Protect Your Home's Safety And Value With Groundworks' Expert Solutions

Home is so much more than four walls and a roof. It shelters us and our loved ones, it reflects who we are, and it also serves as the setting for countless memories. Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments we make in our lifetime. Protecting that investment is crucial, and structural issues can be a frightening threat to your home, as well as your peace of mind. Are you finding ominous-looking cracks in your walls or foundation? Is water pooling in your basement or crawl space? Do you have fissures or sinking spots in the concrete surrounding your house? All of these symptoms can point toward major problems in your home. If you live in the U.S. or parts of Canada, let Groundworks come to the rescue. A leader in foundation services and solutions, you can entrust Groundworks with basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, concrete lifting, and foundation or crawl space repair. They serve 35 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and have now expanded to two locations in Canada – Alberta and Ontario.

Groundworks' award-winning team of professionals is thoroughly dedicated to top-quality work, with a strong focus on integrity, innovation, compassion, and community-mindedness. This company has your home's future in mind with every job they complete and perform permanent fixes that are backed up by long-term warranties and continued service after sale.

Reviewers confirm why Groundworks has been singled out as one of Qualified Remodeler's top 500 and USA Today's top workplaces in 2024. Customers regularly award Groundworks' service with five stars, praising them for stellar communication, diligent and timely work, and exceptional results and longevity. Many reviews mention that they would recommend Groundworks to friends and family without hesitation. Let's take a closer look at the exceptional services this industry leader provides.

There's a reason the phrase "out of sight, out of mind" is so often used. Many homes have underground crawl spaces that we forget about. These easily ignorable spots typically consist of  joists that hold the weight of the house, layers of insulation between the space and the floor above, and often, a way to access plumbing, ductwork, and wiring. Crawl space floors are often bare earth, and they include vents to the outside that help with air circulation for the entire structure. A quick peek into these unseen areas of your home may shock you. Dampness, standing water, mold, insulation damage, and signs of pest infestation let you know that your crawl space is in need of desperate attention. Not all crawl space-related challenges are invisible from inside your living space, though. You may notice that your floors are sagging, which could be due to rotting wood joists.

Groundworks goes straight to the source of these headaches, repairing any damage, and preventing further troubles. Mold abatement, joist and vent repair, and restoring existing vapor barriers are just the beginning of what this company offers. Groundworks is a go-to for waterproofing crawl spaces, installing new vapor barriers or doors, or controlling moisture with sump pumps, dehumidifiers, drainage systems, and/or drainage matting.

If moisture control, ventilation, and pest abatement are at the top of your list of "musts" for your crawl space, encapsulation may be the ideal solution for your home. This process is also a reliable way to improve your home's air quality. As much as half of the air in a house comes directly from the crawl space, making it that much more important to ensure that this area isn't causing health problems for you and your family. Beyond improving overall air quality and keeping pests at bay, encapsulation also boosts energy efficiency.

While there are kits available for you to complete this upgrade yourself, crawl space encapsulation is not smart to DIY; leave this complicated task to the experts at Groundworks. Encapsulation creates a seal for your crawl space that keeps out both exterior moisture and air. The process includes a combination of top-of-the-line wall insulation, vapor barriers, a drainage system, and often, a dehumidifier.

Shifting, cracking concrete in driveways, walkways, basement or garage foundations, and patios can be a major red flag for foundation issues. If you notice even a hint of these complications, it might be time to give your concrete some professional attention; this can also prevent further damage to your foundation. Besides indicating serious underground trouble, the results lead to unsafe walking surfaces and tripping hazards. Concrete lifting may be the solution, and Groundworks has amassed a collection of services to treat this affliction. Not only can they treat the areas listed above, Groundworks also repairs concrete pool decks, steps, and porches. 

Complications with soil, tree root interference, or a sinking foundation could be at fault for indoor and outdoor concrete issues. Groundworks will lift the concrete slabs back to their original positions, using whichever method is best suited to your situation. Possible answers to these predicaments with your concrete are waterproofing, reinforcing bases under porches or stairs, or polyurethane injections that lift sunken slabs from below.

Weather-related flooding, leaks, poorly-draining foundations, or certain soil conditions can cause water damage in your basement. What's more, the water itself can bring about further dilemmas like mold and ruined carpets or drywall. Luckily, Groundworks has a bevy of techniques for waterproofing your basement. 

Similar to moisture mitigation for crawl spaces, Groundworks may install a sump pump, a dehumidifier, drains, or egress windows, depending on your home's specific needs. More importantly, Groundworks will get to the bottom of what's causing the conundrum and prevent further degradation. 

The experts at Groundworks may also opt for a freeze guard or a basement gutter. AquaStop FreezeGuards protect your sump pump's exterior drain line – a spot that can be the source of basement leaking once the temperatures plummet. AquaStop BasementGutters, on the other hand, can be a remedy for wetness caused by storms. Groundworks will install gutters where your basement walls meet the floor. When severe weather strikes, the gutters collect and divert any water seeping from the walls.

Possibly the most frightening of all structural issues a homeowner can encounter, foundation problems affect the integrity of the entire building. Symptoms of failing foundations range from subtle to alarming. Cracks in walls, basements, or block foundations are obvious calls to action, but even doors and windows that stick, drywall nails that have popped through the wall surfaces, and gaps between the floor and walls necessitate intervention. If you're experiencing any of these signs there are problems with your home's foundation, don't sit back and wait. This is not a project for amateurs, and Groundworks has a range of remedies for your foundation.

If your walls are at fault, Groundworks can install a wall repair system, wall anchors, or reinforce your basement walls. For sinking or settling foundations, helical piers or push piers may be the answer. If you have a slab foundation, slab piers will likely be the best option. Your Groundworks team will fix cracks in concrete, and they may also install flood vents or crawl space supports. No matter the issue, you can rest assured that the experts at Groundworks will get the job done right.

You can schedule a free inspection with Groundworks online or by calling (844) 620-6106.