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About AFS Foundation Repair & Waterproofing Specialists

Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation and Concrete Lifting Experts

History

In 2000, Ben Bayless started AFS Foundation Repair & Waterproofing Specialists (AFS) out of his home garage in northern Alabama. In 2020, the Bayless family partnered with Groundworks, the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation and water management solutions company, to expand their business across Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Georgia. AFS is a BBB accredited business with an A+ rating and was honored with the Angi Super Service Award in 2023. Their reputation has helped them to repair thousands of homes and bring peace of mind to the homeowners in their neighborhoods. 



Services We Provide

AFS Foundation Repair & Waterproofing Specialists (AFS), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Florida, and Tennessee. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, AFS is here to restore your basement, foundation, or crawl space.

Proudly Serving Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Florida, and Tennessee

Birmingham · Bowling Green · Chattanooga · Columbus · Dothan · Huntsville · Knoxville · Louisville · Mobile · Nashville · Monticello · Pensacola · Somerset

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Evan,Aldo&Jorge did an amazing job encapsulating our crawspace and leveling our floors! Highly recommend this crew. Thank you for the…

Evan,Aldo&Jorge did an amazing job encapsulating our crawspace and leveling our floors! Highly recommend this crew. Thank you for the fantastic work you did!

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I had a fabulous crew!Kris, Cesar, and Anthony!They were professionals!They did a fabulous job and were always on time and went out of…

I had a fabulous crew!Kris, Cesar, and Anthony!They were professionals!They did a fabulous job and were always on time and went out of their way to work with my schedule.Great crew!Thanks AFS Birmingham!

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I’ve been a customer of AFS for 4years now after buying an older home in Gulfport MS. Living very close to the busy railroad tracks, They…

I’ve been a customer of AFS for 4years now after buying an older home in Gulfport MS. Living very close to the busy railroad tracks, They have been awesome keeping my floors level and giving me peace of mind. Bobby, David, and Jesus came out today to add a couple of beams and bracing that was needed. I have to say they were very courteous and professional and were able to answer any questions I had.. Looking forward to continuing business with such a great company!

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Casey is awesome!!!!!

Casey is awesome!!!!!

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I have an approximately 20 year old home that sits on a full basement. Over the years I noticed a crack developing on one wall. So I called …

I have an approximately 20 year old home that sits on a full basement. Over the years I noticed a crack developing on one wall. So I called AFS to come have a look and give me an estimate on repairs. Inspector / salesman Steve McGahon called and scheduled an appointment within 24hrs. On our scheduled appointment he was on time, very professional and extremely knowledgeable. Once the contract was signed and deposit was paid we set an installation date. Luckily for me they had a couple of projects moved around and got to me a few days early. Installation crew (CJ and Kieth) called to verify appointment and of course were right on time. As The installation crew prepared the worksite CJ identified an unforeseen problem with the intended plan of action. As I am no engineer by any stretch of the imagination, CJ Explained why it would need to be done a different way. She took her time to explain and show me alternative options. CJ is friendly, knowledgeable and very professional; you can tell she actually cares about customer experiences. I cannot say enough about CJ and Keith as installers. CJ and Keith kept a clean and safe work environment And worked in a very methodic rhythm. I cannot say enough about the quality of craftsmanship that CJ and Keith exude. Definitely 10 out of 10 would recommend AFS for any of your foundation needs.

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A company that seems to truly value taking care of the customer and putting them first. I would highly recommend.

A company that seems to truly value taking care of the customer and putting them first. I would highly recommend.

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The whole process was very professional and the team that installed my floor supports Calvin, Katell, and Kyree were very nice to work with….

The whole process was very professional and the team that installed my floor supports Calvin, Katell, and Kyree were very nice to work with. Again very professional and efficient and very polite. Told me what was to happen walked us through the steps. Calvin and his crew are great guys and a pleasure to work with. And fast.

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Kyle Ballew was very helpful with trying to get best help that I need. So for right now I'm going with the floors til I'm able to do the…

Kyle Ballew was very helpful with trying to get best help that I need. So for right now I'm going with the floors til I'm able to do the rest of the project

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Tony Marlowe came out for an inspection. I stayed with him for most of the time he was here(hope he didn't mind). He was very thorough and…

Tony Marlowe came out for an inspection. I stayed with him for most of the time he was here(hope he didn't mind). He was very thorough and explained a lot of what he was doing. He wrapped up with an in-depth review and common sense recommendations. We want him back for next year's inspection.

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I can’t say enough good things about Evan, Aldo and Jorge. From start to finish, they were professional, efficient, and detail-oriented….

I can’t say enough good things about Evan, Aldo and Jorge. From start to finish, they were professional, efficient, and detail-oriented. They worked tirelessly and the quality of their work exceeded my expectations, and they kept the worksite clean and organized throughout the entire process. What also really stood out was their communication and willingness to listen to any concerns I had. They provided great suggestions and made sure I was happy with every step. If I could give more than 5 stars I absolutely would. Thanks again to this crew!

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AFS HAS PROVEN ONCE AGAIN THAT THEY LEAD THE INDUSTRY! Jackson(foreman), Micah and Mikey in capsulated our crawl space after Eli came to do …

AFS HAS PROVEN ONCE AGAIN THAT THEY LEAD THE INDUSTRY! Jackson(foreman), Micah and Mikey in capsulated our crawl space after Eli came to do a service and showed us the problems that were lurking. We paused at the cost and NOW we realize that the money was well spent! The materials, process, professionalism, time and quality of install was exemplary! We are pretty hard to please and have high expectations on our home; THIS TEAM DELIVERED 5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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It went very smooth. He answered all my questions the first day we met and called me back every time I had a question. Their whole team…

It went very smooth. He answered all my questions the first day we met and called me back every time I had a question. Their whole team were very respectful. My crawl space looks amazing

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Tony came out for annual inspection. Arrived on time, was very courteous, thorough and informative.

Tony came out for annual inspection. Arrived on time, was very courteous, thorough and informative.

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Kyle Ballew was very friendly and knowledgeable and gave me all the options that I needed not try to push additional options to increase…

Kyle Ballew was very friendly and knowledgeable and gave me all the options that I needed not try to push additional options to increase the estimate.

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AFS did a great job from inspection to completion for my very humid crawlspace, house support, and encapsulation. Kyle did the initial…

AFS did a great job from inspection to completion for my very humid crawlspace, house support, and encapsulation. Kyle did the initial inspection, very thorough, took his time, and was very accurate with each suggested need-to-do when I got a second opinion. Daniel’s installation team was amazing, nice and professional, clean work site, didn’t leave any scrap of trash really the whole week and at the end. Indoor air quality one day after is amazing. Thanks guys!

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I requested a quote to potentially repair my floors and basement. The inspector, Nate Burrow arrived on time and explained the inspection…

I requested a quote to potentially repair my floors and basement. The inspector, Nate Burrow arrived on time and explained the inspection process clearly. He performed a thorough inspection. Unfortunately my house is in too poor condition to undertake repairs because water and termite damage is too extensive. Nate saved me money by letting me know that undertaking repairs would be costly and would probably uncover a continuous chain of other unseen problems. This let me know that my money would be better spent building a new home instead of throwing it at an unending project. Thank you Nate!

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Logan O'Neil was terrific. He did a very thorough job of inspecting our crawlspace, made a scale drawing of the crawlspace and took…

Logan O'Neil was terrific. He did a very thorough job of inspecting our crawlspace, made a scale drawing of the crawlspace and took pictures of a floor support that needed attention. He also tested the sump pumps and found that one of them was not functioning properly. He provided a detailed explanation of the choices available to us to address the floor support issue and the sump pump. There was no pressure or "scare tactics" about doing either job; the decision was left entirely up to us. We would highly recommend AFS and Logan O'Neil.

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Nick & Josh did a great job. They were professional and friendly and explained the entire process.

Nick & Josh did a great job. They were professional and friendly and explained the entire process.

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Communication with Bob Fuller was excellent. He arrived on time and was extremely helpful. He assessed the issue in seconds and was able…

Communication with Bob Fuller was excellent. He arrived on time and was extremely helpful. He assessed the issue in seconds and was able to help come up with the best path forward. I'd recommend Bob and AFS to anyone having concrete issues.

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Kyle Ballew came out to inspect the house. Was very knowledgeable and explained every step of the inspection and came up with a plan for…

Kyle Ballew came out to inspect the house. Was very knowledgeable and explained every step of the inspection and came up with a plan for our home.

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Our Locations

Birmingham AL

130 Interstate Commerce Crt. Bldg. 100 & 200
Alabaster, AL 35007

Chattanooga TN

806 N Holtzclaw Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37404

Columbus GA

2701 Opelika Road
Phenix City, AL 36870

Dothan AL

1909 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 322,
Dothan, AL 36303

Florence AL

118 E Mobile St
Florence, AL 35630

Gulfport MS

1317 26th Ave, Ste 101
Gulfport, MS 39501

Huntsville AL

2415 Jordan Road
Huntsville, AL 35811

Knoxville TN

3028 E Governor John Sevier Highway
Knoxville, TN 37914

Louisville KY

13105 Middletown Industrial Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40233

Mobile AL / Biloxi MS

3131 Hamilton Blvd.
Theodore, AL 36582

Nashville TN

1519 Heil Quaker Blvd.
LaVergne, TN 37086

Pensacola FL

89 W. Hood Dr.
Pensacola, FL 32534