Foundation crack being inspected in a Kansas City, KS home

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Foundation & Basement Resources

Plain-language answers to the questions Kansas City, KS homeowners ask most, plus guides that help you understand what your home is telling you.

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Problem Answers

Why Is My Basement Wall Bowing Inward?

Bowing is almost always caused by soil pressure.

Are Foundation Cracks Serious?

Some are, some are not.

Why Does My Basement Leak When It Rains?

Heavy rain saturates the clay soil around your foundation faster than it can drain.

What Are the Signs of Foundation Settlement?

The classic signs are diagonal cracks above doors and windows, doors that stick or will not latch, sloping floors, gaps between walls and ceilings, exterior brick stepping apart, and a chimney leaning away from the house.

Why Are My Floors Uneven or Sloping?

Uneven floors come from one of two places: the foundation perimeter has settled, or the supports under the middle of the floor, such as crawl space posts and beams, have sunk, rotted, or shifted.

Why Does My Basement Smell Musty?

A musty smell means moisture is present even if you never see standing water.

Do I Need a Sump Pump?

If water enters your basement after storms, or your home has interior drain tile, yes.

Guides

The Kansas City Homeowner's Guide to Foundation Problems

Three things combine here: expansive clay soil that swells and shrinks with moisture, a climate that swings between heavy storms and dry summers, and a housing stock that spans more than a century of construction methods.

How to Read Foundation Cracks: A Visual Guide

The direction and location of a crack tell you what is causing it.

What Does Foundation Repair Cost in Kansas City?

There is no honest single number, because cost depends on what is wrong.

What Does Basement Waterproofing Cost in Kansas City?

Cost depends on where the water is coming from.

Foundation Inspection Checklist for Homeowners

Walk the outside looking for cracks, gaps, and sloping soil.

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