SafeBasements of Minnesota

What SafeBasements of Minnesota does

SafeBasements of Minnesota, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned foundation repair and basement waterproofing contractor founded in 1991 and headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The company serves residential homeowners across a four-state Upper Midwest region (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) from four operating offices (Minnetonka HQ, Litchfield, Hastings, and Moorhead), delivering direct-to-consumer field services via licensed foundation specialists and in-house installation crews. Its service portfolio spans foundation stabilization (push piers, helical piers, wall anchors, carbon fiber straps, waler wall supports, crawl space stabilizers), basement waterproofing (patented SafeEdgeMAX drainboard, Elite Pipe drain tile, sump pumps, dehumidifiers), crawl space encapsulation (vapor barriers, sump baskets), radon mitigation (sub-slab depressurization), concrete leveling (polymer injection), and egress window installation.

The company's core technology is a proprietary patented SafeBase™ product line of more than 65 engineered components designed specifically for Upper Midwest soil and climate conditions, including expansive clay and freeze-thaw cycles. The portfolio carries registered patents on push pier, helical pier, wall anchor, carbon fiber strap, drainboard, and drain tile systems, and is backed by lifetime transferable warranties on foundation repair and interior waterproofing services. Business model is one-time project-based pricing with free on-site inspections, supported by consumer financing programs (48 months no interest; 18 months no payments) and promotional discounts. Customer acquisition runs through SEO-optimized service-area website pages, Google Business Profile reputation marketing, 24/7 phone response, free in-home estimates, customer referrals, and a newly systematized Realtor referral channel. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; 25,000+ homes have been repaired since founding, with a current 4.9 Google rating across 438 reviews and A+ BBB accreditation anchoring brand reputation.

Name

SafeBasements of Minnesota

Legal name

SafeBasements of Minnesota, Inc.

Website

https://safebasements.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SafeBasements of Minnesota is a family-owned foundation repair and basement waterproofing contractor founded in 1991, serving residential homeowners across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin through patented SafeBase™ systems and direct field service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Litchfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foundation Repair Services: One-time installation revenue from foundation repair services including push piers, helical piers, wall anchors, carbon fiber straps, and crawl space stabilizer systems. Revenue is earned upon project completion with financing options available.
2. Basement Waterproofing Services: Revenue from interior drain tile installation, sump pump installation/replacement, basement dehumidifier installation, and foundation crack repair. Includes lifetime transferable warranties on interior waterproofing services.
3. Crawl Space Encapsulation: One-time installation revenue for vapor barrier systems, crawl space dehumidification, sump pump installation in crawl spaces, and crawl space drain tile systems. Comes with 25-year transferable warranty.
4. Concrete Leveling: Revenue from polymer injection concrete lifting and leveling services for driveways, garage floors, porches, patios, and pool decks. Comes with 2-year transferable warranty.
5. Radon Mitigation: Revenue from sub-slab depressurization system installation to mitigate radon gas in homes.
6. Egress Window Installation: Revenue from egress window installation services that add natural light, improve ventilation, and meet building code requirements for basement bedroom spaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SafeBasements of Minnesota is a regional foundation repair and basement waterproofing contractor that installs proprietary SafeBase™ stabilization systems (push piers, helical piers, wall anchors, carbon fiber straps, waler supports) and basement waterproofing solutions (interior drain tile, sump pumps, dehumidifiers, crawl space encapsulation) at residential homes across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Services are delivered by company-employed crews following free on-site inspections, and most installations carry lifetime transferable warranties. Additional offerings include polymer concrete lifting, radon mitigation, and egress window installation.

