Trained by the
manufacturers.
Every system we install is backed by direct manufacturer certification, not a YouTube tutorial. We hold 60+ active installer credentials, partner certifications, and continuing education credentials from the industry's leading material manufacturers, with new certificates added as Raf earns them. Below is the documented portion of that portfolio.
Certifications separate technicians from salespeople.
Foundation repair is engineering. The right material on the wrong wall type fails predictably. Manufacturer-level training is how we know, with evidence, that the repair we specify will hold. We don't work with products we're not certified to install.
Raf at World of Concrete, with one of the senior instructors behind the certifications above. He's holding the official Repairing Concrete Cracks: Evaluation & Selection of Repair Methods training booklet.
The certificates come from people, not paperwork.
Most contractors collect a certificate online and never speak to the people who wrote it. Raf attends World of Concrete and the manufacturer trainings in person every year. The instructors there are the ones who literally write the standards we install to.
That matters when a repair gets weird. When a wall behaves in a way the textbook doesn't quite cover, having sat in a classroom with the engineer who designed the system means we can call them — and we have. Foundation repair is small enough that the people who matter are reachable, and Raf knows most of them by name.
60+ certifications & training programs
Certified EZ Breathe Installer
EZ Breathe is a patented crawl space and basement ventilation system that removes excess moisture, allergens, odors, and harmful gases. As certified installers, we're trained in proper sizing, placement, and integration of the system with waterproofing work, so your basement stays dry and breathable long-term.
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Stego Vapor Barrier Installation & ASTM E1643
Stego Industries is the leading US manufacturer of below-slab vapor barrier systems (Stego Wrap), the product used on commercial and residential concrete slabs to control moisture migration from soil into finished space. This Stego continuing education program (May 20, 2026, presented by Dayne Dietrich) covered the ASTM E1643 standard — the industry specification for selection, design, installation, and inspection of water-vapor retarders used under concrete slabs in contact with earth or granular fill. The training is directly applicable to our basement waterproofing work, where a correctly installed vapor barrier under any new slab or above any crawl-space dirt floor is what separates a permanently dry basement from one that keeps weeping moisture through the concrete despite a working drainage system.
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Poured Wall Crack Repair + Slab Repair & Reinforcement
Emecole Metro is a US manufacturer of foundation crack repair epoxies, polyurethanes, and structural injection systems used by professional foundation repair contractors nationwide. This direct manufacturer training (dated May 2026) covered full-depth injection technique for poured concrete wall cracks, structural epoxy vs hydrophobic polyurethane selection by crack behavior, and slab repair and reinforcement protocols. As an active student of the Emecole Metro program, we install their full crack repair line per manufacturer specification on residential and commercial poured wall projects across Fairfield and Westchester counties.
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HMI 2 Day Soil Improvement Seminar
HMI is the leading manufacturer of polyurethane equipment used in slab lifting, void filling, and soil improvement across North America. The 2-day soil improvement seminar covers diagnostic methods for differential settlement, expanding polyurethane chemistry, and field protocols for stabilizing soil under existing slabs and foundations. This training keeps us current on the technique that often replaces costly mudjacking or full-slab replacement.
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AIM Mycotoxin Removal Training
Goldmorr is the manufacturer of the AIM (Airborne Indoor Mycotoxin Removal) protocol — a professional fogging and decontamination system for airborne mycotoxins. When prolonged moisture causes mold and mycotoxin contamination in basements and crawl spaces, surface cleaning is not enough; AIM addresses the contamination at the molecular level rather than wiping a surface and hoping. As certified Goldmorr applicators (Certification #116315137), we integrate proper mycotoxin remediation with our waterproofing work so the underlying moisture cause and the airborne aftermath are both addressed in one project.
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Concrete Crack Repair (2024)
Sika USA continuing education program (2024) on concrete crack repair methodology, covering updated injection chemistry, crack classification, and proper substrate preparation. Updated curriculum reflecting current best practices for permanent crack repair.
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Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC)
Sika USA continuing education program (2024) on Ultra High Performance Concrete, including mix design, mechanical properties, structural rehabilitation applications, and field installation considerations.
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The Do's & Don'ts of Concrete Repair (2024)
Sika USA continuing education program (2024) updating the Do's & Don'ts curriculum with current best-practice protocols, common repair mistakes, and material selection guidance for durable concrete repair.
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Concrete Protection (2024)
Sika USA continuing education program (2024) on concrete protection systems, covering coatings, impregnation strategies, and chemical-resistant systems for extending the service life of foundations, slabs, and structural concrete.
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Concrete Protection, Part 2 (2024)
Sika USA continuing education program (2024), Part 2 of the concrete protection series, covering advanced topics in protection system selection, application, and durability for high-stress structural concrete.
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Do's & Don'ts of Concrete Repair and Protection, Part 1
Sika USA continuing education program held August 17, 2023, on the Do's & Don'ts of Concrete Repair AND Protection (Part 1), bridging the repair and protection disciplines into a unified protocol. Presented by Randall Kratz.
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HMI 2023 Polyurethane Certification Exam
The HMI Polyurethane Certification Exam is the formal knowledge benchmark for technicians working with expanding polyurethane systems — slab lifting, void filling, soil stabilization, and structural injection. Passing the 2023 exam (July 13, 2023, signed by the President of HMI) confirms mastery of polyurethane chemistry, equipment operation, diagnostic procedure, and field protocol. We hold this certification on top of the HMI 2-Day Concrete Raising and Soil Improvement seminars, so the polyurethane work we perform on driveways, garage floors, and below-slab soil stabilization is backed by manufacturer-level credentialing.
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Carbon Fiber & FRP Structural Repair
Fortress Stabilization Systems is the manufacturer behind the carbon fiber strap and Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) reinforcement products we install for bowing wall stabilization, foundation crack repair, and structural reinforcement. The system carries ICC Evaluation Service Report ESR-3815, the engineering benchmark for code-compliant carbon fiber repair. This continued education credential keeps us current on installation methodology, load engineering, and code compliance.
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HMI 2 Day Concrete Raising Training
Concrete slab raising with polyurethane foam injection is the modern alternative to mudjacking. This 2-day training from HMI, the industry's leading equipment manufacturer, covered diagnostic procedures for sunken slabs, polyurethane reaction chemistry, drilling and injection technique, and post-lift verification. We use this method on driveways, garage floors, sidewalks, and pool decks where settlement has caused tripping hazards or drainage issues.
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The Concrete Protector Training Course
The Concrete Protector is a manufacturer of high-performance protective and decorative concrete coatings used on driveways, garage floors, basements, pool decks, and commercial slabs. This factory training (held July 11, 2023) covered substrate preparation, application protocols, and the full range of TCP coating systems, qualifying us to install per manufacturer specification. Co-presented with SANI-TRED and Warrior Equipment.
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Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Strengthening
Sika USA continuing education program (2023) on Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) structural strengthening, covering bond behavior, design principles, surface preparation, and field installation for the structural retrofit of concrete and masonry elements.
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Designing with External CFRP Post-tensioning
Sika USA continuing education program on external CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) post-tensioning, presented by Eri Vokshi and Philippe von Holzen. Covers design principles for retrofitting concrete structures with external post-tensioning systems.
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The Do's & Don'ts of Concrete Repair, Part 1
Sika USA continuing education program covering common concrete repair mistakes and the protocols that keep repairs lasting decades, not seasons. Presented by Randall Kratz.
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Concrete Protection
Sika USA continuing education program on concrete protection systems, including coatings and impregnation strategies for extending service life of foundations, slabs, and structural concrete. Presented by Randall Kratz.
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Concrete Protection
Sika USA continuing education program on protecting concrete substrates with sealers, coatings, and chemical-resistant systems. Presented by Randall Kratz.
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Sikalastic One Shot
Sika USA continuing education program on Sikalastic One Shot, a rapid-application liquid waterproofing membrane used for foundation walls, plazas, and split-slab assemblies. Presented by Ryan Hall.
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Innovation in Commercial Sealants
Sika USA continuing education program on innovations in commercial sealants, covering hybrid polymer chemistry, joint design, and durability under thermal cycling. Presented by Eric Muench.
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Concrete Crack Repair
Sika USA continuing education program on concrete crack repair, covering crack classification, injection chemistry (epoxy vs polyurethane), and proper preparation of substrates. Presented by Randall Kratz.
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Sika Sheet Waterproofing Systems
Sika USA continuing education program covering sheet-membrane waterproofing systems for below-grade and split-slab applications. Includes installation sequencing, lap detailing, and termination requirements. Presented by Nitharsan Kugadas.
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Do's & Don'ts of Concrete Repair: Material Selection
Sika USA continuing education program (Part 2 of the Do's & Don'ts series), covering material selection for concrete repair, including modulus matching, polymer-modified mortars, and structural epoxy considerations. Presented by Randall Kratz.
