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Lamunyon Dry Out & Foundation Repair
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What this listing says
Topeka and central Kansas homeowners dealing with basement water intrusion or mold growth who want a single locally owned company handling foundation repair, waterproofing, and mold work under one roof since 1973.
Best for
- Topeka homeowners with basement water problems that have led to mold growth, who want one company to handle waterproofing, foundation stabilization, and mold removal together.
- Kansas property owners outside the Topeka metro who need statewide coverage from a company with offices in Wichita, Salina, Manhattan, McPherson, and Clay Center.
- Homebuyers or realtors in central Kansas who need a fast foundation and mold assessment before closing, through Lamunyon's VIP/Realtor program.
- Commercial property managers needing 24/7 emergency water damage response with follow-up mold remediation from the same contractor.
About this company
Lamunyon Dry Out & Foundation Repair is a locally owned Kansas company headquartered in Topeka, operating since 1973. Their primary identity is foundation repair and basement waterproofing, but they also handle mold testing, mold remediation, water damage restoration, and sewage cleanup. They run six offices across Kansas: Clay Center, Manhattan, McPherson, Salina, Topeka, and Wichita.
On the mold side, their website describes air filtration, containment, and specialized cleaning as part of their remediation process. They also offer mold testing and inspection as a separate service line. Their site references IICRC credentials. For foundation work, they use push piers, helical piers, wall anchors, carbon fiber wall straps, and crawl space support posts. They claim over 215 years of combined experience across their team.
The company is locally owned and operated with a BBB A+ rating. They offer financing for larger projects and run a VIP/Realtor program for real estate professionals who need quick turnaround on property assessments. Alex Schnell appears to be in a management or ownership role based on signed owner responses.
32 Google reviews at a perfect 5.0 stars is unusual. The review volume is modest for a company with six Kansas offices and 50+ years in business, but every single reviewer gave 5 stars except one recent 1-star review. Most reviews describe foundation and waterproofing jobs rather than mold-specific work.
Services
Service area
Headquartered in Topeka, Kansas (3615 SW 29th St Suite 201G, 66614). Operates six offices across Kansas: Clay Center, Manhattan, McPherson, Salina, Topeka, and Wichita. Their website presents services at the state level, covering a wide swath of central and eastern Kansas.
Review consensus
Cody is the most frequently named staff member across reviews, consistently praised for thorough estimates and clear explanations. Linda Burghart credited Matt, Jonah, Ralph, David, and Cody for overcoming unforeseen obstacles on a foundation lift. Sue Oflannagan praised Matt and his crew for professionalism and cleanup. Matt D described Cody spending 45 minutes diagramming foundation construction methods and then honestly telling him no repair was needed. N Smith praised Cody and David for the site visit, and Matt, Jonah, and Jeff for the install work. Laura Cooks noted Cody gave a clear consultation while Matt and Jesse handled the day-of work well. Teresa credited Cody for the estimate and Drew, Kaleb, and Paul for installing drain tile, waler beams, and anchors. Kristen praised Cody for a kind and knowledgeable estimate. Vicki Sanders named Daryl McDaniels and Matt Jackson as phenomenal workers across two separate jobs. The consistent theme across reviews is honest assessments, clear communication, and thorough cleanup.
1 found across 32 total reviews at 5.0★. Racheal Courtois (June 2026, Local Guide, 9 reviews, 1 like) left a 1-star review consisting solely of the complaint about a "terrible AI answering service." The owner, Alex Schnell, responded the next day acknowledging the AI system is new and still has kinks, and advised callers to ask for a real person to get transferred. This is a single complaint about phone systems, not about the quality of any actual service work performed.
Nearly every review describes foundation repair or waterproofing work, not mold remediation. The company's Google category is "Water damage restoration service," and reviewers consistently praise foundation-related work. This suggests mold remediation is a secondary service line rather than the core business. The single negative review is about phone infrastructure, not workmanship. Owner responses appear personalized (Alex Schnell signed by name and addressed the specific issue), which is a positive signal even with a sample size of one negative.
Cody (estimator/inspector — positive, praised across 6+ reviews for thorough explanations and honest assessments). Matt (crew lead — positive, praised across 7+ reviews for field work, communication, and cleanup). Jonah (crew member — positive, praised for foundation and install work). Ralph (crew member — positive, praised for foundation lift). David (crew member/site visit — positive, praised for site assessments and install work). Jeff (crew member — positive, praised for install work). Jesse (crew member — positive, praised for repair work). Drew (crew member — positive, praised for drain tile installation). Kaleb (crew member — positive, praised for basement work). Paul (crew member — positive, praised for drain tile installation). Kyle (crew member — positive, praised for communication during foundation repairs). Brent (estimator/consultant — positive, praised for knowledge and responsiveness). Daryl McDaniels (crew member — positive, praised for drain tile and waterproofing). Matt Jackson (crew member — positive, praised for sump pump installation). Jessica (crew member — positive, praised for sump pump installation and explanation). Caleb (crew member — positive, praised for efficiency). Eian (crew member — positive, praised for teamwork). JamieLynn (office staff — positive, praised for quick follow-up). Jamie (inspector — positive, praised for thorough basement assessment). Megan (office staff — positive, praised for helpfulness). Alex Schnell (management — neutral, known from owner response).
Ask for Cody if you need an estimate; he has a track record of honest assessments, including telling homeowners when work is not needed. For field work, Matt leads the most frequently praised crews. Since Lamunyon handles both mold testing and remediation, get an independent mold test before or after their work to confirm the scope and results.
Keep in mind
- Lamunyon does both mold testing and mold remediation. That creates a conflict of interest: the company identifying the mold problem is the same one billing to fix it. Ask whether they will accept a third-party test result or provide post-remediation clearance through an independent lab.
- Their Google listing and most reviews focus on foundation repair and waterproofing, not mold work. Only a handful of reviews mention mold or water damage restoration specifically. Ask for references from recent mold remediation jobs.
- They recently added an AI answering service that at least one reviewer found frustrating. If you call and get the automated system, ask to speak to a real person to get transferred to the office.
- With six offices across Kansas, confirm which crew will handle your job and what the response time is from your nearest office location.