Product overview

SafeBasements of Minnesota is a foundation repair and basement waterproofing contractor offering a unified service portfolio of patented proprietary systems. The core offering consists of foundation stabilization products (SafeBase Push Piers, Helical Piers, Wall Anchors, Waler Wall Support, Carbon Fiber Straps, and Crawl Space Stabilizers) combined with waterproofing solutions (SafeEdgeMAX Interior Drain Tile, Elite Pipe Drain Tile, PHCC Pro Series Sump Pumps, and crawl space encapsulation using proprietary Vapor Barriers). Additional services include concrete lifting via polymer injection, egress window installation, radon mitigation, and dehumidification. All systems are designed for Upper Midwest soil and climate conditions and are backed by lifetime transferable warranties on most repairs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundation Repair (Push Piers, Helical Piers, Wall Anchors, Carbon Fiber Straps, Waler Wall Support, Crawl Space Stabilizers) Structural foundation stabilization service for residential homeowners in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin experiencing foundation settlement, bowing or cracked walls, and crawl space floor sagging. Installations use patented SafeBase™ systems (ICC-certified push piers, helical piers, wall anchors, carbon fiber straps, waler rails, and adjustable steel crawl space stabilizers) and are backed by lifetime transferable warranties.
• Basement Waterproofing (Interior Drain Tile, Sump Pump Installation, Dehumidifier) Interior basement waterproofing service for residential homeowners experiencing water intrusion, seepage, and hydrostatic pressure. Combines a patented interior perimeter drain tile system (SafeEdgeMAX™ drainboard with Elite Pipe™ drain tile), PHCC Pro Series sump pump installation, and Aprilaire basement dehumidifiers to collect and remove groundwater before it reaches the basement floor. Includes wall crack repair and is backed by a lifetime transferable warranty on interior waterproofing.
• Crawl Space Encapsulation Sealing and moisture-control service for residential crawl spaces using SafeBasements™ patented vapor barrier liners over floors and walls, combined with crawl space dehumidification, crawl space drain tile, and radon-sealed sump baskets (with optional dual-pump accommodation). Backed by a 25-year transferable warranty and intended to block moisture, pests, and energy loss.
• Concrete Leveling (Polymer Injection Lifting) Concrete lifting and leveling service for residential driveways, garage floors, porches, patios, sidewalks, and pool decks. Uses high-density polymer injection to fill voids beneath slabs and restore sunken surfaces to safe, even levels without full replacement. Backed by a 2-year transferable warranty.
• Egress Window Installation (Aspekt 1800) Installation of code-compliant Aspekt 1800 egress windows with uPVC frames for residential basements containing bedroom or sleeping spaces, providing natural light, ventilation, moisture resistance, and emergency escape capability required by building codes.
• Radon Mitigation (Sub-Slab Depressurization) Sub-slab depressurization radon mitigation service for residential homes, creating a pressure differential beneath the concrete slab to prevent radon gas from entering living spaces and reduce indoor radon levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000+ homes repaired since 1991
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Groundworks: National foundation repair and basement waterproofing platform operating multiple regional brands (Foundation Supportworks, JES, Mount Valley). Directly competes with SafeBasements in foundation stabilization, waterproofing, and crawl space services across overlapping Midwestern markets.
• JES Foundation Repair: Regional foundation repair and basement waterproofing contractor serving Virginia, DC, Maryland, and surrounding states under the Groundworks platform. Comparable service mix (push piers, helical piers, wall anchors, interior drain tile) and customer base (residential homeowners).
• Acculevel: Foundation repair and waterproofing contractor serving Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky. Closely comparable scope (helical piers, push piers, wall reinforcement, basement waterproofing) and similar mid-sized regional independent operating model.
• Ram Jack Systems: National foundation repair franchise specializing in helical and push pier systems, very directly comparable to SafeBasements' SafeBase™ push pier and helical pier product lines. Operates through dealer network serving residential and light commercial customers.
• Foundation Repair Services (FSB): Regional foundation repair contractor serving the Upper Midwest with comparable services including piering, wall stabilization, and waterproofing. Comparable customer base (residential homeowners) and similar specialty trade contractor model.
• B-DRY System: Established basement waterproofing franchise network operating since 1958 across multiple U.S. states. Directly competes with SafeBasements' interior drain tile, sump pump, and basement waterproofing services for residential homeowners.
• Basement Systems Inc. National network of basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawl space contractors with proprietary products (WaterGuard, CleanSpace). Operates a dealer/franchise model that competes head-to-head with SafeBasements' waterproofing and crawl space encapsulation services.
• '58 Foundations & Waterproofing: Regional foundation repair and waterproofing contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S. Offers comparable services including basement waterproofing, foundation settlement repair, crawl space encapsulation, and mold remediation to residential homeowners.
• EverDry Waterproofing: Regional basement waterproofing and foundation repair contractor serving the Midwest, including markets adjacent to SafeBasements' territory. Overlapping service mix centered on interior waterproofing and foundation stabilization for residential customers.

Regional players

• Ohio Basement Authority: Foundation and basement waterproofing contractor serving Ohio and surrounding states. Comparable offerings (foundation piers, wall anchors, interior drain tile, crawl space encapsulation) but geographically focused on Ohio rather than the Upper Midwest.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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