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Foundation Recovery Systems

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Foundation Recovery Systems

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Foundation Recovery Systems, founded in 1992, is a subsidiary of Groundworks, a family of companies that offers superior, proven solutions for your foundation repair, structural repair, crawl space encapsulation, dehumidification, and concrete leveling needs. They currently maintain offices in Kansas City, Moberly, Springfield, and St Louis. Foundation Recovery Systems is a recognized accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and devotes its years of experience, industry knowledge and specialized training to help customers protect their homes or commercial buildings from water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation failure.

"As far as we can tell, the work was effective at stabilizing our foundation, and the on-site crew led by Luke was great, informing us of their progress along the way. However, we expressed in advance our concern about protecting some of our landscaping. We were assured the crew would have boards to cover landscaping on which removed dirt would be piled. This turned out not to be the case. I’ve had quite a bit of expense and labor to restore landscaping that was damaged during the work. This damage could have been avoided. Foundation Recovery sends out $500 coupons to advertise for their work. My attempts to contact Joe and FRS to honor even a part of the $500 coupon to help defray my landscaping costs have gone unanswered. Our salesperson, Joe, was not present during the work and has not been responsive to our followup inquiries. We are very disappointed in the poor customer service from Foundation and its representatives. I cannot recommend this company based on their failure to address our up-front concerns, lack of response to our followup requests, and the false advertising that is associated with the coupons."

Jerry K on September 2025

Foundation Recovery Systems, founded in 1992, is a subsidiary of Groundworks, a family of companies that offers superior, proven solutions for your foundation repair, structural repair, crawl space encapsulation, dehumidification, and concrete leveling needs. They currently maintain offices in Kansas City, Moberly, Springfield, and St Louis. Foundation Recovery Systems is a recognized accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and devotes its years of experience, industry knowledge and specialized training to help customers protect their homes or commercial buildings from water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation failure.

"As far as we can tell, the work was effective at stabilizing our foundation, and the on-site crew led by Luke was great, informing us of their progress along the way. However, we expressed in advance our concern about protecting some of our landscaping. We were assured the crew would have boards to cover landscaping on which removed dirt would be piled. This turned out not to be the case. I’ve had quite a bit of expense and labor to restore landscaping that was damaged during the work. This damage could have been avoided. Foundation Recovery sends out $500 coupons to advertise for their work. My attempts to contact Joe and FRS to honor even a part of the $500 coupon to help defray my landscaping costs have gone unanswered. Our salesperson, Joe, was not present during the work and has not been responsive to our followup inquiries. We are very disappointed in the poor customer service from Foundation and its representatives. I cannot recommend this company based on their failure to address our up-front concerns, lack of response to our followup requests, and the false advertising that is associated with the coupons."

Jerry K on September 2025


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Gonz Insulation

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Gonz Insulation

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At Gonz Insulation we provide the industry with superior insulation and insulation knowledge. Gonz Insulation performs FREE home energy consultations and with that we show you how you can reduce your energy bills! We specialize in Spray Foam insulation, Fiberglass, Cellulose, Concrete Jacking and protective coating.

At Gonz Insulation we provide the industry with superior insulation and insulation knowledge. Gonz Insulation performs FREE home energy consultations and with that we show you how you can reduce your energy bills! We specialize in Spray Foam insulation, Fiberglass, Cellulose, Concrete Jacking and protective coating.


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Energy Savers SI, LLC

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Energy Savers SI, LLC

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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Energy Savers SI is a small family owned business in Carterville, IL and has been involved in the industry for over 25 years. Specializing in air sealing, attic insulation, wall insulation, crawlspace encapsulation, bowing basement wall repair, basement waterproofing, energy audits, moisture remediation, sealed vapor barriers, siding, windows, doors, foundation repair, whole house ventilation and air quality control. Our certified energy efficiency professionals offer energy efficient upgrades for homes and businesses which can benefit you financially for years to come. These upgrades allow friends and family to experience a safer, more comfortable and economical dwelling.

"I give this company an A for doing the job for a good price. I give them an overall grade of B because if you need them to come out and make repairs on the work they just finished, you have to text message them every day to get them to come out. I have one piece of siding that needs to be put back up, and have been waiting more than six weeks because I forget to text them every day. I really want to give them an A, but I just can't. Have been waiting too long for them to re-hang that one piece of siding."

