Foundation Systems of Michigan

Founded 2007 • With Angi since June 2008

Foundation Systems of Michigan, founded in 2007, 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 Livonia, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City. FSM 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, gutters, concrete sinking, and foundation failure.

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Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount
yes
Eco-Friendly Accreditations
No
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Verified Reviews

4.5

(493) Verified Reviews

Ratings Distribution

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361

4

47

3

32

2

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35

Rating Details

Price
4.1
Professionalism
4.6
Punctuality
4.7
Quality
4.5
Responsiveness
4.6

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basement waterproofing (366)foundation repair (124)insulation (50)drain pipe installation (26)gutter repair (7)generator service (1)concrete repair (67)well & water pump repair (59)
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Belinda C.
5.0
06/04/2023
Joe and James were polite and on time! Joe was extremely thorough and wanted to make sure he was doing the job expected. James was helpful. They were clean. Some young men smell of pot or look like they have not shaved or showered recently. NOT these two. Joe and James were professional in manner and how they carried themselves. They looked me in the eye when answerung my questions. I would highly recommend. This was for a job done June 2, 2023, in Maumee.
Description of Work
Porch and sidewalk
Category
foundation repair
Cost
$2,000
Hire Again?
Yes
D V.
5.0
05/12/2023
Keith Haddix spent an hour, thoroughly inspecting interior, basement and exterior of house. Recommend nothing be done at this time and to monitor the situation with a humidifier. In the next few years, when work actually needs to be done, I highly recommend Keith. professional, kind, honest, and caring.

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Review for Foundation Systems of Michigan - 32985 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI - 40131382
Description of Work
Thoroughly inspected interior and exterior of home and basement water leakage and assessed that nothing needs to be done at this time, monitor, and use dehumidifier. Call if and when it gets worse.
Category
basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes
Robert G.
5.0
04/28/2023
We recently had FMS work on doing a full crawl space encapsulation on an investment property and had an absolutely amazing experience working with Andy H. to help us get set up with the best plan to ensure that our crawlspace would receive the best configuration to ensure years of hassle-free maintenance. We then had an absolutely amazing group of guys (Jacob S, Jon M, Nick J) come out and install it with amazing speed and efficiency. Upon completion, we were both blown away at how good of a job they did and also just the sheer quality and workmanship that they put into it. If we ever have any more properties with crawl spaces in the future, we will for sure be reaching back out to FSM!
Description of Work
We recently had FMS work on doing a full crawl space encapsulation on an investment property and had an absolutely amazing experience working with Andy H. to help us get set up with the best plan to ensure that our crawlspace would receive the best configuration to ensure years of hassle-free maintenance. We then had an absolutely amazing group of guys (Jacob S, Jon M, Nick J) come out and install it with amazing speed and efficiency. Upon completion, we were both blown away at how good of a job they did and also just the sheer quality and workmanship that they put into it. If we ever have any more properties with crawl spaces in the future, we will for sure be reaching back out to FSM!
Category
basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes
Christian B.
5.0
04/01/2023
Expensive but excellent work and service
Description of Work
Waterproof basement wall that had been leaking. Work done as quoted excellent communication and follow up.
Category
basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes
Ben W.
5.0
03/22/2023
Jason, Justin, and Moises were fantastic! Everything they did was as quick and professional as I could have hoped.
Description of Work
Waterproofing along a 50’ basement wall.
Category
basement waterproofing
Cost
$6,200
Hire Again?
Yes
Dave B.
5.0
02/13/2023
Michael Brooks and his associate came on time for a schedule basement inspection. They were very thorough and explained their findings and advice. They also explained financing options. We decided on the AquaStop Basement Triple Sump Pump fitted to the existing drain tile. With a deposit on the day of inspection, we were also able to finance the remainder of the cost, which helps us get through tax time. On the day of the install, Jacob called as promised to advise us of their estimated arrival time. The crew, Jacob, Dustin, Cesar, and Jaden, were efficient and responsive to questions. They explained all they had done and how each control worked. And best of all, they left the basement super clean after the work was done. Well done, guys, and well done FSM. Thanks for the peace of mind.

