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Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Grand Rapids, MI

Homes in Grand Rapids area are no stranger to humidity, FSM is the expert in basement and crawl space waterproofing and foundation repair. Let FSM transform your home for the better.

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John was very knowledgeable and very helpful. He suggested alternative option before I were to hire his company.. I would recommend, and I…

John was very knowledgeable and very helpful. He suggested alternative option before I were to hire his company.. I would recommend, and I will use again if necessary.

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Carter and Ja'mont were very professional and did a great job!

Carter and Ja'mont were very professional and did a great job!

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We would like to say thank you for you and your crew and the guys that came from California to help out. It really means a lot to us and…

We would like to say thank you for you and your crew and the guys that came from California to help out. It really means a lot to us and thank you again so much. We appreciate you your company the love family.

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Hunter K, Dawson M & Dalton M worked on my crawl space and did an excellent job. I would recommend them to anyone. Thanks again for the…

Hunter K, Dawson M & Dalton M worked on my crawl space and did an excellent job. I would recommend them to anyone. Thanks again for the awesome job.

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Michael was very knowledgeable and explained how the poly system was superior to mudjacking

Michael was very knowledgeable and explained how the poly system was superior to mudjacking

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Jayden B and Carter S were courteous and professional. They did a great job for. Highly recommend them and FSM Thank you

Jayden B and Carter S were courteous and professional. They did a great job for. Highly recommend them and FSM Thank you

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On 5/14/26 Carter S. leveled our driveway approach for both stalls. He did a wonderful job and it exceeded our expectations. We were so…

On 5/14/26 Carter S. leveled our driveway approach for both stalls. He did a wonderful job and it exceeded our expectations. We were so impressed with him and the work he did! On 5/14/25 Forman DeShawn, Co-Forman Reggie, and Austin K. installed the footings drainage with sump pump system. We were very impressed with how well they protect our belongings and how hard they worked the entire time there were here. DeShawn explained everything they were doing, and made sure the system was working before they left.

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Over two years ago i had another individual come out, check my foundation and preceded to tell me that my house was going to collapse if my …

Over two years ago i had another individual come out, check my foundation and preceded to tell me that my house was going to collapse if my 1/2 drop working towards the main drain, went any further. Saying the only reason the collapse had not occurred yet, was due to the solid poured concrete walls. No solution other than at this point the house will stay standing. With that knowledge my house was on the verge of falling in on itself I finally decided to call sometime later to see if the inevitable was here. Thank goodness I got Mark Dunbar! Wish I would have asked the first time he was out instead of waiting longer. Come to find out all the worry over the past two years was unnecessary! He took the time to explain in detail why the house was good and what to look for in the event something does need to be addressed. You can see Marks passion for delivering correct information while keeping customers interest first and foremost! I’ll definitely be calling him when we need to purchase our quality made whole house dehumidifier!! Thanks again Mark for the phenomenal customer service!!

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FSM did waterproofing with drain tile, sump pumps and water seal. Junior and his crew did an absolutely fabulous job. They communicated…

FSM did waterproofing with drain tile, sump pumps and water seal. Junior and his crew did an absolutely fabulous job. They communicated every step of the way and were professional and kind. I couldn’t be happier with them

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m not sure where to start. Our project was big. Tons of water issues with all the snow melt and rain. We have only lived in the house for a …

m not sure where to start. Our project was big. Tons of water issues with all the snow melt and rain. We have only lived in the house for a year. Reached out to FSM and had a great experience with Adam. Came out the same day and gave us a quote. He didn't pressure us and was straight forward. Fast forward to a week ago. Junior and his team came out and from the beginning I knew we would be taken care of. He walked us through everything. The process, the products, he answered any questions we had and went above and beyond. The entire time they were here they never stopped going above and beyond. They worked their butts off everyday they were here and some days put in well over 12 hours to get it done. Junior made sure to keep us in the loop and managed his team to where things were clean throughout the job. Everything was planned throughout the project day by day and I cant tell you the relief I felt after weeks of uncertainty. I cannot talk this team up enough. We consider them good friends after this experience and if you consider another company I would tell you to SERIOUSLY reconsider. Thank you FSM and a HUGE thanks to Junior, Trent, Chase!!! You guys are the real deal!!

