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Crawl Space Repair and Basement Waterproofing in Traverse City, MI

If your crawl space or basement is constantly leaking in your Traverse City area home—you are not enjoying all the region has to offer. Proven repairs from a trusted area expert can restore your quality of life.

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Very pleasant informational on company. Scott Lukowski was amazing down to earth. not pushy at all Highly recommend.

Very pleasant informational on company. Scott Lukowski was amazing down to earth. not pushy at all Highly recommend.

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Scott Lukowski was really great. Very down to earth, knowledgeable and helpful with figuring out the best plan of action for our basement…

Scott Lukowski was really great. Very down to earth, knowledgeable and helpful with figuring out the best plan of action for our basement repairs.

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FSM was very professional. Had my main support beam replaced and Matt and his crew were top notch. Well mannered, on time and explained…

FSM was very professional. Had my main support beam replaced and Matt and his crew were top notch. Well mannered, on time and explained everything along the way. Cleaned up and finished on time as well. Great work!

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Will Irvine did a fabulous job! Best service person I’ve dealt with ever! I would recommend him for anything! Super nice to my 93 year…

Will Irvine did a fabulous job! Best service person I’ve dealt with ever! I would recommend him for anything! Super nice to my 93 year old mother! Explained everything so she could understand things. He was great!

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Dave P. Matt K and Jordan K did an amazing job on my basement, they kept me informed, kept everything cleaned up and got it done in/ day….

Dave P. Matt K and Jordan K did an amazing job on my basement, they kept me informed, kept everything cleaned up and got it done in/ day. Went over everything with me. I would highly recommend them to anyone!

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Our consultant, Adam was knowledgeable, courteous and understanding. He was on time and explained everything in detail and with drawings….

Our consultant, Adam was knowledgeable, courteous and understanding. He was on time and explained everything in detail and with drawings. We booked our service and he as well as the team were able to get us scheduled in a timely and efficient manner. I am looking forward to the completion of our project and would highly recommend him and the service. Best customer service I have had in a very long time.

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Alex,Juan, and Josue were great to work with. Hard working, personable,and dependable. Would recommend if you need foundation work done.

Alex,Juan, and Josue were great to work with. Hard working, personable,and dependable. Would recommend if you need foundation work done.

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Our sales person Jim Nesbitt was outstanding He was pleasant courteous and very professional He went above and beyond what my wife and I…

Our sales person Jim Nesbitt was outstanding He was pleasant courteous and very professional He went above and beyond what my wife and I expected This is the 2nd time using FSM The fist out of the Traverse City office. By sure the best Highly recommend

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Will Irvine came to my home to inspect and service my FSM system. He was very helpful in explaining what he would do to service the pumps,…

Will Irvine came to my home to inspect and service my FSM system. He was very helpful in explaining what he would do to service the pumps, and retape the linings. He was professional and a pleasure to meet. I would recommend him Highly. Bill Sawczuk

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Just wanted to say how impressed we were by the crew that was sent to our home. Hunter K, Dawson M, and Devin R. were very professional and …

Just wanted to say how impressed we were by the crew that was sent to our home. Hunter K, Dawson M, and Devin R. were very professional and did a great job. We appreciate how respectful they were to us and our home. All and all it was a great experience, and would highly recommend FSM .

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Joshua Gaddy came to fix where the pipe coming out of the house was cut off and not taken care of properly to keep water from coming back…

Joshua Gaddy came to fix where the pipe coming out of the house was cut off and not taken care of properly to keep water from coming back in the house and letting the sump pump run every 15 seconds. Temporary fix and said someone would be back to fix it in the spring when the ground wasn't frozen. Your company needs something better than heat tapes for the pipe not freezing, after all we live in Michigan. Cam was told by someone to cut it off but not what to do so water wouldn't gush out on the ground right next to my house with no place to go. Joshua did the best he could for now. I wasn't happy with the problem, being I spent so much to keep water out and ruining my foundation. The job was done nicely until the pipe froze.

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Scott Lukowski came out to give an estimate for foundation walls. Great guy and easy to talk to about the project so we'll be leaning…

Scott Lukowski came out to give an estimate for foundation walls. Great guy and easy to talk to about the project so we'll be leaning towards scheduling with him.

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Matt and his crew came to our home to sister a floor joist and install some blocks. They were on time, and they had the skills, tools, and …

Matt and his crew came to our home to sister a floor joist and install some blocks. They were on time, and they had the skills, tools, and materials for the job. They did skilled work and cleaned up after themselves when they were done. Matt's communication with us and his crew was top-notch. He called along the way to give us their arrival time. He explained to his crew what they needed to do and everything went as explained. His communication with us was clear and helpful. We highly recommend Matt and his crew for a job well done and would welcome them back without a doubt.

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Dave P’s crew was very efficient and clean.

Dave P’s crew was very efficient and clean.

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Alex, Marcus and Josue were considerate and professional and did an excellent job repairing our foundation. They were on time every day (a …

Alex, Marcus and Josue were considerate and professional and did an excellent job repairing our foundation. They were on time every day (a 3-day job) and even finished a few hours early without lacking craftmanship. Overall, extremely satisfied with the repair of our foundation from FSM.

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Writing this review for Dylan TC from FSM. Very nice, informative and professional. Took time to explain cause and resolution of my…

Writing this review for Dylan TC from FSM. Very nice, informative and professional. Took time to explain cause and resolution of my foundation issue. Also helped greatly to figure out payment options. Extremely knowledgeable and helped make a worrisome situation easy to deal with. Thanks again.

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Hunter, Cody and Dawson did a great job with our foundation and crawl space. Hunter kept us up to speed on what they were doing and did a…

Hunter, Cody and Dawson did a great job with our foundation and crawl space. Hunter kept us up to speed on what they were doing and did a good job explaining it to us. The whole crew was professional and courteous, and they cleaned up after themselves every time they were there.

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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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easy to work with. clearly explained the cost and solution

easy to work with. clearly explained the cost and solution

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Looking forward to getting this service done. Ian came by for estimate and was extremely professional, knowledgeable, low pressure, and he…

Looking forward to getting this service done. Ian came by for estimate and was extremely professional, knowledgeable, low pressure, and he helped us decide that this is the direction we should go. He explained the product and the process very well so when he left we had no questions as to what we should expect… So far so good. If the install portion of the project goes this smoothly then we will certainly be pleased beyond words!!

Foundation Experts in Traverse City

Homeowners like you in Traverse City, MI, are used to sun, sand and beautiful lakes. However, when your basement or crawl space turns into a lake, the result is far less enjoyable. 

Located near some of Michigan’s most beautiful waterways, Traverse City and the surrounding areas of Cheboygan, Cadillac, and Mackinaw City have more than just lake water to contend with. Their year-round precipitation, heavy snow melt, and high humid summers cause moisture in your basement or crawl space.

The constant water vapor in Traverse City causes musty smells during the summer months, and cold, drafty floors in the winter. These concerns make crawl spaces a less than desirable foundation type in Northern Michigan. If unwanted moisture is left untreated, it often leads to uneven floors and sagging foundations. Sometimes problem signs are noticed after the damage is done, so it’s good to periodically take a look and assess the situation regardless of problem signs. 

Traverse City’s sandy soil is good for drainage, but even the best soil can’t keep water out of your foundation when the saturation level is especially high.

If it sounds all too familiar, you’re not alone. Many in the Traverse City area feel your frustration and know that FSM is here to help with foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and 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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