Blackburn Foundation Repair

What Blackburn Foundation Repair does

Blackburn Foundation Repair is a privately held specialty contractor founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hartford, South Dakota. The company delivers foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, concrete leveling, radon testing and mitigation, and sump pump system services to homeowners across South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska, covering 90+ counties from three regional offices (Hartford/Sioux Falls, Spearfish, and Pierre). Its core technology portfolio is built around patented products licensed through long-standing affiliations with the Basement Systems dealer network (since 1992, among 400 dealers nationwide) and Foundation Supportworks (since 1992, among 127 dealers), giving the company access to systems including WaterGuard sub-floor drainage, CleanSpace encapsulation, PolyLEVEL polyurethane foam lifting, GeoLock wall anchors, SmartJack supports, TripleSafe/SuperSump/UltraSump pump systems, and the ShipShape 24/7 monitoring platform.

The business operates on a sales-led, field-service model: free on-site inspections and quotes, quote-based one-time pricing per job, and recurring annual maintenance contracts for sump pumps, dehumidifiers, and wall anchor systems. Customer acquisition mixes digital channels (website, Google, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), aggregators (Angi, Nextdoor), traditional media (TV, billboards, postcards), and referral programs, supplemented by GreenSky consumer financing. Revenue streams span professional services (foundation, waterproofing, concrete, radon) plus hardware sales (sump pump systems) and subscription-style annual maintenance. The entity is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, holds a BBB A+ rating, and has been recognized with the 2025-2026 Aspen Award and multiple top-tier network dealer rankings.

Name

Blackburn Foundation Repair

Legal name

Blackburn Foundation Repair

Website

https://blackburnbasementrepair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blackburn Foundation Repair is a privately held regional contractor founded in 1992, delivering foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, concrete leveling, radon mitigation, and sump pump services to homeowners across South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska from three regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation Repair & Waterproofing Services

NAICS

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Foundation Crack Repair (Masonry/Concrete) (HSAGALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Concrete Crack Repair & Sealing (HSAGALAA)

Keywords

• Foundation repair services
• Basement waterproofing
• Crawl space encapsulation
• Concrete leveling
• Radon mitigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartford, South Dakota

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Foundation Repair Services: One-time professional services for foundation settlement repair, wall repair, helical piers, push piers, and new construction foundation support
2. Basement Waterproofing: Installation of drainage systems, waterproofing products, and basement air systems to prevent water intrusion
3. Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation: Crawl space repair including encapsulation, support systems, and green techniques for moisture control
4. Sump Pump Systems: Sale and installation of sump pump systems including TripleSafe, SuperSump, and UltraSump, plus battery backups
5. Concrete Leveling: PolyLEVEL polyurethane foam injection for lifting and leveling sunken concrete surfaces
6. Radon Testing & Mitigation: Radon testing services, free test kits, and radon mitigation system installation for residential and multi-family properties
7. Annual Maintenance Services: Recurring maintenance services for sump pumps, SaniDry dehumidifiers, and wall anchor systems
8. Financing Services: Partnership with GreenSky for financing options to help homeowners afford repair services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Blackburn Foundation Repair is a regional specialty contractor that diagnoses and repairs structural foundation problems (settlement, bowing walls, sinking slabs) and water/moisture issues in residential and light-commercial buildings. The company installs proprietary systems for basement drainage, sump pumping, crawl space encapsulation, polyurethane concrete lifting, and radon mitigation, and provides recurring annual maintenance for installed equipment.

Product overview

Blackburn Foundation Repair operates as a service contractor offering a unified suite of foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space, sump pump, concrete leveling, and radon mitigation services rather than a software platform with modular products. The portfolio spans water management systems (WaterGuard drainage, sump pumps including TripleSafe/SuperSump/UltraSump, SaniDry dehumidifiers), structural repair solutions (GeoLock anchors, EverBrace walls, push/helical piers), concrete leveling (PolyLEVEL), crawl space encapsulation (CleanSpace liner, SmartJack supports), radon testing/mitigation, and a ShipShape 24/7 home monitoring system. The company also provides a TimeMachine Bluetooth data logger add-on for sump pump monitoring. All services are backed by lifetime transferable warranties and supported through a network of three regional offices in South Dakota and Wyoming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TripleSafe Sump Pump System
• SuperSump Premier Sump Pump System
• UltraSump Battery Backup System
• WaterGuard Basement Drainage System
• CleanSpace Crawl Space Moisture System
• SmartJack Crawl Space Support System
• PolyLEVEL Concrete Leveling System
• GeoLock Wall Anchor System
• EverBrace Wall Repair System
• SaniDry Dehumidifier
• ShipShape Home Monitoring System
• Push Piers and Helical Piers
• Radon Mitigation System
• Free Radon Test Kit
• Annual Maintenance Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Radon mitigation typically reduces radon levels by 90% or more
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Basement Systems NetworkcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1992Authorized dealer since 1992 (25+ years) providing access to patented waterproofing and foundation repair products including WaterGuard, CleanSpace, and other Basement Systems technologies. Basement Systems includes 400 dealers nationwide.
• Foundation SupportworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1992Authorized dealer providing access to foundation repair products including GeoLock wall anchors, SmartJack supports, helical piers, and push piers. Supportworks includes 127 dealers. Blackburn is a Founding Dealer and Member of the Supportworks Visionary Club.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JES Foundation Repair: JES Foundation Repair provides foundation repair, waterproofing, crawl-space encapsulation, and concrete lifting across multiple U.S. markets. Its homeowner-focused service portfolio and project-based model are closely comparable to Blackburn's.
• Foundation Recovery Systems: Foundation Recovery Systems specializes in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl-space repair, and concrete services. It serves a similar homeowner customer base with a comparable mix of diagnostic, installation, and maintenance work.
• Ram Jack: Ram Jack delivers foundation stabilization, piering, and related repair services through a network of regional operating companies. It is directly comparable for foundation and structural repair, although its network model is broader than Blackburn's single regional operation.
• Groundworks: Groundworks is a large multi-state operator offering foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl-space encapsulation, and concrete services to homeowners. Its integrated service model and multi-category offering directly overlap Blackburn's core business.
• Olshan: Olshan provides foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl-space, and related structural services to residential customers. It is a direct operating comparator because its core jobs and field-service delivery closely resemble Blackburn's.
• ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing: ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing offers foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl-space encapsulation, and related home services. Its multi-service contractor model and homeowner target market materially overlap Blackburn's activities.

Regional players

• Mount Valley Foundation Services: Mount Valley Foundation Services is a regional home-services contractor focused on foundation repair, waterproofing, crawl spaces, and concrete repair. It compares closely to Blackburn's service mix, albeit within a different geographic market.
• AquaGuard Foundation Solutions: AquaGuard Foundation Solutions provides foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl-space encapsulation, and concrete leveling to homeowners. It is a relevant regional comparator because it combines the same core repair categories under one service brand.

Others

• Basement Systems: Basement Systems supplies proprietary waterproofing, drainage, crawl-space, and sump-pump products through a national dealer network. Blackburn's long-standing dealer relationship makes Basement Systems an important technology and channel peer despite its different role in the value chain.
• Foundation Supportworks: Foundation Supportworks supplies engineered foundation products and operates a dealer network that includes GeoLock anchors, SmartJack supports, helical piers, and push piers. Blackburn is an authorized Supportworks dealer, making the network a key enabling comparison rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BlackburnBase
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/blackburnbasements
• Facebookfacebook.com/Blackburnfoundationrepair.official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blackburn-basement-systems
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackburn.foundation.repair

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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