Indianapolis, IN · foundation repair & waterproofing
Cracks, sloping floors, a wet basement? Get it assessed first.Written scope before any work.
This is a trade with a reputation for overselling. Talk to a licensed local contractor who will measure what is actually moving, put the scope in writing, and tell you when the fix is drainage rather than a foundation job.
Indianapolis contractor · here to talk(555) 555-0100Tap to call — assessment before anything is soldWhat we handle
Foundations, waterproofing, and the drainage behind both
Foundation repair
Settlement assessed by a licensed contractor, with the repair scoped in writing before you commit.
Waterproofing & encapsulation
Water kept out of the space below the house, and the humidity that follows it controlled.
Crack repair
Cracks assessed for what they actually indicate, then sealed — or escalated if they matter.
Drainage & sump pumps
The water moved away from the house — usually the cheapest fix on the list.
How it works
What happens next
You call
A real person answers and takes what you are seeing and how long it has been there.
It gets measured
An elevation survey and a written assessment of what is actually moving.
You get the options
Repair, drainage correction, or monitoring — priced in writing, with the trade-offs.
You decide
In your own time. For a major repair we will tell you to get an independent engineer.
Why homeowners call us
Assessment first — this trade oversells, and we know it
Licensed & insured
Local contractors carrying current licensing and liability coverage, who work these soils regularly.
We support an independent engineer
For a significant repair, a structural engineer who is not selling the work should specify the scope. A straight contractor encourages that rather than discouraging it.
Drainage before excavation
A large share of wet basements and crawlspaces are a grading or gutter problem. We will tell you when that is the cheaper, correct fix.
Questions homeowners ask
Answered plainly
I have cracks in my foundation. Is that serious?
Not necessarily. Fine vertical cracks in poured concrete are frequently shrinkage from curing and never move again. Horizontal cracks, stair-step patterns in block, and anything that widens over time are a different conversation. What separates them is measurement, not appearance — which is why nobody can tell you from a photograph.
Should I get a structural engineer?
For anything significant, yes. An engineer is paid for the assessment rather than the repair, so they have no stake in how large the scope is. It is a few hundred dollars that can save many thousands, and any contractor who discourages you from getting one is telling you something useful about themselves.
What does foundation repair cost?
It ranges enormously — from a modest drainage correction to a major piering job — because it depends on what is moving, how much, and why. You get a written scope and price before committing to anything, and it is worth getting a second one to compare.
My basement is wet. Do I need waterproofing?
Maybe not. Start outside: ground sloping toward the house, downspouts discharging next to the wall, and blocked gutters cause a large share of the water problems that get quoted as bigger jobs. A contractor who checks that first before proposing excavation is the one worth listening to.
Is a wet crawlspace really a problem if nobody goes down there?
Yes, because it does not stay down there. Warm humid air rises into the house, which is how an unaddressed crawlspace vapor problem turns into a mold and indoor-air problem on the floors above. It is also where mold grows longest before anyone notices.
Will the repair be guaranteed?
Contractors offer warranties on their work, and the terms vary a great deal — what is covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell. Get those terms in writing and read them. What no honest contractor will do is guarantee a structural outcome for the building itself.
Where we work
Serving Indianapolis & nearby
Ready when you are
Talk to a local contractor
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