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Foundation Repair · Edmonton, ABLast reviewed November 2026

Foundation Repair in Edmonton, AB: 6 Best Companies (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 6 foundation contractors in Edmonton, AB. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 6 because only 6 met them. The list was last reviewed on November 11, 2026.

For foundation repair in Edmonton, our six picks are Groundworks Foundation Repair Edmonton, Abalon Foundation Repairs, Shield Foundation Repair, Above Grade Construction Services, K Kuypers Construction Ltd and Basement Systems Edmonton. Each has a staffed office on a commercial parcel inside city limits, at least 4.5 stars from 50 or more Google reviews, and foundation repair pages on its own website. Shield and Abalon do the heaviest structural work, including underpinning; Above Grade and K Kuypers are crack repair specialists.

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The Ranking

Our top 6 foundation contractors in Edmonton

Edmonton houses sit on some of the more demanding ground in the Prairies. Much of the city is built on clay and silt left by Glacial Lake Edmonton, and those soils swell when wet and shrink as they dry, so a dry summer after a wet spring can open cracks and let a corner settle. Frost adds to it. Footings here go deep for a reason, and soil that freezes against a basement wall can push it inward over several winters. That is why bowing walls, stair step cracks in block foundations and sloping floors in older bungalows come up so often in Edmonton inspections. Not every crack is a structural problem. Thin vertical cracks in poured walls are common as concrete cures and usually need sealing to keep water out. Horizontal cracks, walls that lean in, doors that suddenly stick and gaps that keep widening deserve a closer look. If a contractor recommends piers, wall anchors or underpinning, consider paying for an independent opinion from a structural engineer before you sign. Engineers in Alberta are regulated by APEGA, and you can confirm a name on its public member directory. An engineer who does not sell the repair can tell you whether the fix matches the problem, and the letter is useful when you sell the house. Warranties vary a lot across this list. Several companies offer lifetime or long term guarantees, and some state that the warranty transfers to the next owner. Read the terms closely: some cover only the part of the wall that was repaired, and some require the contract to be paid in full. Ask for the warranty in writing with the quote. Alberta has no provincial licence for foundation repair. What you can check is a Service Alberta prepaid contractor licence, which a company needs if it takes a deposit before finishing the work, a City of Edmonton business licence, and WCB Alberta clearance for the crew. Structural work such as underpinning or replacing a footing usually needs a City of Edmonton building permit, so ask who applies for it and whether it is included in the price. Engineering-only firms were left off this list because they assess and design but do not do the repair; they are still a good first call if you want an unbiased assessment.

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  1. 01

    Best for bowing walls and settlement with a full system

    Groundworks Foundation Repair Edmonton

    4.8(1045 Google reviews)
    Best forInterior drainage and sump pump work from a large, established branch
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyWaterproofing systems are described as warranty-backed; the site gives no term in years or transfer rules, so ask for the written warranty.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Groundworks ranks first in Google for foundation repair in Edmonton with 4.8 from 1,045 reviews and offers the widest set of pier and wall systems we found.

    What we like

    • Wall anchors, IntelliBrace braces and helical, push and slab piers
    • 4.8 from 1,045 Google reviews, the largest count on this list
    • Free inspections and branch hours seven days a week

    Things to consider

    • Website blocked our reader, so confirm the proposed system and warranty on paper
    Key details
    Best for
    Interior drainage and sump pump work from a large, established branch
    Service area
    Edmonton
    Address
    1919 84 Ave NW
    Warranty
    Waterproofing systems are described as warranty-backed; the site gives no term in years or transfer rules, so ask for the written warranty.
    Credentials
    Edmonton Construction Association (logo shown on branch page)
  2. 02

    Best for engineer overseen underpinning

    Abalon Foundation Repairs

    4.8(530 Google reviews)
    Best forLeaking basements and cracked foundations that need a long established firm
    In business56 years
    WarrantyLifetime guarantee that repaired work stays waterproof for as long as the owner lives in the home, plus a 10 year transferable guarantee for the next owner. Applies to work completed after April 6, 2021, and the contract must be paid in full.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Abalon pairs 4.8 from 530 reviews with engineer oversight on piling and the longest Edmonton track record on this list.

