Four Stages of Foundation Wall Failure September 11, 2020  |  Article Four Stages of Foundation Wall Failure When you see a symptom of potential foundation failure, it's important to address it as soon as possible. To help you know what to look for, here are the four stages of foundation wall failure to pay attention to.
Slabjacking Project at Elementary School in Blue Springs, MO August 20, 2020  |  Before & After Slabjacking Project at Elementary School in Blue Springs, MO Slabjacking in Blue Springs, Missouri
Steel Beam Vertical Wall Restraint August 19, 2020  |  Article Steel Beam Vertical Wall Restraint Foundation Repair Kansas City
Pressure-Grouted Micropiles/Rock Anchoring August 19, 2020  |  Article Pressure-Grouted Micropiles/Rock Anchoring Foundation Repair Kansas City
Helical Pulldown Micropiles (Combination Piles) August 19, 2020  |  Article Helical Pulldown Micropiles (Combination Piles) Foundation Repair Kansas City
Crack Repair-Injection August 19, 2020  |  Article Crack Repair-Injection Foundation Repair Kansas City
Control and Watering of Vegetation August 19, 2020  |  Article Control and Watering of Vegetation Here we explain desiccation, which leads to foundation settlement – what can homeowners look for, and how can homeowners overcome it.
Helical Tiebacks August 19, 2020  |  Article Helical Tiebacks Foundation Repair Kansas City
Helical Piers August 19, 2020  |  Article Helical Piers Our resource center illustrates helical piers, used for foundation piering systems. Contact Thrasher Foundation Repair for all your foundation repair jobs.
Resistance Piers August 19, 2020  |  Article Resistance Piers Thrasher Foundation Repair uses resistance piers to stabilize and lift foundations that have settled or moved.
Tips for Keeping Your Foundation Dry August 18, 2020  |  Article Tips for Keeping Your Foundation Dry Thrasher Foundation Repair gives homeowners and property owners helpful tips for keeping your foundation dry.
Symptoms of Foundation Issues August 18, 2020  |  Article Symptoms of Foundation Issues Symptoms for Foundation Repair in Kansas City
Crack Repair in Grandview, MO August 14, 2020  |  Before & After Crack Repair in Grandview, MO In this crack repair case study, we review the epoxy method we used to remedy this house flipper's cracked foundation problem in Grandview, MO.
Carbon Fiber Vertical Wall Restraints August 14, 2020  |  Before & After Carbon Fiber Vertical Wall Restraints For bowed wall repair, carbon fiber vertical wall restraints are frequently used. We use this repair method at Thrasher Foundation Repair – learn about carbon fiber here.
Kansas City, MO Bowed Wall Repair Using Steel Beams August 14, 2020  |  Before & After Kansas City, MO Bowed Wall Repair Using Steel Beams A repeat client contacted us for bowed wall repair in Kansas City. Thrasher Foundation Repair installed steel beams and a waterproofing system.
Bowed Walls in Kansas City, MO Repaired with Helical Tiebacks August 14, 2020  |  Before & After Bowed Walls in Kansas City, MO Repaired with Helical Tiebacks Thrasher Foundation Repair used a combination of helical wall tiebacks, carbon fiber reinforcement and an exterior waterproofing system for this bowed wall repair.
Crack Repair-Carbon Fiber August 14, 2020  |  Before & After Crack Repair-Carbon Fiber Foundation Repair Kansas City
Steel Beam Vertical Wall Restraint August 14, 2020  |  Before & After Steel Beam Vertical Wall Restraint Foundation Repair Kansas City
Helical Wall Tiebacks Replaced Failing Steel Beams in Kansas City, MO August 14, 2020  |  Before & After Helical Wall Tiebacks Replaced Failing Steel Beams in Kansas City, MO Thrasher Foundation Repair resolved this home's bowed foundation wall with helical tiebacks, epoxy-sealed cracks and installed an exterior waterproofing system to insure a dry basement.
