# Blog | Wichita Foundation Solutions

> Case studies, seasonal Kansas soil notes, and news from Wichita Foundation Solutions.

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BLOG

# Case studies, seasonal notes, and news

Real projects, seasonal reminders about Kansas soil, and updates from the crew.

![Derby Kansas basement wall stabilized with carbon fiber straps](/images/misc/basement-wall-in-a-derby-kansas-home-stabilized-wi.webp)

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## Case Study: Stabilizing a Bowing Basement Wall in Derby, KS

How we diagnosed and fixed a bowing basement wall on an established Derby home using carbon fiber straps, and kept the homeowner informed at every step.

June 30, 2026

[Case Study: Stabilizing a Bowing Basement Wall in Derby, KS →](/blog/derby-bowing-wall-stabilization-case-study/)

![Dry cracked Kansas clay soil pulling away from a home foundation in summer](/images/misc/dry-cracked-expansive-clay-soil-pulling-away-from-.webp)

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## Summer 2026: Why Kansas Drought Is Prime Time for Foundation Movement

As south-central Kansas heads into peak summer drought, shrinking clay soil pulls away from foundations. Here is what to watch for and why now is the time to look.

June 12, 2026

[Summer 2026: Why Kansas Drought Is Prime Time for Foundation Movement →](/blog/kansas-summer-drought-foundation-check-2026/)

![New home developments in Maize and Valley Center Kansas](/images/misc/aerial-view-of-new-home-developments-in-maize-and-.webp)

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## Now Serving Maize & Valley Center: Expanded Foundation Coverage

Wichita Foundation Solutions has expanded its service area to include Maize and Valley Center, two fast-growing northwest suburbs on active Kansas soils.

May 20, 2026

[Now Serving Maize & Valley Center: Expanded Foundation Coverage →](/blog/now-serving-maize-valley-center-ks/)

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