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Review for Foundation Systems of Michigan - 32985 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI - 40029128
Description of Work
I needed an evaluation and advice to prevent future flooding in my full finished basement.
Category
basement waterproofing
Cost
$4,055
Hire Again?
Yes
Mia B.
1.0
09/28/2022
Horrible. The floors are still not level and now squeak. The price paid included local permits. The $200 permit fee has not been paid as of Sep 2022 and therefore my township has not scheduled an inspection of their work. I have called several times and issues still not corrected. A guy came out in Sep 2022 and admitted the floors cannot be leveled to less than an inch off and that he could not correct the squeaking.

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Review for Foundation Systems of Michigan - 32985 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI - 39889856Review for Foundation Systems of Michigan - 32985 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI - 39889856Review for Foundation Systems of Michigan - 32985 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI - 39889856
Description of Work
Installed MagnaForce steel beams to raise foundation and level floors in March 2022.
Category
foundation repair
Cost
$9,200
Donna C.
2.0
05/27/2022
Lack of communication and professionalism. The drain for the pump coming from my basement was supposed to go out the front of my home, and is what I agreed to. City regulations have it going into my backyard, and into 2 dry wells. These wells are 5 foot deep, hazardous and a liability, and where installed without my knowledge or approval. Had I been informed I would have made a different choice. FSM was given from February to May to contact me, and failed. Only concerned with making their system work. And after installation demanded payment without calling for, or passing inspection. While speaking with a representative, he informed me that I received over $2000. in material for free. I looked up these wells and can purchase them for $126. each on Amazon, that's over 150% markup on material. I'm beyond disappointed.
Description of Work
Waterproofing basement
Category
basement waterproofing, wells
Cost
$20,000
Colleen T.
3.0
05/17/2022
TLDR; The schematics that I was given for my sump pumps were not accurate and falsely advised that the pumps had backup battery systems when they did not. This lead to damage that was not covered by warrantee. In short you pay professional prices for bureaucratic avoidance of responsibility, and a sump pump system that is guaranteed to work only under perfect conditions. DO NOT TRUST. Crew has always been super nice and professional throughout the experience but the actual system is crap for the money spent unless everything in nature is perfect. Which, you know, is why I need a sump pump system?! For perfect weather?? 1. Battery Issue Got two sump pumps put in my crawl space. Team installed two, single model pumps and gave me the paperwork/schematics for the 'Elite 365 Sump Pump' which states that a 120 AMP battery backup "shall be installed". Power went out two days ago, no battery kicked in. Check my schematics...yup, battery mentioned. Called the business who had ONE support member working phones and only TWO on staff. Had to call back multiple times over the next 4 hours to talk to someone and get a tech out the next day. Turns out, the installation order listed the sump pumps as "Elite 365 Single" and that label of single is the only indication that there is, in fact, NO BATTERY BACKUP for the crawl system that I spent $13,000 installing. So now the water in my crawl ruined the $1,800 dehumidifier that was installed and the warranty doesn't cover pump failure or power outages. $13k for a my crawl to look like the inside of a dirty, moldy ice cooler soon as the power goes out. Power was out for 4 hours, damage done. Company wouldn't do jack. 2. Door Agreed to install a sealing door to the crawl. Found out during that they uh, couldn't do that actually because of the material of the wall. So now I have a crappy, half assed bit of wood with some screws in it that doesn't seal the door and lets water in all the time. Don't worry though! That's not covered by their warrantee either. 3. AC Unit All the AC ducts that run under the house now sweat profusely due to the insulation and are growing mold! Yay! So they talked me into a dehumidifier to install down there for $1,800. Did it's job actually! House didn't smell like mold. Well, until the crawl flooded since there's no battery backup on the pumps and ruined the dehumidifier two days later and isn't covered under warrantee... So they removed the dehumidifier since it didn't work anymore and let me know I could totally buy another one!
Description of Work
Encapsulation of Crawl Space
Category
insulation, wells
Cost
$13,726