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Fundamentals of Joint Waterproofing
Sika USA continuing education program on the fundamentals of joint waterproofing, including waterstops, bentonite systems, and movement-tolerant detailing for cold joints and expansion joints below grade. Presented by Bryer Nash.
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Underwater Repair Capabilities
Sika USA continuing education program on underwater repair capabilities, including non-shrink underwater grouts and structural repair systems for submerged concrete. Presented by Jerhard Evangelista.
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Resinous Floor & Wall Systems for Food & Beverage
Sika USA continuing education program (course SIK930) on resinous flooring and wall systems for sanitary food and beverage processing environments. Presented by Randy Butera.
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Fundamentals of Joint Waterproofing (2021)
Sika USA continuing education program on the fundamentals of joint waterproofing, held May 27, 2021. Covers waterstops, bentonite systems, and movement-tolerant detailing for cold joints and expansion joints below grade. The same Sika curriculum we re-attended in February 2022, presented by Bryer Nash in both sessions. Maintaining credentials across multiple sessions reflects our practice of attending Sika's annual professional development calendar rather than collecting one-off CE credits.
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Hydrophobic Powder vs. Crystalline Concrete Waterproofing
Sika USA continuing education program comparing hydrophobic concrete powder admixtures and crystalline integral waterproofing technology, covering chemistry, performance, and application criteria. Presented by Paul Laskey.
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Fortress Stabilization Authorized Installer Certification
Our original Fortress Stabilization Systems Authorized Installer certification, attended February 12, 2019 in residential and commercial classifications. Fortress is a premier US manufacturer of carbon fiber and FRP structural reinforcement materials used for bowing wall stabilization, foundation crack reinforcement, and structural slab repair. The installer training certifies us as qualified to install ICC code-approved materials under Evaluation Service Report ESR-3815 across both residential and commercial properties. Issued by Todd L. Jackson, Technical Representative. This is the credential that started our Fortress relationship; the 2023 continued education entry above reflects our most recent renewal on the same system.
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Certified Stabl Wall Installer
Stabl Wall is an engineered structural strengthening system designed to stabilize and repair bowing or buckling foundation walls. As certified installers, we are trained in the full Stabl Wall methodology, including proper anchoring, carbon fiber strap placement, and load distribution, ensuring permanent wall stabilization backed by manufacturer standards.
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IICRC Fire & Smoke Restoration
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is the global standards body for the restoration industry. The Fire & Smoke Restoration certification covers fire-damage assessment, soot and odor remediation protocols, and structural cleaning methodology — credentials Raf earned while running restoration work before the company's full pivot to foundation repair. Register #217019 is publicly verifiable in the IICRC professional registry.
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IICRC Water Damage Restoration
The IICRC Water Damage Restoration certification (WRT) is the industry-standard credential for technicians working on water-loss events — the diagnostic and remediation discipline directly upstream of every basement waterproofing job we do today. The training covers moisture mapping, structural drying chemistry, and the IICRC S500 standard for water damage restoration. Register #219098 is publicly verifiable in the IICRC professional registry. This early credential is the technical foundation for how we approach moisture loading and water-source diagnosis on every wet-basement call.
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And more programs we've trained with.
Beyond the documented certificates above, Raf has completed industry trainings, safety certifications, and manufacturer programs with the organizations below. Certificates for these are kept on file and available on request — happy to send any specific document during the quote process.
IICRC
International standards body for restoration. Courses cover water damage, mold remediation, and structural drying — directly relevant to basement waterproofing and post-leak repair work.
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InterNACHI
World's largest home-inspector association. Cross-training keeps us aligned with what inspectors document during a sale, so our repairs hold up to scrutiny at closing.
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OSHA
Federal safety standards for construction and confined-space work. Every crew member follows OSHA-aligned protocols on ladders, PPE, and respirator use during chemical injection.
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Mueller Reports
Industry-standard structural and foundation reporting platform. Training keeps our written quotes and inspection documents consistent with what insurers and engineers expect.
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RSA
Industry training academy for restoration professionals. Covers diagnostic methodology, moisture testing protocols, and water-damage science — the measurement layer behind every quote we write.
Want a specific certificate? Some training documents live in our internal records rather than on this page. If your insurer, lender, or HOA needs a particular certificate before approving a project, just ask during the inspection — we'll send it the same day.
Trained with 20+ industry-leading material partners.
We install with the same resins, membranes, and reinforcement systems used by the industry's top structural engineers. Most of these suppliers don't sell to DIYers, only certified installers.
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