Basement and Crawlspace Solutions

What Basement and Crawlspace Solutions does

United Structural Systems (USS), the legal entity associated with Basement and Crawlspace Solutions, is a privately held foundation repair and waterproofing contractor founded in 1994 and headquartered in Pleasant View, Tennessee. The company delivers residential and commercial foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, structural stabilization, sinkhole remediation, concrete lifting and leveling, mold treatment, and brick and lintel repair using specialized techniques including push piers, helical piers, carbon fiber wall reinforcement, polyurethane foam injection, adjustable steel supports, crawl jacks, submersible sump pumps, dehumidification systems, and crawl space vapor barriers. Emergency Foundation Repair is offered as an after-hours add-on service.

USS serves residential homeowners primarily across Middle/East Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, and North Georgia, with a commercial services line available across the United States. The business operates a direct field sales model in which experienced Project Managers conduct free, no-obligation on-site inspections and prepare customized repair plans, emphasizing a no-pressure, transparent approach. Transferable lifetime warranties on foundation repair and waterproofing are provided at no additional charge, and an emergency response option is available outside standard business hours.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time professional services billed per project based on scope of work, with pricing quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Flexible payment options and financing plans are available to customers, and a channel of real estate professional referrals supplements direct demand. The company has served over 30,000 customers since 1994 and operates regional offices across Tennessee (Chattanooga, Nashville, Knoxville, Cleveland, Belfast, Pleasant View), Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Dalton, Georgia; partnership affiliations include real estate professionals such as Realty ONE Group Music City.

Name

Basement and Crawlspace Solutions

Legal name

United Structural Systems

Website

https://basementandcrawlspacesolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

United Structural Systems (USS), affiliated with Basement and Crawlspace Solutions, is a privately held foundation repair and waterproofing contractor founded in 1994, serving 30,000+ residential homeowners across Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, and North Georgia via direct field-sales inspections and transferable lifetime warranties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation repair and waterproofing services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Site Preparation Contractors (23891)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Basement Waterproofing & Moisture Control (HSAPACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Underground Downspout Drain Lines (Installation, Cleaning & Repair) (HSAIAKAG)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Structural Repair Services: One-time professional services for foundation repair, structural stabilization, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, sinkhole repair, concrete lifting, and brick/lintel repair. Revenue is generated per project based on scope of work and property conditions.
2. Transferable Lifetime Warranties: Transferable lifetime warranties on foundation repair and waterproofing services are provided at no additional charge, which may generate ongoing customer engagement and potential future service revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Basement and Crawlspace Solutions provides basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation and repair, foundation repair, structural stabilization, sinkhole remediation, concrete leveling/lifting, mold treatment, and brick and lintel repair services for residential (and select commercial) property owners. Services are delivered locally in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area through free, no-obligation inspections, customized repair plans, quote-based pricing, and transferable lifetime warranties on qualifying work.

Product overview

United Structural Systems (USS) operates as a foundation repair and waterproofing service company offering a unified portfolio of residential and commercial services. The core residential offerings include Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair, Structural Repair, Sinkhole Repair, Concrete Leveling and Repair, Mold Treatment, and Brick and Lintel Repair, all supported by an Emergency Foundation Repair add-on. Commercial services mirror residential capabilities with specialized variants including Shotcrete application, Soil Retention, and Commercial Sinkhole Remediation. All services are delivered through local teams across multiple Tennessee and Kentucky locations with transferable lifetime warranties on foundation repair and waterproofing work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basement Waterproofing Waterproofing service for residential properties that installs tailored basement drainage systems, submersible sump pumps, and high-performance dehumidifiers to capture water seepage and manage moisture effectively.
• Crawl Space Repair Service that installs crawl space vapor barriers, crawl space doors, and dehumidification systems to manage moisture and humidity beneath the home, addressing sagging floors, wood deterioration, and pest activity.
• Structural Repair Reinforcement of floor joists, support beams, and other structural components using adjustable steel supports and crawl jacks to stabilize sagging floor systems caused by weakened wood support structures.
• Foundation Repair Repair service addressing bowing basement walls, foundation cracks, and settlement issues using push piers, helical piers, or carbon fiber wall reinforcement to support settling foundations and bowing walls.
• Sinkhole Repair Specialized repair service using methods to stabilize areas affected by sinkhole-related ground movement due to underlying limestone formations, reducing additional settlement concerns.
• Concrete Leveling and Repair Concrete lifting service using polyurethane foam injection to raise sunken driveways, cracked patios, and uneven garage floors, curing within minutes for a quick return to normal use.
• Mold Treatment Treatment service for visible microbial growth in crawl spaces, addressing moisture conditions contributing to excess humidity beneath the home.
• Brick and Lintel Repair Repair service for cracked or sagging brickwork above garage doors, providing lintel repair and reinforcement solutions to address conditions before more extensive repairs become necessary.
• Emergency Foundation Repair Emergency response service for urgent foundation repair needs outside standard business hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ customers served since 1994
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Realty ONE Group Music CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonte Mohr, Owner of Realty ONE Group Music City, is a real estate professional who has worked with USS and recommends the company to clients needing foundation expertise. He describes Robert Elam with USS as a wealth of knowledge and an incredible asset to professionals needing this level of expertise.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Groundworks: Large national platform consolidating foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space services across the U.S. Directly overlaps USS's residential core offerings, with significantly broader geographic reach and a private-equity-backed growth strategy.
• Basement Systems: National network/franchise of basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and foundation repair contractors. Comparable to USS in waterproofing and encapsulation focus, with a franchise model that competes with USS's regional branch strategy.
• JES Foundation Repair: Multi-state foundation repair and basement waterproofing contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast U.S. Closely comparable to USS in service mix (foundation piers, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation) and customer profile (homeowners).

Direct peers

• AquaGuard Foundation Solutions: Southeast-U.S. foundation repair and basement waterproofing contractor. Directly comparable service mix to USS (foundation piers, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation) and similar residential homeowner target customer.
• Acculevel: Regional foundation repair and waterproofing company serving the Midwest. Comparable to USS in residential foundation piers, basement waterproofing, and crawl space encapsulation, with a comparable warranty and inspection-led sales motion.
• Ram Jack: Specialty foundation-repair contractor offering push piers, helical piers, and structural stabilization. Overlaps USS's foundation-repair core service line, with a comparable push-pier / helical-pier technology stack and residential customer base.
• Olshan Foundation Solutions: Regional foundation-repair and waterproofing contractor serving the South-Central U.S. Comparable to USS in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space services for residential customers, with a similar field-sales-led go-to-market.
• B-Dry System: Long-standing basement waterproofing franchise network. Comparable to USS's waterproofing core, with a multi-decade warranty positioning and a similar homeowner-targeted inspection sales model.

Others

• HomeAdvisor (Angi): Lead-generation marketplace that channels homeowner demand to foundation repair and waterproofing contractors. Not a direct service competitor but a key channel that USS uses and that increasingly influences customer acquisition in the category.

Emerging players

• Crawl Space Repair: Smaller regional encapsulation and crawl space moisture management operator. Adjacent to USS's crawl space repair service line, with overlapping dehumidification and vapor barrier offerings but a narrower service scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 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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