Power Lift Foundation Systems

What Power Lift Foundation Systems does

Power Lift Foundation Systems is a privately held U.S. specialty contractor that designs, fabricates, and installs structural foundation systems for residential and commercial clients. Founded in 1986 in Sherman, Texas by Bill McCown and operating through regional offices in Dallas, Texas and Wichita, Kansas, the company serves homeowners, builders/developers, commercial enterprises, and government/military clients across Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, and Missouri, with commercial projects delivered nationally. Its core products are custom-manufactured helical steel piles and hydraulically driven steel piles, complemented by a proprietary synchronized hydraulic lifting system that uniformly raises settled foundations, plus basement wall restraint systems (Power Strut braces, Power Hold anchors, Power Bond carbon fiber), drainage correction and waterproofing, and polyurethane foam injection/mud-jacking services. The technology base is protected by 7 U.S. patents (filed 1990-2012) covering pile driving, foundation lifting, seismic shock absorption, and basement wall straightening, and the company claims its systems drive piles 30+ feet to stable bearing strata versus competitors' 4-8 feet.

The company monetizes through project-based fees for custom design, fabrication, and installation of foundation systems, with lifetime warranties on its piles and a "no payment until job satisfaction" guarantee. Revenue is generated across three streams: (1) one-time foundation construction and repair services for residential and commercial clients, (2) licensing/dealership fees from established contractors operating under the Power Lift brand using its patented systems, and (3) sale of in-house manufactured foundation support products. GTM is sales-led with a toll-free number and website estimate forms, supported by SEO-optimized location-specific landing pages across ~17 metros, customer testimonials, industry association memberships (BBB A+, ACI, ADSC, ASCE, DFI, FPA, PDCA), and educational content. Named commercial customers span education (Butler County Community College, Isley Elementary, Ennis Intermediate, Kilgore Junior College), retail (Kroger #539), hospitality (Eaton Hotel, McAdoo Hotel, NYLO Hotel), manufacturing (St. Gobain), utilities (Entergy), banking (People's Bank), real estate (Fairway Apartments, Santa Fe Ranch), government/military (Louisiana National Guard, Fort Sam Houston, Raytown Fire Station), and homebuilding (KB Home). The firm is founder-owned and -led, with Bill McCown continuing as President & Founder; no outside equity, funding rounds, M&A, or leadership transitions are disclosed in the source material.

Name

Power Lift Foundation Systems

Legal name

Power Lift Foundation Systems, Inc.

Website

https://powerliftfoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Power Lift Foundation Systems designs, manufactures, and installs custom helical and driven steel pile foundation systems and synchronized hydraulic foundation lifting for residential and commercial clients across Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, Missouri, and nationally for commercial projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation Construction & Repair Services

NAICS

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120)

akta.pro primary industry

Piling & Deep Foundations (Driven, Bored, CFA, Micropiles) (IMAFAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Structural foundation systems
• Helical pile installation
• Foundation underpinning services
• Driven steel piles
• Foundation repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foundation Construction and Repair Services: Project-based fees for custom design, fabrication, and installation of structural foundation systems for residential and commercial clients. Services include new construction foundation installation and repair of existing foundations. The company offers lifetime warranties on their piles and does not accept payment until job completion to customer satisfaction.
2. Dealership/Franchise Program: Power Lift offers dealership opportunities for established contractors looking to expand into foundation support services. This allows other contractors to operate under the Power Lift brand and methodology.
3. Foundation Support Products: Sale of proprietary helical piles, driven piles, and related foundation support products manufactured in-house. Custom-designed pile systems for various capacity requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Power Lift Foundation Systems designs, fabricates, and installs structural foundation support systems for residential and commercial clients. The company custom-manufactures helical and driven steel piles, performs foundation underpinning and synchronized hydraulic lifting, and delivers related services including basement wall repair, drainage correction, waterproofing, and polyurethane foam injection. Projects are engineered to extend foundations to stable bearing strata, reverse settlement damage, and provide permanent deep foundation support with lifetime warranties.

