Foundation Repair

Your home is more than four walls and a floor. It’s where you celebrate and plan, study, and work.  

When foundation damage threatens its structural integrity, repairing it permanently is the only option. 
Foundation Recovery Systems offers engineered solutions, custom products, and expert installers familiar with the local soil and climate.  

We’ve worked in Missouri and parts of Kansas, Illinois, Arkansas, and Iowa for more than three decades. We let our track record speak for itself.  

After a thorough inspection, you’ll receive a comprehensive repair plan and estimate on the same day. 
If you suspect foundation damage, don’t wait. Schedule your free inspection.

Why is Foundation Repair Important?

Home repairs can be frustrating and a bit overwhelming, especially when it comes to foundation damage.  

It’s not uncommon for homeowners to put off work; however, doing so only worsens the problems, resulting in a more costly repair.

Safety Hazards

A crumbling, failing foundation, although uncommon, is not safe. While more minor problems like uneven floors or a tilting chimney are far more likely, these, too, come with inherent risks like tripping hazards or falling bricks. Even sticking doors and windows, which seem more annoying than anything, can become dangerous in an emergency.

Increased Cost

Foundation problems never get better with time. The longer issues are left unresolved, the more costly the repairs. In addition to being more difficult to fix, secondary problems like drywall cracks and roof damage are likely to occur.

Decreased Functionality

Doors and windows that stick and an uneven floor that causes items to roll decrease the functionality of your home. Everyday tasks become frustrating when your home is fighting against you. These problems also serve as a daily reminder to repair the problems beneath your floors.

Decreased Home Value

Foundation damage steals value from your home. Homebuyers and real estate agents are savvy enough to look for easily recognizable signs of foundation damage, like cracked brickwork and bowing basement walls. These problems lead potential homebuyers to walk away or ask for a drastically reduced price. Quick-fix repairs that don’t address the root cause will continue to come back. So don’t settle for a cheap fix on your most valued investment, your home.

Protect Your Investment and Ensure Your Safety

Schedule Free Inspection

Call us or book your appointment online to set the best time for one of our certified field inspectors to visit your home.

Consult with our certified inspector

Our certified field inspector will visit your home to observe the problems in your home and inspect other areas of your home that may have been impacted.

Installation of customized solutions

Our professional production crew installs patented, American-made solutions in each home with care and strives to leave the area better than we found it.

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Identifying Foundation Problem Signs

Foundation damage causes several problem signs you can easily notice. 

The most common issues to look for are:   

• Wall cracks
• Visible cracks in exterior brickwork
• Stuck windows and doors
• Uneven or sagging floors
• Gaps between walls, ceilings, or floors
• Leaning chimneys
• Water Damage
• Mold Growth

If you notice these problems, contact a professional foundation repair company immediately.

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What Causes Foundation Damage?

While there are many reasons for foundation damage, the two most common are water and soil. It’s how these two factors interact that causes problems for your foundation.   

Regardless of soil type, when water is introduced, the soil expands. During dry periods, the soil shrinks.   

Soil with high levels of clay, like in Kansas City and St. Louis, expands and shrinks more than sandy soil.   

Sandy, loamy soil, like in Des Moines, is prone to washout when water is introduced. This leaves structures unsupported.   

Since your soil has such a profound effect on your home, it’s important to understand the connection.   

Besides soil issues, less common causes include plumbing leaks and tree roots growing too close to your home, causing walls to crack.

The FRS Solution

For more than 30 years, FRS has been expertly resolving foundation issues in communities like yours. Our priority is to provide tailored solutions that suit your home’s needs. 

With our extensive knowledge and understanding of local conditions, we have developed top-of-the-line products that lead the industry.  

We believe so strongly in both our work and our products that we offer a Life of the Structure Warranty. Our warranties are entirely transferable. So, if you ever choose to sell your home, the buyer will be protected. 

Avoid the headache and hassle of foundation issues with FRS. 

SettleStop Pier Systems

Is your home experiencing issues like sticking doors and windows, brick cracks, or drywall problems? Don’t worry – FRS has a custom-engineered solution to stabilize your home and potentially lift it back into place.  

