your homes foundation and its ability to stay dry. This kind of soil is most comparable to playdough. Whenever the soil dries, it shrinks, whenever it’s wet, it will swell. That is why it is crucial to take control of the water around your home. Our experts put together three helpful tips to help you prevent water from destroying your home.

Just because we are no longer in thunderstorm season and rainfall has stopped, doesn’t necessarily mean your basement is guaranteed to stay dry. Now we need to focus on snowfall and what steps to take to prevent this melting snow from entering into your basement. Water in your basement can lead to serious foundation problems. Both new and old homes are susceptible to water damage. The problem is, there are multiple ways for water to get into your basement. Luckily, we have a solution for them all! Some common foundation problems include, water leaking over the top of the foundation, leaking floor cracks, water seeping between the basement wall and floor, leaking wall cracks and leaking windows. If any of these signs are present in your home, it is best to get them looked at immediately. The quicker you can fix the source of the problem, the more money it will end up saving you in the long run.

Have you been noticing bowed walls in y our basement? Find out the causes + how to seek a professional foundation repair company to help!

Check out the 10 Signs Your Home May Need Foundation Repair from Kansas City's leading foundation repair company. The key is to continue to monitor new cracks, sticking doors or windows, and leaning walls.