Gladstone grew in waves, ranches in the 50s and 60s, subdivisions filling in through the 90s. The Clay County soil up here carries more silt than the Kansas side, so water moves differently and foundations show it.
Last updated April 2026
Wet basements in Gladstone are almost always a soil and drainage problem. The clay around Clay County doesn't drain. It holds water and pushes it against your foundation walls for months after every storm. We stop it at the source.
The most common call north of the river is a wet basement after a hard rain. The silty Clay County soil moves water to the foundation fast, and it finds cracks, joints, and the floor seam to get in. It's usually a drainage problem rather than a structural crisis, and we'll say so if that's the case.
Usually drainage and a sump pump. An interior perimeter drain collects the water and the pump moves it out before it pools. For an individual leaking crack we inject epoxy or polyurethane. We figure out which during the free inspection, and we won't push work the house doesn't need.
We recommend it. The storms that flood basements up here are the same ones that knock out power, and a pump with no electricity is just a hole in the floor. A battery backup keeps it running through the outage, which is exactly when you need it most.
A crack injection is relatively inexpensive, while a full interior drain and sump system runs higher depending on the basement. The inspection and written estimate are free, and financing is available if you'd rather spread it out.
Proudly serving Gladstone and surrounding communities in Clay County. Ready to protect your home? Call us at (913) 270-0250 or contact us online to schedule your free inspection and same-day estimate.
Schedule a free inspection
We will diagnose your property's foundation issue and explain the best solution(s) available for your time frame, budget and goals. We will never sell you on services you don't need.
Get an Estimate
One of our foundation repair experts will provide you with a fair, written estimate (including financing options) for a professionally installed foundation repair or waterproofing solution customized for your home.
Settle the Work Date
As soon as our proposal is accepted, we will schedule a work date and an estimated time for completion, weather permitting.
Get All Done On Time and In-Budget
We will complete the work on your home with the same level of care, courtesy and professionalism as we would for our own family members.