Jeff S on August 2020

Energy Savers SI is a small family owned business in Carterville, IL and has been involved in the industry for over 25 years. Specializing in air sealing, attic insulation, wall insulation, crawlspace encapsulation, bowing basement wall repair, basement waterproofing, energy audits, moisture remediation, sealed vapor barriers, siding, windows, doors, foundation repair, whole house ventilation and air quality control. Our certified energy efficiency professionals offer energy efficient upgrades for homes and businesses which can benefit you financially for years to come. These upgrades allow friends and family to experience a safer, more comfortable and economical dwelling.

"I give this company an A for doing the job for a good price. I give them an overall grade of B because if you need them to come out and make repairs on the work they just finished, you have to text message them every day to get them to come out. I have one piece of siding that needs to be put back up, and have been waiting more than six weeks because I forget to text them every day. I really want to give them an A, but I just can't. Have been waiting too long for them to re-hang that one piece of siding."

Jeff S on August 2020


Solar Wolf Energy

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Solar Wolf Energy

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10 years of experience

Solar Wolf is a full service solar company with a great reputation and an old world belief to our customers. To under-promise and over-deliver, period. We have 18 years experience in construction, remodeling, roofing, solar water heaters, solar pv systems, battery back-up systems and much more. See what Solar Wolf Energy can do for you!

Solar Wolf is a full service solar company with a great reputation and an old world belief to our customers. To under-promise and over-deliver, period. We have 18 years experience in construction, remodeling, roofing, solar water heaters, solar pv systems, battery back-up systems and much more. See what Solar Wolf Energy can do for you!


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Advanced Foam Insulation

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Advanced Foam Insulation

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16 years of experience

Advanced Foam Insulation is family owned and managed business, in which Jeff the owner will be there from the free estimate to the finished project. Jeff also does the work himself, no subcontracting. We specialize in residential & commercial.

Advanced Foam Insulation is family owned and managed business, in which Jeff the owner will be there from the free estimate to the finished project. Jeff also does the work himself, no subcontracting. We specialize in residential & commercial.



Mike Essex Contracting

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Mike Essex Contracting

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18 years of experience

Mike Essex Contracting offers competitive pricing and bids. We also offer a limited warranty and guarantee on all work of product completed by Mike Essex Contracting. No job is ever to small nor to big and completed in a timely manner.

Mike Essex Contracting offers competitive pricing and bids. We also offer a limited warranty and guarantee on all work of product completed by Mike Essex Contracting. No job is ever to small nor to big and completed in a timely manner.



Custom Construction & Remodeling

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Custom Construction & Remodeling

1.00(
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27 years of experience

Custom Construction is a Licensed and Insured FULL SERVICE DESIGN and BUILD Company and General Contractor with a wide range of experience. Interior to Exterior, from A to Z one call does it all. Let our dedicated team of experts make your dreams come true. We handle all types of remodeling. We accept all major credit cards and offer financing for quailifed clients. Emergency 24/7 services available

Custom Construction is a Licensed and Insured FULL SERVICE DESIGN and BUILD Company and General Contractor with a wide range of experience. Interior to Exterior, from A to Z one call does it all. Let our dedicated team of experts make your dreams come true. We handle all types of remodeling. We accept all major credit cards and offer financing for quailifed clients. Emergency 24/7 services available


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Insulation questions, answered by experts

The primary reason that insulation saves you money over time is that it reduces your energy bills by making your home more energy efficient. A crucial part of an insulation system is a properly installed vapor barrier. Local building codes dictate whether your insulation requires a vapor barrier based on the type installed. While some high-quality wool insulation may not technically need a vapor barrier, most municipalities still require one to meet code.

Installing insulation helps reduce energy usage, improve home comfort, and lower utility bills by maintaining stable indoor temperatures year-round.

It’s best not to install a radiant barrier directly under insulation because it requires an air gap on at least one side to work properly. Instead, you should install the radiant barrier over your existing insulation to create an air space to reflect the radiant heat.

Yes, you can install insulation behind drywall yourself, but only if your walls are not finished. If your studs are exposed, installing fiberglass insulation in roll or batt form is very straightforward and just requires a few tools and some safety equipment. If your walls are already finished and you’re looking to add insulation, it’s better to hire a professional, as you’ll likely need blown-in insulation, which can be dangerous to work with and a challenge to get into the proper areas in your wall voids.

Unfaced wall insulation is easier to cut and install, making it the better choice for a DIY project. It’s also more affordable. But if it’s unfaced, you’ll likely need to add a vapor barrier to reach your desired R-value and efficiency, as it doesn’t offer any moisture barrier.

Faced insulation uses paper or foil to create a built-in barrier and doesn’t require an extra step. It’s also more fire-resistant and safe. But it’s quite a bit more expensive and a little bit harder to work with as a DIYer.

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