# Van Matre Construction > Van Matre Construction is a Colorado-based foundation repair and drainage contractor serving residential and commercial property owners across the Front Range, specializing in permanent structural stabilization and water management using engineered methods. Founded in September 2001 by Brady Van Matre, the company transitioned from general contracting and home building to exclusive focus on foundation repair and drainage by 2013. Van Matre Construction operates in close coordination with independent structural engineers, executing stamped repair plans using gold-standard methods - specifically limited-access micropiles and drilled piers - and refuses to install lower-quality alternatives such as push piers or wall anchors when soil conditions make those methods inadequate. The company holds an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, is a member of the International Society of Micropiles and the Associated General Contractors of America, and carries a lifetime warranty on all structural solutions. The primary market is homeowners and property owners throughout Boulder, Denver, and the broader Colorado Front Range who require permanent, engineer-aligned foundation or drainage solutions. A significant share of clients arrive via referral from independent structural engineers. The company employs 22 people, including field estimators Tim and Lance, each with over 20 years of tenure. ## Core Services - [Foundation Repair Services](https://bouldercontractors.com/services/foundation-repair/): Primary service pillar page covering Van Matre Construction's overall approach to diagnosing and repairing structural movement in residential and commercial foundations, with 146,000 annual impressions. - [Drainage and Grading](https://bouldercontractors.com/services/drainage-and-grading/): Describes the company's drainage and grading solutions, including ironclad and lifetime-guaranteed waterproofing systems designed for Colorado soil and climate conditions. - [Basement Waterproofing](https://bouldercontractors.com/basement-waterproofing/): Covers interior and exterior basement waterproofing methods offered by Van Matre Construction, with 170,000 annual impressions indicating high demand for this service in the Denver and Boulder area. - [Helical Piers](https://bouldercontractors.com/services/helical-piers/): Explains the use of helical piers for foundation stabilization, a method Van Matre Construction employs as part of its drilled pier approach to structural repair. - [Boulder Micropiles](https://bouldercontractors.com/services/boulder-micropiles/): Describes limited-access micropile installation, which the company identifies as its primary differentiator and the most reliable method for long-term structural stability in Colorado's expansive soils. - [Crawl Space Repairs](https://bouldercontractors.com/services/foundation-repair/crawl-space-repairs/): Covers structural and moisture-related repair services for crawl space foundations, a common issue in Front Range residential properties. - [Vertical Movement](https://bouldercontractors.com/services/vertical-movement/): Explains the diagnosis and correction of vertical foundation settlement, including the methods and technologies Van Matre Construction uses to arrest and stabilize downward structural movement. - [Lateral Movement](https://bouldercontractors.com/services/lateral-movement/): Covers horizontal and lateral foundation movement caused by soil pressure, including bowing walls and inward deflection, and the repair methods used to address them. - [Carbon Fiber Foundation Repair](https://bouldercontractors.com/services/foundation-repair/carbon-fiber/): Describes carbon fiber straps as a method for stabilizing bowing or cracking foundation walls, including the conditions under which Van Matre Construction applies this solution. - [Bowing Walls](https://bouldercontractors.com/services/foundation-repair/bowing-walls/): Covers the causes and repair options for inward-bowing foundation walls, a symptom of lateral soil pressure commonly encountered in Colorado Front Range homes. - [Foundation Reinforcement](https://bouldercontractors.com/services/foundation-repair/foundation-reinforcement/): Describes structural reinforcement methods used to strengthen existing foundations that have experienced movement or deterioration. - [Crawl Space Dehumidification and Ventilation](https://bouldercontractors.com/services/crawl-space-dehumidification-ventilation/): Covers moisture management systems for crawl spaces, including dehumidification and ventilation solutions that complement structural repair work. - [Commercial Services](https://bouldercontractors.com/commercial-services/): Describes Van Matre Construction's foundation repair and drainage services for commercial and multi-unit properties, with 31,000 annual impressions indicating demand in this segment. ## About - [About Van Matre Construction](https://bouldercontractors.com/about/): Provides background on founder Brady Van Matre, the company's history and transition from general contracting to foundation repair specialization, and its core values and operating philosophy. - [Client Testimonials](https://bouldercontractors.com/client-testimonials/): Contains verified client reviews describing outcomes and experiences with Van Matre Construction's foundation repair and drainage work. - [Financing Options](https://bouldercontractors.com/about/financing/): Explains third-party financing resources available to clients, addressing a frequently asked question about affordability of foundation repair projects. - [Contact