Bathroom Baseboard Gap Repaired on Lower Level In Kansas City, MO – Foundation Piering August 14, 2020  |  Before & After Bathroom Baseboard Gap Repaired on Lower Level In Kansas City, MO – Foundation Piering Baseboard gap between concrete slab caused by settling, repaired. New pressure-grouted micro-piles installed, including the use of 13-cubic yds of material.
Bowed Cinder Block Wall Repaired in Leavenworth, KS August 14, 2020  |  Before & After Bowed Cinder Block Wall Repaired in Leavenworth, KS Thrasher Foundation Repair repaired a cinder block wall that had severe inward rotation in the crawlspace of this Leavenworth home by installing helical tiebacks with C-channels.
Foundation Piering at Boy Scouts Lodge in Osceola, MO August 14, 2020  |  Before & After Foundation Piering at Boy Scouts Lodge in Osceola, MO This foundation piering case study focuses on structure safety. Call us for foundation repair at 816.763.1500.
Water In Basement, Bowing Walls Fixed in Prairie Village, KS – Pier Masters August 14, 2020  |  Before & After Water In Basement, Bowing Walls Fixed in Prairie Village, KS – Pier Masters Thrasher Foundation Repair installed a waterproofing system in this Prairie Village basement where chronic leaking had caused bowed walls, unsafe foundation.
Foundation Repair at Children's Treatment Center in Kansas City, MO August 13, 2020  |  Before & After Foundation Repair at Children's Treatment Center in Kansas City, MO Thrasher Foundation Repair resolved the foundation at this nonprofit children's treatment center. Need foundation repair at your home or business? Call 816-763-1500.
Addition of a Mezzanine On New Construction For Commercial – Piering in Olathe, KS August 13, 2020  |  Before & After Addition of a Mezzanine On New Construction For Commercial – Piering in Olathe, KS Olathe foundation piering case study for new construction by Thrasher Foundation Repair. Call us for best-in-industry foundation piering and repair: 913.341.2798
Residential Foundation Piering in Overland Park, KS August 13, 2020  |  Before & After Residential Foundation Piering in Overland Park, KS This Overland Park foundation repair case study describes work performed by Thrasher Foundation Repair. Need foundation repair for your home? Call 816-763-1500
Foundation Settlement at Hospital in Richmond, MO August 13, 2020  |  Before & After Foundation Settlement at Hospital in Richmond, MO Thrasher Foundation Repair implemented both the installation of resistance piers and mudjacking for this hospital project in Richmond, MO.
Foundation Piering Stabilized the Historic Public Library in Sedalia, MO August 13, 2020  |  Before & After Foundation Piering Stabilized the Historic Public Library in Sedalia, MO Thrasher Foundation Repair helped to repair and restore the historic Sedalia Public Library; this commercial foundation settlement case study explains how we did it.
Resistance Piers Lifted and Stabilized the Foundation of Church in Kansas City, KS August 12, 2020  |  Before & After Resistance Piers Lifted and Stabilized the Foundation of Church in Kansas City, KS Thrasher Foundation Repair developed a plan to stabilize and lift the foundation of this Kansas City, KS Catholic church that had been settling for several years.
Foundation Settlement at Commercial Building in Kansas City, MO August 12, 2020  |  Before & After Foundation Settlement at Commercial Building in Kansas City, MO Installing resistance piers was the solution to foundation settlement at a hangar for private business jets at KCI.
Residential Foundation Piering in Lawrence, KS August 12, 2020  |  Before & After Residential Foundation Piering in Lawrence, KS This Lawrence, KS foundation piering case study features a residential foundation repair done by Thrasher Foundation Repair – see how we remedied this failing structure.
Foundation Piering Brought This Lee's Summit Home Back to Level August 12, 2020  |  Before & After Foundation Piering Brought This Lee's Summit Home Back to Level To repair the settlement of this house, Thrasher Foundation Repair installed 25 piers, waterproofed the interior and exterior, and mudjacked the basement and garage.
