Michaelis

What Michaelis does

Michaelis Corporation is a family-owned restoration, roofing, and foundation repair contractor headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1986 by Lawrence O. Michaelis and now led by his son Richard A. Michaelis as Owner/President, the company operates as a direct-to-consumer and direct-to-commercial service provider across Indianapolis and central Indiana, with 24/7 emergency response and a 30-minute on-site target. Its service portfolio spans water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, storm damage repair, mold remediation, foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, radon testing and mitigation, concrete lifting, roofing, biohazard cleanup, and commercial restoration, delivered through in-house field estimators and a roster of mitigation technicians, project managers, and earthworks installers.

Revenue is generated primarily on a project-by-project professional-services basis, with two payment vectors: insurance-claim restoration (worked directly with carriers and adjusters) and direct-bill homeowner pay, augmented by a tiered consumer-financing offering via Momnt (12-month same-as-cash, 36-month at 5.99% APR, 120-month at 9.99% APR) and a referral rewards program paying $200 gift cards on signed contracts of $4,000 or more. The technology stack is industry-standard restoration and remediation equipment — industrial extraction units, air movers, dehumidifiers, thermal imaging cameras, moisture meters, and EPA-registered antimicrobial agents — with no AI/ML, software platform, or proprietary IP disclosed. Certifications (IICRC, GAF, BBB, AARST radon) and a 4.4-star Google rating across 439 reviews underpin the customer-trust layer.

Michaelis serves two principal segments: a primary residential homeowner base seeking emergency and planned repair services, and a secondary commercial segment (office, retail, historic, and institutional buildings). All customer acquisition is direct, through free on-site inspections, emergency dispatch, digital marketing (blog, Google reviews, Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn), and referrals — with no disclosed channel partners beyond a Neighbor Serve Pro membership. The company is wholly family-controlled with no outside investors, no parent company, and no public listing.

Name

Michaelis

Legal name

Michaelis Corporation

Website

https://michaeliscorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Michaelis Corporation is a family-owned restoration, roofing, and foundation repair contractor serving homeowners and commercial properties across Indianapolis and central Indiana with 24/7 emergency response and insurance-claim coordination since 1986.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Property Restoration Services

NAICS

Remediation Services (56291), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Recovery & Restoration General Contracting (IMAFAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Mitigation & Site Stabilization (Board-Up, Tarping, Water Extraction) (HSAPAOAA), Insurance Claims Estimation, Documentation & Managed Repair (HSAPAOAL), Contents & Personal Property Restoration (Pack-Out, Cleaning, Storage) (HSAPAOAF)

Keywords

• Water damage restoration
• Foundation repair services
• Storm damage repair
• Mold remediation services
• Basement waterproofing

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Restoration and Repair Services: Project-based professional services revenue from water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, storm damage repair, mold remediation, foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, concrete lifting, and radon mitigation. Services are billed per project with financing options available.
2. Insurance Claim Processing: Works directly with insurance carriers to document, estimate, and restore properties. Revenue is generated through property restoration projects billed to insurance companies or homeowners depending on coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Michaelis is a family-owned Indianapolis-area contractor that provides property restoration, structural repair, and waterproofing services — including water damage, fire and storm damage, mold remediation, foundation and crawl space repair, basement waterproofing, concrete lifting, radon testing/mitigation, roofing, and biohazard cleanup. The company serves both residential homeowners (primary segment) and commercial property owners across Central Indiana, with a 30-minute emergency response promise and insurance claim coordination as core service delivery features.

Product overview

Michaelis Corporation is a family-owned restoration and construction company serving Indianapolis and central Indiana since 1986. The company operates as a single integrated service platform offering disaster recovery, foundation repair, and home improvement services through distinct but interconnected divisions. The core service portfolio consists of Water Damage Restoration, Fire Damage Restoration, Storm Damage Services, Foundation Repair, Mold Remediation, Crawl Space Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Concrete Lifting, Radon Testing and Mitigation, Roofing, Biohazard Cleanup, and Commercial Services. These services are delivered through a unified operations structure with shared emergency response capabilities, insurance claims expertise, and a network of certified technicians. The company also offers complementary financing options and a referral rewards program to support customer acquisition and project funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Damage Restoration

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-minute on-site response time for emergency services
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Neighbor ServeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeighbor Serve Pro Member badge displayed on website indicating membership in a home service referral network that vets contractors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PuroClean: Franchise-based restoration company specializing in water, fire, mold, and biohazard remediation for residential and commercial properties. Directly comparable to Michaelis on service portfolio and direct-to-insurance billing model.
• Paul Davis Restoration: North American franchise network providing residential and commercial restoration, reconstruction, and emergency services for fire, water, mold, and storm damage. Closely comparable to Michaelis on full-service restoration plus insurance claims coordination.
• Rainbow International Restoration: Neighborly brand offering residential and commercial restoration services across water, fire, and mold damage with a national franchise footprint. Comparable to Michaelis on residential restoration focus and insurance-driven demand.
• 1-800 WATER DAMAGE: Franchise network providing water damage restoration, mold remediation, and sewer cleanup services to residential and commercial customers. Comparable to Michaelis on emergency response positioning and water/mold restoration scope.
• Servpro Industries: The largest national franchise-based restoration company in the U.S., offering water, fire, and mold damage restoration with a network of locally owned franchise owners. Servpro is the most direct comparable to Michaelis on service mix, insurance-claim workflow, and 24/7 emergency response.

Regional players

• Bone Dry Roofing: Indianapolis-headquartered roofing, basement waterproofing, and foundation repair company. Comparable to Michaelis on overlapping roofing, waterproofing, and foundation service lines in the Indianapolis market.
• Acculevel: Midwest-based foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space encapsulation specialist serving Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky. Comparable to Michaelis on foundation, waterproofing, and crawl space service lines in the same regional footprint.
• DryServ: Regional water damage restoration and structural drying services provider. Comparable to Michaelis in operational scope, particularly on emergency mitigation and structural drying within the Midwest.

Broad incumbents

• BELFOR Property Restoration: Global leader in property restoration and disaster recovery, serving commercial and residential customers across fire, water, storm, and environmental categories. Comparable to Michaelis in restoration scope, with substantially larger scale and geographic footprint.
• BLDR (formerly BluSky Restoration Contractors): National commercial-focused restoration contractor with growing residential presence, providing mitigation, rebuild, and environmental services. Comparable to Michaelis on full-service restoration, particularly the commercial restoration segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/michaeliscorporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michaelis-corporation
• Instagraminstagram.com/michaeliscorporation/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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