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About Foundation Recovery Systems

Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation and Concrete Lifting Experts

History

In 1992, Jeff Martin Sr. founded Foundation Recovery Systems when he noticed gaps in the foundation repair industry. He wanted to find a more efficient way to repair foundations instead of a full replacement. His son, Jeff Martin Jr., Joined the business in 2007, and by 2010, business had skyrocketed due to a year-long drought. In 2018, FRS partnered with Groundworks, the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation and water management solutions company and immediately expanded their service coverage. FRS is a 2022 St. Louis Top Workplace winner, and is an A+ rated BBB accredited business. Their nearly 400 employees and 30 years of experience in the industry have led to thousands of repaired homes.



Services We Provide

Foundation Recovery Systems (FRS), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service throughout Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and Kansas. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, FRS is here to restore your foundation or crawl space.

Proudly Serving Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Des Moines, Peoria, Moberly & Decatur

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Mike Bonali – was super kind and authentic. Grateful he was able to come out and lead me in the right direction. Would recommend him!

Mike Bonali – was super kind and authentic. Grateful he was able to come out and lead me in the right direction. Would recommend him!

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Hunter is the epitome of professionalism. Great experience and top notch customer service. 1John 3:1

Hunter is the epitome of professionalism. Great experience and top notch customer service. 1John 3:1

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Jeremy came out and gave us a thorough inspection. He was very friendly and professional. I definitely would recommend this company.

Jeremy came out and gave us a thorough inspection. He was very friendly and professional. I definitely would recommend this company.

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Bill Burford is so helpful and amazing! My rental basement was leaking and it is too small of project for him. It didn’t stop there. He…

Bill Burford is so helpful and amazing! My rental basement was leaking and it is too small of project for him. It didn’t stop there. He called everyone he know could take on fixing it and taught me where to order parts if I want to do it myself! Awesome people. Would definitely use them again next time if I have a bigger issue.

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Raymond and Fernando did an absolutely amazing job! They helped me understand the job process throughout from beginning to finish. They…

Raymond and Fernando did an absolutely amazing job! They helped me understand the job process throughout from beginning to finish. They were very kind, courteous, professional, and informative. I would hire them for any future projects based off of these guys alone!

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Thanks to Foundation Recovery systems my crawl space is transformed from something I was ashamed of to a dry ,clean, and smell free area…

Thanks to Foundation Recovery systems my crawl space is transformed from something I was ashamed of to a dry ,clean, and smell free area that I can actually use to store things in , the foam insulation is a must have as keeps walls warm and reducing our heating and cooling bills lower.the entire crawl space was encapsulated and dehumidification Their staff was informative and very knowledgeable from the inspection to finished product, thanks to my team sales ,Steve Greek and my super installers Matt, Jonny and Marlen who performed a professional and great job , I highly recommend these folks , thanks again

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Chase, Corey, and the entire team were great. I couldn’t have asked for a more professional, kind, trustworthy team for my project. This…

Chase, Corey, and the entire team were great. I couldn’t have asked for a more professional, kind, trustworthy team for my project. This company is the real deal. Highly recommend!!

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We were pleased with the initial visit from Chad where he gave us the information we needed to complete our work. We received an…

We were pleased with the initial visit from Chad where he gave us the information we needed to complete our work. We received an appointment quickly and the workers kept us informed as they worked. They worked very hard and was completed before the end of the day just like Chad told us.

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We are very pleased with this company. Their Reprentative TANNER was exemplary. He did a super jpb. He figured out to solve our issue…

We are very pleased with this company. Their Reprentative TANNER was exemplary. He did a super jpb. He figured out to solve our issue quickly, the work was sceduled and a week later our problem was fixed. The young men on the crew were very courteous and kept us informed every step of the process. Thyanks guys for a good job.

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Justin, Yandel, and Tristan installed new sump pump and drainage in basement and yard. Excellent communication during the job, strong work…

Justin, Yandel, and Tristan installed new sump pump and drainage in basement and yard. Excellent communication during the job, strong work ethic, and good clean up.

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I had a great experience with FRS. Chad did the initial estimate/ evaluation. He was honest and didn’t try to force or lure us into a…

I had a great experience with FRS. Chad did the initial estimate/ evaluation. He was honest and didn’t try to force or lure us into a more expensive repair. The bid was about 60% of a competing company. We were booked to have the repair within a month. Lee, Kyle, and Cody were our crew. Lee was the lead and kept me informed every step. This crew started at 7:30 AM and worked tirelessly until 7:30 PM. A brief break for a late lunch and that was about it. Incredible hard workers! They clearly knew what they were doing. They were efficient and friendly. Some of the best help I’ve ever had!

