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Indiana Foundation Service

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Indiana Foundation Service

4.51(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1993 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Established in 1993, Indiana Foundation Service stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the entire state of Indiana, we bring our local expertise closer to you. Indiana Foundation Service proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At IFS, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! GL1600041 (IN)

"I’m a 70 year old Senior. I had sagging at the end of my hall, in my 3-BR ranch home. I got five other quotes, none of which suggests a problem with my foyer or kitchen. They sent out some 20 something young man -that clearly did not know what he was doing to complete my main beam replacement project. I mentioned to David (the 20 something) and his assistant IMMEDIATELY, that my kitchen cabinets had pulled away from the wall and the foyer was tilting. Several times. He assured me that he would run the beam right up under the kitchen between the kitchen and the foyer, to the garage door —to correct it! I had an intense disagreement with him when he tried to leave and did not make any attempt to correct the damage. The damage they had caused. I used my burial money to correct this sagging in the hall-and they left me with a huge problem with my foyer and kitchen that WASN’T THERE BEFORE, that they caused, & knew they caused. Indiana foundation, now Groundworks, sent Blake to my house under the guise of completing my first adjustment to the main beam, and as I had instructed them, to formulate their repair project based on a certified Home Inspection Specialist that I had hired to let me know what, specifically, Ind Found. should do to correct the serious problem they created. They promised to schedule the repair work at that time, but have ghosted to me ever since coming to see the damage they caused and formulate the repair. I have not been able to get in contact with them since; I’ve left numerous v-mails and texts. They have no integrity towards my project and nor will they have ANY integrity towards yours."

CJ M on October 2025

Established in 1993, Indiana Foundation Service stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the entire state of Indiana, we bring our local expertise closer to you. Indiana Foundation Service proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At IFS, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! GL1600041 (IN)

"I’m a 70 year old Senior. I had sagging at the end of my hall, in my 3-BR ranch home. I got five other quotes, none of which suggests a problem with my foyer or kitchen. They sent out some 20 something young man -that clearly did not know what he was doing to complete my main beam replacement project. I mentioned to David (the 20 something) and his assistant IMMEDIATELY, that my kitchen cabinets had pulled away from the wall and the foyer was tilting. Several times. He assured me that he would run the beam right up under the kitchen between the kitchen and the foyer, to the garage door —to correct it! I had an intense disagreement with him when he tried to leave and did not make any attempt to correct the damage. The damage they had caused. I used my burial money to correct this sagging in the hall-and they left me with a huge problem with my foyer and kitchen that WASN’T THERE BEFORE, that they caused, & knew they caused. Indiana foundation, now Groundworks, sent Blake to my house under the guise of completing my first adjustment to the main beam, and as I had instructed them, to formulate their repair project based on a certified Home Inspection Specialist that I had hired to let me know what, specifically, Ind Found. should do to correct the serious problem they created. They promised to schedule the repair work at that time, but have ghosted to me ever since coming to see the damage they caused and formulate the repair. I have not been able to get in contact with them since; I’ve left numerous v-mails and texts. They have no integrity towards my project and nor will they have ANY integrity towards yours."

CJ M on October 2025


Clayborn Real Property Consultants, Inc.

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Clayborn Real Property Consultants, Inc.

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2002 years of experience

Welcome to CLAYBORN REAL PROPERTY CONSULTANTS INC.! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Richard Clayborn is prenominal! He is very nice, he is a very good person, he cares about customers, he is quick to adapt to consumers needs, a great person to work with. He has great competitive pricing and i highly recommend ."

Nina B on April 2022

Welcome to CLAYBORN REAL PROPERTY CONSULTANTS INC.! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Richard Clayborn is prenominal! He is very nice, he is a very good person, he cares about customers, he is quick to adapt to consumers needs, a great person to work with. He has great competitive pricing and i highly recommend ."

Nina B on April 2022


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Crawlspace Doctor

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Crawlspace Doctor

4.98(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

We take care of Crawlspaces with Water problems (perimeter drainage systems with sump pumps and pits) , moisture barrier or encapsulation, mold, structural repair ( rim plate, joist, support beams) Serving Hendricks, Morgan, Putman, Vigo, Parke, Vermillion, Clay and Sullivan Counties. . For Free Evaluation Call: Dave at (765) 318-2252 or (812) 236-7644.

"The owner Dave Tarrance was one of five companies that gave us estimates. Crawlspace Doctor had the best price for the work we wanted done. Dave listened to all our concerns about our crawlspace and offered solutions to help us resolve the issues. During the work he stopped in personally to keep us updated on the progress of the job, which took five days. His crew was very polite and disposed of all debris (old insulation) each night."