Restoration of Historic Building in Omaha, NE August 12, 2020  |  Before & After Restoration of Historic Building in Omaha, NE Thrasher Foundation Repair helped to restore the historic Burlington Railroad Station by underpinning the existing foundation and new construction.
Foundation Crack Repair – Overland Park, KS August 12, 2020  |  Before & After Foundation Crack Repair – Overland Park, KS Thrasher Foundation Repair provides foundation crack repair services for residential and commercial clients. This case study reviews foundation repair in Overland Park.
Foundation Piering at Commercial Office Building in Overland Park, KS August 12, 2020  |  Before & After Foundation Piering at Commercial Office Building in Overland Park, KS Learn how Thrasher Foundation Repair lifted a portion of this commercial building in Overland Park, KS in just three weeks.
Commercial Foundation Piering Project in Overland Park, KS August 12, 2020  |  Before & After Commercial Foundation Piering Project in Overland Park, KS When a leaking sprinkler system caused this office building to settle, Thrasher Foundation Repair installed resistance piers to lift the affected wall back into place.
Foundation Piering Stabilized Leaning Chimney on Overland Park, KS Home August 12, 2020  |  Before & After Foundation Piering Stabilized Leaning Chimney on Overland Park, KS Home Thrasher Foundation Repair installed foundation piers to stabilize the chimney on this 100-year-old home in Overland Park, Kansas.
Foundation Piering at Elementary School in Raytown, MO August 12, 2020  |  Before & After Foundation Piering at Elementary School in Raytown, MO Thrasher Foundation Repair installed resistance piers and performed polyjacking to restore this Raytown, MO elementary school's settling foundation back to level.
Foundation Settlement in Garage of Shawnee, KS Home August 12, 2020  |  Before & After Foundation Settlement in Garage of Shawnee, KS Home To correct the 3" foundation settlement in the garage of this home, Thrasher Foundation Repair installed resistance piers to stabilize and lift the foundation.
New Construction Piering August 12, 2020  |  Before & After New Construction Piering Thrasher Foundation Repair installed grouted micropiles when large amounts of uncontrolled fill were discovered during construction of this new home in Shawnee, KS.
How Foundation Soils Affect Your Foundation July 05, 2020  |  Article How Foundation Soils Affect Your Foundation Soil characteristics have a major affect on the foundations and other structures they surround, and play a role in foundation settlement problems.
Heavy Rains and Shifting Soil Impacts Your Foundation Walls June 02, 2020  |  Article Heavy Rains and Shifting Soil Impacts Your Foundation Walls The shifting soil beneath your home is the main culprit of settlement issues like sticking doors or bowing walls in your basement.
Your Home Inspector Might Miss Important Structural Issues May 05, 2020  |  Article Your Home Inspector Might Miss Important Structural Issues A home inspection is a limited, non-invasive examination of the condition of a home and wouldn't necessarily reveal if there were any structural issues
Foundation Problem: What to Look For When Buying Your First Home March 30, 2020  |  Article Foundation Problem: What to Look For When Buying Your First Home Finding obvious signs of a foundation problem or structural issues during the house-hunting process is often a show-stopper for first time home buyers.
Slab Pier Solution Used to Stabilize Facility January 31, 2020  |  Before & After Slab Pier Solution Used to Stabilize Facility A large electronic equipment component manufacturer had an area of their building that was experiencing extensive settlement.
May 01, 2019  |  Article How to Identify and Repair Foundation Wall Cracks If you have horizontal or vertical wall cracks, “stair-step” or diagonal cracks or bowing foundation walls, your home could be in need of foundation repair.
April 10, 2019  |  Article Why do foundation wall repair products need yearly maintenance? Learn about the process and benefits of maintaining your foundation wall repair products, and the value of regular inspections and documenting movement over time to confirm the condition of the foundation wall.