Our SettleStop pier system connects with the stable bedrock below to bypass problematic soil.  

Here’s how it works: we attach heavy-duty brackets to your home’s foundation and drive a pier through the bracket deep into the earth beneath your home. 

When stable bedrock soil is reached, the weight of your home is transferred to the pier, stabilizing the home. 

At FRS, we use benchmarking to measure any movement and give you peace of mind as a homeowner. 

Our pier systems come in two types – helical and push piers – each designed for specific conditions. 

SettleStop Wall Repair Tools

If you’re dealing with basement wall issues, act quickly. 

Whether basement cracks are due to foundation damage or other causes, fast repairs are essential to prevent water from entering, exacerbating the original issue. 

Keep an eye out for common types of wall cracks, including horizontal,  vertical,  stair-step patterns, which are all signs of foundation damage. These cracks allow moisture to seep through, leading to issues like mold growth and efflorescence.  

At FRS, we offer various wall repair options to meet your needs.

SettleStop IntelliJack™ Crawl Space Support Posts

As fellow homeowners, we know the value of having a secure and stable home. 

That’s why our inspectors and installers live and work in your community, and we only offer personalized solutions using only the best products.  

With our foundation stabilization warranty, you can trust your home will be secure permanently.

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Foundation Repair Cost

One of the most common questions we receive is, “How much does foundation repair cost?”  

Unfortunately, there isn’t an easy way to answer since several factors determine cost.  

• Amount of Damage: All foundation repair is not created equal. The cost of repairing a small crack versus stabilizing a foundation is vast. This is why scheduling an inspection at the first sign of trouble can save you money.   
• Foundation Type: Depending on your home’s foundation, the cost to repair the damage can vary. A home over a crawl space with a sagging floor requires a different solution than a slab home sinking into the ground. Therefore, the cost is also different.   
• Soil Type: The soil beneath your home is the reason you are experiencing problems. If you only notice damage in one section, but the same troublesome soil surrounds your entire home, a complete repair may be best.   
• Location: If you reside in an area with high living expenses or strict building codes, brace yourself for a higher price tag for repairs.

Knowing these factors can help you better prepare for the expense and ensure a successful repair

What to Expect from Foundation Recovery Systems

We know the frustration you deal with from contractors who fail to meet expectations, lack communication skills and compromise on quality.  

At FRS, we prioritize communication, safety, and transparency in all the work we do.  

Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and demonstrating the utmost respect for your home.   

This includes wearing clean booties to cover our shoes before entering and ensuring the worksite is cleaned thoroughly before leaving.   

We treat your home with the same care and consideration as our own.   

• Set Up an Appointment 

Booking an inspection has never been easier. Schedule an appointment completely online, complete our online contact form, and we’ll reach out directly, or give us a call.  

After the appointment is scheduled, we’ll email you some information about FRS and some of the solutions we may suggest.  

• Confirmation Call 

We’ll call and text 48 hours before the inspection to confirm our appointment. Not a window, the exact time we scheduled at booking.    

• On the Way Call    

When en route to your home, expect a call from your inspector to inform you they are on the way. 

Using our GPS system, you can track your inspector in real-time so you know when to expect them.  

• Introduction    

The first thing your inspector will do is introduce himself. He’ll then ask you to walk him through the problems at your home.  

After getting a complete picture of the issues, he’ll inform you of his inspection process so you feel comfortable with each step. 

• The Inspection    

The Certified Field Inspector will complete his evaluation using all the information you provided. He’ll take measurements of the inside and outside of the damaged area and create helpful diagrams for the installation team.  

A thorough inspection is important to ensure the job is completed smoothly.   

• Findings Chat 

Using photos taken with your permission, the inspector will talk to you about his inspection findings. Any questions are asked and answered, and you are left with a complete quote the same day. No hunting us down looking for an estimate.  

• Schedule Work    

If you are happy with our solution and wish to proceed, an installation date is set immediately. This ensures priority placement and starts the review process. 

Every job is reviewed by a manager and a licensed structural engineer if necessary. Our knowledgeable office staff obtains any permits and works with you to guarantee a professional repair that is done right the first time.