Augusta, Kansas, sits right on the Walnut River, and that river shapes everything about how water moves through town. The older homes near the river bottoms and along State Street and Ohio Street often have full basements dug into river-edge soil that stays wet long after the storm clouds clear.
When homeowners in Augusta (67010) see water seeping through a block wall or pooling around the sump basin, they call Wichita Waterproofing. We know the older housing stock here, from the brick bungalows near the Augusta Historic Theatre to the mid-century ranches out toward the high school, and we know why those basements leak.
Waterproofing Us in Augusta (67010)
Augusta's terrain is the story. The Walnut River cuts along the east side of town, and the ground near it is a mix of silt, sand, and clay that holds water after every heavy spring rain. Homes on the river side of town deal with a shallow water table and hydrostatic pressure pushing against foundation walls. Older homes closer to downtown often have brick or stone foundations with no footing drain at all, so water finds the path of least resistance through mortar joints and hairline cracks. Newer subdivisions on the west side sit on clay that swells when wet and shrinks in drought, which opens cracks and stresses basement walls over time. We see efflorescence on block walls, damp corners behind shelving, and sump pumps that run nonstop after a storm. Our team has worked these same conditions across the Wichita metro, from the Arkansas River plain to the smaller creeks and drainage ways that feed it, and we bring that experience to every Augusta basement.
We are a dedicated basement waterproofing and foundation repair company, not a general handyman service or a plumbing outfit. That focus matters when the fix is not just a tube of sealant but a real drainage solution.
Our services in Augusta
- Basement Waterproofing in Augusta · Complete basement waterproofing for Wichita homes…
- Interior Drain Tile System in Augusta · Interior perimeter drain tile installed beneath the slab edge…
- Exterior Basement Waterproofing in Augusta · Exterior excavation down to the footing with membrane or dimple-board…
- Foundation Waterproofing in Augusta · Waterproofing for block, poured and old brick or stone foundations…
- Foundation Crack Repair in Augusta · Epoxy and polyurethane injection for non-structural foundation cracks…
- Sump Pump Installation & Replacement in Augusta · New sump pits, pump replacement and discharge line correction…
- Bowing Wall Repair in Augusta · Carbon fiber straps, steel I-beams or wall anchors to stop and stabilize a…
- French Drain Installation in Augusta · Exterior drains installed along the foundation wall that intercept groundwater…
- Drain Tile Repair & Replacement in Augusta · Repair of collapsed, clogged or root-bound footing drains…
- Vapor Barrier Installation in Augusta · Heavy-duty vapor barrier sheets installed across basement walls and slab to…
- Basement Wall Sealing in Augusta · Surface preparation, efflorescence removal and penetrating or membrane sealers…
- Battery Backup Sump Pumps in Augusta · Battery backup systems that keep pumping when a Kansas thunderstorm knocks the…
- Free Basement Inspection in Augusta · Complete basement and foundation moisture inspection: walls, floor, cracks…
- Basement Mold Remediation in Augusta · Mold removal paired with the moisture fix that prevents its return…
- Window Well Drainage & Repair in Augusta · Window well drains, liners and covers that stop wells from filling and dumping…
- Egress Window Installation in Augusta · Egress windows for finished basements: cut, framed…
How a Job Works in Augusta
Step 1: You call (316) 867-9121 or reach out online, and we schedule a free on-site assessment. We walk the basement, check the foundation walls inside and out, look at grading and downspouts, and test the sump pump if there is one. We explain what we find in plain language and give you a written estimate before any work starts.
Step 2: On work day, our crew arrives with the materials and equipment for your specific job, whether that is an interior drain tile system, epoxy injection for a foundation crack, or a new sump pump and discharge line. In Augusta's older neighborhoods, tight side yards and mature trees can limit access for equipment, so we plan excavation and material staging ahead of time. If your project needs a permit, we point you to the City of Augusta website so you can confirm the current requirements with the building department before we begin.
Step 3: We clean up completely, haul away debris, and walk the finished work with you. You see the drain tile, the sealed crack, or the new pump in action before we leave, and we answer any questions about maintenance and warranty coverage.
Pricing in Augusta depends on the job. Foundation crack repair with epoxy or polyurethane injection typically starts around $450. A sump pump installation or replacement starts around $1,200, and a battery backup system starts around $900. Interior drain tile runs from about $50 per linear foot, while exterior basement waterproofing starts around $95 per linear foot. Full basement waterproofing packages start at $2,500, and foundation waterproofing starts at $3,500. The biggest cost factors are basement size, access for equipment, the condition of the existing foundation, and how quickly you need us out. We give free estimates at (316) 867-9121 so you know the number before we start.
