Dry Out Your Wet Basement in Kansas City

Signs of a Wet Basement

A wet basement in Missouri and Kansas can be a common occurrence due to the heavy rains in the spring and summer along with melting snow in the spring. Once water accumulates around your home’s foundation, it will find its way into your basement through any small opening in your foundation or floors.

When you have a wet basement it can ruin personal possessions and cause you to lose living space along with being a breeding area for mold and mildew growth. Mold and mildew can get into the air throughout your entire living environment, causing health issues for you and your family.

The obvious signs of a wet basement or crawlspace, of course, is standing water. However, there are other, more subtle signs that you may have water problems in your basement or crawlspace. Some of these signs are:

• Musty odors
• Wood rot
• Rusting on metal surfaces
• Water stains
• Damp insulation
• Condensation on ductwork

If you have a wet basement in your Kansas or Missouri home, it is important to contact a professional to come in and inspect your home.

Waterproofing Solutions for a Wet Basement

Pro Foundation Technology offers several waterproofing solutions in the Kansas and Missouri area such as:

• Interior Waterproofing: Interior waterproofing is the installation of a perforated drain pipe that is installed inside the perimeter of the footing. This drain pipe is then attached to a sump pump system and drains the water away from the foundation.
• Exterior Waterproofing: Exterior waterproofing stops water from ever accumulating around the foundation. This system consists of a waterproofing membrane, drainage board and a 4″ perforated drain pipe that is installed around the exterior of the footings.
• Surface Drainage/Water Collection:  This system consists of catch basins, channel drains, pop-up emitters, drainage piping, atrium grates, and drywells. All of these components are used to prevent stormwater drainage problems. They collect the excess rainwater and move it away from the foundation.
• Sump Pumps and Pits: Pro Foundation Technology uses heavy-duty sump pumps that discharge the water away from the foundation. Our sump pumps are 1/3 to 1/2 horsepower and can pump up to 5,000 gallons per hour. We also have battery backup sump pumps that will take over in case of a power outage.
• French Drain System:  Drain tiles with perforations and gravel allow water to flow through freely. These systems are also used to remove excess water.
• Crawlspace Encapsulation: Pro Foundation Technology uses only the very best vapor barriers to encapsulate your crawlspace and keep it moisture free. These vapor barriers are 10 and 16 mil thick and are puncture resistant.

Call the Professionals

All of the waterproofing products that we use are manufactured by Earth Contact Products (ECP).  ECP offers the very best waterproofing products made in the industry today.

Don’t let a wet basement or crawlspace cause damage to your Kansas or Missouri home. Contact the experts at Pro Foundation Technology today and let us give you an inspection and free estimate.