About Foundation Integrity Authority
Who Created This Site?
Foundation Integrity Authority is created and maintained by JLB Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing. The site is built in partnership with The Nashville Business Foundry. We believe you should know exactly who is behind the information you read about your home's foundation, and we disclose that relationship on every page of this site.
JLB Foundation Repair is a foundation repair contractor serving Kansas City and Des Moines. The company performs structural foundation repair, wall stabilization, concrete lifting, and related services across Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa. JLB's website is at https://jlbfoundationandwaterproofing.com/.
The Nashville Business Foundry is a technology and design firm that builds web properties for service businesses. NBF built and maintains the technical infrastructure of this site — the code, design, and deployment pipeline. NBF does not write the educational content; that responsibility belongs to our author.
Why Does a Foundation Repair Company Run an Educational Site?
Homeowners facing foundation problems deserve access to accurate, engineer-level information before they talk to any contractor — including us. Most foundation repair content online is produced by contractors who frame every topic as a path to their sales funnel. The result is a web full of vague advice, exaggerated urgency, and information that stops short of genuinely educating the reader.
We built this site because informed homeowners make better decisions. When you understand the soil science behind your foundation, the mechanics of different repair methods, and the real cost structure of this industry, you can evaluate any contractor's proposal with confidence. That benefits you regardless of who you hire.
We are transparent about the commercial interest. JLB Foundation Repair benefits when homeowners in our service area recognize they need professional help and choose to work with us. We earn that business through demonstrated expertise, not through information gatekeeping. Every page on this site is designed to be useful whether you hire JLB or not.
What Are the Editorial Standards for This Site?
All educational content on this site is written by Hank Yarbrough, Engineer and Analyst at JLB Foundation Repair. Hank draws on soil science data from USDA surveys, structural engineering principles, local climate records, and field experience across the Kansas City and Des Moines markets. Every data point is sourced — if we state a number, it comes from a verifiable reference.
We do not use contractor sales language on educational pages. Pages covering science, symptoms, repair methods, and the guide contain zero conversion elements — no forms, no "call now" prompts, no urgency tactics. The only pages with conversion forms are the dedicated Get Help page and specific local problem pages where professional evaluation is the logical next step.
Cost data lives in one place. All pricing figures are maintained on the Cost and Economics page. Other pages link to that page rather than restating figures. This prevents outdated numbers from appearing across the site and ensures you always see current market data.
Soil science data comes from USDA soil surveys and local building code references. Kansas City soil profiles reference the Wymore-Ladoga complex classification. Des Moines data references the Des Moines Lobe glacial till formation. Frost depths, rainfall data, and housing stock statistics are sourced from public records. The Foundation Science page documents these sources in detail.
What Does This Site Cover?
Foundation Integrity Authority covers the full range of foundation-related topics for Midwest homeowners. The site's scope includes:
- Soil science and foundation mechanics — How clay, water, and weather move your home
- Symptom identification and diagnosis — What cracks, sloping floors, and other signs mean
- Repair methods — How each system works, including limitations and appropriate applications
- Cost and economics — Real pricing data, insurance, financing, and ROI analysis
- A complete guide — The full problem-to-resolution journey in one resource
- Local risk data — Suburb-specific soil and housing information for Kansas City and Des Moines metro areas
- Diagnostic tools — Self-assessment resources for evaluating your home's condition
Which Areas Does This Site Cover?
The educational content on this site applies broadly to Midwest homes on expansive clay and glacial soils. Local data, soil profiles, and housing stock analysis are specific to two metro areas: Kansas City (covering Jackson, Johnson, Wyandotte, Clay, Platte, Cass, Douglas, and Leavenworth counties across Missouri and Kansas) and Des Moines (covering Polk, Dallas, Story, and Warren counties in Iowa).
JLB Foundation Repair's service area covers Kansas City and Des Moines metro areas. If you are located outside these areas, the educational content remains relevant — foundation science and repair methods are not location-specific. However, cost data and local soil profiles may not match your conditions.