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Service areas / Columbia, MO
Where it began in 1978
Foundation repair in Columbia, MO, where we started
Pro Foundation Technology originated in Columbia, Missouri in 1978. We still serve mid-Missouri today.
- Family-owned since 1978
- Served from our Raytown office
- Free estimates
1978Family-owned since
48Years in business
ECPEarth Contact Products systems
MO + KSMissouri and eastern Kansas
Our roots
Back where it began
Our family business got its start in Columbia, and mid-Missouri has been part of who we are ever since. Today we serve Columbia from our Raytown office, and the work is the same as it has always been: foundation repair, basement waterproofing, polyjacking, and crawlspace encapsulation done by people who explain things straight.
Boone County
Mid-Missouri ground is different. Rock, clay, and water all play a part.
Columbia does not sit on the same flat clay as much of Kansas City. Boone County has rolling hills, limestone close to the surface in many areas, and karst features such as sinkholes and springs. Some lots have clay over rock. Others have deep soil before anything solid.
Push + helicalClay over rock, or deep soil
More than one kind of pier
That variety is why we carry more than one kind of pier.
- Steel push piers are driven to load-bearing soil and can lift a settled structure.
- Helical piers suit lighter structures, unstable rock basement conditions, or very deep load-bearing layers.
Old and new
Columbia homes we help
Older homes near downtown and around the University of Missouri campus often have aging basements and foundations that let water in or have settled over time. Newer homes on the edges of the city can deal with settling backfill, sinking driveways and patios, and wet basements after heavy spring rain.
Columbia also gets heavy spring storms, and on hilly lots that runoff tends to collect against the uphill side of a house. Good gutters, extended downspouts, and proper grading go a long way before any bigger repair is needed.
Warning signs
What to watch for
If you are seeing any of these, a free estimate is a good next step.
Do you still work in Columbia?
Yes. Columbia is part of our service area, and we serve it from our Raytown office. Call (816) 358-3300 for a free estimate.
My lot has rock close to the surface. Can piers still be used?
Often, yes. Helical piers are designed for situations like unstable rock basement conditions or very deep load-bearing layers. We will look at your site and recommend the right system.
Water comes in during spring rains. What are my options?
Interior drain pipe inside the footing perimeter with a heavy-duty sump pump, exterior membrane and drainage board, French drains, or better surface drainage. The right fit depends on your house and lot.
Our services
Where to learn more
Read about foundation repair, basement waterproofing, polyjacking and concrete leveling, and crawlspace encapsulation.
Foundation repairPush piers, helical piers, tiebacksLearn more →
Basement waterproofingDrains, sump pumps, exterior workLearn more →
PolyjackingLift and level settled concreteLearn more →
Crawlspace encapsulationVapor barrier moisture controlLearn more →Also in mid-Missouri and beyond
We serve Jefferson City just to the south, and up I-70 toward Kansas City we work in Blue Springs and Kansas City. See all service areas.
Free estimates
Columbia, we are still here
Family-owned and serving Missouri since 1978. Call our Raytown office for a free estimate.