In the startup world, grit is often measured by funding rounds, exits, and speed to scale. In the Midwest, it tends to show up in tougher ways—through consistency, accountability, and a willingness to solve difficult problems when there is little margin for error and no shortcut to the work itself.
That is the kind of business Epp Foundation Repair has built over more than three decades—a rugged, field-tested company shaped by hard labor, long days, and the discipline to get it right even in moments when conditions are unforgiving.
Founded in 1994 and based in Omaha, Nebraska, Epp Foundation Repair has grown from a local, family-run operation into a multi-state company serving homeowners across Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri. Its expansion has followed a steady, demand-driven path shaped by expansive clay soils, aging housing stock, and increasingly volatile weather patterns that continue to test the structural integrity of homes across the region.
A Family Business, Built to Last
The company traces its roots to founder Phil Epp, who built his reputation on a straightforward idea: fix the problem correctly and stand behind the work. Over time, that approach earned trust in communities where word-of-mouth matters and reputations are hard-won.
Leadership later transitioned to Phil’s son, Dave Epp, who took over with a clear sense of what should evolve—and what should not.
Under Epp’s leadership, the company strengthened its use of modern diagnostics, engineering-based solutions, and clearer homeowner education, while preserving the hands-on culture that defined its early years. The result has been measured growth without a loss of identity.
People don’t call Epp on a good day. They call when their home—their biggest investment—is showing signs of stress. Epp understands their responsibility is to remove uncertainty and give them confidence in the solution.
That perspective has guided the company’s expansion across four states while keeping decision-making grounded in long-term outcomes rather than short-term gains.
Structural Issues That Mean Business
Across the Midwest, foundation repair and waterproofing are no longer occasional needs. Homes built decades ago were not designed for today’s drought-to-heavy-rainfall cycles. Expansive soils swell and contract, basements take on water, and crawl spaces retain moisture. Problems that once developed slowly are now surfacing faster—and with greater consequences.
Epp Foundation Repair addresses these conditions through a range of services that include foundation repair and settlement solutions, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and encapsulation, and concrete leveling for sunken slabs, driveways, and walkways.
What distinguishes the company is not just technical capability, but process. Free inspections, detailed diagnostics, transparent estimates, and long-term warranties are standard practice, allowing homeowners to understand the issue before making decisions.
For more than 30 years, the company has focused on doing what’s right for homeowners, prioritizing honest assessments, durable repairs, and a long-standing commitment to stand behind its work.
A Case Study in Sustainable Growth
Epp Foundation Repair offers a reminder to startups that growth does not have to come at the expense of discipline. The company has expanded its footprint gradually, reinvesting in training, equipment, and operational consistency rather than pursuing rapid scale.
It is a model built on fundamentals: identify a persistent problem, develop repeatable solutions, and earn trust over time.
As demand for structural safety continues across the Midwest, Epp Foundation Repair enters its next chapter with the advantages that only longevity provides—experience, credibility, and a clear understanding of the work.
In an economy often defined by speed and spectacle, Epp’s story underscores a quieter truth: some of the most resilient companies are built the same way as resilient homes—deliberately, carefully, and from the ground up.