Product overview

Power Lift Foundation Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of foundation construction and repair solutions for residential and commercial clients. The company's core offerings include two main product categories: (1) Helical Piles and Driven Piles — custom-manufactured steel foundation support systems, and (2) Foundation Underpinning and Lifting Services — using proprietary synchronized hydraulic lifting technology. The portfolio also includes specialized add-on services such as basement wall restraint (Power Strut, Power Hold, Power Bond Carbon Fiber), drainage correction and waterproofing, polyurethane foam injection and mud-jacking, and pier/crawl space repair. The company holds 7 U.S. Patents for pile driving and foundation support technologies. All services come with lifetime warranties on piles and a satisfaction guarantee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Power Torque Helical Steel Piles: Engineered helical steel pile systems for foundation support and repair.
• Power Strut Wall Braces
• Power Hold Wall Anchors
• Power Bond Carbon Fiber Reinforcing

Products and services

• Commercial Foundation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Experience Modifier Rating (EMR) of 0.71 - significantly better than industry average of 1.0, indicating superior safety procedures and track record
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Smith Engineering, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering firm from Bossier City, Louisiana that teamed with Power Lift to develop appropriate repair plan for Louisiana National Guard Bossier City Readiness Center when major variations were identified between perceived and actual foundation construction.
• MKEC Engineering Consultants, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering firm that worked with Power Lift to design underpinning and lifting system for Isley Elementary School in Wichita, KS to remedy foundation settlement exceeding 5 inches.
• Cutler Gallaway Services, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Antonio, Texas engineering firm that teamed with Power Lift to develop unique solution for elevating twin box culverts that required raising 3 feet and 3 feet 6 inches respectively due to benchmark establishment error.
• Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor engineering firm that worked with Power Lift on Ennis Intermediate School project. Praised Power Lift's attention to detail, seamless coordination, open lines of communication, and willingness to work on options for facility repair.
• Westbrook Engineering, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering firm that has worked with Power Lift citing strong points including quick responsiveness to project concerns, qualifications built on years of experience, adequate equipment and personnel, continuous improvement in skills and equipment, competitive pricing, and professional attitude.
• Glenn C. Goss Consulting EngineerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas Registered Engineering Firm that has worked with Power Lift since 2000, consistently delivering foundation support for complicated commercial projects and straightforward residential applications.
• McInnis Brothers Construction, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction firm for Kroger #539 project in Shreveport, LA. Described Power Lift as innovative and motivated to deliver desired results with no hesitation to engage on future opportunities.
• KB HomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor homebuilder for which Power Lift performs total underpinning of residential foundations with total suspension. Regional Operation Manager noted Power Lift is very effective and efficient with no adjustments needed after completion.
• Westdale Asset ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty management company that has utilized numerous foundation service firms but states Power Lift 'stands alone' in design and implementation of complex repair projects with results beyond expectations.
• Hope ContractorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractor for Ft. Polk Army Base project where Power Lift's project management and field operations were described as solid, meeting all safety and quality assurance requirements.
• Berry and Clay Commercial ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction firm on school renovation project requiring complex scheduling to complete before fall classes began.
• Martin K. Eby Construction Co, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company for Hamilton Middle School project completed in 9 weeks with 12-hour shifts. Power Lift's portion was first required work and critical to overall project success.
• Azteca Enterprises, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject manager noted Power Lift completed project on time and in budget despite extremely tight basement working conditions and aggressive construction schedule.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Foundation Supportworks: Closest direct peer: also a U.S.-based manufacturer and dealer of helical and driven pile foundation systems, operating a comparable dealership/franchise program with proprietary products and a national contractor network.
• Ram Jack Systems: National manufacturer and dealer of helical and driven steel pile foundation repair systems; competes head-to-head in residential and commercial foundation repair with similar product portfolio and dealer model.
• Helical Pier Systems: Specialty helical pier and anchor manufacturer and installer serving commercial and residential foundation support—directly overlapping core product offering with Power Lift's helical pile business.
• Grip-Tite Manufacturing: Manufacturer of helical piers, wall anchors, and basement reinforcement systems with a national dealer/installer network; directly comparable product line and customer segment to Power Lift.
• Magnum Piering: Manufacturer of helical piers, push piers, and slab brackets for foundation repair and underpinning, distributing through certified installers—directly comparable product and channel model.
• Earth Contact Products (ECP): Manufacturer and distributor of helical piers, push piers, and underpinning products serving a national dealer network for residential and commercial foundation repair—directly comparable offering and go-to-market approach.
• PierTech Systems: Manufacturer of helical pier systems and foundation underpinning products with a national installer network—overlapping product portfolio and dealership-style distribution model.

Emerging players

• Techno Metal Post: North American installer network of helical piles and screw piles for residential and commercial foundations; comparable technology but franchised installer model with lighter in-house engineering services.

Broad incumbents

• Olshan Foundation Solutions: Larger, multi-region foundation repair services company offering helical piers, slab repair, and basement waterproofing across multiple U.S. markets; broader geographic footprint with overlapping service capabilities.

Regional players

• The Dwyer Company / Nationwide Concrete Lifting: Regional foundation repair and concrete lifting contractor operating in select U.S. markets with comparable helical pier, mud-jacking, and polyurethane foam injection services—similar service mix at smaller geographic scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PowerLiftFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/power-lift-foundation-systems

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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