    What we like

    • Steel push pile underpinning overseen by independent APEGA accredited engineers
    • Edmonton office has worked below grade since 1981
    • Lifetime guarantee plus a 10 year transferable guarantee

    Things to consider

    • A recent reviewer waited more than six weeks for an evaluation in summer
    Key details
    Best for
    Leaking basements and cracked foundations that need a long established firm
    Service area
    Edmonton
    Address
    7705 Coronet Rd NW
    Years in business
    56 years
    Warranty
    Lifetime guarantee that repaired work stays waterproof for as long as the owner lives in the home, plus a 10 year transferable guarantee for the next owner. Applies to work completed after April 6, 2021, and the contract must be paid in full.
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    WCB coverage
  3. 03

    Best for heavy structural repairs

    Shield Foundation Repair

    4.8(327 Google reviews)
    Best forLeaking foundation cracks fixed from the outside
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyTransferable lifetime warranty on its work, as stated on the company website. Ask for the written terms.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Shield has the deepest structural service list we found, from piles to full basement replacement, backed by 4.8 from 327 reviews.

    What we like

    • Underpinning with steel, concrete and screw piles
    • Basement replacement, beam and footing replacement and new foundation pours
    • Transferable lifetime warranty and COR safety certification

    Things to consider

    • Office is closed on weekends
    Key details
    Best for
    Leaking foundation cracks fixed from the outside
    Service area
    Edmonton
    Address
    8625 63 Ave NW
    Warranty
    Transferable lifetime warranty on its work, as stated on the company website. Ask for the written terms.
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    COR (Certificate of Recognition) audited health and safety program
  4. 04

    Best for fast crack injection repairs

    Above Grade Construction Services

    4.9(144 Google reviews)
    Best forLeaking foundation cracks and basement seepage in Edmonton homes
    In business6 years
    WarrantyAll work is guaranteed for materials and workmanship, per the company website. Length and transferability are not published.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Above Grade has the highest rating on the list, 4.9 from 144 reviews, and reviewers keep describing quick, clean crack repairs.

    What we like

    • Polyurethane crack injection without digging up the yard
    • Same day estimates described in many reviews
    • Handles interior and exterior finishing after the repair

    Things to consider

    • No piers, anchors or underpinning, and guarantee length is not published
    Key details
    Best for
    Leaking foundation cracks and basement seepage in Edmonton homes
    Service area
    Edmonton
    Address
    16647 113 Ave NW
    Years in business
    6 years
    Warranty
    All work is guaranteed for materials and workmanship, per the company website. Length and transferability are not published.
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    BBB Accredited Business
  5. 05

    Best for owner led exterior crack repair

    K Kuypers Construction Ltd

    4.8(60 Google reviews)
    Best forEdmonton homeowners wanting the owner on site for weeping tile and crack repair
    In business72 years
    Warranty25-year guarantee on every foundation repair and weeping tile installation, described by the company as fully transferable.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    K Kuypers brings a family business dating to 1954, a 25 year transferable guarantee and 4.8 from 60 reviews.

    What we like

    • Owner Kevin Kuypers estimates and works on site
    • Hand digs to protect landscaping and runs one job at a time
    • 25 year guarantee described as fully transferable

    Things to consider

    • Busy season start dates can be hard to get
    Key details
    Best for
    Edmonton homeowners wanting the owner on site for weeping tile and crack repair
    Service area
    Edmonton
    Address
    11420 142 St NW
    Years in business
    72 years
    Warranty
    25-year guarantee on every foundation repair and weeping tile installation, described by the company as fully transferable.
    Credentials
    Better Business Bureau profile
  6. 06

    Best for patented pier and wall support systems

    Basement Systems Edmonton

    4.6(98 Google reviews)
    Best forWarrantied drain, sump and crawl space systems
    In business30 years
    WarrantyWritten lifetime warranty on French drain systems, transferable to a new owner when the home is sold. Other systems carry written, transferable warranties per the company site; ask for the terms of each in writing.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Basement Systems Edmonton is a long standing local dealer with helical piers, wall supports and crawl space jacks, rated 4.6 from 98 reviews.

