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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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Logan, Jacob, And Braeden are amazing. Very efficient and knowledgeable about the job. They listened to my concerns and gave expert advice…

Logan, Jacob, And Braeden are amazing. Very efficient and knowledgeable about the job. They listened to my concerns and gave expert advice on how to resolve our home issues best. If I could give them 6 stars I would. Thankyou for everything.

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Thank you to Tony & Trevor with AFS-Birmingham! I appreciate your prompt attention, professionalism and guidance during the process …

Thank you to Tony & Trevor with AFS-Birmingham! I appreciate your prompt attention, professionalism and guidance during the process of my home repair. You guys are amazing!

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Reid Walley was professional, thorough and considerate Very knowledgeable as well.

Reid Walley was professional, thorough and considerate Very knowledgeable as well.

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Tyler Whitt is very nice and treated me very well during the service he is very respectful

Tyler Whitt is very nice and treated me very well during the service he is very respectful

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We recently had AFS come out and inspect for a possible foundation issue. Caleb arrived as scheduled and explained what he was going to do. …

We recently had AFS come out and inspect for a possible foundation issue. Caleb arrived as scheduled and explained what he was going to do. Took about 1.5 hours to complete and he gave us the good news that we didnt actually have a foundation issue. It was a problem with the stucco finish. Rather than try to push a non existent problem he said it would be ethically wrong for him to do that. Character and trust in AFS was gained that day and will be quick to advise others to use the company if they need assistance. Thanks Caleb again for your time.

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We highly recommend Tanner with AFS. He spent over four hours thoroughly inspecting our home and crawlspace, carefully checking for cracks, …

We highly recommend Tanner with AFS. He spent over four hours thoroughly inspecting our home and crawlspace, carefully checking for cracks, measuring areas, and documenting everything in detail. Tanner prepared a clear printout of our home and walked us through each concern step by step, explaining what he found and what repairs may be needed. He was professional, patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of our questions without rushing. We truly appreciated how thorough and respectful he was during the inspection process. His attention to detail and clear explanations gave us confidence in understanding the condition of our crawlspace and the next steps. If you want someone who is honest, careful, and extremely thorough, Tanner is an excellent choice.

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Rhys was great

Rhys was great

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Michael Hays was excellent in sharing all the details of the projects. He is very knowledgeable and efficient.Noe Rivas, Breon & Justin…

Michael Hays was excellent in sharing all the details of the projects. He is very knowledgeable and efficient.Noe Rivas, Breon & Justin were prompt and knowledgable. The job was complete in one day. All three were courteous and explained the process.I will highly recommend AFS and these gentlemen to potential customers.Thank you for a job well done!!

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AFS is an absolute pleasure to work with. It all started with the amazing inspector, Katie (highly recommend) who came to my cabin to give…

AFS is an absolute pleasure to work with. It all started with the amazing inspector, Katie (highly recommend) who came to my cabin to give me a thorough and accurate quote with an extremely fair price compared to the competition (got quoted almost double for the same job from crawlspace ninja & a few other local companies and they spent only a few minutes in the crawlspace-absolutely terrible). Katie made sure I was taken care of and also assured me they would send there best crew to do the job. And man was she right!! The best crew I have ever worked with was led by Darian & his co-foreman Tanner. They arrived on time and with amazing attitudes while being extremely efficient and knowledgeable while they walked me through there plan of action and then perfectly executed said plan!! Could not be happier with how my crawlspace encapsulation turned out!10/10 would recommend Katie & Darian at AFS to do any and all crawlspace work you are looking for!I will definitely be using them for any of my foundation/crawlspace issues in the future.

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Everyone we engaged with, from the person who answered the phone to the person who did the inspection to the crew who did the work, were…

Everyone we engaged with, from the person who answered the phone to the person who did the inspection to the crew who did the work, were exceptionally professional. They communicated well and often and were very transparent. They did a great job, and we look forward to contacting them with any of our future needs.

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Nick B and Ethan E were great to deal with. Great communication and great work. They went above and beyond for a great result.

Nick B and Ethan E were great to deal with. Great communication and great work. They went above and beyond for a great result.

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The AFS team (Quinton, Victor, & Fletcher) came on time and completed the job as quoted. I believe the problem will probably not get any…

The AFS team (Quinton, Victor, & Fletcher) came on time and completed the job as quoted. I believe the problem will probably not get any worse. Will see if it really works. Based in the material placed to stabilize, I really believe it will quits moving. Thank you guys ! John Varner

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Cody B.;Justin T.; and Parris H. did an excellent job! They went over everything they had done to fix the floor and level it and reviewed …

Cody B.;Justin T.; and Parris H. did an excellent job! They went over everything they had done to fix the floor and level it and reviewed the pictures with me on the work they performed. I would definitely use them again with any future necessary projects. Outstanding work guys.

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We bought our home about a year ago, and had noticed that water was intruding into our finished basement a couple weeks back. I had AFS…

We bought our home about a year ago, and had noticed that water was intruding into our finished basement a couple weeks back. I had AFS come out install an interior drainage system for my finished basement this week. John Jones and Gavin did an absolutely incredible job with the installation. Their finished product was exceptionally clean, and they did a great job with the dust control. John Jones was very thorough and mindful of the details while explaining how the system would be installed and showing us each step of the process. I can’t emphasize enough how professional the guys were. I also want to thank Abe Austin who came out and performed the initial inspection. He was able to quickly identify the areas of concern around the perimeter of the basement and was very knowledgeable about the appropriate repair. I would gladly recommend AFS to anyone who needs foundation repair!

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Great service from Jesus, Will and Sam! We had joist and girder supports installed. They kept us well informed throughout the entire…

Great service from Jesus, Will and Sam! We had joist and girder supports installed. They kept us well informed throughout the entire process, They were efficient and effective, leaving the work area in great condition. Very pleased with the results!

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Matt Carter,excellent presentation, inspection, estimates.

Matt Carter,excellent presentation, inspection, estimates.

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Chris Knight Johnson and his crew Timothy Camp & Tyler Price were here to install added support to the floors main beam. They showed up…

Chris Knight Johnson and his crew Timothy Camp & Tyler Price were here to install added support to the floors main beam. They showed up when they said they would and got the job done in the time that was quoted. Chris followed up after they had finished with pictures, and to answer any questions we had. They were all professional, and did an excellent job. We are more than satisfied and would highly recommend them.Jackie & Len

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Had piers installed. Preston, Gustavo, and Roberto were the crew to handle the installation and they were fantastic. They were friendly and …

Had piers installed. Preston, Gustavo, and Roberto were the crew to handle the installation and they were fantastic. They were friendly and worked exceptionally hard.

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They did a amazing job. Caleb came out and explained everything, from start to finish. How we needed help with the foundation and water…

They did a amazing job. Caleb came out and explained everything, from start to finish. How we needed help with the foundation and water damage. Then the crew they sent was professional and showed me how it all worked.

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I had great experience with AFS Groundworks and couldn’t be more satisfied with the work they did encapsulating my crawl space. From start…

I had great experience with AFS Groundworks and couldn’t be more satisfied with the work they did encapsulating my crawl space. From start to finish, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Joe, Evan, and Edwin really stood out—they took the time to explain the process, answered all my questions, and made sure everything was done right. You can tell they take pride in their work, and it shows in the final result. The crawl space looks clean, sealed, and built to last. If you’re looking for a reliable team that delivers quality work and great customer service, I highly recommend AFS Groundworks. These guys did an outstanding job!

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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