James D on January 2019

We take care of Crawlspaces with Water problems (perimeter drainage systems with sump pumps and pits) , moisture barrier or encapsulation, mold, structural repair ( rim plate, joist, support beams) Serving Hendricks, Morgan, Putman, Vigo, Parke, Vermillion, Clay and Sullivan Counties. . For Free Evaluation Call: Dave at (765) 318-2252 or (812) 236-7644.

"The owner Dave Tarrance was one of five companies that gave us estimates. Crawlspace Doctor had the best price for the work we wanted done. Dave listened to all our concerns about our crawlspace and offered solutions to help us resolve the issues. During the work he stopped in personally to keep us updated on the progress of the job, which took five days. His crew was very polite and disposed of all debris (old insulation) each night."

James D on January 2019


"The inspection went well. I would rate it as Fair. The inspector made some observations and said that everything looked okay despite some of the beams sagging in the cellar. It was made clear that old houses have some sagging. There was nothing given in writing. A year later when we were trying to sell the home, I attempted several times to contact the company to see if I could get something in writing about the structural integrity of the house. I was even willing to have them come out again for an inspection, but I did not get a response to the emails or voicemails I sent. If I could get something in writing, I would have given the service a B."

Andrea H on January 2020

Registered Professional Engineers; Licensed and Qualified to provide engineering services in the State of Indiana

"The inspection went well. I would rate it as Fair. The inspector made some observations and said that everything looked okay despite some of the beams sagging in the cellar. It was made clear that old houses have some sagging. There was nothing given in writing. A year later when we were trying to sell the home, I attempted several times to contact the company to see if I could get something in writing about the structural integrity of the house. I was even willing to have them come out again for an inspection, but I did not get a response to the emails or voicemails I sent. If I could get something in writing, I would have given the service a B."

Andrea H on January 2020


Young's Inspection, LLC

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Young's Inspection, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Young's Inspection is a local family owned company providing superior professional inspection services to residential and commercial property owners, buyers and sellers in Central Indiana since 2002. We offer a 200% Satisfaction Guarantee, Free Appliance RecallChek Report and 90-Day Warranty with every full home inspection.

Young's Inspection is a local family owned company providing superior professional inspection services to residential and commercial property owners, buyers and sellers in Central Indiana since 2002. We offer a 200% Satisfaction Guarantee, Free Appliance RecallChek Report and 90-Day Warranty with every full home inspection.


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A-1 Indiana Waterproofing Inc

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A-1 Indiana Waterproofing Inc

4.74(
325
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1976, A-1 Indiana Waterproofing Inc. has provided over 40,000 customers dry basements and structural repairs. We are proud of the fact that we have become Indiana’s "oldest & most trusted" basement foundation repair company.

"This was the worst contractor I have ever worked with. It's hard to list all of the issues, but the rude and confrontational attitude from the owner is my top complaint. The workers did not wear masks while jackhammering out the concrete and did not bring a fan. They ended up removing my dryer vent and putting my box fan in the window for ventilation. They did not reinstall the dryer vent. Concrete that was laid over drains was bumpy and uneven. Workers could not explain how to use the battery back-up sump pump that was installed. The sump pump drain pipe was put in the middle of the yard to leave a large pool of water in the yard. Nothing was done to cover the pipe or make it drain off into landscaping. They also rebuilt a stone wall, which Wayne had said would be done with gravel backing and rebar. Instead the workers just restacked the blocks that had fallen over. When I expressed displeasure at the end of the day, the workers would not leave until I signed off. After a long conversation with Wayne over the phone I felt forced to sign off for work I was unhappy with. A few weeks after work was completed there was leaking in the basement again. Wayne came out to inspect, but said the leaking was coming from underneath a different part of the house that he didn't work with. I stated that he guaranteed the basement would be dry and it was still leaking. He became confrontational and abusive with me and even threatened to sue me. I ended up dropping my complaints because I did not want to deal with him any more."

Angie S on July 2021

Since 1976, A-1 Indiana Waterproofing Inc. has provided over 40,000 customers dry basements and structural repairs. We are proud of the fact that we have become Indiana’s "oldest & most trusted" basement foundation repair company.