Service Provider Response

Hello [Member Name Removed]. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We strive to give our customers the best experience and have brought your comments to our management team's attention. We will have our General Manager reach out to you. - Foundation Systems of Michigan
Tanya G.
1.0
05/10/2022
It went ok until the City's inspection came up. They failed in 2020 and have not made any attempts to bring they're work up to code or proactively contact me, knowing full well they failed the City's inspection.
Description of Work
Foundation work
Category
structural engineer, foundation repair
Cost
$17,500

Service Provider Response

Hello [Member Name Removed]. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We strive to give our customers the best experience and have brought your comments to our management team's attention. We will have our General Manager reach out to you. - Foundation Systems of Michigan
ROBERT Z.
1.0
03/11/2022
I chose to go with FSM for updating my existing sump, adding another sump, some waterproofing and encapsulating my crawlspace. I put 3K down on the job. They were supposed to start yesterday (3/10) and be done today (3/11). I waited yesterday until around noon or so for them to show up. I then called my "Field Rep" AKA salesman and no answer and the voicemail was full. I emailed him next, no reply. I then called the main phone number. I was put on hold several times during my conversation and it finally ended with them saying "I think it was a permitting delay but im not sure, we will call you back". Nothing else yesterday. I called them again today about 24 hours after my first successful contact with an employee. Again, I was put on hold, person got back and said that management and/or the field inspector (salesman) will call me ASAP. I then said I just want my money back and ill go with someone else (there are many other companies). The rep then said that due to me saying that, I should expect a call VERY soon. I said "funny how that works huh"? Well its been a couple hours and no call yet. During all this I spoke to many other companies and people who are very well aware of this type of work. I don't want to say to much other than its pretty common knowledge that since they were bought out almost a year ago, everything has gone way downhill. I have more information to add about this but i will wait and edit this review as things progress. Bottom Line: STAY AWAY! They no call/no showed my job and, as of this review, noone has told me why. They have my 3K deposit as well. I will update as things progress.
Description of Work
Sump Replacement, 2nd Sump, Crawl Enacpsulation
Category
electrician, insulation, basement waterproofing, wells, drain pipe, foundation repair
Cost
$13,000

Service Provider Response

Hello. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will have someone reach out to you, shortly. - Foundation Systems of Michigan
Michael S.
1.0
03/01/2022
1-year later: Basement water remains with heavy moisture permeating up from the parameter trough onto the foundation block walls! On February 28, 2022 "Foundation Systems of Michigan" came back out to access basement water damages. They agreed the moisture had not been properly remedied however, they also stated that unfortunately, the contract agreement stipulated the company is not responsible for any water or mold growth after the sub-surface parameter drain system was installed! They said there is no 30-day or any warranty other than the transferable warranty! The transferable warranty is useless since the water and moisture has not been evacuated from our basement and it's actually much worse after fake repair! MOLD EVERYWHERE!

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Review for Foundation Systems of Michigan - 32985 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI - 39643512Review for Foundation Systems of Michigan - 32985 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI - 39643512
Description of Work
Basement interior parameter sub-surface drainage system!
Category
concrete repair
Cost
$18,000

