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Crawl Space Repair and Basement Waterproofing in Alpena, MI

Alpena homeowners enjoy lakes and wide-open spaces, but when foundation problems plague your home, there is only one company to call—the experts at FSM.

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Didn’t believe that the sump pump and inside French drain could be done in two days. That is exactly what happened. Two days and the…

Didn’t believe that the sump pump and inside French drain could be done in two days. That is exactly what happened. Two days and the project completed. Luis S. Gustavo G. Gerson M and Devon W. Did a great job. On time, professional, personable. Clean up, yard and basement, better as can be expected. They did such a nice job, that I will never have to see them again on this property project. 😀 If needed, I would definitely use them again. From getting the bid (Dale K), to the completed project, all questions and concerns were answered. Had water intrusion in the past, nothing recently, My project was more a preventative issue going forward. So waiting for the next big storm to test the system. ⛈️ As a final note, any call I placed to FSM was returned within, or less, then the next day. Office staff, exceptional.

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Jacob was informative and thorough and led a strong team with Steve and Rylee. Everything was explained thoroughly and the work done was…

Jacob was informative and thorough and led a strong team with Steve and Rylee. Everything was explained thoroughly and the work done was excellent. Super happy with the work of that team.

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We had Groundworks out to install a sump pump and other water proofing measures at our home. Dean gave us an initial estimate and he was…

We had Groundworks out to install a sump pump and other water proofing measures at our home. Dean gave us an initial estimate and he was thorough and very kind. Jacob was our main contact for the on site work and he was excellent. He was kind and explained every step of the process with us. He showed us how everything would work and offered his number in case we had any questions afterward. I appreciate him and his onsite crew- they all worked very hard carrying heavy buckets of concrete in and out of our house. Very thankful and appreciative of Jacob and his crew!

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Mike Kruisenga was very thorough and made sure I knew exactly what was going on.

Mike Kruisenga was very thorough and made sure I knew exactly what was going on.

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Rock ‘n’ roll Joe was so informative. I cannot believe how thorough this man is. Stayed here for three hours and found a not such a small…

Rock ‘n’ roll Joe was so informative. I cannot believe how thorough this man is. Stayed here for three hours and found a not such a small problem but not such a big problem either and made me understand why it’s a problem with my house having a bad foundation situation I will recommend him to everybody.

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Daniel S Riley G Jacob K Nick S All did a fantastic job on our home.

Daniel S Riley G Jacob K Nick S All did a fantastic job on our home.

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Meet with Donald Antcliff about a issue in our crawl space and he was very professional and helpful in explaining the situation. Although…

Meet with Donald Antcliff about a issue in our crawl space and he was very professional and helpful in explaining the situation. Although work was not needed we would call in the future if we needed work done.

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Anyone who needs any kind of foundation work done, Groundworks is the place to hire. Last winter was brutal to our basement fireplace…

Anyone who needs any kind of foundation work done, Groundworks is the place to hire. Last winter was brutal to our basement fireplace chimney, so bad that it made it lean away from the house. Jacob,Austin, and Maxwell from Groundworks placed piers in the ground and straightened it back to normal. Thank you Groundworks.

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Bryant D ,Gabe M ,and Jared J Did a very professional job at my house highly recommend this crew.

Bryant D ,Gabe M ,and Jared J Did a very professional job at my house highly recommend this crew.

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These guys are total professionals. Dave P and his crew were considerate, timely, and speedy. I would highly recommend them!!

These guys are total professionals. Dave P and his crew were considerate, timely, and speedy. I would highly recommend them!!

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We had our annual crawlspace and encapsulation inspection, and it was a breeze! Our technician, Josh, was super friendly and knowledgeable. …

We had our annual crawlspace and encapsulation inspection, and it was a breeze! Our technician, Josh, was super friendly and knowledgeable. The inspection was thorough and detailed, and we felt really comfortable with the whole process. FSM has always taken great care of us, and we highly recommend them!

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Jason and Chad did a excellent job on my driveway, it was pretty bad, but Jason made it work. I have haters for neighbors and they we're…

Jason and Chad did a excellent job on my driveway, it was pretty bad, but Jason made it work. I have haters for neighbors and they we're amazed aswell. They explained everything very clearly even i could understand. It was fantastic. I love love love❤️the work done..

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Nick was on-time and very good at explaining the technical aspects in language we could understand. Foreman Timothy also arrived on-time…

Nick was on-time and very good at explaining the technical aspects in language we could understand. Foreman Timothy also arrived on-time with his crew and got right to work. Everyone we delt with at FSM was both professional and friendly.

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The Groundworks guys did an awesome job leveling the steps on my patio. They were professional and courteous.

