05/16/2018
All Articles, Foundation Repair, Home and Foundation Cracks, Waterproofing
How does My Foundation Repairs Work? We get a lot of calls from people with questions, that know they have a problem with their foundation but don’t know where to start. We are here just for people like that. So what happens when you call My Foundation Repairs? We Find the BEST Contractor for YOUR […]
04/27/2018
All Articles, Commercial Foundation Repair, New Foundation Construction, Residential Foundation Repair, Waterproofing
Waterproofing Your Home This Spring Have you noticed water leaking from your roof? Making puddles in your basement or crawlspace? It’s time to consider waterproofing your home. Waterproofing protects you against water damage that may weaken (or ruin) the structure of the house. Three Types of Waterproofing Measures There are three types of waterproofing measures […]
04/23/2018
All Articles, New Foundation Construction, Waterproofing
Heavy Spring Rains and Your Foundation While we all appreciate the rain in spring because it helps everything green up and grow, there are also a lot of reasons we don’t like it. Sporting events get canceled, we can’t go outside, getting rained on when you are out – these are all things that can […]
10/28/2013
All Articles, Crawl Space Repair, Waterproofing
Crawl Space Problems and Solutions Crawl Space Problems The crawl space is a very important part of your home. It supports the entire structure. If a problem arises with your crawl space, it could possibly lead to major issues in other areas of your home. Some common crawl space problems are moisture issues – water […]
03/05/2013
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Don’t Let Melting Snow Flood Your Basement Keeping Basement Dry During Thaw After 18 months of severe drought in Kansas City, we now have experienced two large snow storms and the moisture that goes along with it. Homeowners across the metro area, especially Olathe, Overland Park, and Leawood that recorded the highest snow totals, are […]
07/18/2011
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Foundation Watering and Expansive Soil What is Foundation Watering and Expansive Soil? Expansive soil is known to be present in every US state and throughout the world. Every year, expansive soils contribute to billions of dollars in damage to homes. In a typical year, expansive soils cause greater financial loss to property owners than earthquakes, […]
05/10/2011
All Articles, Waterproofing
ECP Offering Zoeller Sump Pumps Olathe, KS., May 9, 2011 – Earth Contact Products is pleased to introduce Zoeller Sump Pumps as their latest addition to their basement waterproofing product line. Zoeller Company, the oldest independently owned U.S. pump manufacturer, continues to maintain the highest of quality standards, setting the benchmark for all other manufacturers […]
03/02/2011
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Basement Waterproofing Systems There are few home projects that could be more important and potentially costly for your home than installing a basement waterproofing system. Basement remodeling projects are expensive for a reason. Water damage can lead to some very steep repair costs. It can significantly lower the value of your home and potentially causing […]
02/20/2011
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Interior Basement Drainage Systems When it comes to draining water from around and under basements there is a single preferred method and a whole host of less desirable methods. This preferred method is named many things but has a few basic elements that engineers and professional waterproofing contractors prefer. Sealed System Pitched Drain Piping Cold […]
01/29/2011
All Articles, Commercial Foundation Repair, Residential Foundation Repair, Waterproofing
Sump Pump Freezing With the winter weather that most of the country is now experiencing, many homeowners are finding out the hard way that their sump pump discharge lines can freeze, especially in the northern regions. With snow and ice building up outside of their homes, sump pumps cannot run effectively unless they are designed […]