Ground Up Foundation Repair

Founded 2009 • With Angi since August 2010

Ground Up Foundation Repair is a local family-owned and operated construction company, licensed and insured through the state of Tennessee. With over 35 years of experience in the construction industry, we can meet all your foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete leveling needs. At Ground Up Builders, Inc., your satisfaction is our number one priority. We provide exceptional service, while working with you to stay within your budget. We work with you to identify structural and waterproofing issues early so that you can avoid costly repairs later. We help you protect and add value to your biggest investment - your home

Awards and Badges

Angi Certified

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Verified Reviews

4.7

(53) Verified Reviews

Ratings Distribution

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Rating Details

Price
4.6
Professionalism
4.8
Punctuality
4.9
Quality
4.8
Responsiveness
4.9

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foundation repair (47)mudjacking (11)basement waterproofing (10)concrete repair (8)drain pipe installation (4)well & water pump repair (4)excavating (4)concrete driveways (1)
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Leslie L.
5.0
11/08/2022
Ground Up Foundation Repair is an excellent business. The owners are great people and they run a great company. I’ve been able to count on them to do great work over the last ten years. They have done a variety of jobs for my family over the years. Each time the job looks excellent and they do what they say. I highly recommend them.

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Review for Ground Up Foundation Repair - 610 West Burton St, Murfreesboro, TN - 39938652Review for Ground Up Foundation Repair - 610 West Burton St, Murfreesboro, TN - 39938652Review for Ground Up Foundation Repair - 610 West Burton St, Murfreesboro, TN - 39938652Review for Ground Up Foundation Repair - 610 West Burton St, Murfreesboro, TN - 39938652Review for Ground Up Foundation Repair - 610 West Burton St, Murfreesboro, TN - 39938652Review for Ground Up Foundation Repair - 610 West Burton St, Murfreesboro, TN - 39938652
Description of Work
Added 300 feet of curtain drainage with pipe and rock. They also added 400 feet of drainage ditch with riprap. They did the all the excavation and installed the pipes and rock with no problems. The drains and ditch work perfectly. They saved our driveway and our septic system. I feel it was an excellent value for the amount of work they did. Highly recommend.
Category
excavators
Cost
$21,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Jim H.
5.0
12/21/2021
Great. Crew that was sent out worked hard and completed work in a timely manner. Very professional at every level.
Description of Work
Waterproofed basement. Also leveled building.
Category
concrete repair, excavators, basement waterproofing, wells, drain pipe, foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Mark Z.
5.0
11/16/2020
Excellent work! Every step of the process of working with Ground Up was easy and reassuring. Russ was the project supervisor who started the process by taking a look at our foundation and a couple of areas that needed attention. He reviewed the project thoroughly and asked very specific questions about what we wanted to do. I really appreciated the care and thought that was put into making sure that we were on the same page about the work to be done. He explained everything very thoroughly (in words that I could understand!), and I felt really good about having them do the work after talking the project through with Russ. All this before I even got the quote! I hired them, and I am beyond satisfied with the work and the service. Carter and his team showed up to do the work, and it was clear that Russ had communicated the job clearly to the team, and i didn't even need to speak to Russ after that. Carter did a great job, kept me updated on the progress, and they showed up when they said they would. They were very respectful of the interior of our home, keeping things clean. They did a terrific job on the foundation and replaced the entire vapor barrier. On top of it all, they removed the old jacks and some old rusted steal pipes that the previous owner left in our crawlspace. I didn't ask them to, but it was clearly trash, and they offered to remove it, which was above and beyond. Can't say enough about what a relief it is to know that the house is sitting on a firm foundation, and for such an important repair, it feels really good to work with a team that inspired confidence every step of the way. I would gladly hire them again. They did excellent work and gave me a warranty on top of it. To Russ and Carter and the rest of the team, thank you very much! I'm so grateful for the wonderful job you did to stabilize the home that my family sleeps in.
Description of Work
Replaced screwjacks and poured concrete footings for them, repaired floor joists, installed vapor barrier
Category
concrete repair, masonry, basement waterproofing, mudjacking, foundation repair
Cost
$5,300
Hire Again?
Yes
sarah R.
5.0
04/23/2020
Highly recommend! I just purchased a house, Ground up Foundation was extremely responsive. Came out immediately and explained the best options for me. Helped create a plan moving forward. Everyone was extremely cordial and personable. Thanks!
Description of Work
none
Category
foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
josh L.
5.0
04/23/2020
I had an excellent experience with Ground-Up. Professionalism and communication during the entire process. Great people and great service.
Description of Work
piers on house and concrete leveling
Category
mudjacking, foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
William D D.
5.0
05/22/2019
They were great to deal with and a pure pleasure.
Description of Work
Entire patio porch needed raising from the back had dropped 1 inch.
Category
mudjacking, foundation repair
Cost
$1,800
Hire Again?
Yes
Bernie T.
5.0
03/15/2019
Derek, his crew, and his masonry subs did amazing work. Due to shoddy workmanship by the original homeowner and another foundation "expert", we had to hire Ground Up to do it right. I didn't make it easy for them, but I was also very guarded after the mess we had on our hands to begin with. Derek went above and beyond in piering up what could be piered and repouring the foundation on the back side of the house. I will definitely use them again if we ever decide to dig out a partial basement and/or encapsulate the original crawl space.
Description of Work
Foundation Replacement
Category
concrete repair, excavators, masonry, drain pipe, foundation repair
Cost
$62,225
Hire Again?
Yes
dawn W.
5.0
02/23/2019
They were prompt with a quote after we sent photos of the issue. They set an appointment and were timely and very professional. A few months later a crack the filled reopened and they came right away to quickly fix the issue. Will definitely hire again.
Description of Work
We needed help with a sagging concrete porch.
Category
mudjacking, foundation repair
Cost
$1,100
Hire Again?
Yes
Mark H.
5.0
10/26/2018
Great! The company was on time and did everything they quoted. They explained in detail why these things needed to be done. All of their employees are professionals. We have not had any problems since this work was done. At the time when the aforementioned work was done this company had a separate remodel division which we used and are more than satisfied with their work. The remodel was $85K plus.

