Foster Foundation Repair

What Foster Foundation Repair does

Foster Foundation Repair is a privately held West Virginia LLC headquartered in Charleston, founded in 2024 by Brett Hodgdon, a licensed Professional Engineer, and Amber Hodgdon. The company operates as both an engineering firm and a general contractor, delivering foundation repair, structural repair, waterproofing, drainage, concrete, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and retaining wall services to residential and commercial property owners across the Charleston-Huntington corridor of West Virginia (Charleston, Huntington, Cross Lanes, Hurricane, South Charleston, Barboursville, Teays Valley, Winfield, Milton, and Elkview). Its distinguishing operating model is having a licensed P.E. on staff who designs and oversees every project, eliminating the customer's need to hire an independent engineer, paired with a no-commission, no-upsell estimate process where inspections are led by the engineer rather than commissioned salespeople.

Name

Foster Foundation Repair

Legal name

Foster Foundation Repair

Website

https://fosterfoundationrepair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Foster Foundation Repair is a Charleston, WV-based engineer-contractor that designs and executes foundation repair, waterproofing, structural, and concrete services for residential and commercial property owners across the Charleston-Huntington West Virginia corridor. A licensed Professional Engineer oversees every project, eliminating the need for customers to hire outside engineers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation Repair and Structural Engineering Services

NAICS

Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (238110), Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (238190)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Services-Engineering Services (8711), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Foundation Crack Repair (Masonry/Concrete) (HSAGALAG), Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review) (IMAFAOAK), Structural Expansion (Foundation, Framing & Load-Bearing Modifications) (HSAPADAN), Concrete Resurfacing, Overlays & Patching (HSAGALAD), Structural Repair & Framing Reconstruction (HSAPAOAG), Post, Footing & Foundation Work for Outdoor Structures (HSAIAJAL), Concrete Repair, Sealing & Waterproofing (Coatings/Membranes) (IMAIAKAK)

Keywords

• Foundation repair services
• Structural engineering
• Basement waterproofing
• Crawl space encapsulation
• Drainage improvements

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Structural Repair Services: Project-based professional services for residential and commercial foundation repair, structural repairs, and improvements. Revenue generated through one-time project fees based on scope of work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Foster Foundation Repair designs and executes foundation repair, structural repair, waterproofing, drainage improvement, concrete repair, and crawl space encapsulation services for residential and commercial properties. The company uniquely operates as both an engineering firm and a general contractor, with an in-house licensed Professional Engineer overseeing every project and providing repair designs, eliminating the need for customers to hire a separate engineer.

Product overview

Foster Foundation Repair is a foundation repair and construction service company offering a comprehensive suite of interrelated services for residential and commercial properties. The core offering centers on Foundation Repair (addressing cracks, settlement, and structural issues using helical piles, soil anchors, and carbon fiber stabilization techniques), complemented by Engineering Services with an in-house licensed Professional Engineer who designs and oversees all projects. The company provides related waterproofing and drainage services including Foundation Waterproofing, Drainage Improvements (French drains, site grading), Basement Waterproofing, and Crawl Space Encapsulation. Additional services include General Structural Repairs and Improvements, Concrete Repair and Replacement, and Retaining Walls. The integrated approach allows the company to serve as both engineer and contractor, streamlining the repair process while offering financing through GreenSky for customer convenience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundation Repair Core foundation repair service addressing wall cracks, floor cracks, foundation settlement and sinking, bowing walls, sticking windows and doors, and nail pops. Uses techniques including helical piles, helical soil anchors, carbon fiber straps, and concrete and rebar retrofit, plus excavation, shoring, and new foundation construction.
• Engineering Services In-house engineering services with a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) who oversees every project. Includes foundation repair design, structural framing analysis, and beam design, eliminating the need for customers to hire an engineer independently.
• Foundation Waterproofing Customized waterproofing solutions designed to keep homes and basements dry and foundations strong, including foundation waterproofing and drainage system replacement.
• Drainage Improvements Drainage solutions that divert water away from foundations and basements, including in-ground downspout drain replacement, site grading, French drains, and surface drain installation.
• General Structural Repairs and Improvements Structural repair services solving all types of structural issues in residential and commercial properties, working with customers to find solutions that meet needs and budget.
• Concrete Repair and Replacement Concrete repair and replacement services for driveways, sidewalks, garage floors, and other concrete surfaces, addressing large cracks, potholes, uneven surfaces, and improper installation through concrete removal, replacement, sealing, and crack repair.
• Basement Waterproofing Waterproofing solutions for basements and crawl spaces including exterior foundation drains, interior foundation drains, foundation waterproofing and drainage system replacement, and crawl space encapsulation.
• Crawl Space Encapsulation Crawl space encapsulation services addressing uneven floors, musty odors, visible mold and mildew, increased energy bills, pest infestations, and water pooling. Includes foundation and structural repairs, moisture remediation, sump pump and drainage systems, and dehumidification partnerships with AprilAire.
• Retaining Walls Retaining wall construction and repair services for structural support and erosion control.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Helitech: Midwest foundation repair and waterproofing contractor (Illinois, Missouri, Iowa). Operates in a similar climate profile and offers the same core menu — foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space, concrete — making it a comparable operator in scale and value proposition.
• JES Foundation Repair: Mid-Atlantic foundation repair and basement waterproofing specialist serving Virginia, Maryland, DC and surrounding states. Closest comparable by service mix (foundation repair, waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation), customer segment (homeowners), and engineer-involved project delivery — though at significantly larger scale and broader geography than Foster.
• Ohio Basement Authority: Ohio-based foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space company serving Ohio and parts of West Virginia. Direct comparable on service offering, customer type (residential), and project-based pricing model; geographical adjacency makes them the most direct head-to-head competitor for any expansion.
• AquaGuard Foundation Solutions: Atlanta-based foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space company covering Georgia and surrounding states. Similar in-house sales engineering approach and comprehensive service menu, often cited as a best-in-class template for the engineer-led regional foundation repair model.
• Acculevel: Indiana-based foundation repair, basement waterproofing and crawl space encapsulation company. Directly comparable on residential contractor service delivery, geographical-adjacent Midwest climate conditions, and project-by-project pricing of foundation and waterproofing work.

Emerging players

• Mateffy Structural Engineers: Independent structural engineering consultants who design foundation repairs for homeowners and contractors. Not a direct competitor but the engineering counterpart Foster competes against for in-scope jobs — homeowners who hire Mateffy separately and then bring a contractor in.

Broad incumbents

• Ram Jack Systems: National foundation repair systems manufacturer and dealer network with proprietary helical and driven pile products. Comparable through their installer franchise model targeting the same residential foundation repair buyer.
• Foundation Supportworks: Manufacturer and dealer network for helical piers, push piers, and foundation repair systems. Indirectly comparable because their dealer/installer network competes with Foster on engineered foundation repair work in overlapping service areas.
• Basement Systems: National basement waterproofing and crawl space brand with the largest dealer network in North America. Directly comparable product offering on waterproofing, drainage, and crawl space encapsulation; competes via scale and brand awareness rather than engineering-led design.

Regional players

• Carolina Foundation Solutions: North Carolina-based foundation repair specialist offering helical piers, push piers, carbon fiber, and concrete work. Highly comparable service menu and techniques (helical piles, carbon fiber straps) used by Foster. Different geography (Carolinas) so not head-to-head, but a near-twin operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FosterConstructionWV
• Facebookfacebook.com/100075979295282
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foster-construction-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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