Service Provider Response

Hello. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will look into this immediately. So we can have more details about your experience and the best phone number to contact you, please reach out to feedback@groundworks.co - Foundation Systems of Michigan
Lisa S.
5.0
01/08/2022
Jacob T, Mario M, Miguel F, Emanuel B, and Mario S all did an excellent job. The crew came out on a Saturday. They were professional, polite, hardworking, and did a great job with clean up! Jake the foreman ensured all questions were answered and was very knowledgeable. I would absolutely use FSM again. The job occurred in a matter of days from the initial contact!
Description of Work
Foundation System and Waterproofing
Category
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such an awesome review. We always strive to deliver great experiences consistently and we appreciate your feedback! - Foundation Systems of Michigan
Bill B.
5.0
12/31/2021
Anthony B, Jordan F, and Tim Q did an excellent job encapsulating our crawlspace, even with the tight spaces. They clearly explained what was being done and graciously answered our questions. We will highly recommend FSM to anyone needing basement or crawlspace work.
Description of Work
Crawlspace encapsulation
Category
basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you very much for your recommendation! We're so pleased to hear that you've had a great experience with our team! - Foundation Systems of Michigan
LESLIE B.
5.0
12/29/2021
I had the crawl space on my 1946 house encapsulated (+ lots of foundation repairs/structural improvements) in Dec 2021. The FSM crew exceeded my expectations. Crew leader (Anthony B) and his team (Jordan F, Tim Q) were professional, friendly, organized, knowledgeable. They worked hard from 8am-6pm with one short break. They cleaned up perfectly, informed me in detail of everything they were doing, were patient with my numerous questions. I would recommend FSM, and especially this crew, without reservations.
Description of Work
Crawl space encapsulation
Category
basement waterproofing, structural engineer, foundation repair
Cost
$9,850
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hello! Thank you for trusting us to provide your home with a solution! We are glad everything went well and we appreciate you taking the time out of your day to share the experience you had with us. - Foundation Systems of Michigan
Bobby D.
1.0
10/20/2021
Worst experience ever with them. They promised to fix the small leak in my basement. During installation I told the foreman I specifically thought the dry well location was way too close to the house and that it should be put in the back yard. He said there is no way it would flood and worst case it would get mildly damp in the front yard if it rained a ton (in hindsight because they didn't want to do the extra work of putting it in the correct location). That was definitely not true as almost immediately it overflowed. This flooded not only our basement but also our elderly neighbors basement and garage too. My pregnant wife and I had to literally stay up all night mopping up the basement so that it would not be ruined until get could get an emergency plumber to come out the next day. Their incompetence almost put my wife into premature labor due to the physical exertion of having to stay up all night mopping even though I tried to do as much as I could. For well over two months I have left numerous messages with the company as well as my salesman, Alan Free, who very much apologized to me for their incompetence and told me a manager would call me back. They still have not called back. Totally unethical and incompetent. Just not right for them to charge thousands of dollars, create a bigger problem, and refuse to do anything about it.

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Review for Foundation Systems of Michigan - 32985 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI - 39516250Review for Foundation Systems of Michigan - 32985 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI - 39516250Review for Foundation Systems of Michigan - 32985 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI - 39516250Review for Foundation Systems of Michigan - 32985 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI - 39516250Review for Foundation Systems of Michigan - 32985 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI - 39516250Review for Foundation Systems of Michigan - 32985 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI - 39516250
Description of Work
Basement Waterproofing
Category
basement waterproofing
Cost
$5,500

Service Provider Response

Hello. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We apologize for the issues that occurred and for the lack of communication. We have brought your comments to our management team's attention and our manager will reach out to you to resolve this as quickly as possible. - Foundation Systems of Michigan
Barbara H.
4.0
09/21/2021
They did ok. The basement is noting leaking at this time

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Review for Foundation Systems of Michigan - 32985 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI - 39482900Review for Foundation Systems of Michigan - 32985 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI - 39482900Review for Foundation Systems of Michigan - 32985 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI - 39482900
Description of Work
Waterproof
Category
concrete repair, basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hello! Thank you so much for this awesome review. We're glad we were able to meet your expectations. - Foundation Systems of Michigan
Sandra W.
1.0
09/21/2021
Not well the crews they sent out were great. Office staff not so much not very helpful. I was told the ran out of materials. And it would be a week to 10 days to get. Apparently they forgot about it because I had to call them to find out what was going on. That was 45 days later. First person I talked to thought it was already completed . It was not needless to say I cancelled the extras on the job
Description of Work
Waterproof basement
Category
concrete repair, basement waterproofing

Service Provider Response

Hello. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We apologize for the issues that occurred. We take our customers' experience very seriously and with your feedback, we can learn more from our customers. We have brought your comments to our management team's attention for their review. - Foundation Systems of Michigan
Gary M.
1.0
09/21/2021
Complete disaster. Project never completed properly and I'm still waiting for them to complete repairs and pour cement in a few areas. My basement has been in shambles for the last 4 months now!
Description of Work
Basement waterproofing, repairs to improperly installed system
Category
concrete repair, basement waterproofing
Cost
$7,000

