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JLB Foundation Repair & Basement Waterproofing

Your Home's Foundation Is Our Foundation.

We're a local team of foundation specialists serving the Kansas City and Des Moines metros. We show up, tell you the truth, and fix it right — with honest assessments, fair pricing, and real people who care about getting it done.

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A Local Team — Not a
Nationwide Call Center.

Big franchise companies send a different crew every time. We're your neighbors. Same team, same phone number, same people who actually care what happens to your house.

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We'll Tell You If You Don't Need Us

If your foundation is fine, we'll say so. We turn away jobs that don't need repair — because our reputation matters more than a single sale.

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One Price. No Surprises.

A detailed written estimate before we touch anything. The number you see is the number you pay — no add-ons, no change orders.

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Double the Protection, Lower Cost

We spray foam BOTH the crawlspace AND basement — competitors charge more to do just one. Twice the insulation and moisture barrier for less.

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Kansas City & Des Moines Only

We don't spread thin across 30 states. Two metros, one dedicated team. We know your soil, your climate, and your neighborhoods.

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500+
Projects completed

What Our Customers Say

★★★★★

"We had cracks running up our walls and doors that wouldn't close. JLB came out, explained exactly what was happening with the soil under our house, and had the piers installed in two days. Floors are level again. Wish we hadn't waited so long."

Mike & Sarah T.
Overland Park, KS
★★★★★

"Three other companies gave us the runaround. JLB showed up, did a thorough inspection, and gave us a straight answer. The repair held up through an entire Missouri winter with zero new cracking."

David R.
Lee's Summit, MO
★★★★★

"Our crawlspace was a mess — moisture, mold, the works. JLB encapsulated it AND spray-foamed our basement in the same project. The difference in our home's air quality is incredible. Great value for the price."

Jennifer K.
Ankeny, IA

Real Team. Real Work.
Right Here in Kansas City & Des Moines.

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Understand What's Happening
Under Your Home

You don't need to be an engineer to understand your foundation. Here's what every homeowner should know — in plain English.

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LOAD FOUNDATION
The hidden system holding your house up

How Your Foundation Works

Your foundation does one job: transfer the weight of your entire house into the ground. In Kansas City and Des Moines, that ground is heavy clay soil — and clay moves. It swells when wet, shrinks when dry, and pushes laterally against basement walls during freeze-thaw cycles. When the soil shifts, your foundation has to absorb that stress. Over time, something gives.

An average 2-story home puts 30,000+ lbs of load on its foundation
KC clay soil can expand up to 10% when saturated
Most foundation problems develop slowly over 5-15 years
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WET SOIL (EXPANDED) DRY SOIL (CONTRACTED) VOID / GAP WALL
It's almost always the soil — not the concrete

Why Foundations Fail

Concrete is strong. Soil is not. When the soil under or around your foundation changes volume — from rain, drought, freeze-thaw, or poor drainage — it creates uneven pressure. One side settles. Walls bow inward. Cracks spread. The foundation itself usually isn't defective. The ground it's sitting on just stopped doing its job.

Hydrostatic pressure can exert 500+ lbs per sq ft against basement walls
A 1-inch gap under a footing can cause visible cracking within months
Seasonal soil movement in the Midwest is among the worst in the U.S.
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WATER TABLE CRACK COVE JOINT WICKING BASEMENT
Three paths — and none of them fix themselves

How Water Gets Into Your Basement

Water enters basements through three main paths: through cracks in walls or floors (the most obvious), through the joint where the wall meets the floor (called the cove joint — the most common), and through porous concrete itself (wicking). All three are caused by hydrostatic pressure — groundwater pushing against your foundation from the outside. No amount of sealant paint fixes this. You need to manage the water with an interior drainage system and sump pump.

The cove joint is the #1 source of basement water intrusion
A single inch of rain on a 1,000 sq ft roof produces 620 gallons of runoff
Basement humidity above 60% creates ideal conditions for mold growth
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HOUSE FOOTING PUSH PIER PUSH PIER STABLE SOIL / BEDROCK LIFT & STABILIZE
Engineered solutions — not band-aids

How Foundation Repairs Actually Work

Modern foundation repair isn't guesswork. Push piers are steel shafts driven through unstable soil until they hit load-bearing bedrock or stable strata — then hydraulic jacks transfer your home's weight onto them. Helical piers screw into the ground like giant anchors. Wall anchors counter lateral pressure from expanding soil. These are engineered systems rated for specific load capacities, and they come with transferable warranties.

Push piers can be driven 20-30 feet deep to reach stable soil
Most pier installations are completed in 1-3 days
Foundation repairs can restore up to 95% of original structural integrity

Not Sure What You're Dealing With?

Our inspectors assess your foundation in person, explain what they find, and give you a written estimate — all free, no pressure.

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Four Steps to a Stable Home

No surprises. No upsells. Just a clear path from "something's wrong" to "it's permanently fixed."

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Get an Expert Analysis

We walk your property, measure every crack and slope, and map out exactly what's happening beneath your home — then explain it all in plain English.

Detailed foundation repair plan and assessment documentation

Review Your Custom Plan

An engineered repair plan built around your home's soil, foundation type, and damage pattern — with clear pricing in writing.

JLB crew installing foundation piers on a residential home

Watch the Crew Work

Our team handles everything from excavation to cleanup. Most repairs wrap up in 1–3 days with minimal disruption to your routine.

Completed foundation stabilization with permanent bracing system

Enjoy Lasting Stability

Engineered systems backed by transferable warranties that protect your home for its entire lifetime. The problem is solved — permanently.

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Numbers That Speak for Themselves

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Foundations Restored
Across Kansas City & Des Moines
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Metro Areas Served
With local offices in each

Real Projects. Real Results.

Every photo is from an actual JLB job site — not a stock photo. See the work we do every day across Kansas City and Des Moines.

Egress Window Install — Kansas City, MO
Foundation Repair
Egress Window Install
Kansas City, MO
Interior Drainage System — Overland Park, KS
Waterproofing
Interior Drainage System
Overland Park, KS
ICF Foundation Pour — Des Moines, IA
Foundation Repair
ICF Foundation Pour
Des Moines, IA
Exterior Foundation Dig — Ankeny, IA
Foundation Repair
Exterior Foundation Dig
Ankeny, IA
Vapor Barrier + Drain — Lee's Summit, MO
Waterproofing
Vapor Barrier + Drain
Lee's Summit, MO
Excavation & Piering — Blue Springs, MO
Foundation Repair
Excavation & Piering
Blue Springs, MO
JLB Foundation Repair team posing in front of warehouse

Serving Kansas City & Des Moines

Local offices in both metros. We know the soil, the climate, and the neighborhoods — because we live here too.

We Make It Easy to Protect Your Home

Foundation work is an investment in your home's future — and we want to make sure cost isn't what holds you back. Flexible financing means you can get the fix you need now and pay over time.

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Most homeowners qualify · Low monthly payments · No penalty for early payoff

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(816) 656-6835 Kansas City (515) 444-9234 Des Moines