Fortress Foundation Solutions

What Fortress Foundation Solutions does

Fortress Foundation Solutions is a privately held, locally owned residential home services contractor founded in 2018 and headquartered in Forest, Virginia, with additional offices in Frederick, Maryland and Chantilly, Virginia. The company serves homeowners across Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia with a focused offering in basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and encapsulation, foundation repair and stabilization, and concrete leveling, supplemented by electrical, plumbing, air purification, and mold remediation services. Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-consumer, anchored by free in-home inspections, written quotes, neighborhood-based referrals, and a dedicated Real Estate Response Team channel that targets real estate agents and brokers for transaction-driven work.

The core technology stack is built on proprietary products licensed through the Basement Systems International Network and the Foundation Supportworks dealer network. Waterproofing systems include WaterGuard interior perimeter drainage, TripleSafe three-stage sump pumps with backup power, SaniDry dehumidifiers, CleanSpace vapor barriers, SilverGlo insulation panels, and IceGuard discharge line protection. Foundation repair is delivered through helical piers, push piers, Geo-Lock wall anchors, PowerBrace and EverBrace wall reinforcement, and CarbonArmor carbon fiber wall strengthening. Concrete leveling is performed with PolyLevel foam injection. The Basement Systems network contributes over 30 patents across these product categories, and installations carry life-of-structure warranties transferable to subsequent homeowners.

The business model is a quote-based professional services operation with no publicly disclosed pricing; revenue is generated per project with the option of consumer financing through GreenSky (Synovus Bank) and MoreHouse Financing. Primary customers are individual residential homeowners, with real estate agents and brokers acting as a secondary segment via the Preferred Agent Program and partnerships with the Lynchburg Association of Realtors. Marketing investment is concentrated in SEO-optimized local landing pages, content marketing, online reviews (Google, Nextdoor), chamber-of-commerce community involvement, and referral incentives. The company is led by owner Jerry Gliniski, operates without disclosed outside equity or institutional investment, and is governed by dealer-level rather than parent-subsidiary relationships with its technology networks.

Name

Fortress Foundation Solutions

Legal name

Fortress Foundation Solutions

Website

https://fortressfoundationsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fortress Foundation Solutions is a privately held residential home services contractor serving homeowners across Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia with basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, foundation repair, and concrete leveling services, delivered through proprietary Basement Systems and Supportworks products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing Services

NAICS

Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (238190)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Foundation Crack Repair (Masonry/Concrete) (HSAGALAG)

Keywords

• Basement waterproofing services
• Foundation repair services
• Crawl space encapsulation
• Concrete leveling solutions
• Home structural repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Forest

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Home Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, concrete leveling, electrical, and plumbing services to residential homeowners. Services are quoted per project with free inspections and estimates. Financing options available through GreenSky to make larger projects more accessible.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fortress Foundation Solutions is a home foundation and structural repair contractor that provides basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space encapsulation, concrete leveling, electrical, and plumbing services to residential homeowners across Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia. The company installs proprietary systems from the Basement Systems and Supportworks networks (WaterGuard, TripleSafe, SaniDry, PolyLevel, helical and push piers) under a quote-based model with free in-home inspections, written estimates, and GreenSky financing.

