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About
Foundation Rescue Training Center
FOUNDATION RESCUE TRAINING CENTER
Mission & Values
To empower students of all levels (from first-time homebuyers to investors to inspectors) by unveiling the truth through enlightening experiences and interactive education. In emphasizing the importance of cadence, Foundation Rescue seeks to provide the proper tools and guidance in the field to encourage successful property management and development.
Foundation Rescue is committed to sharing, teaching, gathering, and collaborating with real estate professionals for the benefit of their professional learning, growth, and development.
Cherished alumni of Foundation Rescue become the cornerstone of our institution. We encourage all students to contribute to our treasury of waterproofing and foundation-based material. We believe that a consensus-driven standardization of foundation repair methods and property management tools (presented in conjunction with a growing list of quick reference forms and various investigative analysis materials) helps our students round out a risk management strategy beneficial for the foundation repair industry at large.
Together, we will add true, superior value to clients and to properties for years to come.
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Our Values
FOUNDATION RESCUE TRAINING CENTER
An organization established to assist, maintain, and educate home buyers and inspectors, we maintain these values:
Creating a culture where all are welcome encourages overall productivity.
Now is the right time for courage in challenging the status quo.
We will constantly seek new ways to contribute to our consensus-driven, ever-expanding database of reference material.
The importance of being present, connecting with each other transparently, and participating respectfully with dignity.
Holding ourselves accountable for results.
Delivering our very best at all times, in all we do.
TRAINER
Meet Your Instructor
Stephen Burton
Lead Trainer
Stephen Burton is the founder of Waterproof Solutions, which he built from the ground up into the largest waterproofing and foundation repair company in the St. Louis market. After decades of owner-operated, hands-on work helping homeowners diagnose and correct foundation failures, Stephen sold Waterproof Solutions to launch Foundation Rescue and the Foundation Rescue Training Center.
Stephen is a foundation and waterproofing specialist with extensive real-world experience diagnosing, correcting, and consulting on residential foundation failures. He is known for his direct, truth-first approach and his ability to explain complex structural and drainage issues in clear, practical language.
Throughout his career, Stephen has worked alongside inspectors, contractors, engineers, attorneys, and real estate professionals. He is frequently brought in when inspections raise concerns, deals stall, or prior repairs fail to address underlying issues.
This workshop is grounded entirely in real-world experience. Every principle shared reflects actual failures, corrections, and lessons learned in the field. Stephen’s goal is to help real estate agents protect their clients, strengthen judgment, and prevent avoidable deal failures.
Foundation Rescue Training Center
Teaching Style & Philosophy
Stephen’s teaching style is practical, candid, and experience-driven. There are no sales tactics, fear-based messaging, or industry fluff. The focus is on asking better questions, recognizing red flags early, and making informed decisions that stand up over time.
When agents understand how water, soil, and structure interact, they gain confidence, credibility, and long-term trust with their clients.
Our Training
Foundation Rescue Training Center is dedicated to training the next generation of foundation repair specialists with expert guidance and industry best-practices.
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Foundation Repair Training
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Office Location
1679 Springdale Blvd, Fenton Missouri 63026