Mike came to our condo in Fort Mill, SC and carefully and thoroughly reviewed the existing field conditions. The porch had sunk an incredible four inches and presented complications for the roof above and the two supporting porch columns. Mike's team skillfully returned the roof structure to the original position… Three pilings were bored deep into the earth and reinforced with strong steel. I am a contented and endorsing customer.
Michael MasserangOwner and lead consultant
Meet Michael
An advisor first, a contractor second
When you call Michael you aren't hiring a sales rep. You're getting someone who will tell you what's wrong, what it should cost, and whether you need the work at all.
Michael has spent more than three decades in foundation repair, waterproofing, structural repair and crawl space air quality, on both homes and commercial buildings. He has performed hundreds of inspections and facilitated numerous repair plans that address nearly every kind of water, soil, structure and/or foundation drainage problem the Carolinas can produce.
His site inspections and analyses are independent. Every recommendation is built around your symptoms, project goals, and budget. From the first inspection, through production, and the final walk-through, Clients say the same things in different words: Michael explains the problem, and doesn't try to upsell.
- Credentialed in soil, water, structure interaction failures, foundation repair, waterproofing, mold remediations, structural wood repairs and crawl space air quality
- Residential and commercial, small jobs and large
- Locally owned in Concord, not a franchise
I pride myself on treating those I work for, and the people I work with, how I would like myself or my family to be treated.Michael Masserang, on launching his own company in 2015
Career
How the experience was built
Six companies, two geotechnical engineering firms among them, then Michael's own independent consulting brand. Each step added a specific trades discipline.
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Starts in the trades
Michael begins in foundation repair and waterproofing, learning the work from the dirt up.
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Six companies, including two geotechnical engineering firms
Technician and consultative roles at firms including Dry Pro Basement Systems, plus experience at two geotechnical engineering firms, and works with Rhino Design Build as a trusted professional partner on appropriate projects. Hundreds of crawl space and foundation inspections spanning nearly three decades.
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Launches Masserang Contracting & Consulting
His own company, serving greater Charlotte, built on low costs, straight answers and taking on small jobs as well as large ones.
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Case studies the industry doesn't publish
Bowed basement walls, a cat urine odor traced to a crawl space in Weddington, a leaning chimney pulled back in Charlotte. All written up in plain language for homeowners.
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On air with Ray Terry
Guest on About Your House, talking crawl space science, air quality and mold.
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"Exposed" series
A two-part look behind the curtain of the foundation, crawl space and waterproofing industries, and why homeowners get oversold.
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Specialty Foundation Repair
Independent consultant based in Concord, working with trusted professional partners—including Rhino Design Build—on appropriate projects across Western North Carolina and Upper South Carolina.
Certifications
Credentialed across multiple disciplines
Most companies focus on products sales. Solving Whole House Challenges typically fall into at least one of the following categories
Foundation Repair
Piers, wall anchors, settlement and soil.
Waterproofing
Basements, crawl spaces and drainage.
Structural Repair
Beams, joists, supports and masonry.
Crawl Space Air Quality
Humidity, mold, odor and ventilation.
Geo-Hydro Specialist
Soil, groundwater, drainage and the interaction between site conditions and structures.
Mold Remediation Specialist
Moisture-related mold concerns, remediation planning and coordination with indoor-environment professionals.
Who he brings in
The right specialist for each part of the job
When a problem needs a license Michael doesn't hold, he brings in someone who does, and he stays on the job to coordinate.
Licensed structural engineers
For investigations and repairs that need a stamped plan.
Licensed mold and air quality specialists
Third-party hygienists clear the crawl space with luminometer readings after the work is done.
Vetted crews
Michael's own team, or the best contractor for that specific problem at the best price available.
Rhino Design Build — trusted partner
Michael works with Rhino Design Build as a trusted professional partner when its expertise is appropriate for a project. This is a working relationship, not an ownership relationship; Michael’s evaluations remain focused on the property’s needs and the client’s options.
Radio archive
Referenced on the John & Dave Home Improvement Show
In the July 18, 2026 broadcast archive, John and Dave refer back to a previous segment featuring Michael Masserang and Environmental Services Group while discussing mold testing. The linked archive confirms the on-air reference; the date of the original appearance is still being traced through earlier episodes.
Listen to the July 18, 2026 archive
In clients' words
What it's like to work with Michael
Did a great job of installing helical piers and fixing some masonry at my house in south Charlotte. Michael has a great hands-on approach and was always available to discuss any questions.
From the time Michael inspected our crawlspace and drainage issues to approving our project and setting a start date, his team was on point, on time, and left no mess behind.
He did give us a whole range of solutions… Mike did not try to upsell us things we didn't need.
I have been associated with Mike Masserang for many years. Mike possesses three of the most important essentials: integrity, reputation, and accountability to the customers he serves.
More reviews on Google and the Better Business Bureau.
First and foremost, I'm here to help.
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Michael brings over 30 years of hands-on experience in foundation repair, crawl space encapsulation, mold, and waterproofing. Tell him what you're seeing and he'll give you clear, professional guidance for your home.
Michael Masserang704-787-6972 · info@specialtyfoundationrepair.com