How to Repair Foundation Problems Caused by Street Creep March 08, 2019  |  Article How to Repair Foundation Problems Caused by Street Creep Struggling with street creep? See what meeds to be done about major foundation problems that put your home at risk. Learn more from Thrasher.
CarbonArmor - Home Foundation Stabilization Systems March 08, 2019  |  Article CarbonArmor - Home Foundation Stabilization Systems CarbonArmor is the best for your home's foundation stabilization systems. Learn how Thrasher can help install this support system in your home today!
January 21, 2019  |  Article Foundation Cracks: When to Worry Learn about the most common types of foundation cracks you may find in your basement walls, what's normal, what's not – and when you should be concerned.
Garage Foundation Settlement Repaired with Piers January 07, 2019  |  Before & After Garage Foundation Settlement Repaired with Piers Foundation push piers helped to correct the foundation settlement occurring for this home in Valley Center, Kansas. Exterior wall cracks were closed.
Foundation Wall Repair Restores Home Value November 06, 2018  |  Before & After Foundation Wall Repair Restores Home Value Foundation walls repaired and restored by Thrasher foundation repair experts allow homeowners to sell their home for full asking price.
Foundation Restored for Home Built in 1800s October 01, 2018  |  Before & After Foundation Restored for Home Built in 1800s Thrasher used wall anchors and the ShotLock Shotcrete Wall Restoration system to restore and stabilize this home's foundation.
September 20, 2018  |  Article Soil, Settling Foundations, and How They're Related One of our foundation repair experts discusses how the soil around your home affects the stability of your home's foundation.
August 14, 2018  |  Article 4 Signs Your Home Foundation is Sinking or Settling When you know what to look for, the warning signs of home foundation damage are unmistakable, and taking action is easy with Thrasher.
How to Identify and Repair Bowing and Buckling Foundation Walls June 16, 2018  |  Article How to Identify and Repair Bowing and Buckling Foundation Walls Learn how to identify symptoms of foundation wall failure, and how our repair solutions work to permanently stabilize foundation walls.
May 24, 2018  |  Article How Does Foundation Repair Affect Home Value? Foundation repair expert Aaron Ruskamp explains how repairing your foundation affects your home's value. Watch the video now!
February 26, 2018  |  Article How Much Does it Cost to Fix Foundation Problems? The cost to repair foundation problems can vary widely. Learn about factors to consider when choosing a course of action to stabilize your home foundation.
October 05, 2017  |  Article How Foundation Issues Can Affect Your Home's Value Could your home be worth less than you think? See how foundation issues can decrease your home's value and what you can do.
April 05, 2017  |  Article Permits: What Nebraska Homeowners Need to Know Find out where building codes and regulations come from, and why you should have a home permit pulled for home construction projects.
February 28, 2017  |  Article 5 Foundation Repair Myths Every Homeowner Should Know About Learn about the most common basement repair myths and why you should consider a contractor with the experience and tools needed to do things the right way.
How Expansive Soils Affect Foundation Walls October 16, 2016  |  Article How Expansive Soils Affect Foundation Walls The soils around your foundation can put a lot of pressure on your foundation, causing bowing, tilting or cracking foundation walls.
Helical Piers - The Proven Solution to Support Your Home March 08, 2016  |  Article Helical Piers - The Proven Solution to Support Your Home Give your home the support it needs with Helical Piers for your foundation. Contact Thrasher today to learn more and see how we can help with installation.
Foundation Push Piers - Stabilize Your Settling Foundation March 08, 2016  |  Article Foundation Push Piers - Stabilize Your Settling Foundation The weight of your home can sometimes mean trouble for your foundation - that's where foundation push piers come in handy. Take a look!
ShotLock Foundation Restoration - Restore Deteriorating Walls March 08, 2016  |  Article ShotLock Foundation Restoration - Restore Deteriorating Walls Learn more about Thrasher's foundation restoration system that utilizes a fiber-reinforced concrete material - ShotLock. Restore your deteriorating walls!