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I’ve got to hand it to Foundation Recovery Systems. It’s pretty rare to find a company these days that genuinely takes care of its people,…

I’ve got to hand it to Foundation Recovery Systems. It’s pretty rare to find a company these days that genuinely takes care of its people, but these guys get it exactly right. What really stood out to me is their employee ownership program. You can tell the guys working on your house actually care because they have real skin in the game. That ownership culture explains why their employee retention is so great, people actually want to stay and work there. Even with how efficient they are, they don't skip a single beat when it comes to the quality of the project. The work is rock solid, and they don't cut corners. Beyond just doing a great job on the foundation, they foster an awesome environment that’s all about helping the customer and giving back to the community. It’s just good people doing great work. Highly recommend them!

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Corbin took the lead with his team of CJ and Austin. They were the friendliest, cleanest, most knowledgeable and hard working guys I've…

Corbin took the lead with his team of CJ and Austin. They were the friendliest, cleanest, most knowledgeable and hard working guys I've ever had doing work in my home. I had structural issues in my crawlspace, causing my bathroom floor to start slanting. Instead of taking a day or two as originally thought, these guys were in at 8 and out by 11. Corbin showed me afterward, pictures of what was done and answered all my questions. These guys were all very nice and worked hard! They get extra points for being so cool with my dogs and cats. Great crew, great work.

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Zach sanders, great job, great guy, explained everything easy to understand. A+ job…

Zach sanders, great job, great guy, explained everything easy to understand. A+ job…

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The whole crew was very knowledgeable in their expertise. Any questions we had were answered. The crew was quick and efficient they were…

The whole crew was very knowledgeable in their expertise. Any questions we had were answered. The crew was quick and efficient they were even able to finish sooner than expected. Great communication throughout with the whole process. Thank you for your help Joe, Tanner, Tanner, Chris, and Alex you all made a home owners nightmare a walk in the park.

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From the folks I spoke with in the office to Jeremy H. who came out to do the inspection to the crew who did the work, everyone was…

From the folks I spoke with in the office to Jeremy H. who came out to do the inspection to the crew who did the work, everyone was friendly and professional. I received several emails and texts leading up to the appointments, preparing me for what to expect, as well as phone calls the mornings of the work to let me know the crew was on their way and when they'd arrive. After the inspection, I was given options about the repairs, and it was all clearly explained. A few weeks after the inspection, I had several piers installed around my foundation. For two days, Brandon C., Dylan E., and Darrion R. worked so hard and communicated in a clear and friendly manner with me as I pestered them with questions. FRS really made repairing my foundation as painless a process as possible. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone.

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Kevin Estes is a really professional person came out did a thorough inspection of my property broke it down to me how it's going to change…

Kevin Estes is a really professional person came out did a thorough inspection of my property broke it down to me how it's going to change how my place looks and bring it back and restore

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Mark and Donald Dykes were great. Good work and communication. The company however is very unprofessional. Every. Worker they sent out …

Mark and Donald Dykes were great. Good work and communication. The company however is very unprofessional. Every. Worker they sent out said that the previous worker did the install incorrectly. And then they charged me for the fixes. This is what I ended up with in the middle of my room. Styrofoam on the bottom, tape over the top. It’s huge!! I never would have paid in excess of 15,000$ if I had know that it would take over a year to finish the job and that this is the result.

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Timothy Shelton did a great job with the inspection. Dwayne and his crew were great on install

Timothy Shelton did a great job with the inspection. Dwayne and his crew were great on install

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Cameron Erwin, Kalvin Harris, and Niko Basham did amazing and loved there service

Cameron Erwin, Kalvin Harris, and Niko Basham did amazing and loved there service

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Our Locations

Cedar Rapids

3349 Southgate Ct SW,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 220-5034

Central Illinois

14678 E 925 North Rd, Building 5
Bloomington, IL 61705

Des Moines

6300 NW Beaver Dr.
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 373-8491

Kansas City

7280 NW 87th Terrace, Suite C-210
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 774-1539

Lee's Summit

211 SE State Route 150
Lee's Summit, MO 64082
(816) 774-1539

Moberly

1872 State Hwy M
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 202-8662

Springfield

3020 N. Martin Ave.
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 612-8286

St. Louis

1625 Larkin Williams rd.
Fenton, MO 63026
(314) 207-9995