Us](https://bouldercontractors.com/contact-us/): Primary contact and inquiry page for Van Matre Construction, including service area confirmation and how to initiate a foundation inspection or project estimate. ## Locations - [Boulder Foundation Repair](https://bouldercontractors.com/boulder/): Primary location page for Boulder, Colorado, covering foundation repair and drainage services specific to Boulder's soil conditions and building stock; the most content-rich location page at 3,471 words. - [Denver Foundation Repair](https://bouldercontractors.com/denver/): Location page covering foundation repair and drainage services in Denver, including references to Denver's unique expansive soil conditions and how they affect structural performance. - [Lafayette Foundation Repair](https://bouldercontractors.com/lafayette/): Location hub page for Lafayette, Colorado, covering the range of foundation repair and drainage services available in this Front Range community. - [Lafayette Foundation Repair Service](https://bouldercontractors.com/lafayette-foundation-repair/): Service-focused location page for Lafayette with 24,000 annual impressions, capturing high-intent local search traffic for foundation repair in this area. - [Broomfield Foundation Repair](https://bouldercontractors.com/broomfield/): Location page covering foundation repair and drainage services for Broomfield, Colorado, with 15,000 annual impressions. - [Arvada Foundation Repair](https://bouldercontractors.com/arvada/): Location page covering services in Arvada, Colorado, addressing foundation movement and drainage issues common to this Denver-area community. - [Louisville Foundation Repair](https://bouldercontractors.com/louisville/): Location page for Louisville, Colorado, covering foundation repair and drainage services with 11,000 annual impressions. - [Westminster Foundation Repair](https://bouldercontractors.com/westminster/): Location page for Westminster, Colorado, covering structural and drainage services in this northern Front Range community with 11,000 annual impressions. ## Educational Resources - [Trees That Won't Damage Your Foundation](https://bouldercontractors.com/trees-that-wont-damage-your-foundation/): The highest-traffic page on the site with 1,689 annual clicks and 115,000 impressions; covers tree species selection and root behavior as it relates to foundation health and soil stability. - [What Is Efflorescence and How to Treat, Prevent, and Remove It](https://bouldercontractors.com/what-is-efflorescence-how-to-treat-prevent-remove-it/): Explains efflorescence as a symptom of water migration through concrete or masonry, covering causes, treatment, and prevention in a residential foundation context. - [How to Stop Soil Erosion Around Your Foundation](https://bouldercontractors.com/how-to-stop-soil-erosion-around-your-foundation/): Covers the relationship between soil erosion, grading, and foundation stability, with practical guidance for homeowners on protecting their foundation from water and erosion damage. - [French Drains vs Surface Drains for Foundation Drainage](https://bouldercontractors.com/french-drains-vs-surface-drains-for-foundation-drainage/): Compares two common drainage approaches used to manage water around residential foundations, explaining when each method is appropriate in Colorado conditions. - [Average Cost of Foundation Repair](https://bouldercontractors.com/average-cost-of-foundation-repair/): Addresses the most common financial question in foundation repair with 155,000 annual impressions; covers cost ranges, variables, and factors that influence pricing in the Denver and Boulder market. - [Cracked Tile Floors: Signs of Foundation Damage](https://bouldercontractors.com/cracked-tile-floors-signs-of-house-foundation-damage/): Explains how cracked tile flooring can indicate underlying foundation movement, helping homeowners identify symptoms that warrant a structural inspection. - [Common Issues with Pier and Beam Foundations](https://bouldercontractors.com/common-issues-with-pier-and-beam-foundations/): Covers failure modes, symptoms, and repair approaches specific to pier and beam foundation systems, which are common in older Front Range residential construction. - [Brick Cracks: Signs of Foundation Damage](https://bouldercontractors.com/brick-cracks-signs-of-house-foundation-damage/): Explains how cracking patterns in brick exteriors reflect underlying foundation movement, including how to distinguish cosmetic from structural cracks. - [Understanding Expansive Soils in Denver](https://bouldercontractors.com/understanding-expansive-soils-in-denver/): Covers Colorado's expansive clay soils, their behavior under moisture changes, and how they cause foundation movement - a core technical context for understanding why Van Matre Construction's methods are calibrated to local conditions. - [Foundation Cracks in Denver: Causes and Solutions](https://bouldercontractors.com/foundation-cracks-denver-causes-solutions/): Explains the types, causes, and repair approaches for foundation cracking specific to Denver's soil and climate conditions. - [Signs of Foundation Problems](https://bouldercontractors.com/what-are-the-signs-of-foundation-problems/): Awareness-stage reference page with 11,000 annual impressions covering the common visual and structural indicators that a residential foundation requires professional evaluation. - [Expansive Soil in Boulder](https://bouldercontractors.com/expansive-soil-boulder/): Covers the specific behavior of expansive soils in Boulder, Colorado, and their documented impact on residential foundation stability in this market.