Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space & Foundation Repair in Indianapolis, IN
Basement, crawl space & foundation repair Indianapolis trusts.
Wet basements, cracked and bowing walls, damp crawl spaces and settling foundations, diagnosed on a free inspection, priced in writing, and repaired by our own crews out of our own shop in Indianapolis.
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Three core repair systems handle the water, the moisture and the movement, plus concrete lifting, radon mitigation and mold remediation on the same crews.
What is your house trying to tell you?
Pick the symptom you notice most. We’ll show you what it usually means under an Indiana home, and which repair actually solves it.
Groundwater is finding a way in at the footing
Water that shows up after heavy rain is hydrostatic pressure pushing through the joint where the wall meets the floor, or through block cores. Sealing the inside surface alone never holds. The water has to be given a path out.
What a finished job actually looks like
A crawl space is the easiest place to see the difference, because nothing about it is cosmetic. Bare dirt, open vents and damp framing become a sealed floor and walls, closed vents and controlled humidity.
Every inspection is documented with moisture readings, lasers and photos, and the work is done by Michaelis employees on every job, so the crew that shows you the problem is the crew that fixes it.
Every job starts with an inspection
The problem gets diagnosed on site, the fix gets priced up front in writing, and the work is handled by our own team.
- Assessment & InspectionWe start with a detailed evaluation of your home’s problem areas: basement, crawl space or foundation. Using tools like lasers and moisture meters, we identify damage, safety concerns, and underlying causes.
- Recommendations & PlanningAfter inspection, we present clear findings and tailored repair options. Whether it’s foundation cracks, bowing walls, or basement moisture, we explain what’s needed and why, with transparent pricing and timelines.
- Execution & RepairOnce approved, our team gets to work. From waterproofing and structural repairs to crawl space encapsulation, we handle it all with professionalism, precision, and lasting results.
Why homeowners choose Michaelis Foundation Solutions
Warranty coverage depends on the project scope and trades involved, including lifetime warranties on specific systems.
Proudly serving Indianapolis & surrounding counties
Family-owned and rooted in Indianapolis since 1986, Michaelis Foundation Solutions is the basement, crawl space and foundation division of Michaelis Corporation. We live and work in the communities we serve. When you call, you reach a local team in Indianapolis, and the crew that shows up works for us. For us, taking care of these houses is taking care of our community.
Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space & Foundation Repair across Marion & Hamilton counties
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Our shop in Indianapolis
Michaelis Foundation Solutions
1102 W 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-251-1935
Common questions
Do you offer free inspections?
Yes, we offer free inspections to assess the condition of your property and recommend appropriate solutions.
Do you offer financing options?
Yes, we offer financing options to make our services more accessible.
What methods do you use for foundation repair?
We use footing piers, wall anchors, carbon fiber straps, and other proven methods.
What’s the best waterproofing system?
A combination of footing French drains, sump pumps, vapor barriers, and sealing.
Are your services guaranteed?
Our warranty coverage is determined by the project scope, the service provided, and the trades involved. Depending on the nature of the work, we offer warranties that may include lifetime warranties on specific services, labor and material warranties covering workmanship and materials, and service-specific warranties based on project details.
What causes bowing walls or foundation cracks?
Soil pressure, water damage, or settling over time.
Questions homeowners ask us first
My basement leaks and the floors upstairs feel uneven. Can one inspection in Indianapolis cover both?
Yes. Our inspector looks at the basement, the crawl space and the foundation in the same visit, because water and movement are often connected. You get one written price that covers what we find, explained part by part.
I can't tell if I need a waterproofing company or a foundation company. Who should I call first?
You can call us for either. Michaelis Foundation Solutions handles basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and foundation repair, so the free inspection can sort out which problem is driving the other. That saves you from booking three contractors to look at one house.
We've got a basement under part of the house and a crawl space under the addition. Is that a problem in Indianapolis?
It's common in older Indianapolis houses that were added onto over the years. The two spaces can take on water differently and settle at different rates where they meet. Our inspector checks both, plus the joint between them, during the same visit.
I've got a cracked wall and a damp floor in my Indianapolis basement. Which one gets fixed first?
Usually the one that's causing the other. Wet clay pushing on a wall can open cracks and let water in, so the inspector looks at where the water comes from and whether the wall has moved. If the wall is moving, stabilizing it becomes part of the same plan as the drainage.
My house smells musty but the basement looks dry. Where would your inspector start looking?
A smell often comes from a place you don't spend time in, like the crawl space, a corner behind stored boxes, or the back of finished drywall. Our inspector takes moisture readings and photos so you can see where the damp is. If it leads to mold or a wet crawl space, mold remediation and encapsulation are both work we do.
Can we keep living at home while your crew works on the basement or foundation?
In most cases, yes. Our own crew works in the area being repaired and cleans up as they go. Your inspector will tell you ahead of time which parts of the house the crew needs to reach and how to get them ready.
Get it looked at while it’s small
A crack you can fit a coin in today is a wall replacement in five years. The inspection costs nothing and takes about an hour.