The Groundworks guys did an awesome job leveling the steps on my patio. They were professional and courteous.

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Hands down the quality of workmanship and level of professionalism was above and beyond any expectations! 100 satisfaction all the way…

Hands down the quality of workmanship and level of professionalism was above and beyond any expectations! 100 satisfaction all the way around start to finish! I would recommend them time and time again! Thak you!

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My sale person Rock and Roll Joe did a great job with the presentation very knowledgeable and insightful. I'm very impressed and interested …

My sale person Rock and Roll Joe did a great job with the presentation very knowledgeable and insightful. I'm very impressed and interested in having the services on the house.

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We had a very large, very long horizontal crack in our wall. Jacob W. was great. He answered all my husbands questions and worked his butt…

We had a very large, very long horizontal crack in our wall. Jacob W. was great. He answered all my husbands questions and worked his butt off. Along with Austin H. and Denzel K. The cleaned up everything when the job was done too. I would give them a 10/10 and would recommend them to anyone that needed foundation work done.

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John W was a huge help. He gave honest feedback and did a thorough review of our home. I’d definitely recommend FSM services for all water…

John W was a huge help. He gave honest feedback and did a thorough review of our home. I’d definitely recommend FSM services for all water and foundational needs.

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Jason R. and Jordan B. From FSM did an amazing job poly lifting my front porch steps and stabilizing a slab in my driveway. Explained…

Jason R. and Jordan B. From FSM did an amazing job poly lifting my front porch steps and stabilizing a slab in my driveway. Explained steps they were doing and extremely courteous. Definitely would recommend FSM for this type of work. Five Stars!

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FSM installed the french drain system around the perimeter of my basement. I am extremely satisfied with the results. Then I purchased the…

FSM installed the french drain system around the perimeter of my basement. I am extremely satisfied with the results. Then I purchased the yearly maintenance checkups. Justin Emond was the technician that came to do my inspection. He was knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. I really appreciated his expertise!!

Structural Repair Expertise in Alpena

Alpena is in the northeastern part of Michigan’s lower peninsula, with its eastern border along Lake Huron. The view of the water is breathtaking, but that same lake water is devastating when it causes problems for your home’s foundation, basement or crawl space.  

Alpena, and the surrounding areas of Hubbard Lake, Oscoda and Tawas City, typically have high water tables and year-round precipitation. When spring snow melt is added to the water table, wet or humid basements and crawl spaces in the Alpena area are all too common. Water in the soil surrounding your foundation can lead to mold, mildew, seeping cinder blocks, and rotting wood. 

The soil in the Alpena area is mostly sand, which brings its own set of difficulties. Although sandy soil has good drainage properties, it can cause structural support issues like settling or shifting foundations. 

FSM has proven solutions to stabilize sinking foundations and bring your floors back to level ground. We are experts in foundation, basement, and crawl space repair and we can help you create a safer and healthier home. Using cutting-edge products and specialized installers, you’ll have peace of mind that your biggest investment is protected.

Unmatched Quality & Solutions

Groundworks Experts Assess and Repair a Home Foundation

Foundation Repair

When problems with your home’s foundation arise, it can bring a variety of other issues along with it. Here’s how our specialized solutions can repair your home’s foundation to it’s original stability.

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Basement Waterproofing

Curious about wet basement repair? Groundworks provides local residential and commercial basement waterproofing services. We offer free inspections!

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Crawl Space Repair

When it comes to the health of your home’s crawl space, there are many factors and problem signs at work. Knowing what the signs are could help you indicate that it’s time for repairs.

Concrete Lifting

Concrete Lifting

The stability and consistency of the concrete around your home is an important factor to it’s overall aesthetic and wellbeing. Here’s what you should know about the concrete lifting options for your home.

Why Choose Us?

Local Expertise

Our team of professionals has undergone extensive training. You can rest assured knowing your home is in good hands and will be properly protected by our team of experts.

Customizable Solutions

All our solutions are fully customizable and can be specifically tailored to meet your home’s repair needs. Every home is unique, and that’s why we ensure every solution is too.

Unmatched Quality

We never sacrifice quality for quantity or time. We work until the job is done the right way, and we firmly believe that every customer deserves the highest quality solutions and professionalism, no matter where they live.

Peace of Mind

It is our goal to ensure we provide exactly what is needed to fix the problem, permanently. Peace of mind comes standard with everything we do.

Continued Service & Maintenance

Our service and maintenance programs ensure the solutions we install continue to function to their highest ability and properly protect your home.

Warranty

All our products and services are backed by long-term warranties. A warranty is only as good as the company behind it. We are leaders in the industry who stand behind our engineered, tested, and approved repairs.

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