Wet Weather is Here: Do You Need Basement Waterproofing?

Spring Showers Should Bring Flowers, Not Water in Your Basement

The Kansas City area gets 100 rainy days a year, and much of that precipitation comes during our rainiest season - the spring and early summer. While this means that our lawns will be greener, blooms will appear, and the area is much brighter than it is during the winter, rain also means that it’s more important than ever to keep your eye on your basement.

PierMagic - the leading local company for basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawlspace encapsulation - can help you understand everything you need to know about the wet season ahead and how it affects your home. From waterproofing and crack sealing, to French drains and sump pump installation, our team of foundation specialists have you covered, so you can enjoy this beautiful season in Kansas City without stressing about water in your basement or cracks in your basement walls.

How Do You Know When It’s Time to Consider Basement Waterproofing?

Fortunately, there are clear signs that can help homeowners understand if they need to call a professional, trustworthy foundation repair company for help with their basement during the spring. No one wants to discover standing water in their basement during or after a rainstorm that their foundation wasn’t prepared for. It’s a stressor that homeowners dread. We are here to provide a proactive solution if and when you see any signs of water or foundation cracks.

Here are the signs you can look for - and address professionally - before your home experiences water damage:

• You’ve seen water in the basement before: If you’ve seen water in your basement in the past, that water likely got into your home from the outside. This means that once we have a major rainstorm, that water is going to appear again. The larger the storm, the more likely your basement, property, or foundation will incur damage. If your basement is unfinished, you may notice water directly on the concrete floor; or, you may have noticed that your carpet and lower sections of drywall are wet in your finished basement.
• You have cracks in your basement walls or flooring: Cracks and other openings in your foundation are significant entry points for rainwater. Look in particular for horizontal or stair-step cracks in your basement’s walls (they look like a flight of stairs), as these are significant signs that your foundation should be inspected for its overall safety - not just for water damage.
• You have standing water outside your home: If you’re noticing large puddles in your yard or water around the outside of your foundation, this means that water isn’t effectively draining out of your yard to be absorbed by the soil. If this is the case, that water has to go somewhere - and it is likely going directly to your foundation, leading to water entry - especially if you already have cracks in your foundation’s walls, or you’ve previously seen water in the basement.
• During a past power outage, you’ve seen water in the basement: Many homes have a sump pump that runs on electricity, but many homes don’t have battery backups. This means that when the power goes out, your home does not have a drainage solution for water, and water will rise up into the basement causing damage - from mold and mildew, to property and structural damage. Fortunately, however, backup sump pump installation is available from PierMagic.

You may have also noticed these other signs that basement waterproofing is necessary:

• Your yard takes a long time to dry out after rain or snow.
• Your windows leak.
• The Kansas City area where you live has experienced rain after a period of drought.

This last point is especially important - as water tends to get into basements much quicker when our region’s clay soil has been extremely dry and, therefore, it’s unable to absorb the water from a sudden rainfall.

How PierMagic’s Basement Waterproofing Solutions Keep Your Basement Safe and Dry

The leading basement waterproofing specialists in Kansas City can offer a free inspection and estimate to determine why water is in your basement, as well as protect your home from the negative effects that cracks in the basement walls can cause - and many other strategic solutions.

PierMagic offers a variety of signature, trusted services for basement waterproofing:

• Crack sealing
• Backup sump pump installation
• French drain installation
• Crawlspace encapsulation
• Adding downspouts and downspout extenders
• Proper soil grading

Our locally-owned company knows Kansas City’s climate and clay soil conditions. We also know how to prevent these factors from damaging your foundation and basement. We hire local and work locally because we care about your home and the community in which we founded our business.

We can quickly assess your basement with a considerate, comprehensive examination of your home and develop a customized solution for your basement waterproofing needs. After we perform our key services, you’ll be able to sleep at night knowing your home is the safe, dry, protected investment that it’s supposed to be.

Partner with PierMagic for Your Basement Waterproofing Needs - and for All Foundation-Related Solutions

PierMagic is ready to ensure your spring and summer aren’t troubled by rainwater issues. Our service technicians get to work right away, offering technical expertise that can enhance the value of your home, including sump pump installation, a specially installed French drains , and even attractive epoxy floor coatings to put a finishing touch on your basement floor.

For an affordable solution, we also offer convenient, customer-focused financing , to ensure you’re getting the best foundation repair services that work within your budget. PierMagic is always on your side to guarantee you get excellent service from a company dedicated to the Kansas City area - and to helping you protect the value of your home.

Don’t let the rain get the best of you