Product overview

Fortress Foundation Solutions is a home foundation and structural repair company offering a comprehensive suite of products and services for basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space repair, concrete leveling, electrical, and plumbing. The company's product portfolio includes proprietary waterproofing systems from the Basement Systems network (WaterGuard drainage, TripleSafe sump pumps, SaniDry dehumidifiers), foundation support systems from the Supportworks network (helical piers, push piers, wall anchors, SmartJack supports), and concrete leveling solutions using PolyLevel foam injection technology. The offering is structured as a service-based business with integrated product systems—waterproofing and drainage products work together (drainage channels water to sump pumps which discharge via IceGuard systems), foundation repair products address different soil conditions (helical piers for unstable soil, push piers for deeper load-bearing strata), and crawl space products combine encapsulation (CleanSpace), insulation (SilverGlo), and moisture control (TripleSafe/SaniDry). The company also provides turnkey services including electrical and plumbing repairs. All products are backed by the company's network affiliations with Basement Systems (300+ dealers since 1987) and Supportworks, providing warrantied solutions across residential applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basement Waterproofing Services Comprehensive wet basement repair service for residential homeowners including sump pump installation, interior and exterior drainage, wall crack repair, and dehumidification solutions to stop leaks and prevent future water damage.
• Foundation Repair Services Stabilization and restoration service for residential home foundations using helical piers, wall anchors, underpinning systems, and wall repair methods to address cracks, settling, and shifting.
• Crawl Space Repair Services Complete crawl space encapsulation, vapor barriers, insulation, dehumidification, and structural support service for residential homeowners to eliminate moisture, mold, and structural issues beneath the home.
• Concrete Leveling Services Lift and level sunken driveways, sidewalks, patios, and garage floors using PolyLevel foam injection technology for a minimally invasive residential concrete repair.
• Electrical Services Electrical repairs, maintenance, upgrades, emergency services, safety inspections, and solar PV system installation for residential code compliance.
• Plumbing Services Professional residential plumbing repairs, maintenance, replacements, pump-out services, water heaters, drain cleaning, and frozen/burst pipe repairs.
• Mold Remediation Services Basement mold removal, black mold treatment, and remediation services to restore healthy air quality in residential properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90,000+ homes serviced across service area
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Basement Systems International NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFortress Foundation Solutions is a member of the Basement Systems International Network, a consortium of over 300 independently owned basement waterproofing and crawl space repair contractors across the United States and Canada. The network was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Seymour, Connecticut. Members share experience, practices, and product knowledge, and have access to patented products and ongoing R&D.
• Supportworks NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated dealer of Supportworks, providing access to foundation repair products and solutions including helical piers, wall anchors, and underpinning systems. Products are tested and proven by in-house geotechnical and structural engineering team.
• HomeAdvisormoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHomeAdvisor Screened & Approved contractor with HomeAdvisor Top Rated and Elite Service Professional designations. HomeAdvisor provides lead generation by connecting homeowners with vetted service professionals.
• Amherst County Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber of commerce membership for community involvement and business networking.
• Bedford Area Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber of commerce membership for community involvement and business networking.
• Lynchburg Regional Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber of commerce membership for community involvement and business networking in the Lynchburg region.
• Roanoke Regional Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber of commerce membership for community involvement and business networking in the Roanoke region.
• Lynchburg Association of RealtorsmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional association partnership providing access to real estate professionals for the Real Estate Response Team program.
• Home Builders Association of Central VirginiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association membership connecting with home builders and contractors in Central Virginia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JES Foundation Repair: Mid-Atlantic based foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete leveling specialist — same core service mix as Fortress, multi-office footprint in VA/MD, and operates as part of the broader Groundworks/Supportworks affiliate family.
• The Basement Doctor: Specialty contractor offering basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, foundation repair, and mold remediation to residential homeowners — comparable service catalogue, dealer-network heritage, and D2C sales motion.
• Acculevel: Foundation repair and waterproofing company serving the Midwest with a similar portfolio of basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and structural foundation repair — analogous revenue model and service breadth to Fortress.
• AquaGuard Foundation Solutions: Southeastern U.S. basement waterproofing and foundation repair specialist with the same proprietary-systems-plus-locally-served positioning and free in-home inspection motion as Fortress.
• Ohio Basement Authority: Sister Supportworks/Basement Systems affiliate offering foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space encapsulation across Ohio — direct equivalent in technology stack and customer proposition, differing primarily by territory.

Broad incumbents

• Groundworks: National platform that operates multiple foundation repair and basement waterproofing brands including JES, Foundation Supportworks affiliates, and FSM; competes with Fortress at the brand level and shapes network economics across the wider Basement Systems/Supportworks ecosystem.
• Foundation Supportworks: Manufacturer and network operator of foundation repair products (helical piers, wall anchors, underpinning systems) — Fortress's product supplier and broader competitive ecosystem for affiliated dealers.
• Basement Systems: Network operator behind the 30+ patented waterproofing products used by Fortress and 300+ other dealers — adjacent ecosystem participant whose strategy and economics directly shape Fortress's product and competitive position.

Regional players

• DFW Foundation Repair: Residential foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete leveling specialist serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metro — same core service mix as Fortress, different geography, useful as a comparable for unit economics in the residential foundation repair category.

Others

• Mr. Handyman: National franchised home repair and maintenance brand — adjacent rather than directly competitive, but overlaps with Fortress on electrical and plumbing work and competes for share-of-wallet on multi-trade home services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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