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Review for Ground Up Foundation Repair - 610 West Burton St, Murfreesboro, TN - 37505106Review for Ground Up Foundation Repair - 610 West Burton St, Murfreesboro, TN - 37505106Review for Ground Up Foundation Repair - 610 West Burton St, Murfreesboro, TN - 37505106Review for Ground Up Foundation Repair - 610 West Burton St, Murfreesboro, TN - 37505106Review for Ground Up Foundation Repair - 610 West Burton St, Murfreesboro, TN - 37505106Review for Ground Up Foundation Repair - 610 West Burton St, Murfreesboro, TN - 37505106
Description of Work
Drywall was cracking in several places in my home and the foundation needed repaired. They installed 2 structural steel support and spread footings. Installed 2x12x16 Pressure treated shimming to every support column in crawlspace. Changed main girder direction toward rear of residence. Installed 3 structural support columns below living room with steel beam to level.
Category
ceramic tile, concrete driveways, drywall, masonry, remodeling, home remodeling, doors, foundation repair
Cost
$4,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Michael B.
4.0
10/24/2018
Bid was professionally delivered, and the personnel involved all were very professional and helpful. We elected to go in another direction, but if I had future drainage project needs, I would be comfortable working with this company.
Description of Work
remediation of water intrusion in building
Category
excavators, basement waterproofing, foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
John T.
5.0
10/23/2018
We absolutely love Ground Up. They came highly recommended to us and repaired an issue we were having with water intrusion in our lower level. They are expert professionals who get the job done right. We have already recommended them to our neighbor and would not hesitate to use them again.
Description of Work
Foundation Work
Category
foundation repair
Cost
$5,000
Hire Again?
Yes
PAUL W.
5.0
10/20/2018
Great! Their price was competitive. And they accommodated our short timeframe to get the work done. They showed up on time and finished on time and didn't leave a mess. RJ Summers and the team were professional and responsive. All I could ask for.
Description of Work
I had two piers in our crawlspace that were inadequate. They put new piers alongside the ones we had
Category
foundation repair
Cost
$1,800
Hire Again?
Yes
David H.
5.0
10/19/2018
Fantastic. Samantha was great and the contractors (and subcontractors) were always pros.
Description of Work
Basement waterproofing, new concrete floor, other structural work.
Category
concrete repair, masonry, basement waterproofing, foundation repair, basement remodeling
Cost
$35,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Allison F.
5.0
10/18/2018
Downspouts from gutters and sump pump discharge were extended and buried under lawn to divert water out to street (away from our foundation). Materials used for drainage was heavy duty PVC pipes (not corrugated plastic tubing), we are confident it will last and not collapse or degrade over time. It is also attractive (at least as far as gutters go), as they used proper fittings to match up to existing downspouts. Used green plastic 'pop-ups' at the exit points which blend into yard and are positioned such that they can be easily mowed over. Lawn was minimally disturbed, they saved and replaced the grassy chunks where possible, and reseeded the rest. Very pleased.
Description of Work
Downspout/gutter extensions
Category
drain pipe
Cost
$2,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Hattie L.
5.0
08/10/2018
Still waiting for them to email me an estimate. No work was performed. The guy came out to look at the foundation in the rain and I felt bad bc he was getting soaked. I walked with him showing him the foundatIon problems. I didn't stay with him while he worked so I don't know if he inspected the crawl space. I would like a reply to see if they're interested in bidding on this job. I don't remember the date of service.
Description of Work
I need the foundation to be safe and secure.
Category
foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Allison F.
5.0
03/27/2018
We decided we needed to tackle the water issues in the basement of our century old home (unfinished, dirt dug out basement), as we ultimately wanted to be able to use the space as a work shop, but it flooded nearly every time it rained! Had numerous companies come out ranging from small time handymen up to national chains, had a variety of plans proposed. Ground Up's plans were the most comprehensive and they actually solved the problems, instead of just putting band-aid on issue. It was a major undertaking: we opted to dig basement floor down deeper (to increase head space), replace all 12 support posts in basement (including new footers), move sump pump, install three different drainage systems (we live on springs), and then pour new floor but in the end- our basement is FINALLY DRY! We have had several storms since the work, and we have held our breath waiting to ensure nothing seeps in, but it has not. Also, with the replacing the posts, they were able to upgrade materials & optimize placement to provide us with much more usable space. The Ground Up team was great from beginning to end, the initial project manager did a thorough inspection of property, gave us all options, and helped us decide which ones to prioritize, and which ones would could be DIY or just put on back burner. We appreciated the honesty and help. The team that did the work was fantastic, they worked through horrible rain and mud conditions. Things were cleaned up at the end of each day, and at the end of the project. Overall we are so pleased with the work and so glad we went with Ground Up - they are big enough of a company that they are capable of major residential foundation repairs, but still small enough to answer phone calls & emails and take time to explain things to you. We now have a dry space for a workshop- and also a solid foundation that will last another 100+ years.

