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Avatar for Groundworks
Groundworks
4.6(
46
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired FSM to spray foam insulate our crawl space and install a dehumidifier to help with the dampness in that area. All four workers, Jalen, DeShawn, Reggie, and Jamont were very helpful, friendly and professional. I would highly recommend FSM for any of your foundation work!"
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Crawl Space

+16

Recommended by73%of homeowners
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EverDry of Greater Grand Rapids
3.3(
128
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Call EverDry first if you have a foundation issue. I experienced significant expense working with lesser professionals before EverDry fixed my problem."
EZBreathe
SmartPower
After,Living Space
After
After,Living Space

+94

Response time1 day
162 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Ayers Basement Systems
3.4(
175
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"very nice personal and did a real good job on the foundation kept me informed on every step they took and also took a lot of pictures in which I had asked them to do would recommend this company to anyone and I did just that"
Foundation Repair
Corner of Porch Sinking
Foundation Repair
Concrete Repair
Cracked and Leaning Foundation Walls

+34

Response time10 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing Mid-Michigan
3.9(
55
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fast service and knowledgeable expert. The cost was a little high but honestly, the guy had to carry a half full water heater up my basement stairs alone because it wouldnâ t drainâ ¦ so Iâ m definitely not complaining!"
Hydroscrub
Response time7 hrs
102 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Stay Dry Basement Waterproofing Inc
4.5(
221
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The expert they sent out determined that I had two cracks in my basement wall. Other vendors said I would need a interior water drain system installed. Stay Dry fix the problem for a fraction of the cost."
French drain
French drain
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+2

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Bluebird CFW
4.9(
11
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

We specialize in Basement Waterproofing, Crawlspace Waterproofing (encapsulation), Concrete Lifting, Egress Window / Window Well Installation, Installation of Helical piles for new or existing foundations and Foundation Repair. Our team has over 20 years of experience and knowledge in the construction and waterproofing industries. We pride ourselves on getting the job done right the first time! Contact us today for your free estimate!

New Construction Helicals
Wet Crawlspace
Settling Garage
Egress Window
New Construction Helicals

+63

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Foundation Specialist, LLC
4.2(
38
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm selling a home in Holland. The appraiser noticed a crack in the poured concrete foundation and asked for further investigation by a licensed foundation expert. Bryan Foster showed up promptly, provided a written report that confirmed no settlement, bowing or water intrusion, and charged a fair price. I didn't need or ask for an estimate, but Mr. Foster provided one free. I appreciate that the estimate was separate from the inspection report."
Basement repair
Basement repair
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Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+5

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Midgard Handy Services
5.0(
6
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Midgard Handy Services has 10 years construction experience. We take pride in seeing our clients smile. We do anything from Regular household repairs to building your dream projects. There is nothing more important than making sure our clients are 110% satisfied. if you have any interior, exterior projects that need to get done we are the guys to call.

Alvessteffer
Kitchen is complete living area and bedrooms are next.
Alvessteffer
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+19

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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NRE Excavating
4.1(
14
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Over here at Middle Branch Excavation we specialize in everything between Driveways,Demolition,Ponds,Retaning Walls, and Site Prep. What makes our company so great is we are a family grown business well known around our community for our hard and dedicated work to the customer we are serving. With the most friendly staff in the field we can assure your job will get done on time and free of hassle. Us over here at Middle Branch Excavation are a locally owned and operated business with 10+ years in the business. We can promise that if your choose us at Middle Branch Excavation your job will get done right and you will have a great experience!

Digging out the basement of the house to put debris in.
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+3

Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Foundation Drain Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes, many people choose to bury their sump pump discharge pipes. When you leave the pipe visible in your yard, you might trip over it or accidentally damage it with your lawn mower. Plus, from an aesthetic perspective, hiding the discharge line underground looks nicer than leaving it out in the open. Before burying a sump pump pipe, review your local building codes to make sure your installation is compliant.

Basements with persistent moisture problems or flooding shouldn’t be finished until the moisture issues have been fixed. In addition, if your foundation is cracked, you have unmitigated radon levels, or you have asbestos or lead pipes, remediate the underlying problem before finishing your basement. Turning a basement into living space before fixing these issues can lead to serious health risks or structural damage. 

The best basement waterproofing method depends on the specific issue causing the water intrusion. For minor problems, simple solutions like installing a properly functioning gutter system to direct runoff away and grading the soil to slope away from your foundation can be effective.

If you have more significant water problems, the solution will need to be more robust:

  • For standing water on the basement floor, a floor drain or a sump pump system may be the best solution.

  • For water pooling around the foundation, installing an exterior French drain can intercept water before it reaches the basement walls.

Other effective waterproofing methods, which can be used depending on your home's specific needs, climate, and soil type, include sealing the interior walls, landscape alteration, installing interior drainage systems, and using a dehumidification system to control moisture levels.

Yes, you can finish a basement that leaks, as long as you address the leak first. Before finishing a basement, you’ll need to repair any cracks in the walls and waterproof the basement to prevent future leaks. It’s much harder to clean up a water leak from a finished basement than an unfinished one, so preemptively addressing any leaking areas prevents expensive repairs in the future.

Some sump pumps are powered by water rather than electricity. Water-powered sump pumps generally use one gallon of city water to pump out two gallons of water from its basin. Therefore, if you're looking at a potential 10,000-gallon flood, your sump pump will need to use 5,000 gallons of city water to prevent it.

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