ABOUT DRY BASEMENT®

PROTECTING MIDWEST HOMES WITH HONESTY, QUALITY & CARE SINCE 1975

For nearly 50 years Dry Basement® has helped homeowners across Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa stop foundation damage, water intrusion, and structural instability. What began as a local team committed to doing the job right has grown into one of the Midwest’s most trusted names in foundation repair and basement waterproofing. And through all the years, we are still family-focused, still committed to your peace of mind.
HOW WE WERE FOUNDED

OUR STORY FROM ONE LOCAL TEAM TO A TRUSTED MIDWEST LEADER

Dry Basement® was founded in 1975 with a simple promise: provide honest, engineered solutions for foundation and waterproofing problems. Our reputation spread through referrals, not sales pitches. Homeowners appreciated that we treated every project like our own home, with care, clear communication, and workmanship that lasts.
Innovation followed experience. Over the decades, we developed and refined systems designed for permanent stabilization and water control in Midwest conditions, including:
  • HouseHolder® Anchor System and HouseHolder® I/O Bracing System for bowing or leaning walls
  • HouseHolder® Pier System for lifting and stabilizing settling foundations
  • FloorHolder® System for floor and beam support
  • No Water System® Waterproofing and Dual Pump Pack® Sump Pump System for reliable drainage and backup protection
  • WallShield® and WindowDrain® to manage wall moisture and window well drainage
  • DryShield® Crawl Space Liner and Aprilaire® Filtration System for healthier crawl spaces
Through every evolution, one thing hasn’t changed: we do the work the right way, the first time.

Meet our team

Our team excels across all service categories, from waterproofing to remodeling, ensuring expert solutions for your home.

What We
Stand For

Built on Integrity, Innovation & Lasting Protection

At Dry Basement®, trust is earned. We earn it every day through our core values:
  1. INTEGRITY
    Honest assessments, transparent pricing, no scare tactics.
  2. Engineered QUALITY
    Proven, proprietary systems installed by experienced crews.
  3. LONGEVITY
    Lifetime transferable warranties for lasting peace of mind.
  4. COMMUNITY
    Locally owned. Serving homeowners across Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa.

The Dry Basement® Difference

Local Expertise.
Lifetime Protection.

We’re not a national chain. We’re a Midwest company with decades of experience in local soil, freeze-thaw cycles, and storm patterns. Our inspectors and installers live where you live. We take time to:
Explain what’s causing the problem
Recommend the right fix, not a “quick fix”
Install with care and clean up like it’s our own home
Stand behind the work, year after year

What Our
Customers Say

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Chris Champ
March 23, 2026
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Alex came out today for my annual sump pump inspection. He did a thorough inspection and then made a recommendation that made perfect sense to me. He was efficient and left zero signs that he had been here. I appreciate the explanations he gave me about various things. I fully trusted him and look forward to his return next year. Ask for Alex when you schedule your annual inspection!
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Steve Ghidoni
March 20, 2026
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Dry Basement Sump Pump Check & Installation We scheduled our annual sump pump check with Dry Basement as we usually do before the spring wet season starts. Alex, the technician, arrived on time for our appointment. Alex has been doing this type of work for over twenty years, and it shows! He showed me how the pumps were operating as he tested the pumps by filling the sump pit with water from a hose. The primary pump was working like a champ, but the backup pump was struggling to get the water level down to where it should be. No surprise really, as the backup pump was nearly 14 years old. Alex was able to replace the pump in a short amount of time. When he finished the installation, he demonstrated how the pump was working. The installation of the pump was neat and professional. I really appreciated Alex taking the time to explain the operation of the pumps. He’s not only a great technician, but he’s an educator as well! If you’re lucky enough to get Alex as a technician, be sure to listen to what he tells you. He truly has the customer’s best interest in mind when he does a job. Also, Dry Basement installs Zoeller pumps, which are well built, rugged and dependable. No doubt about it, Dry Basement will be coming back to our home for a pump check next spring!
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Michael House
March 17, 2026
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Vernon did a very good job servicing my sump pump. Professional and friendly.
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Nikki Gazlay
March 13, 2026
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Yearly maintenance on sub pump. Alex did a great job. Alex educated us and did his job quick and efficiently. Thank you.
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carol crouch
March 12, 2026
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Alex arrived for annual maintenance on my sump pump and battery backup. He tactfully pointed out the wear and tear signs on my 12+ year system, which gets a LOT of action in rainy season. He didn't push a sale of new system, but peace of mind is essential to me, so he installed a new system. I have always appreciated the company's professional and knowledgeable service. They also did the waterproofing in my basement almost 20 years ago and it's been absolutely dry since then.
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Beka Wilson
March 11, 2026
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Curtis was so knowledgeable and helpful when he came out to check our system after we bought our home. It was a very easy process!
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Tanner Mote
March 10, 2026
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Great experience working with the Des Moines, IA based team. Their consultation was extremely helpful to assess options and turnaround time to job completion was incredibly fast. Very reliable.
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Norma Karn
March 10, 2026
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Great service glad i checked it out Thank you Ccurtis!
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Photo Phanatic
March 10, 2026
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Curtis was absolutely amazing he came and did the inspection of my basement and gave me valuable information to look for to keep my basement from any water damage. Thank you so much for your professionalism look forward to during more business with you.
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Cathleen Roby
March 10, 2026
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Curtis and his team repaired the foundation of an historic KC home for a recent client. They were extremely knowledgeable, thorough and professional and above and beyond to be sure the buyers of this home were happy. I appreciate their quick communication and highly recommend. Thank you so much!

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

Reliable Solutions, Backed by
a Lifetime Warranty, + More

Every system we install is built for long-term performance, from foundation stabilization and drainage to crawl space encapsulation. For qualified systems, we go beyond a standard lifetime warranty with a Better-Than-Lifetime Guarantee, designed to protect not just your home — but its future owners too.

Our warranties are fully transferable, backed by straightforward service, and supported by systems engineered to last. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just permanent solutions and coverage you can count on for as long as the home stands.

Protecting Your Home & Your Peace of Mind
Since 1975

At Dry Basement® Foundation Repair, we’ve built our legacy on doing what’s right for Midwest homeowners. If you need foundation repair, basement waterproofing, or crawl space encapsulation, we’re ready to help with local expertise, advanced solutions, and service you can count on.
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About Us

Since 1975 Dry Basement® has protected homes across Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa from foundation movement, water intrusion, and structural damage.

Family-owned since 1975. Honest assessments, engineered systems, and lifetime transferable warranties on qualified work.

Family-owned since 1975. Honest assessments, engineered systems, and lifetime transferable warranties on qualified work.

Expert advice on waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl spaces, and mold, written for Midwest homeowners.

Expert advice on waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl spaces, and mold, written for Midwest homeowners.

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Services

Every home is different. We design customized, engineered systems that deliver a permanent fix. Our certified crews protect your home for the long term.

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Not sure what you are looking at? These are the questions Midwest homeowners ask us most, answered by our inspectors: what causes each problem, how serious it is, and how we fix it.

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