"This was the worst contractor I have ever worked with. It's hard to list all of the issues, but the rude and confrontational attitude from the owner is my top complaint. The workers did not wear masks while jackhammering out the concrete and did not bring a fan. They ended up removing my dryer vent and putting my box fan in the window for ventilation. They did not reinstall the dryer vent. Concrete that was laid over drains was bumpy and uneven. Workers could not explain how to use the battery back-up sump pump that was installed. The sump pump drain pipe was put in the middle of the yard to leave a large pool of water in the yard. Nothing was done to cover the pipe or make it drain off into landscaping. They also rebuilt a stone wall, which Wayne had said would be done with gravel backing and rebar. Instead the workers just restacked the blocks that had fallen over. When I expressed displeasure at the end of the day, the workers would not leave until I signed off. After a long conversation with Wayne over the phone I felt forced to sign off for work I was unhappy with. A few weeks after work was completed there was leaking in the basement again. Wayne came out to inspect, but said the leaking was coming from underneath a different part of the house that he didn't work with. I stated that he guaranteed the basement would be dry and it was still leaking. He became confrontational and abusive with me and even threatened to sue me. I ended up dropping my complaints because I did not want to deal with him any more."

Angie S on July 2021


KNAUSS PROPERTY SERVICES

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KNAUSS PROPERTY SERVICES

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

HOW CAN YOU KPS MAKE YOUR ESTATE HOME OR COMMERCIALBUILDING A SHOWCASE PROPERTY? EIFS, STUCCO (TRADITIONAL HARDCOAT), CAULKING AND WATERPROOFING. THE FACADE/FACELIFT EXPERTS!! ESTATE HOMEOWNERS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES. WEEKEND AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE. WIDELY REGARDED AS THE CONTRACTOR'S CONTRACTOR IN SOLVING DIFFICULT AND COMPLEX EXTERIORS. CONTACT KPS WITH YOUR CONCERNS AND ALLOW KNAUSS PROPERTY SERVICES TO CREATE ADDITIONAL VALUE AND VISUAL APPEAL TO YOUR HOMESTEAD ESTATE OR COMMERICIAL PROPERTY. EXPERIENCE THE KPS KNOWLEDGE AND VALUE FOR YOURSELF. SERVING CENTRAL INDIANA ESTABLISHED 1991

HOW CAN YOU KPS MAKE YOUR ESTATE HOME OR COMMERCIALBUILDING A SHOWCASE PROPERTY? EIFS, STUCCO (TRADITIONAL HARDCOAT), CAULKING AND WATERPROOFING. THE FACADE/FACELIFT EXPERTS!! ESTATE HOMEOWNERS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES. WEEKEND AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE. WIDELY REGARDED AS THE CONTRACTOR'S CONTRACTOR IN SOLVING DIFFICULT AND COMPLEX EXTERIORS. CONTACT KPS WITH YOUR CONCERNS AND ALLOW KNAUSS PROPERTY SERVICES TO CREATE ADDITIONAL VALUE AND VISUAL APPEAL TO YOUR HOMESTEAD ESTATE OR COMMERICIAL PROPERTY. EXPERIENCE THE KPS KNOWLEDGE AND VALUE FOR YOURSELF. SERVING CENTRAL INDIANA ESTABLISHED 1991


Reliable Restoration LLC

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Reliable Restoration LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Reliable Restoration llc has been serving central Indiana since 2001. The majority of our work is insurance restoration work, repairing homes with damage due to hail, wind, or water. We work hand and hand with all insurance companies to ensure EVERY item damaged on your home gets paid for and repaired as good or better than it was before the storm. Howerer, we do not limit ourselves to insurance work please call us with any home repairs you may have.

Reliable Restoration llc has been serving central Indiana since 2001. The majority of our work is insurance restoration work, repairing homes with damage due to hail, wind, or water. We work hand and hand with all insurance companies to ensure EVERY item damaged on your home gets paid for and repaired as good or better than it was before the storm. Howerer, we do not limit ourselves to insurance work please call us with any home repairs you may have.


EHM

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EHM

4.50(
16
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Customers say: Quality work
1954 years of experience

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021


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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well.

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

Yes, unresolved damage can decrease property integrity and market value.

Their expertise in identifying potential problems early and implementing durable solutions safeguards your home’s integrity.

Trusses and rafters each have advantages and disadvantages, so one isn’t necessarily better than the other. For example, trusses are more affordable and often come in prefabricated kits, so they’re easier to build than rafters. However, rafters are available in a variety of designs, so it’s easier to find one that fits your style preferences. Plus, if you want to build an attic at some point down the line, it’s far easier to do that with rafters rather than trusses.

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