History
In 2003, Pete and Nancy Burgess founded Tar Heel Basement Systems after an attempt at retirement. In 2017, Tar Heel merged with Groundworks, the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation and water management solutions company. Tar Heel is a multi-time winner of the BBB Torch Award for Ethics, most recently winning in 2022. They were awarded the Angi Super Service Award in 2021 and are an A+ accredited business with the BBB. Their reputation and history in the community has led to thousands of satisfied customers and repaired homes.
Services We Provide
Tar Heel Basement Systems, 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 across North Carolina. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Tar Heel Basement Systems is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
Tar Heel service areas

Wilmington, NC
Wilmington’s year-round rain and sandy soils threaten your home's foundation. Call Tar Heel Basement Systems for a free inspection!

Northern North Carolina Metro Area
Water intrusion and foundation damage are common in Northern North Carolina homes because of year-round rain and varied problematic soil. Trust your home’s permanent repair and protection to the local experts at Tar Heel Basement Systems.

Raleigh, NC
Raleigh’s wet and humid subtropical climate does not mix well with its sandy and clay soils. These forces lead to water leaks and foundation damage, but Tar Heel Basement Systems has permanent repairs to put your home back on solid ground.

Winston-Salem Metro Area
Water, humidity, and unstable soil wreak havoc on Winston-Salem homes. Stop crawl space, basement, foundation, and concrete damage in its tracks with trusted permanent repairs only available from Tar Heel Basement Systems.
Ratings & Reviews
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Roswin and Justin were professional and did a good job. They showed up on time did good work and cleaned up afterwards. They were kind and easy to work with. Would definitely use Tar Heel Basement again
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I had Tarheel come out and give me an estimate for crawl space clean up. Ed the estimator was excellent and helped me to stay within my budget for mold remediation and encapsulation of my crawl space. The techs that completed the work were Ray M,…
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Anthony, Trevor, and David completed work on my house in March 2023. They were punctual and professional throughout the process. So far, so good. Highly recommend using these gentleman for your services.
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I had my downspouts extended so the water doesn’t pool close to the house. Ken and James P. did a great job with installation and clean up. Charlie S.
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The team that came to take care of the encapsulation of our crawl space was extremely professional, polite, and personable. We appreciated the clear communication about what would be happening and when we could expect things to be completed. Daniel,…
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Roslin S and Justin H. Did a fantastic job . I can walk my driveway blid folded there are no yrop hazards any more . Tha k yo Tar Heel Roswin S and Justin H.
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Thanks to Nathan Cranfill for going the extra mile to make sure I had a good experience using Tar Heel. Thanks to Ken, Gerry and James P for doing thorough work to fix my gutter extensions. I had Tar Heel do a sump pump, basement gutters and some…
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We had a great experience from start to finish. The communication was great all around. Justin H and Roswin S were our team to fix the concrete around our pool. It was uneven after settling and they did a great job fixing it! They were polite and…
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Jacob C and David P done a wonderful job and very nice we give them a 5 you guys have 2 special people on your team
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Robert, Rodrigo and Joseph did a great job in adding thirteen helical piers to support my foundation both from in the crawl space as well as outside and were extremely professional. Robert kept me updated throughout the process and and showed me…
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Roswin and Justin are a great team. They raised our front porch concrete slab and everything went smoothly! They repaired a chipped section of concrete and all looks ok. Both were eager to inform and discuss. It was a quick and easy process!
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Kim, Gerry and James P. did a great job on encapsulated our crawl space and installing a dehumidifier. They were timely and very professional. The finished job looks great. I highly recommend these gentlemen and Tar Heel encapsulation.
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Tarheel Basements employees did an excellent job from beginning to the end. The initial contact person was professional. He clearly explained what was needed to shore up the support beams in our crawl space, and how the jacks would be used if any…
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Roswin and Justin did a great job on getting our sidewalks leveled back up. They kept me informed during the whole process.
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I’ve been having water drainage issues around my house for a long time now. I had Tar Heel Basement Systems come out and see what they could do. They offered me everything I wanted, and more, to fix the issue. Jay Yount was the inspector I talked…
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Can’t say enough what a good job Daniel Jones, Charles and Stephon did! Professional, hard working and timely. Highly recommend!
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Tar Heel Basement Systems did an excellent job on the foundation repairs I needed on my home. Jack and his crew were some great guys and easy to get along with. They completed the work in a timely manner and kept me informed on what they were doing.…
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Great job, and fast and efficient. Roswin S and Justin H were very helpful and informative.
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Very good experience from the first time we contacted Tarheel basement systems. Communication was very professional, they keep you informed about every step. Thank you Jacob C and David P for being on time and worked very efficient. Lisa also was…
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We recently had the pleasure of working with Tar Heel Basement Systems in addressing foundation problems at our house. We were thoroughly impressed with their professionalism, expertise, and kindness. One of their technicians, Matthew, promptly…
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