GeoLock Wall Anchor System - Permanent Home Foundation Systems March 08, 2016  |  Article GeoLock Wall Anchor System - Permanent Home Foundation Systems Need a permanent home foundation system? Thrasher has just the thing! See how GeoLock Wall Anchors can help improve your foundation support and more.
Wall Anchors For Extreme Foundation Wall Problems March 08, 2016  |  Article Wall Anchors For Extreme Foundation Wall Problems GeoLock wall anchors can help with any wall foundation problems - even the most extreme. Learn about how this product could be the solution for your home!
Wall Anchor Covers - Easy, Clean, Discreet March 08, 2016  |  Article Wall Anchor Covers - Easy, Clean, Discreet Thrasher's wall anchor covers help you keep foundation anchors hidden for a clean, discreet look. Give your home a better look today!
PowerBrace - The Leading Foundation Wall Bracing System March 08, 2016  |  Article PowerBrace - The Leading Foundation Wall Bracing System Thrasher's PowerBrace is a set of foundation wall bracing systems that help repair damage and protect your home over time. Learn more!
October 26, 2015  |  Article Foundation Repair Vs. Total Foundation Replacement Whether you choose foundation repair or to replace your foundation, this is a job that you'll want done once - and done right! Learn more.
October 26, 2015  |  Article Wing Wall Construction and Repair Wing walls are important as they provide support for structural walls. But, does your wing wall need repaired? Here is everything you should know!
October 26, 2015  |  Article The Supportworks Warrantied Helical Pier System What is a helical pier system? Learn more about how it can help better secure your home's foundation to prevent further damage.
October 26, 2015  |  Article The Supportworks Push Pier Systems In need of an effective way to lift your home back to its proper place with minimal disruption to your property? Push Pier Systems may be the answer!
October 26, 2015  |  Article The Geolock® Street Creep Damage Repair System Does your home have street creep? Thrasher's Geolock street creep damage repair system helps repair and counteract issues you may be having.
October 26, 2015  |  Article How to Use Our Custom-Designed Wall Anchor System for Street Creep Repair If your concrete driveway and foundation is cracked or damaged, the problem may not actually be in your home. See how our wall anchor system can help!
October 26, 2015  |  Article Warrantied Piering Solutions for Sinking Foundation Slab Floors Is your foundation sinking or cracking? Thrasher offers warrantied piering solutions to help with your foundation slab floors and more!
October 26, 2015  |  Article How Foundation Problems Can Lead to Floors That Are Sinking or Uneven If you have a crawl space and sinking floors, you may have a structural problem in your crawl space. Learn more and see how Thrasher can help!
How Heaving Foundations and Slabs Lead to Damage of Your Home October 26, 2015  |  Article How Heaving Foundations and Slabs Lead to Damage of Your Home Have you noticed cracks or displaced or tilting slab sections? If so, heaving foundation could be an issue. Learn more about this issue.
October 26, 2015  |  Article How to Repair Crumbling and Failing Retaining Walls Retaining walls serve to retain the lateral pressure of soil. See what you can do when it comes to repairing crumbling retaining walls in your home.
October 26, 2015  |  Article How to install Geo-Lock™ Channel Anchors for Stabilizing Tilting & Bowing Walls If you have tiliting or bowing walls, Geo-Lock Channel Anchors could be the solution to your problem! Learn more and see how to best install them.
October 26, 2015  |  Article How to Correct Tilting Foundation Wall Problems Quickly to Allow for Basement Finishing Have a tilting foundation that is affecting the structure of your walls? Learn more about what you can do to correct these issues!
October 26, 2015  |  Article Warrantied Wall Anchors for Bowing, Buckling Walls Wall anchors could be the solution you need for bowing and buckling walls. Learn more about how Thrasher can help with warrantied products.