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Jacob W., Alex L., and Denzel K. water proofed the back half of our basement. They were very courteous and provided us with updates…

Jacob W., Alex L., and Denzel K. water proofed the back half of our basement. They were very courteous and provided us with updates frequently. I particularly appreciated that they took great care to help us prevent our house cat from getting out by always closing doors behind them (which is a pain with so many trips in/out of the house). They completed a labor intensive job with a lot of care for our home. We would recommend them to anyone else needing this service!

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The instalation team was on time and explained everything in detail. I was told by the office it would take 2 days for the instalation but…

The instalation team was on time and explained everything in detail. I was told by the office it would take 2 days for the instalation but when the team got here they told me it possibly would only take a day. They were quick and made sure clean up was better then when they got here.

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Representative explained my situation clearly and effectively. Very personable and knowledgeable. Great guy! Good systems, I recommend them….

Representative explained my situation clearly and effectively. Very personable and knowledgeable. Great guy! Good systems, I recommend them. No way I could afford to have the work done, but I know what’s wrong.

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Daniel S, Jacob K, Damon B, these guys were amazing. Kept me well informed and very helpful to the whole process. Thanks Guys

Daniel S, Jacob K, Damon B, these guys were amazing. Kept me well informed and very helpful to the whole process. Thanks Guys

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John W was very knowledgeable and was able to answer every question. A good/pleasant person

John W was very knowledgeable and was able to answer every question. A good/pleasant person

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Mike was very through with his inspection of our foundation and supports and a very courteous young man. Mike pointed out the troubled…

Mike was very through with his inspection of our foundation and supports and a very courteous young man. Mike pointed out the troubled areas and what could be done, it was a pleasure meeting him.

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A+++ service! Daniel S., Riley G. and Jacob K. were outstanding!!!

A+++ service! Daniel S., Riley G. and Jacob K. were outstanding!!!

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I was just helped by Dylan and Allen Park Michigan. He was absolutely amazing. He went above and beyond aside from helping with the repair…

I was just helped by Dylan and Allen Park Michigan. He was absolutely amazing. He went above and beyond aside from helping with the repair he helped a woman and elderly neighbor pack-up their car . Because of this act of kindness I will tell everyone I know to you FSM .

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Jakob and his team (Alex, Nicholas and Junior) were prompt, efficient, and professional in their installation of a basement foundation…

Jakob and his team (Alex, Nicholas and Junior) were prompt, efficient, and professional in their installation of a basement foundation drain in my home yesterday. Jakob was very helpful and responsive to my questions throughout the day and thoroughly explained operation of the new drainage system, etc. He's also an outstanding foreman, keeping his team working seamlessly and in harmony. This team was obviously very experienced! I also appreciated the very high quality of materials and workmanship. And when the crew left, EVERYTHING was cleaned up very well. This was my second experience with FSM. BOTH EXPERIENCES WERE OUTSTANDING!! Their prices are competitive, their workmanship outstanding, and their overall objective is a satisfied customer WHICH I AM AGAIN!!! Give FSM and ADDITIONAL STAR!!! THANKS GUYS!!! THANKS FSM!!! You've shown yourself to be the BEST AGAIN!!! Tom Fischer Three Oaks. MI

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Great job! Nice clean up too. Only took about 2 hours. Thanks Jayden and Will.

Great job! Nice clean up too. Only took about 2 hours. Thanks Jayden and Will.

Foundation Expertise in Grand Rapids

Like most Michigan cities, homeowners in Grand Rapids don’t have to drive too far to find a view of a beautiful Great Lake. But this means the water table in the city is high. Located in the west-central part of the lower peninsula, the Grand Rapids area has many smaller lakes and 5 major rivers running through it. 

Grand Rapids, and the surrounding areas of Muskegon, Rockford, and Holland, deal with water in their basements and crawl spaces often because the zone of saturation is so incredibly close to the surface. Water vapor easily passes through common building materials, such as concrete and wood, causing high humidity in your basement or crawl space, and even flooding. 

Bowing walls and sinking and sagging foundations are the result of prolonged humidity and water intrusion problems. Grand Rapids’ clay soil mix doesn’t help. This type of soil absorbs water quickly and becomes heavy. Heavy soil can cause hydrostatic pressure against your foundation, resulting in cracked or bowing walls.

It’s best to get any foundation issues addressed as soon as the problem signs show themselves. Left untreated, especially in an area like Grand Rapids, you could end up with a more costly solution. FSM is here to help with your foundation repair, basement waterproofing and crawl space repair needs.

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Basement Waterproofing

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Crawl Space Repair

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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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