What Vanterra Foundation Solutions does

Vanterra Foundation Solutions is a privately held, Knoxville-headquartered roll-up platform that delivers foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete lifting services to residential homeowners across 31+ local markets in 22+ U.S. states. The company operates through a portfolio of more than 13 acquired local brands — including 58 Foundations & Waterproofing, SafeBasements, Anchored Walls, Kefficient Foundation & Waterproofing, LIFTECH Concrete Stabilization Systems, Dry Crete Waterproofing, Liftech of Colorado, and the December 2025 addition of Force Basements and Force Masonry — preserving each brand's regional identity while consolidating them under a shared corporate, technology, and marketing infrastructure. Vanterra is founder-operator led (CEO Kevin Coppersmith, COO Todd Prosan, CFO Michael Steward, CMO Will Haynes) and self-describes as the second-largest and fastest-growing company in the U.S. foundation repair and waterproofing industry.

The company's underlying technology stack is modest but deliberately integrated: an in-house "Central Brain" AI knowledge system provides real-time answers to field teams; jobsite technology delivers real-time insights across sales, service, and production; and Vanterra Manufacturing operates a proprietary facility with precision laser steel-cutting for foundation repair components, giving the platform supply-chain independence. Service revenue is overwhelmingly project-based (one-time fees per foundation repair, waterproofing, crawl space, or concrete-lift job), with a Lifetime TotalCare warranty program and a "Guaranteed Solutions for Life" promise serving as the only meaningful recurring/warranty overlay. Pricing is custom and quote-based, set after a free on-site inspection.

Vanterra's go-to-market is dual-track: a direct-to-consumer motion targeting homeowners in each local market through brand reputation, 5-star reviews, BBB/Angi/HomeAdvisor certifications, and earned media (Top Workplaces recognition, Inc. 5000, This Old House partnership), paired with a channel-partner motion that acquires and integrates independent foundation repair operators into the Vanterra platform while preserving their local brand. With 600+ employees, 1.1M+ cumulative customers served, and a December 2025 Force Basements/Masonry close that brought the footprint to 19 states, the platform is in active expansion mode with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or external equity funding rounds in the source data.

Name

Vanterra Foundation Solutions

Legal name

Vanterra Foundation Solutions

Website

https://vanterrafoundations.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Vanterra Foundation Solutions is a privately held, Knoxville-based roll-up platform delivering foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete lifting services to residential homeowners across 31+ markets in 22+ U.S. states through 13+ acquired local brands, supported by in-house AI tools and proprietary manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation Repair and Waterproofing Services

NAICS

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (238190)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Foundation repair services
• Basement waterproofing
• Crawl space encapsulation
• Concrete lifting
• Residential home services

Headquarters

HQ city

Knoxville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foundation Repair Services: Project-based foundation repair services for residential homeowners including pier installation, foundation stabilization, and structural repair. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees based on scope of work.
2. Waterproofing Services: Basement waterproofing solutions including interior and exterior systems. Project-based revenue model with services ranging from basic waterproofing to comprehensive system installation.
3. Crawl Space Solutions: Crawl space encapsulation and remediation services. One-time installation revenue with potential for ongoing maintenance contracts.
4. Concrete Lifting/Polymer Injection: Concrete lifting services using polymer injection technology for slab jacking and foundation leveling. Project-based service revenue.
5. Warranty and TotalCare Programs: Lifetime TotalCare program providing ongoing warranty coverage and customer support, potentially offering recurring service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vanterra Foundation Solutions sells residential foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete lifting services delivered through a network of retained local brands. Services are performed by in-house field crews across 31+ markets in 22+ states, supported by proprietary manufactured products (including precision laser-cut steel components) and an AI-powered Central Brain knowledge system for field teams. Every installation is backed by the Lifetime TotalCare warranty program.

