Groundworks Companies

What Groundworks Companies does

Groundworks Companies is a private, KKR-backed foundation and water management solutions provider headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, operating since 2016. The company delivers residential and commercial services including foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and encapsulation, and concrete lifting, using proprietary products such as CrawlSeal (20mil vapor barrier), IntelliJack crawl space supports, BasementGutter interior drainage, carbon fiber wall reinforcement (described as 10x stronger than steel), and PolyRenewal polyurethane foam injection. It also offers commercial and government engineering services covering foundation underpinning, soil stabilization, and infrastructure rehabilitation for sectors including transportation, ports, airports, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial facilities.

The business model is predominantly direct-to-consumer and project-based: customers request free on-site inspections via phone or website, Certified Field Inspectors assess the property, and locally-branded operating companies (e.g., Baker's Waterproofing, JES, AFS, AquaGuard, Dry Pro, Alpha Foundations) execute the work. Revenue is driven primarily by one-time projects, supplemented by recurring annual maintenance programs on installed systems and financing-driven ticket conversion (24-month no-interest/no-payment and 10-year fixed monthly payment plans). Distribution is a hybrid of national brand presence and locally-operated brands, with field sales supported by inside sales, SEO, content marketing, and a branded content partnership with Mike Rowe.

Groundworks has scaled through an aggressive M&A strategy — over 45 acquisitions since 2016, including 10 in 2024 alone — reaching more than 84 offices across 45 U.S. states and Canada (entered in 2024), and has served over one million customers. Named commercial customers include Caltrans, PulteGroup, D.R. Horton, The Home Depot, Medline, and Marriott, alongside infrastructure projects at airports, rail stations, and seawalls. Backed by KKR private equity, the company operates as the leading consolidator in a fragmented category, with the company self-reporting a 20%+ surge in foundation repair demand in early 2026 tied to aging U.S. housing stock.

Name

Groundworks Companies

Legal name

Groundworks Companies

Website

https://groundworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Groundworks Companies is a KKR-backed, Virginia Beach-based provider of foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete lifting services for residential homeowners and commercial/government clients across 45 U.S. states and Canada, scaled through 45+ acquisitions since 2016.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation and Water Management Services

NAICS

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (238110), Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (238190), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Foundation Remediation & Underpinning (Jack Piles, Resin Injection, Re-leveling) (IMAFAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Piling & Deep Foundations (Driven, Bored, CFA, Micropiles) (IMAFAOAA), Foundation Crack Repair (Masonry/Concrete) (HSAGALAG), Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review) (IMAFAOAK)

Keywords

• Foundation repair services
• Basement waterproofing solutions
• Crawl space encapsulation
• Concrete lifting services
• Soil stabilization engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Foundation Repair Services: One-time project-based services for residential and commercial foundation repair including push piers, helical piers, slab piers, crawl space supports, and wall anchors. Revenue is recognized at project completion based on scope of work determined during inspection.
2. Basement Waterproofing Services: Project-based basement waterproofing services including sump pump installation, interior drainage systems, dehumidifiers, egress windows, and vapor barriers. Offered to both residential homeowners and commercial clients.
3. Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation: Crawl space repair services including encapsulation, moisture control, insulation, sump pumps, and dehumidifier installation. Typically one-time project revenue with potential for annual maintenance service contracts.
4. Concrete Lifting Services: Polyurethane foam injection (PolyRenewal) and mudjacking services to lift and level sunken concrete surfaces including driveways, sidewalks, pool decks, patios, and steps. One-time project-based revenue.
5. Service & Maintenance Programs: Annual maintenance programs for installed systems including sump pump servicing, inspections, and ongoing waterproofing maintenance. Provides recurring revenue from existing customer base.
6. Commercial/Industrial Engineering Services: Large-scale commercial foundation repair, soil stabilization, infrastructure rehabilitation, and concrete leveling for government, industrial, and commercial clients. Projects include government facilities, airports, ports, railways, and commercial properties. Revenue from project-based contracts of varying scale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Groundworks Companies provides foundation and water management solutions for residential and commercial properties, including foundation repair (push piers, helical piers, slab piers, wall anchors, carbon fiber reinforcement), basement waterproofing (interior drainage, sump pumps, dehumidifiers, egress windows), crawl space repair and encapsulation (vapor barriers, IntelliJacks, drainage), and concrete lifting (PolyRenewal polyurethane foam injection). The commercial division delivers engineered foundation underpinning, soil stabilization, and infrastructure rehabilitation for government, industrial, and commercial clients across the U.S. and Canada.

