Tips On Freeze Proofing Your Pipes
Did you know a burst pipe can cost more than $5,000.00, according to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety? Every winter, Lamunyon Dry Out & Foundation Repair will get several calls as a result of frozen pipes. If not the winter, then spring, when we tend to let our guard down. If this […]
Prevent Spring Flooding And Sewage Backup In Your Home
Spring can be a welcome relief after a long winter of cold and snow. But it’s not always rainbows and butterflies, especially as warmer temps cause snow to melt in mass while also leading to rainier weather from up above. Before you know it, flooding is on the rise, and your home is at risk […]
Reasons to Waterproof Your Basement and Foundation
Basements and foundations are the most common areas for flooding to begin. As homeowners, we don’t often think about waterproofing our basements or foundations any more than they already are. However, adding a few improvements to the lower levels of your home can have a lasting effect by helping to prevent long-term issues related to […]
Why Crawl Space Encapsulation Should be Left to the Pros
Crawl space encapsulation is a cost effective investment that will help protect your home. Crawl spaces tend to be great places for bugs to hide and can provide the dark damp conditions where many pests are found. They can also have high humidity levels which make a great environment for mold spores to attach and […]
Water Damage Restoration – Signs and Solutions
The key to preventing water damage problems from growing out of control on your property is simple: notice the damage and put a stop to it as soon as possible. To help you do this, here are eight of the main signs of water damage you should look out for from our water damage restoration […]
Waler Wall Support System
What is a Waler Wall Support System and Why Would my Home Need One? The Waler Wall Support System is engineered to add structural stability to a previously bowed wall. We install them laterally to stabilize the foundation wall from further inward movement. They are adjustable and, in some cases, used to push a wall […]
City of Harper, Kansas Historic Water Standpipe Foundation
The 125-foot tall and 135,000-gallon standpipe was constructed in 1887 and has been in continuous operation since 1907. The original foundation base is limestone. In the early 1900’s the limestone base was encased in concrete. This base is octagonal shaped with each side being approximately 10 feet wide and 20 feet high. In the 1950’s […]