Service Provider Response

Hello. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will have someone get in touch with you to resolve this issue. - Foundation Systems of Michigan
Douglas W.
5.0
09/21/2021
The work went well along with some supervision by me. The building inspector approved the work by FSM.
Description of Work
Install a 10 foot section of under slab drainage pipe, gravel cover and concrete floor replacement of the work area.
Category
basement waterproofing, drain pipe, mudjacking
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hi! Thank you for providing this stellar rating! We appreciate you taking the time to rate your experience with us. - Foundation Systems of Michigan
Jeff P.
5.0
09/21/2021
extremely well. Two excellent crew. Clean, efficient, personable. Pricey but job well done.
Description of Work
basement encapsulation
Category
basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hello! Thank you for providing this feedback about pricing. We appreciate you taking the time to rate your experience with us. - Foundation Systems of Michigan
Theresa B.
5.0
09/21/2021
Excellent! Hardworking crew, and very courteous. They did an amazing job! The foreman was very knowledgeable, and answered all my questions. Would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work
Crawlspace encapsulated
Category
concrete repair
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for this stellar review! We're glad our team was able to show you a 5-star experience and we'll be sure to share with the team. - Foundation Systems of Michigan
Dave W.
5.0
09/21/2021
great make sure you get brad f as your tech
Description of Work
N/A
Category
concrete repair, basement waterproofing, structural engineer, foundation repair
Cost
$1,800
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hi! We appreciate you taking the time to share this review. We'll be sure to share with him! - Foundation Systems of Michigan
Marie H.
1.0
09/21/2021
The technician left the sump pump unplugged after completing a repair and my basement flooded after rain storms. FSM admitted the technician made a mistake. They gave me a refund of $1000 for the service and advise me they no longer provide this type of installation. I have 2 spots in my basement where the work was performed including the cement work. There is also a panel on my wall that is useless. I had to hire a firm to take out all the items damaged in my basement from the water. I sent them the bill and they would not refund the money. It cost me over $500 to have the items hauled away and I also had to get the water out of my basement and clean up the mess. They told me to contact my insurance company because they were not responsible for personal items. I told them the sump pump water damaged was not cover under my insurance policy. I would never use this company again.
Description of Work
N/A
Category
concrete repair
Cost
$1,000

Service Provider Response

Hello. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We apologize for the issues that occurred. We take our customers' experience very seriously and with your feedback, we can learn more from our customers. We have brought your comments to our management team's attention for their review. - Foundation Systems of Michigan
Jonathan G.
5.0
09/21/2021
Excellent! all the way from inspection/quote to installation being done. we have not had any problems since the work has been done
Description of Work
Crawl Space restoration
Category
concrete repair, electrician, basement waterproofing, wells, drain pipe
Cost
$9,500
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hello! Thank you for trusting us to provide your home with a solution! We are glad everything went well and we appreciate you taking the time out of your day to share the experience you had with us. - Foundation Systems of Michigan

Phone

Address

32985 Schoolcraft Rd

Livonia, MI 48150

Sunday
Closed
Monday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Website

http://www.drymich.com

Other Information

Services offered

Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Repair and Encapsulation, Basement Waterproofing, Gutters, Dehumidifiers, Sump Pumps and Whole House Generators.

Covid-19 update

We are actively performing full services. We are taking additional precautions to protect our customers.

Health & Safety Measures

We will wear masks and gloves when we visit your home
We will sanitize the workspace and all areas touched
We accept remote payment
All statements concerning COVID‑19 business operations and essential services are informational only, and are self‑reported and not verified by Angi.

FAQ

Foundation Systems of Michigan is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Foundation Systems of Michigan is open:

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Yes, Foundation Systems of Michigan offers free project estimates.

No, Foundation Systems of Michigan does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Foundation Systems of Michigan does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Foundation Systems of Michigan offers warranties.

Foundation Systems of Michigan offers the following services: Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Repair and Encapsulation, Basement Waterproofing, Gutters, Dehumidifiers, Sump Pumps and Whole House Generators.