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See Green with Hydroseeding

This spring, the April showers have brought more than just May flowers to the Kansas City area. They’ve also brought beautiful green lawns to area properties. The mild winter and recent rainfalls have combined to bring one of the most … Continue reading

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Flood Season Preparation

With the rain and storm season upon us, it’s time to start thinking about the potential of water and flood damage to your home. The months of May and June are historically the wettest in Kansas and Missouri and provide … Continue reading

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French Drains 101

Let us stop you before you start. A French drain has nothing to do with the Eiffel Tower, greasy fries or berets. It does, however, have everything to do with the drainage of your yard. Often, home owners will have … Continue reading

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FOUNDATION REPAIR – WHY FOUNDATIONS FAIL

FOUNDATION REPAIR – WHY FOUNDATIONS FAIL If you have a foundation, or a basement, chances are you will need to make some repairs to it at some point in the life of your home.  There are several  things that can … Continue reading

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HOW A SUMP PUMP WORKS IN YOUR HOUSE

A sump pump is a requirement if you have a full basement. Without one, your basement can take on water during wet weather events. Don’t confuse a SUMP PUMP with a SUMP PIT. A sump pit is used to collect … Continue reading

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Drain Tile Installed On The Footing vs Next To Or Off The Footing

Drain tile installed on the footing vs. next to the footing  It is technically better to install the drain tile off, or next to the footing.  But, it is also better to use a 1,000 pound chain when installing a … Continue reading

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ADD A WINDOW TO YOUR BASEMENT

Many homeowners are looking for ways to improve their living space and have found that the basement is a great place to do just that.   The problem with some basements is that when you finish them off you still feel … Continue reading

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Egress Well Cover, Egress Well Grate, Window Well Cover & Window Well Grate

Covers & Grates for your Egress Well or Window Well Most houses in the Kansas City area come with some type of egress well or window well.  Many of these egress wells can be very tall and potentially dangerous to … Continue reading

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Gordon Energy participates in Kansas City's 4th Extreme Home Makeover

GORDON ENERGY & DRAINAGE DONATES THIER TIME & MATERIALS ON KANSAS CITY’S 4TH EXTREME HOME MAKOVER  ABC’S EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION” showed up in Ottawa, Kansas in July of 2011 for the 4th time in the Kansas City area. … Continue reading

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