October 26, 2015  |  Article The Geo-Lock™ Foundation Wall Anchor System Thrasher is now offering the Geo-Lock Foundation Wall Anchor System to help your home keep a solid foundation. Learn more!
October 26, 2015  |  Article Convenient Hide-A-Way® Covers to Compliment a Wall Anchor System Hide-A-Way® Anchor Covers are the perfect solution for wall anchor system installations in both finished and unfinished basements. Learn more!
October 26, 2015  |  Article Helical Piers Make a Strong, Fast Foundation for Decks, Sunrooms, and Other Small Structures Decks, sunrooms, and other small structures still need a strong foundation to build from. See how Helical Piers help create this!
How to Install Our Foundation Helical Pier System October 16, 2015  |  Article How to Install Our Foundation Helical Pier System If your home has a sinking or settling foundation, cracked walls or floors, or other foundation problems a helical pier system is what you need!
How to Stabilize Your Foundation with Push Piers October 16, 2015  |  Article How to Stabilize Your Foundation with Push Piers At Thrasher, we recommend foundation push piers to stabilize foundations that are settling or sinking. Learn more about these systems!
How to Identify and Solve Problems Related to Foundation Sinking and Settlement October 16, 2015  |  Article How to Identify and Solve Problems Related to Foundation Sinking and Settlement Have you noticed cracks in your walls, uneven floors, or sticking windows? If these sound like foundation problems you've experienced, check this out!
August 26, 2015  |  Article How We Repair Bowing and Buckling Foundation Walls With the PowerBrace™ System The PowerBrace System is a unique, patented foundation wall repair system designed to stabilize failing basement walls and straighten walls over time.
August 14, 2015  |  Article What is Hydrostatic Pressure? Have you heard of hydrostatic pressure? See how it can impact the environment around your home and what it means for basement waterproofing.
October 26, 2014  |  Article Warrantied Steel Pier systems for Settling Foundations To help with settling foundation issues, Thrasher offers steel pier systems under warranty so your home can always have a solid foundation.
October 16, 2014  |  Article How to Keep your Foundation Dry in Existing Structures Are you having trouble keeping your existing foundation dry within your home? Thrasher lays it out to ensure that your home is protected.
October 16, 2014  |  Article Extreme Foundation Repairs are Fast and Smooth with the Shotcrete Restoration System Foundation walls of older homes occasionally have significant deterioration due to age, the building materials, or both. See how you can counteract this!
Expansive Soils & Your Foundation Walls October 16, 2014  |  Article Expansive Soils & Your Foundation Walls Expanding soil affects your foundation walls when the pressure from outside the basement walls is greater than the wall can handle. Learn more!
September 12, 2013  |  Article Thrasher Helps to Restore Foundations for the Abide Network The Thrasher and Supportworks teams have worked to help restore foundations for the Abide Network. Learn more and get all the details here!
March 31, 2013  |  Article Buyer Beware: Understanding Potential Foundation Issues Are you buying your first home? What should you understand when it comes to potential foundation issues? Take a look at this!
August 14, 2012  |  Article Basement Floor Heaving Equals Big Problems Have you noticed your floors rising or becoming uneven? Basement floor heaving can cause big problems for your foundation and home.
June 21, 2012  |  Article Severe Drought Equals Foundation Settlement Problems One thing we have learned in our 37 year history is that a severe drought leads to foundation settlement problems. Here's what you can do.
June 09, 2012  |  Article Summer Heat Causes Street Creep Each season effects your home differently. For instance, the summer heat usually causes street creep in concrerte sidewalks. Learn more!
Settling Foundation Stabilized for 1960s Council Bluffs Home November 06, 2009  |  Before & After Settling Foundation Stabilized for 1960s Council Bluffs Home With 11 push piers, Thrasher crews stabilized foundation walls for a home experiencing foundation failure in Council Bluffs, IA.