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Review for Ground Up Foundation Repair - 610 West Burton St, Murfreesboro, TN - 36933860Review for Ground Up Foundation Repair - 610 West Burton St, Murfreesboro, TN - 36933860Review for Ground Up Foundation Repair - 610 West Burton St, Murfreesboro, TN - 36933860
Description of Work
Basement Waterproofing/Foundation Repair
Category
concrete repair, basement waterproofing, wells, foundation repair
Cost
$27,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Drew R.
1.0
12/22/2017
Installed perimeter drain system in crawl space. Total and complete failure!!!! Installers did not put drain pipe below or at least even with bottoms of foundation. Put it level with top of foundation, argued with them till I fianally called owner (Derek). He came out and argued with me and told his guys to keep going the way they were. Hit a rock and, after telling them I wanted the drain pipe ran along perimeter of rock, refused to do this. They called Derek and he told them to put drain on top of rock. Well main water source was coming around perimeter of rock and not on top of rock. Never saw sales man through whole process until I did not pay. Then he shows up (big guy) and gets very threatening about collecting money. Dereck finally came out and instead of redoing what I wanted done he gave me 100 foot of pipe to dig my own trench to collect some water his main line were to shallow to catch. Told him I was not digging trench, he supplied labor, was free, and I took off work to supervise his guy's on how I wanted it done. The 100 feet was buried deeper than the foundation and run downhill,measured with a level not by eye as rest of pipe was, all the way to sump pump. It is the only section out of 2600 feet that works correctly. All of the installers looked for the lazy way out and would tell you how smart they were any time you tried to make a suggestion. As I get prepared for 2-4 inches of ran, I sit here confidently knowing my drain system will not keep my foundation any drier than before I had it installed. The only reason I rated them a 1 is because it would not let me go to zero.
Description of Work
Crawl space waterproof
Category
wells
Cost
$5,500