Product overview

Groundworks Companies is a foundation and water management solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of services organized into four core residential product lines (Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair, and Concrete Lifting) plus commercial services. The residential offerings include specialized products like Push Piers, Helical Piers, Slab Piers, Wall Anchors, IntelliBrace, Carbon Fiber Repair, IntelliJacks, Sump Pumps, Dehumidifiers, BasementGutter drainage systems, CrawlSeal vapor barriers, CrawlDrain systems, Crawl Space Encapsulation, and PolyRenewal polyurethane foam injection. The commercial division provides engineered solutions for foundation repair, soil stabilization, infrastructure rehabilitation, and concrete leveling across government, commercial, and industrial sectors. The company operates over 84 offices across the U.S. and Canada, having served over one million customers through various regional brands acquired over time.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CrawlSeal: Vapor barrier liner designed to keep moisture out of crawl spaces
• BasementGutter
• IntelliJack
• PolyRenewal
• CrawlDrain
• Eco-Soil

Products and services

• Foundation Repair Comprehensive foundation repair service for residential and light commercial properties using push piers, helical piers, slab piers, wall anchors, IntelliBrace, and carbon fiber reinforcement to permanently stabilize settling or damaged foundations.
• Basement Waterproofing Project-based basement waterproofing service that prevents water intrusion through the BasementGutter interior perimeter drainage system, sump pumps, dehumidifiers, and egress windows to maintain a dry, healthy basement.
• Crawl Space Repair Comprehensive crawl space solution combining CrawlSeal vapor barrier, CrawlDrain drainage, IntelliJack structural supports, sump pumps, and dehumidifiers to encapsulate and stabilize residential crawl spaces.
• Concrete Lifting Concrete lifting service using PolyRenewal two-part expanding polyurethane foam injected beneath sunken slabs (driveways, sidewalks, pool decks, patios) to lift them back to original position with faster cure time than mudjacking.
• Commercial Foundation Repair Engineered foundation solutions for commercial, government, and industrial properties including foundation underpinning, stabilization, new construction supports, floor leveling, and structural reinforcement.
• Soil Stabilization Commercial soil management service including soil densification, expansive clay mitigation, grout curtain barriers, liquefaction mitigation, cavity fill, and excavation support for infrastructure and large commercial projects.
• Infrastructure Rehabilitation Infrastructure rehabilitation service covering manhole repair, lateral line joint sealing, bridge abutment stabilization, culvert rehabilitation, roadway stabilization, stormwater systems, airport runways, seawalls, bulkheads, and tunnel sealing.
• Commercial Concrete Leveling Commercial concrete leveling service providing trip hazard mitigation, sidewalk leveling, parking lot leveling, curb leveling, and rocking slab stabilization for commercial and government properties.
• Service & Maintenance Programs Recurring annual maintenance program for installed sump pumps, dehumidifiers, waterproofing systems, and crawl space encapsulation, providing recurring service revenue and customer retention.

Quantifiable outcome

• Foundation repair demand surged more than 20% in the first five months of 2026, driven by approximately 38.4 million homes built between the 1970s and 1990s entering their 40-year structural service window.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Thrasher Foundation Repair: Privately held Midwestern foundation repair and waterproofing contractor offering push piers, helical piers, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete lifting. Closely comparable to Groundworks across service mix and target customer (residential homeowners) but operates with regional rather than national scale.
• Basement Systems: National dealer network focused on basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and foundation repair through independently owned and operated dealers. Direct peer to Groundworks on product portfolio (water management and structural repair) and residential homeowner target market.
• Olshan Foundation Solutions: Long-standing U.S. foundation repair company offering foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space solutions, and concrete leveling for residential customers. Comparable to Groundworks on service line breadth, proprietary products (e.g., Olshan Crawl Space Recovery), and warranty-led positioning.
• Acculevel: Regional foundation repair and waterproofing contractor serving the Midwest U.S. with foundation piers, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete lifting. Comparable to Groundworks on service mix and residential focus, though smaller in geographic footprint.
• Helitech: Foundation repair and waterproofing specialist serving the Midwest and Mid-South with foundation piering, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete leveling. Direct peer on services and residential homeowner target market.
• Foundation Recovery Systems: Midwest U.S. foundation repair contractor offering push piers, helical piers, wall anchors, basement waterproofing, and crawl space encapsulation. Comparable to Groundworks on service portfolio and warranty-driven residential positioning, but with sub-national geographic scope.
• Power Lift Foundation Repair: Foundation repair contractor offering push piers, helical piers, slab piers, wall anchors, basement waterproofing, and concrete leveling across multiple U.S. states. Direct peer to Groundworks on service mix and residential foundation/water management solutions.
• Ram Jack: National network of foundation repair dealers providing steel pier systems, helical piers, and related structural repair products. Comparable to Groundworks on foundation underpinning technology (push/helical piers), though Ram Jack is primarily a manufacturer/dealer network rather than a vertically integrated installer at Groundworks' scale.

Broad incumbents

• Hayward Baker (Keller Group): Largest North American geotechnical specialty contractor, offering ground improvement, earth retention, underpinning, and soil stabilization for commercial and infrastructure customers. Overlaps with Groundworks' commercial division (soil stabilization, infrastructure rehabilitation) but operates at much larger infrastructure scale.

Others

• Earth Contact Products (ECP): Manufacturer and supplier of foundation repair products including push piers, helical piers, wall anchors, and underpinning systems, sold through a dealer/installer network. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — supplies products comparable to those Groundworks installs in-house (e.g., push and helical piers).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/groundworks
• Facebookfacebook.com/groundworksCompanies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/groundworkscompanies
• Instagraminstagram.com/groundworks

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A19 records

Investments

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