    What we like

    • Foundation Supportworks dealer with helical piers and wall supports
    • Locally owned dealer founded in 1996
    • Named foremen and installers on its team page

    Things to consider

    • 4.6 rating is the lowest here, and the dealer proposes its own network's products
    Key details
    Best for
    Warrantied drain, sump and crawl space systems
    Service area
    Edmonton
    Address
    9353 45th Ave NW
    Years in business
    30 years
    Warranty
    Written lifetime warranty on French drain systems, transferable to a new owner when the home is sold. Other systems carry written, transferable warranties per the company site; ask for the terms of each in writing.
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    BBB Rating of A+

Side by Side

Compare the top foundation contractors in Edmonton

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 6 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01Groundworks Foundation Repair EdmontonInterior drainage and sump pump work from a large, established branchEdmonton4.8(1045)Not listedView
02Abalon Foundation RepairsLeaking basements and cracked foundations that need a long established firmEdmonton4.8(530)Not listedView
03Shield Foundation RepairLeaking foundation cracks fixed from the outsideEdmonton4.8(327)Not listedView
04Above Grade Construction ServicesLeaking foundation cracks and basement seepage in Edmonton homesEdmonton4.9(144)Not listedView
05K Kuypers Construction LtdEdmonton homeowners wanting the owner on site for weeping tile and crack repairEdmonton4.8(60)Not listedView
06Basement Systems EdmontonWarrantied drain, sump and crawl space systemsEdmonton4.6(98)Not listedView

Coverage

Foundation repair companies serving Edmonton and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Alberta and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

  • Edmonton

Service coverage across Edmonton. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best foundation contractors in Edmonton

We searched Google Maps on November 11, 2026 for foundation repair in Edmonton, foundation repair contractors and basement wall and slab repair, plus crack repair, underpinning and area searches, and kept the results in Google order. Each company needed a 4.5 rating or better from at least 50 reviews, an operating listing, a staffed office on a non residential parcel inside Edmonton city limits checked against City of Edmonton assessment data, a working website with foundation repair pages, and a real logo. Franchise and dealer brands count once per city. Crack Buster Concrete and J and J Coatings were left out because their addresses are residential parcels, and slab lifting firms without foundation repair pages were left out. No company paid to be listed.

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Hiring

How to choose a foundation contractor in Edmonton

  1. Verify insurance and credentials

    Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm registration or licensing with the authority that issues it, not with the company.

  2. Ask for a written estimate

    Scope, materials, removal, disposal and who pulls the permit should all be named on the page rather than agreed on the doorstep.

  3. Compare multiple quotes

    Two or three bids on the same scope. A number far below the others usually means something has been left out of it.

  4. Understand the warranty

    Separate the manufacturer's warranty on materials from the company's own warranty on the work, and get both in writing.

  5. Ask who performs the work

    Find out whether the crew are employees or subcontractors, and who supervises them on the day.

  6. Check recent local projects

    Ask for addresses or photographs of comparable jobs finished nearby in the last year or two.

  7. Avoid high-pressure sales

    A discount that expires today, or a knock on the door after a storm, is a reason to slow down rather than sign.

  8. Get everything in writing

    Change orders, timeline and payment schedule included, before the first payment changes hands.

Questions to ask before hiring

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Red flags

  • No verifiable local business address or registration
  • Pressure to sign on the first visit
  • A demand for full payment up front
  • An offer to cover or waive your insurance deductible
  • Refusal to put warranty terms in writing
  • A quote that will not itemize scope

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FAQ

Foundation repair companies in Edmonton FAQs

Do foundation repair contractors need a licence in Edmonton?

No provincial licence exists for foundation repair in Alberta, so there is no trade number to look up. Check that the company holds a Service Alberta prepaid contractor licence if it asks for a deposit, a City of Edmonton business licence and WCB Alberta clearance. For piers, underpinning or footing work, ask whether a structural engineer registered with APEGA has reviewed the plan and who pulls the City of Edmonton building permit.

Are foundation repair warranties in Edmonton transferable?

Some are. Abalon states a 10 year transferable guarantee alongside its lifetime guarantee, K Kuypers gives a 25 year guarantee it calls fully transferable, and Shield states a transferable lifetime warranty. Terms differ on what part of the wall is covered and whether the contract must be paid in full, so get the warranty in writing with the quote and keep it with your house records.

Why do Edmonton foundations crack and settle?

Much of Edmonton sits on clay and silt from an old glacial lake, and that soil swells when wet and shrinks when dry, which moves footings and walls. Deep winter frost adds pressure against basement walls. Thin vertical cracks in poured concrete are common and usually need sealing, while horizontal cracks, bowing walls and widening gaps are signs to get a structural assessment.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
November 2026
Last reviewed
November 2026
Companies evaluated
6

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