Service Provider Response

Mr. [Member Name Removed], We're very sorry you feel this way. We take customer service and satisfaction very serious, In fact we were just awarded a customer satisfaction award from raving reviews. Unfortunately, its been almost two years since the project was completed and this is the first were hearing about this. We take great pride in our work and would've been more than happy to address any concerns. Again Sir, We're very sorry. If you would've called us we would've been more than happy to assist in dewatering the crawlspace.
JoAnn B.
5.0
06/06/2017
It took two and a half days. They left our driveway dirty. That is their only drawback.
Description of Work
They raised the foundation of our house.
Category
foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Chuck L.
3.0
05/22/2017
Inspection was completed as scheduled. However, an email estimate of services was never provided.
Description of Work
Foundation Repair.
Category
mudjacking, foundation repair
Tom E.
5.0
11/23/2016
Great! Stone masons were excellent - mathches perfectly.
Description of Work
A stone wall in the front of our development needed reinforcement. Due to poor construction on the initial build, the wall segment - 20', needed to be deconstructed, a footer poured and built back again reclaiming original stone.
Category
concrete repair, foundation repair
Cost
$10,000
Hire Again?
Yes
James B.
5.0
11/22/2016
You won't find a better team. As difficult as the whole process is, this team will walk you through every stage. I can't sing their praises enough.

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Description of Work
Foundation repair.
Category
mudjacking, foundation repair
Cost
$10,000
Hire Again?
Yes
WILLIAM J.
3.0
06/06/2016
Overall, the work was very good,but they called me during the middle of the job saying they needed to use one more jack and it'd cost more money. He told me not to talk to an estimator but they specifically sent this estimator out to my house to collect a check. They shouldn't be collecting a check during the middle of the job especially when I already paid half upfront, that's not right. It shows good faith on my end when I pay them upfront but it makes it hard for me to trust them when all they want is money before the job is even done. In my opinion they should've been more upfront about the job, the specifications and the cost rather than wanting to charge me additionally on top of the original estimate. I believe the communication skills need to be better in terms of the job and the cost, because I need to know specifically how much I'm going to spend rather than be surprised with extra costs during the middle of the job. Overall, I can't recommend this company as it's hard to trust them and their intentions.
Description of Work
They put jacks under our house to lift it.
Category
remodeling
Cost
$7,600
Michael C.
5.0
05/02/2016
Our front porch slab had pulled away from the house. GUB drilled holes in the steps and injected cement under the steps and moved the porch slab back into place. They were very neat, on time and did exactly what they said they would do.
Description of Work
Injected cement under the front steps and raised our porch slab and moved it back to the house.
Category
mudjacking, foundation repair
Cost
$1,600
Hire Again?
Yes
Jane M.
5.0
07/06/2015
They were wonderful. From the first meeting, I was put at ease over a foundation issue. I was very concerned about it as we were putting our house up for sale soon. They did a great job! All of there workers were very courteous and did all that they promised and then some.
Description of Work
Straightened a garage wall and raised the garage floor.
Category
foundation repair
Cost
$8,500
Hire Again?
Yes
Tina S.
5.0
05/05/2015
They did a great job! Although I don't venture down to the crawl space, others that have gone down there (e.g. plumber) have made unsolicited comments on how good of a job was done. They have also come back to make adjustments as part of the engagement. Always accommodating. No hesitation in recommending this company!
Description of Work
Waterproofed crawl space, structural steel support columns, steel beams, hydraulic piers for front porch, tuck point block wall in crawl space, vapor barrier cover in crawl space, new crawl space door, downspout extension below grade to redirect roof runoff.
Category
masonry, basement waterproofing, doors, foundation repair
Cost
$12,000
Hire Again?
Yes

Phone

Address

610 West Burton St

Murfreesboro, TN 37130

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

Website

http://www.groundupfoundationrepair.com

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Licensed
Trade License Number
63152
Trade License Locale
Tennessee
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Tennessee: General
Trade License Expiration
02/28/2022
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FAQ

Ground Up Foundation Repair is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Ground Up Foundation Repair is open:

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

Ground Up Foundation Repair accepts the following forms of payment: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Check

Yes, Ground Up Foundation Repair offers free project estimates.

Yes, Ground Up Foundation Repair offers eco-friendly accreditations.

Yes, Ground Up Foundation Repair offers warranties.

Ground Up Foundation Repair offers the following services: Residential & Commercial Foundation Repair, Waterproofing, Concrete Leveling, Poly-Jacking, Crawl Space Repair.