Product overview

Vanterra Foundation Solutions is a platform company that operates multiple local brands (including 58 Foundations & Waterproofing, Anchored Walls, SafeBasements, Kefficient Foundation & Waterproofing, Liftech of Colorado, and Dry Crete Waterproofing) unified under one national infrastructure. The core product is foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete lifting services. The platform offers proprietary manufactured products through Vanterra Manufacturing (using precision laser systems for steel fabrication), augmented by AI-powered tools (Central Brain knowledge system) that provide real-time insights to field teams. Add-on programs include the Lifetime TotalCare™ and Guaranteed Solutions for Life™ warranty programs. Services are delivered across 31+ local markets in 22+ states through 600+ employees serving 1.1M+ customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 58 Foundations & Waterproofing: Foundation repair and waterproofing brand serving local markets.
• SafeBasements
• Anchored Walls
• Kefficient Foundation & Waterproofing
• LIFTECH Concrete Stabilization Systems
• Dry Crete Waterproofing
• Force Basements and Force Masonry
• Liftech of Colorado
• Foundation 1
• Foundation and Basement (FAB)
• Lift My Concrete
• Straight Buster
• Avenue B / Kansas City Waterproofing

Products and services

• Foundation Repair & Waterproofing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.1M+ customers served and counting
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Force Basements and Force MasonrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 December 2025Acquisition and partnership bringing Force Basements and Force Masonry into the Vanterra family, serving homeowners across the greater Peoria, IL and Davenport, IA markets. This partnership accelerates Vanterra's expansion in the Midwest and strengthens presence in Illinois and Iowa. Force employees gain access to AI-powered tools, national-scale marketing, advanced training, and expanded support teams while maintaining their local brand identity.
• 58 Foundations & WaterproofingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202458 Foundations & Waterproofing, previously rebranded from original operations in 2019-2021, joined Vanterra in 2024. Major local brand providing foundation repair and waterproofing services.
• Liftech of ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Liftech of Colorado joined Vanterra in 2024, expanding the company's presence into Colorado. Provides concrete lifting and stabilization services.
• SafeBasements (Minnesota)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023SafeBasements joined Vanterra in 2023, operating from Minnetonka, Minnesota. One of the founding local brands in the Vanterra network, bringing expertise in basement waterproofing and foundation repair to the Minnesota market.
• Anchored Walls (Iowa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Anchored Walls joined Vanterra in 2023, operating in Iowa. One of the founding local brands in the Vanterra network, providing foundation repair and waterproofing services.
• Kefficient Foundation & WaterproofingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal brand operating under the Vanterra umbrella, providing foundation repair and waterproofing services. Featured in customer testimonials and marketing materials.
• LIFTECH Concrete Stabilization SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal brand operating under the Vanterra umbrella, providing concrete lifting and stabilization services. Featured in customer testimonials.
• Dry Crete WaterproofingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal brand operating under the Vanterra umbrella, providing basement waterproofing services. Featured in partnership ceremony photos.
• WalpolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal brand operating under the Vanterra umbrella, featured in partnership ribbon-cutting ceremony.
• This Old HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership with This Old House for brand credibility and homeowner marketing. Joint branding and recognition for trusted home improvement services.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Groundworks: Largest U.S. foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space encapsulation roll-up operating multiple regional brands; the most direct national competitor to Vanterra with a similar acquisition-led, multi-brand model.
• USS (United Structural Systems): Southeast U.S. foundation repair and waterproofing contractor serving residential customers with solutions and go-to-market approach similar to Vanterra's southern brands.
• Helitech: Residential foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space encapsulation provider serving the Midwest and South with services directly comparable to Vanterra.
• Acculevel: Midwest-focused foundation repair and waterproofing contractor offering basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete lifting services directly comparable to Vanterra's residential offerings.
• Olshan Foundation Solutions: Multi-state residential foundation repair company offering pier-and-beam, slab, and waterproofing services with a comparable direct-to-consumer homeowner model to Vanterra.
• Foundation Support Specialists (FSI): Regional foundation repair and waterproofing specialist serving the south-central U.S. with similar pier, beam, and waterproofing solutions to Vanterra's brands.
• Indiana Foundation Service: Long-standing Indiana-based foundation repair and waterproofing company providing residential foundation stabilization, similar in services and target customer to Vanterra's Midwest brands.
• BDry Systems: Regional basement waterproofing franchise network with a long operating history; directly comparable to Vanterra's waterproofing business lines and a historical predecessor referenced in Vanterra's lineage.
• Thrasher Foundation Repair: Established residential foundation repair and waterproofing company serving the central U.S. with a comparable product line and direct-to-consumer homeowner sales motion.

Others

• This Old House (media/partnership ecosystem): Not a direct competitor, but an established home-improvement media brand with which Vanterra holds a partnership; relevant as an adjacent ecosystem player that influences homeowner contractor selection in the same category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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