Meet the Team Behind
Your Foundation
Locally owned. 60+ years combined experience. Over 500 homes fixed. We're not a franchise — we're your neighbors.
We Started This Because We Saw Too Many Homeowners Get Burned
If you've ever gotten a quote for foundation work, you know how it goes. A salesman shows up, points at every crack, and hands you a number that makes your stomach drop. Half the time, the work they're pushing isn't even what your house needs.
That's why JLB Foundation Repair & Basement Waterproofing exists. We got tired of watching homeowners get oversold, overcharged, and underserved by big franchise outfits that send a different crew every time. So we built something different — a local company where the people who answer the phone are the same people who show up to your house.
We work in two metros: Kansas City and Des Moines. That's it. We don't spread ourselves across 30 states. We know the clay soil in Johnson County. We know the glacial till under Ankeny. We know what happens to a 1950s limestone block basement in Brookside when it rains for two weeks straight. This is our backyard, and we treat every home like it belongs to someone we know — because a lot of the time, it does.
Our team has over 60 years of combined experience in foundation repair, waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, polyjacking, and drainage. We've completed more than 500 projects, and we carry an A+ BBB rating and a 4.9-star average on Google. Those numbers matter to us, but what matters more is that every single one of them came from showing up, telling the truth, and doing the work right.
Real People. Real Job Sites. Every Day.
Every photo here is from one of our actual jobs. No stock images. No staged shoots. This is what we do.
Four Things That Don't Change
Big companies have mission statements. We just have rules we follow on every single job.
Honesty First
If your foundation doesn't need work, we'll tell you. We've walked away from jobs that didn't need repair — because our reputation is worth more than a quick sale. You'll always get a straight answer from us.
Quality Work
We use the same materials and methods on your house that we'd use on our own. No cutting corners, no cheap substitutes. When we finish a job, it stays finished — and we stand behind every single project.
Fair Pricing
One price. Written down. No surprises. The number on your estimate is the number you pay. We don't pad quotes, we don't hit you with change orders halfway through, and we don't charge for inspections. Period.
Local Roots
We're not a franchise. We're not a call center in another state. When you call JLB, you talk to someone who lives in your metro, knows your neighborhoods, and has probably driven past your house. Same team, every time.
Two Metros. One Dedicated Team.
We keep our focus tight so we can serve you better. No spreading thin across 30 states — just two metros we know inside and out.
Kansas City Metro
Missouri & Kansas
From Overland Park to Liberty, Independence to Lenexa — we cover the full KC metro on both sides of the state line. Foundation repair, waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, polyjacking, and drainage.
Des Moines Metro
Iowa
Ankeny to Waukee, West Des Moines to Altoona — we serve the full central Iowa metro. Foundation repair, waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, and drainage solutions.
Ready to Get Some Answers?
A free inspection takes about 45 minutes. We look at everything, explain what we find in plain English, and give you a written estimate. No pressure, no obligation — just honest answers from a local team that does this every day.