Overview
Groundworks provides residential foundation repair, basement waterproofing, concrete lifting, and crawl space encapsulation services through a network of local offices across the United States. The company works directly with homeowners, offering free inspections to diagnose issues and provide estimates for its patented repair solutions, and then completes the home improvement projects for a fee. Unlike many contractors that operate locally without standardized processes, Groundworks' model centers on a nationwide network delivering consistent, direct-to-consumer service on home repairs. The company’s goal is to help homeowners fix structural and moisture problems to protect their properties and improve long-term durability.
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What believers are saying
- Groundworks reported its tenth consecutive Inc. 5000 ranking in 2026.
- The company added WTX Foundation Repair, entering New Mexico and expanding West Texas.
- New CIO Heidi Cox and president Kim McDonald signal tighter operating discipline after growth spikes.
What critics are saying
- Basement Systems sued Groundworks for patent infringement on July 31, 2026.
- William Stevers v. Groundworks reached the Sixth Circuit on October 20, 2026.
- Aggressive acquisition integration across 85 locations and 7,300 employees can fracture quality control.
What makes Groundworks unique
- Employee-ownership model spread $31 million across nearly 5,000 employee-owners in 2026.
- Groundworks scales locally branded branches into 45 states through rapid bolt-on acquisitions.
- Its patented foundation, waterproofing, and poly-concrete systems create bundled home-structure repair offerings.
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