AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists

Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Concrete Leveling,

About us

Established in 2000, AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialist stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair and structural reinforcement to crawl space encapsulation, dehumidification, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With offices spanning across Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Mississippi, and Kentucky, we bring our expertise closer to you. AFS proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialist, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Mold Removal, Interior Basement Drainage, Dehumidifiers, Crawl Space Support Jacks, Vapor Barriers, Basement Flooding, Foundation Heave, Wall Cracks, Uneven Floors, Foundation Settlement, Retaining Walls, Gutters

Services we don't offer

WE DO NOT OFFER: Egress Windows, Concrete Sealing, Radon Mitigation, Basement Refinishing, Concrete Resurfacing, Building New Foundations, Exterior Drainage, Pouring Concrete, Working with Asphalt, Installing Masonry, French Drains, New Construction, Yard Drainage, Generators.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.448 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
69%
4
6%
3
4%
2
2%
1
19%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.4
value
4.1
professionalism
4.4
responsiveness
4.3
punctuality
4.5

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Showing 26-48 of 48 reviews

Harris Childers
03/2024
5.0
Google Review
Taylor Fox, Donald Dease, and Cody Britton dis a great job on our basement floor. They were punctual, professional, and polite. They completed the project quickly, and cleaned up the work area very well.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
Hi Harris! We're glad our team was able to show you an awesome experience and appreciate your review. We'll be sure to share with each team member! -AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists

Jaime Huff
03/2024
5.0
Google Review
Every step of the process with AFS has been fantastic! From the appointment set up to the inspection to the service we have been impressed with the knowledge, quality and follow through of the AFS team. Thank you so much to Tyler, Angel, and Aldo for an exceptional job! We could not be more pleased with the process and the end result!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
Hello Jaime! Thank you for providing this awesome rating! We appreciate you taking the time to rate your experience with us. -AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists

Robert Miklos
03/2024
5.0
Google Review
Have used AFS three times in the last eight years and keep coming back. Quality work and they back all of it up. A special thanks to Paris Houchins and Tyler Moreland for repairing three slabs today for me. They did a great job and were great to work with, this was Paris' second project with me.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
Hi Robert! We're glad our team was able to show you a great experience. -AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists

Sandra Harris
03/2024
5.0
Google Review
From Jordan Clark (sales person) to the 5 very hard working, professional, courteous, know their jobs men who performed the work, I thank you for a job very well done. AFS should be proud to have employees like John Stepp, Ivan Goldstar, Ben Esparza, Parris Houchins and Tyler Moreland. I will definitely recommend your company to anyone who would need the services that you offer
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
Hello Sandra! We're glad you had a great experience and appreciate your review. -AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists

Robert True
03/2024
5.0
Google Review
The entire team at AFS was excellent, from original quote to installation. Honest and timely. Adam, Clay, and Charles did a great job on the encapsulation of our crawl space. Will definitely recommend them to friends and neighbors.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
Hi Robert! We're glad our team was able to show you an awesome experience and appreciate your review. We'll be sure to share with each team member! -AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists

Jeff S.
06/2021
5.0
mudjacking
  + -1 more
Very well and professional
Description of Work: Concrete pad raised
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
Hi, thanks for leaving us such a great review. Our dedicated staff will be pleased to learn of your kind words! - AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists

Gale W.
04/2017
3.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$40,000

Alissa H.
02/2017
2.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
Our rep was nice but spent a limited amount of time looking at the problems. I called because we were having some noticeable sagging in one area of our floor and subsequent horizontal cracking on some of our doors frames. He made a shotty diagram of the house and then went in the crawl space. I specifically asked him to look at the sagging area in mention. He came up and told me I need steel support jacks and beams installed in between all of the load bearing walls to fix the problem. I asked him about the problem area and he said "well you know it's the same issue across the whole house." I don't even think he looked at it to be honest. Later he sent me an estimate showing steel supports being put in for every load bearing wall and nothing supporting in between. Did he even remember what he told me? The estimate was over $14k. What he didn't know was that I'd already had another company over to take a look. They took pictures and showed me where we had a beam not being supported properly in the problem area. Quote was less than half. Beware!!!!
Description of Work: Estimate for foundation repairs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$14,500

Response from AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
We truly apologize for your recent experience with our Inspector and company. We are not in the business to deter customers and provide false information. This review and rating has been sent to the local manager and will be handled accordingly. We will use this as a learning experience to better train our team members in the field and want to thank you for your honest feedback. We would like to make things right and offer you another estimate. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do. Again, we apologize for your recent experience with our company.

Blair C.
10/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
The crew (Brad Smith, Corey Beck, Dillan Harris) were great. They answered any questions that we had. They cleaned up after themselves. I would definitely use AFS again.
Description of Work: The basement needed water proofing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
Thank you for a great review on our crew and their overall service to your property and installation. We strive to educate our customers on our processes and products and are glad to hear that our crew did just that. Thanks!

Del S.
05/2016
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They made foundation repair and basement waterproofing. They were prompt and professional.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Curtis B.
03/2016
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Aimee L.
12/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
  + 0 more
For the price we paid, we aren't 100% satisfied. Our floors still have issues and the doors to our crawl space were not properly encapsulated. The workers were very kind and cleaned up after themselves. The company itself was fine, but we are not exactly completely happy (and for $14,000 we should be).
Description of Work: Foundation repair and encapsulated crawl space

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000

Response from AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
We are glad that you had an overall good experience. We appreciate your honesty and will reach out regarding your flooring. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance.

Stuart V.
12/2015
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
Expensive but with it. That's why I gave them a C in price. These guys are awesome. It has made a huge difference. I would recommend them without reservation.
Description of Work: We had AFS dry space our two crawl spaces and put in a trench system and sump pump in our basement as we finished our basement so we could use it as an apartment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Response from AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
We are glad to hear such great feedback! Thank you for choosing AFS to complete your project. We appreciate your feedback and value our customer's opinion.

James T.
10/2015
1.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
They do not do what they advertise. They weren't here when they said they would. I had to keep calling them. When the serviceman came, he was driving a Cadillac car and he was very unprofessional. He refused to do the job. He acted like it was below him. They have subcontractors that do the work.
Description of Work: I needed them for the retaining wall repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Terri B.
06/2015
1.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
Terrible and would never call again!
Description of Work: Nothing because their phone answering person is reading from a script and not willing to be flexible on their "rules" for giving an inspection!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0

$1

Response from AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
We are sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with our Appointment Center. We strive to give the best customer service and hope that you will reconsider using AFS as your Hometown Pros.

Sam H.
01/2015
1.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They never responded after repeated attempts to contact them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
We apologize for you not receiving a response from us. We hope that you contacted the correct business, please feel free to call us at 1-877-340-8479. We do only service the state of Alabama, Southern Tennessee and the Columbus, GA area. Thanks!

Wendy W.
10/2014
4.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
We were very pleased with the service. The sales guy was a little pushy, but in the end we were very happy with the service.
Description of Work: Retrofit rods in foundation of carport.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Response from AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
Thank you! We are pleased to hear your feedback.

Dennis K.
09/2014
5.0
mudjacking, foundation repair
  + 0 more
My estimate was on June 9 2014 and the work was performed Aug 28 2014. which was explained to me due to heavy volume. I had no issue with that. I was at work when they came and by the time I got home they were finished. Of course when I drove up it looked like nothing had been done and I was about to get upset until I noticed the black lines ( which were caused by me and the water sealant I had tried to use were a heck of a lot closer up from the concrete to the house. when I looked closer the concrete had been raise I would say a good 4 inches. I looked VERY GOOD. I was shocked to see how much had been accomplished. But I was thinking to myself we will see the next BIG rain that comes through with gusts of wind that had caused the flooding before. Well as I am typing this it has just finished a down pour that even topped the one when Adam was here. Guess what? NO MORE flooding. I could not be more pleased with the way it all turned out.. They even did a good job of cleanup and I can barely see the "holes" which they had to put in to pump the Poly in. They covered those pretty darn well. So if you have any foundations issue give them a call . the quote is free. so what have you got to lose? unless its the same thing I lost. MY PROBLEM!! :-)
Description of Work: Raised my carport of concrete about 4 inches where it had settled over the 20 years of living here. The rain was pouring in and it would come down to the doorway and settle, creating an ankle deep pool of water to wade through. When they can to inspect and give a free estimate, it could not have been at a better time. It came a downpour as Adam was taking the measurements and he could see exactly what the issue was. He was very polite and friendly through the whole ordeal. I was getting ready to wave to Noah and the Ark when we finally went inside. He explained all the options and gave me a price. this was on July 10th 2014.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,065.5

Lindsay L.
06/2014
3.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We chose not to use AFS because the salesman was very pushy. e Got a second opinion from another company and discovered AFS was suggesting products we did not need.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
Thank you for the feedback. We strive to better our business and appreciate your honesty. We have made significant changes in the past year and continue to train our representatives, foremen and team. We hope that you will reconsider us for any of your future projects. Thanks!

Stephen S.
06/2014
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
I was so impressed AFS and I really enjoyed my interaction with him. Our inspector arrived a couple minutes late but he called and let us know. Which I really appreciated especially considering he was only like 5 minutes late. As soon as he arrived, I really felt like he knew what he was doing and he got right to work. He did a very thorough inspection and afterwards he debriefed us on what he found. And basically he discovered that our job required work outside of what AFS can do. Instead of giving us a quote of what they could do, he was honest with us and told us to find a general contractor who would be able to do everything not just what AFS could do. I appreciated his honesty so much because he told us this knowing that it meant they wouldn't get the job. But, if I ever have job that they can do, he proved to me in that alone that they are the right people for the job.
Description of Work: AFS can to give an expert opinion on some foundation work on a house I am under contract to purchase. They came and gave us a free estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
We appreciate the great feedback! We strive to keep our customers informed and are pleased to hear about your experience. We value your opinion. Thank you!

Judith & Joe D.
04/2014
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Put in anchors to reinforce bowing basement walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500

Jim W.
03/2013
1.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
I have no idea. I don't even know if he showed up or did the inspection. I never heard from AFS again. I suspect they will only give estimates in person so they can put the hard sell on you and convince you its a dire situation so you pay a few thousand dollars more than you should or have to. I was tremendously disappointed in the company overall and especially the local rep. Fortunately for us, the home inspector found and explained the cause of the problem and we were able to terminate our offer.
Description of Work: I had made an accepted offer to buy a house and had a home inspection clause attached because I was concerned about a 3' x 5' sag in the master bedroom above a crawl space. I specified to my agent that I would have a home inspection and structural inspection to determine the cause and potential remedy for the situation. I called the AFS call center 800 number and explained my situation to them and asked if they could look at it. The girl said it was "something we do all the time". She took extensive notes and said they would be passed on to the local rep (Don Wilson in Ooltewah) and he would call me the evening before the inspection to go over all the details, like the current owners would be there but I would not and he was to do the in. The inspection at one address and deliver the estimate to me (less than a mile away). Don didn't call the evening before. He called at 2:30 one-half hour before the inspection was scheduled. He was surprised I wasn't going to be there but went over the addresses for the work and the delivery of the estimate. He seemed really put out by the fact he had to do the work. He said he was in Ooltewah and was "on his way".

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0


Ralph M.
01/2012
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
They were very thorough in explaining what they had to do, especially the paper work prior to starting. It explained what they do and why things happen to their foundation and what to expect. There aren't a lot of companies that do this, some companies will do a patch job, take your money and then you never hear from them again. The quality of the work and the products they used seem to be very good. They were always here when they said they would be. I think they canceled one time and they call right away to let me know.
Description of Work: Alabama Foundation Specialists put some braces in the back wall, like anchors. They did a trench 12 feet away from the foundation then from the inside they drive a rod through the trench then put an anchor there. Then they reinforce it with a steel plate and tighten it with a bolt. They gave me a wrench to periodically tighten those down and hold the wall to it's original position.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,500
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Contact information


Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
55587
Trade License Locale
AL
Trade License Authority
Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2023

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Foundation Repair,
Basement Waterproofing,
Concrete Leveling,
Gutters

FAQ

AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists offers free project estimates.
Yes, AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists does not offer a senior discount.
No, AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists does not offer emergency services.
Yes, AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists offers warranties.
AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists offers the following services: Mold Removal, Interior Basement Drainage, Dehumidifiers, Crawl Space Support Jacks, Vapor Barriers, Basement Flooding, Foundation Heave, Wall Cracks, Uneven Floors, Foundation Settlement, Retaining Walls, Gutters
WE DO NOT OFFER: Egress Windows, Concrete Sealing, Radon Mitigation, Basement Refinishing, Concrete Resurfacing, Building New Foundations, Exterior Drainage, Pouring Concrete, Working with Asphalt, Installing Masonry, French Drains, New Construction, Yard Drainage, Generators.

Contact information


Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM