Foundation Specialist, LLC

Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, Wells and Pumps,

About us

Foundation Specialist is a basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawl space waterproofing company which serves homeowners in the Western Michigan area. Regardless of what kind of home problem you may be experiencing - from wet basements to leaky crawl spaces - we have you covered. Our trained, knowledgeable, friendly, and professional team of experts will be more than happy to assist you with your basement, foundation, or crawl space problems.

Business highlights

12 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

New construction piers.

Services we don't offer

pouring new concrete driveways or sidewalks.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Financing Available

Our Recent Projects


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.437 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
5%
3
0%
2
5%
1
14%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.3
value
4.4
professionalism
4.4
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 26-37 of 37 reviews

Tami B.
09/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Great work done on re building foundation of home , went above and beyond in quality of work ! Great friendly staff to work with
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Michell W.
03/2016
4.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Sandra J.
01/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Professional and courteous. Got the job done on time and as quoted.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jill Jo B.
07/2015
2.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I probably would use this provider if I could get them to give me a quote! I have called twice and also left a message on their site; I have had no response at all. Very disappointed. Their ratings are so very good, I really wanted to hire them, but I guess they must be so busy, they don't have time to respond to potential new customers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Brent S.
06/2015
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
Went great, professional, on time, easy to work with.
Description of Work: Added structural support beam in basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Joan W.
12/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
  + 0 more
The buyer of the cottage will be using Bryan's services.
Description of Work: We were selling a summer cottage which needed foundation work. Bryan was extremely responsive in getting us a proposal for a process that would resolve the foundation issues we had. The pricing of the proposal was less than half of getting a complete new foundation which, it turns out, we didn't need. Bryan was extremely prompt in returning phone calls and responding to our need for proposal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000

Sandra J.
12/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Removed old drain system around perimeter of basement and installed new one. Good communication during the process. Took time to answer all my questions. Hard working crew!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Brenda R.
10/2014
1.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
This contractor recommended installing drain tile in the interior perimeter of my house, which is a duplex. The estimate called for two additional sump pumps to be installed, even though I already have two sump pumps. This was supposed to take care of the water that is coming into the home but not stop the water from coming in. My original concern was a crack in the foundation that was allowing water to flood each time it rained significantly. This contractor said they would only repair the crack if I decided to commit to the full project. I have researched this and discovered that since my basement is cinder block there is no way to fix the crack from the inside. This contractor would have charged me $100 to fix this crack and they should know that it's not possible to repair a crack from the inside. I had gutters and downspouts installed with tile diverting the water away from my home and now there is no leak in my basement. When I called and informed them that I wanted to prevent the water from coming into my home they called back and asked if they could perform that work for me. I consider this contractor to be deceitful and unethical and I would never recommend them. I could have spent $11,000 on a project that would have not stopped water from coming into my basement.
Description of Work: Gave estimate to fix leak in basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0

$11,000

Response from Foundation Specialist, LLC
I meet with [Member Name Removed] at her home, she informed me she had water leaking through a crack on a block wall. I inspected both basements as this was a duplex. I found many locations of water infiltration in both units. There was alot of water coming from the crack [Member Name Removed] mentioned. But this was not the only location water was entering the foundation. I was then informed during heavy rains the entire road, her driveway and yard would flood with standing water to the point [Member Name Removed] had to wear rain boots just to walk to her car. Giving the information i knew just repairing one crack in the foundation would not solve the problem. I then proposed a drainage pipe system for both basements, The sump pumps that were in the basement are not designed for ground water, but as lift pumps for the washer and dryer. [Member Name Removed] gave FS a post dated deposit check, A week later she called and decided she just wanted to fix a crack from the outside of her home. I let her know that in my professional opinion and 15 plus years of experience in the industry that just repairing this one crack would not completely fix her water infiltration issues and giving all the standing water in the yard, driveway and road. FS returned [Member Name Removed]'s deposit check (witch was never cashed) with out hesitation.

Wayne S.
08/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
  + 0 more
They had to come back because I had a little bit of water in an adjacent room. They came back to do some more work. Their work was good.
Description of Work: Perimeter drain, installed new sump pump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Susan F.
06/2014
5.0
concrete repair, decks, basement waterproofing, wells, foundation repair
  + 3 more
My wife and I purchased a fixer-upper in August of 2013. We knew the home had basement water problems because the previous owners had someone install a fix from the inside. This fix was nothing more than a band-aid, because it did not resolve the leaking problem, it just re-routed the water to the sump pump once it came through the walls. After talking to several companies about how to do the job right and how much it would cost we chose Foundation Specialists. Brian Foster came out, looked at the problem, gave us his recommendation and price. After agreeing to the basement job we found out that they do other cement work as well, so we had them replace our front porch and front walk. The crew arrived when scheduled and completed the basement work in 2 days. They then came back and did the additional work in in 3 days. The crew was very knowledgeable in their trade and very friendly. A very wet spring has tested the work and I'm happy to say our basement is dry. I would highly recommend Foundation Specialists for basement water problems and any other concrete work as well.
Description of Work: Fixed basement walls from leaking. Installed new front porch and walk.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

Beth B.
06/2014
5.0
wells, drain pipe
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: We have had water come on our downstairs bedroom since we bought our house 25 years ago. We had this company install a drainage system by digging inside, through the concrete and installing a sump pump. |They were very professional, prompt, competetive price. They had to come back after the ground thawed to bury the drain, and they did a really nice job with that too. Hard to tell if it was a success yet, but dry so far!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Marcia V.
04/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair, hardscaping, epoxy flooring
  + 2 more
Excellent response time - came when they said they would. did high quality work. workmen were polite and it was obvious they were skilled at their job. job was completed on time and to my satisfaction. No issues at all - would recommend to any one who needs basement work done for a dry basement or for cement work.
Description of Work: Completed retaining wall, garage floor and driveway. Also, did work in the basement on a wall that was bowing in.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
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Contact information

1518 Steele Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

https://foundationspecialistmi.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number
License: #2102212972

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Basement Waterproofing,
Foundation Repair,
Wells and Pumps,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Structural Engineering,
Epoxy Flooring,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Decks and Porches,
Wallpaper Removal,
Plumbing,
Masonry

FAQ

Foundation Specialist, LLC is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Foundation Specialist, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available
Yes, Foundation Specialist, LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, Foundation Specialist, LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Foundation Specialist, LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Foundation Specialist, LLC offers emergency services.
Yes, Foundation Specialist, LLC offers warranties.
Foundation Specialist, LLC offers the following services: New construction piers.
pouring new concrete driveways or sidewalks.

Contact information

1518 Steele Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

https://foundationspecialistmi.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM