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 A+ BBB accredited business and was honored with the Angi Super Service Award in 2022. Their reputation has helped them to repair over 250,000 homes and bring peace of mind to the homeowners in their neighborhoods.
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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.
AFS service areas



Dothan, AL
Located in the Coastal Plains geographical region of Alabama, Dothan experiences heavy rain throughout the year and is home to sandy soils. This combination can cause many problems for your foundation, but AFS has solutions designed to keep your home safe.



Huntsville, AL
Water and humidity in your home can lead to structural and health issues that impact your family’s safety. AFS has the best permanent solutions tailored to your Huntsville home’s exact repair and protection needs.



Mobile, AL
A damaged crawl space and basement are common in Mobile, AL— but it doesn’t have to be that way. AFS has proven solutions to stop moisture in its tracks and restore your home's original stability.



Columbus, GA
Columbus’ clay soil and frequent rainfall create a difficult environment for your foundation. Over time, these weather and soil conditions will cause foundation damage, and AFS has the tools to repair your home for good.



Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga has sandy, silty soil and a rainy climate that can cause damage to your home's concrete and foundation, as well as the basement and crawl space.



Nashville, TN
Nashville is a popular place to live for its musical culture, but the area’s springtime storms and crumbly soil cause problems for your foundation and concrete. However, AFS has years of experience keeping Nashville homes protected from these issues.



Birmingham, AL
Rainwater and humid, muggy air can have a big impact on the foundation of your family's home. The professionals at AFS have solutions to repair even the toughest crawl space, foundation, or concrete problems.



Knoxville, TN
Knoxville’s clay soil and frequent precipitation don’t make a good match for your foundation. Together, these conditions cause heavy damage to your foundation and your home’s structure. AFS has solutions that prevent damage for good.



Pensacola, FL
Moisture and foundation damage negatively impact Pensacola homes, but AFS offers a wealth of expertise and award-winning services and solutions to improve the health, safety, value, and appearance of your home.



Bowling Green, KY
High precipitation in Bowling Green puts your foundation at risk for damage, which causes tons of problem signs around your home. But AFS has industry-leading solutions and expertise that keep your home protected.



Somerset, KY
Somerset is located on Kentucky’s Pennyroyal Plateau, a region with deep, well-draining soils. Although, the limestone deposits deep below the ground may erode during heavy rain and cause problems for your foundation. That’s where AFS comes in to help protect your home.
Ratings & Reviews
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Tyler, Aldo and Angel did a great job with my Foundation Repairs. Very knowledgeable, and explained in detail (with pictures) the work performed. I would recommend them to anyone needing this type of repair!
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Jamal, Logan, & Dylan did an outstanding job and were so professional.
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Had an inspection with Talon Jones. Awesome inspection, he let me go with him into the crawlspace and explained everything in detail. Very forthright.
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Update: I’m very disappointed about being asked by AFS to cancel a check that they lost. It would be more professional to have customers mail checks to the office versus allowing a customers account and routing numbers and signature being in the…
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Austin, Brian, and AJ installed our sump pumps and encapsulated my crawl space. Very professional and very satisfied with the work.
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Demario and Antonio were on time and worked diligently all day. They were very systematic and considerate of my property as they worked. The work was done in a timely manner and I was told what would happen and how. Again, I cannot express enough…
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I was very pleased with the work of the crew; Kris, Cesar, James and Adam. They did a great job on my foundation repair. Before they started, Kris explained what they were going to do and when they finished he showed me what had been done. The area…
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Peyton, the salesman met me on site, took pictures and sat down with me to discuss options. He’s show me videos of how waterproofing works and the area recommended to be waterproofed. I agreed and signed the contract and scheduled installation…
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The crew was excellent. Very efficient, friendly, and informed us throughout the job. Thanks Tyler, Abel, Alexandros S, Pedro H, & AFS for a job well done!
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Jacob Wattenbarger looked at a foundation crack and brick repair needed for me. He let me know that AFS doesn’t do this type of work, but gave me contacts for two other companies that can do the work. Jacob was polite, punctual, and answered all my…
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Steve Nabi was courteous, knowledgeable, professional, trusting, and a pleasure to deal with. He easygoing manner made a tough situation quite manageable. My wife and I would both highly recommend him.The encapsulation crew of Tyler, Dalton, Aldo,…
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From start to finish, the AFS representatives (Gabe, Jesse, Dylan, and Fred) were prompt, knowledgeable, neat, courteous, and friendly. We are very pleased with the results and look forward to a drier basement.
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Jacob came to do my free inspection. He arrived on time, was thorough, answered all my questions and finished the inspection promptly.
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I was referred to AFS Foundation by my structural engineer. The team at AFS responded quickly to assess the issue and provide me with a detailed report. Their bid and contract were easy to understand and I found the price to be fair. Throughout the…
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I had an initial consult for a crawl space encapsulation with Bill Bernos in early August, and had the job completely finished by the end of the same month. AFS offered a great deal including financing options. My contracting team of Shawn, Ryan,…
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Kaleb Shawn and Ryan did a very professional and amazing job encapsulating my crawlspace there where a couple complications towards the end but the entire team at AFS worked hard to come up with a fix
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Matt Carter was my inspector. He was fantastic! Very thorough and patient. Answered all of the questions I had with great expertise. 100% would recommend!
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Our team of Taylor, Alex and Clay were great! We noticed the difference immediately. They were thorough, polite and professional. And our sales engineer, Eric, was a delight to work with. Would highly recommend!
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Cullen Brooks was very informative and helpful. Explained to me and my family what we needed to save our home and we are very grateful for clarity. Highly recommend
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Jamal, Logan and Dylan presented a professional appearance. They were on time. The work was completed in a timely manner. The quality of the installation was excellent.
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