Olshan Foundation Repair

What Olshan Foundation Repair does

Olshan Foundation Repair (legal name: Olshan Foundation Solutions) is a privately held U.S. construction services company that has specialized in residential foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, wall stabilization, and concrete leveling since its founding in 1933. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operates more than 40 service locations across 19 states in the South, Southeast, Midwest, and Mountain West regions. Its core technology is the patented Cable Lock ST Plus hybrid piling system, which combines steel piers that penetrate deep into stable soil with concrete pilings that provide greater bearing area, locked together with a steel cable; the company holds at least one U.S. utility patent (US Patent #10,428,516 B2, tilt wall stabilization, developed by Chris Cates) and a portfolio of trademarked systems including Water Lock Plus, Wall Lock, SafeAdjust, SafeSeal, PolyLift, and CrackLock.

Olshan sells primarily to residential homeowners through a direct-to-consumer, field-sales go-to-market. Certified Structural Technicians conduct free on-site (or video) evaluations, produce custom repair plans, and close jobs via phone and online intake. The published typical ticket ranges from $7,854 to $11,086 for underpinning on a 2,000 sq ft single-story home, with approximately 20-22% of inspected homes requiring no repair. The offering is supported by free inspections (a stated $349 value), an online cost calculator, lifetime transferable warranty programs, and consumer financing (plans from $125/month, 0% interest options, and up to 365-day same-as-cash). A secondary commercial and industrial segment serves schools, hospitals, airports, and utilities, and adjunct plumbing services operate in the Houston market.

Olshan monetizes almost entirely through one-time project fees (foundation repair, waterproofing, crawl space, concrete repair, commercial, plumbing) with a small but growing recurring-revenue contribution from the CrawlSafe maintenance program. Marketing is multi-channel, anchored by BBB accreditation (A+ rating), consecutive-year BBB Excellence Awards (2024, 2025), Pinnacle Award recognition, the 2026 BBB Torch Award for Ethics, local news media features, referral networks (contractors, engineers, realtors, prior customers), branded truck signage, and a content/SEO-driven website. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or M&A history, and ultimate beneficial ownership is not evidenced in the available data.

Name

Olshan Foundation Repair

Legal name

Olshan Foundation Solutions

Website

https://olshanfoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Olshan Foundation Repair is a Houston-based, privately held contractor founded in 1933 that provides patented foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, wall stabilization, and concrete leveling services to homeowners across 19 U.S. states through free on-site evaluations and field sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation Repair Services

NAICS

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete Repair, Sealing & Waterproofing (Coatings/Membranes) (IMAIAKAK), Concrete Resurfacing, Overlays & Patching (HSAGALAD), Foundation Crack Repair (Masonry/Concrete) (HSAGALAG)

Keywords

• Foundation repair services
• Basement waterproofing
• Crawl space encapsulation
• Structural stabilization services
• Concrete leveling

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foundation Repair Services: One-time service fees for foundation repair including underpinning, slab repair, and structural stabilization. Pricing varies based on home size, foundation type, and severity of issues. Typical job ranges from $7,854 to $11,086 for a 2,000 sq ft single-story home requiring underpinning.
2. Basement Waterproofing Services: Interior and exterior waterproofing solutions including drainage systems, sump pump installation, and moisture barriers. Services address water intrusion and hydrostatic pressure issues.
3. Crawl Space Services: Crawl space repair, encapsulation, structural support, and moisture management. Includes SafeAdjust and SafeSeal systems for structural and air quality solutions.
4. Payment Plans and Financing: Offers flexible payment programs including 0% interest financing and 365-Days Same-As-Cash options with approved credit. Payment plans as low as $125/month.
5. Plumbing Services (Houston): Full-service plumbing including leak detection, slab leak repair, water heater installation, and general plumbing repairs. Available as standalone service without foundation issues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Olshan Foundation Repair provides structural foundation repair (underpinning, slab and beam stabilization), basement waterproofing (interior and exterior drainage), crawl space encapsulation and structural support, wall anchoring and stabilization, and concrete lifting/crack repair for residential and commercial properties. Services are scoped via free on-site or video evaluations by Certified Structural Technicians and installed using patented proprietary systems (e.g., Cable Lock ST Plus, Water Lock Plus, Wall Lock, PolyLift, CrackLock) across more than a dozen southern and midwestern U.S. states.

Product overview

Olshan Foundation Repair operates as a comprehensive foundation repair and waterproofing service provider founded in 1933, offering a platform of interconnected products and services. The core offering centers on the patented Cable Lock ST Plus hybrid piling system for foundation repair, complemented by basement waterproofing solutions (Water Lock Plus), crawl space recovery (SafeAdjust, SafeSeal encapsulation), wall stabilization (Wall Lock anchoring, carbon fiber strips), and concrete repair (CrackLock, PolyLift). The company serves residential and commercial customers across multiple U.S. states through Certified Structural Technicians who provide free evaluations and custom repair plans. Services are supported by available lifetime transferable warranties, flexible payment plans, and a network of local offices. The product portfolio includes both core structural repair services and ancillary offerings like plumbing, financing, and online video evaluations that enhance customer convenience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cable Lock™ ST Plus System: Proprietary foundation repair system combining the strength of concrete pilings with penetrating steel pilings locked together with a cable for deeper, stronger, more reliable repairs.
• Water Lock Plus™
• SafeAdjust® System
• SafeSeal™ System
• PolyLift™
• Wall Lock™ System
• Olshan Plumbing

Products and services

• Foundation Repair Residential and commercial foundation repair service addressing cracked foundations, slab and block foundation settlement, and structural damage, scoped by Certified Structural Technicians and installed using Olshan's patented Cable Lock ST Plus hybrid piling system.
• Basement Waterproofing Interior and exterior basement waterproofing service for homeowners with water intrusion, hydrostatic pressure and moisture problems, deploying Olshan's Water Lock Plus perimeter drainage, sump pumps, wall barriers and exterior drainage solutions.
• Exterior Water Management Drainage system installation service including French drains, surface drains, footer drains and downspout extensions to manage water runoff and protect foundations from hydrostatic pressure.
• Crawl Space Recovery Complete crawl space repair, structural support and encapsulation service for pier and beam homes using the SafeAdjust adjustable support column system, the SafeSeal vapor barrier encapsulation system and the EZ Drain Plus interior water management channel.
• Wall Repair Comprehensive basement and crawl space wall stabilization service for bowing, buckling or cracked walls, using Olshan's patented Wall Lock galvanized anchoring system, carbon fiber strips, adjustable wall braces, epoxy injections and crack lock repairs.
• Crack Repair and Concrete Lifting Concrete repair service combining PolyLift polyurethane foam injection for lifting sunken driveways, sidewalks, patios and garage floors with the CrackLock engineered crack repair system to lock both sides of cracks together on slabs, poured walls and masonry.
• Commercial Foundation Services Commercial and industrial foundation repair service for schools, churches, hospitals, universities, restaurants, shopping centers, airports and industrial plants, offering remedial foundation repair, helical piers, soil stabilization, wall stabilization, concrete lifting and tunneling.
• Plumbing Services Full-service plumbing for Houston-area customers including under-slab leak detection and repair, water heater installation, drain cleaning and camera inspections, offered as a standalone service or alongside foundation work.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22% of homes inspected require no foundation repair at all, demonstrating honest assessments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JES Foundation Repair: Residential-focused foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space encapsulation provider operating across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast with a comparable free-inspection GTM motion.
• Acculevel: Foundation repair and waterproofing contractor serving the Midwest, directly competing in foundation underpinning, basement waterproofing, and crawl space encapsulation services.
• Helitech: Foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space encapsulation provider in the Midwest, offering a comparable portfolio of structural repair services to homeowners.
• Power Lift Foundation Repair: Foundation repair specialist offering slab repair and pier/beam systems for residential customers in the central U.S., competing directly with Olshan's structural stabilization services.
• Baker's Waterproofing: Foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space service provider serving the Mid-Atlantic with comparable residential structural repair offerings.
• B-Dry System: Long-standing basement waterproofing franchise system addressing water intrusion and foundation-related moisture issues, comparable to Olshan's waterproofing and drainage business.
• EverDry Waterproofing: Multi-state basement waterproofing and foundation repair franchise with patented systems, competing directly with Olshan's Water Lock Plus and foundation stabilization offerings.
• Ram Jack Systems: National foundation repair franchise specializing in steel pier underpinning and similar structural solutions, directly competing with Olshan's hybrid piling and underpinning offerings across the U.S.

Regional players

• Arizona Foundation Solutions: Foundation repair contractor focused on Arizona's expansive soil market, offering similar underpinning, crack repair, and waterproofing services but with non-overlapping geographic coverage.
• Indiana Foundation Service: Midwest-based foundation repair and waterproofing specialist offering underpinning and crawl space repair, comparable in service mix but operating in a different regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/olshansince1933
• Facebookfacebook.com/olshanfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/olshan-foundation-repair

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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