Basement Waterproofing vs. Epoxy Injection

The Midwest weather is known for its unpredictability. If we're not in a drought, we are receiving more rain than we can handle. This time of year is the start of the wet season.  We will begin to receive a lot of phone calls from homeowners around the Kansas City area with water in their basement. Unfortunately, several calls come from people that have had other foundation repair companies waterproof their basement, and yet they still have water in the basement. This is because the problem was not fixed properly.



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To effectively keep the water out of your basement, the problem must be properly diagnosed and the most effective solution must be presented. Several foundation repair companies will offer a quick and cheap epoxy injection to stop the leaks, but this does not always work. There is a huge difference between other foundation repair companies and PierMagic Foundation Specialists. We take the time to assess the problem and provide an appropriate solution. We can't  even begin to count the number of homes we enter that have already had a foundation "repair" done by another Kansas City foundation repair company. Epoxy crack injections can be used on minor foundation cracks, but if water is getting in, the foundation likely has structural issues. Epoxy injection does not fix the structural issues allowing the water to infiltrate the foundation walls.

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Epoxy Does Not Always Keep Water Out

Cracks in the foundation walls typically means there is a structural problem. For example, if there is too much hydrostatic pressure on a foundation wall, the wall can crack and leak water. Putting epoxy on the crack can stop the leak temporarily, but it doesn’t take the pressure off of the wall. You still have the root of the problem (the leaning wall resulting from foundation damage).  The excessive pressure is the main problem that is causing the wall to crack and leak. If this isn’t fixed properly the wall will crack and leak again, it’s only a matter of time. The best way to fix this issues is to alleviate the pressure on the wall, install a waterproofing membrane on the wall, and then to install a drain tile system to channel the water away from the wall. This fixes the structural issues and provides a permanent solution to the water in the basement.

Seeking the right company for the job.

At PierMagic®, we serve all of Kansas City and are committed to fixing the problem correctly the first time. Our basement waterproofing services will keep water out of your basement for good, and we stand behind them with the best warranties in the business. So if there is water leaking into your basement, call us today at  816-765-4800. We will keep the water out for good.