
Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1999
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"10/10, will never use anyone else for concrete!"





Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1999
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"10/10, will never use anyone else for concrete!"




Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"(TL/DR: We are happy with the work Cory did, and I would recommend him for your landscaping needs.) The theme here is "all's well that ends well." Cory is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet, and he's very agreeable to work with. He and his crew work remarkably quickly, too, and the quality of work is very good. The job was not without its hiccups, though. Cory is not a proactive communicator, and that caused us some grief along the way. Without boring you with every detail, Cory and his crew got to work on Day 1, and by the end of Day 2, they had built an entire retaining wall on a line different from the one we'd talked about. He told me he had lain the foundation on Day 1 and, when he didn't hear from me, assumed it was correct and moved on to building the wall on Day 2. Problem is, he didn't inform me that I needed to review his Day 1 work (I never imagined that he would do the work differently than what we talked about when he met me for the initial estimate), or that he would interpret no word from me as acceptance of his work. The result was that he had to deconstruct the wall and then rebuild it along the correct line, which I'm sure was a lot of work, but he did it and did so cheerfully. This kerfuffle was unfortunately repeated, in essence, with the landscape stairs--building, followed by no word from him, followed by silence from me, followed by a discrepancy between what he built and what I wanted. This was especially frustrating, because, after the wall incident, he said he would take photos of the unfinished stairs and send them to me for approval before completing them. But, all's well that ends well: he and I met to discuss the issue, and then he and his crew redid the stairs to my satisfaction. To sum up, my experience with Cory is that he will make judgment calls, build, and hope it works out right rather than consulting you to see what you want and doing it that way (or telling you it can't be done that way for a particular reason). If you have a drawn plan that Cory can refer to, you may not have these issues, and perhaps I should have insisted on drawing him a plan when he didn't insist on having one before beginning work. Or, if you don't work during the day, you could oversee the work and give feedback as it's happening to prevent any issues from arising. But don't expect Cory to be proactive about communication. So, after all that, do I regret getting Cory to do the work? Absolutely not. He got it done quickly, did it well, did it for an excellent price, and went the extra mile to make sure we were happy. And we are. We are very excited about the way things turned out, and we can't wait to use the back yard space that Cory helped us create. I would absolutely recommend him."





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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"These guys went above and beyond. They took out old driveway, cleaned up the mess and widen my driveway. Then pored new concrete and cleaned up again. Looks gorgeous, I would highly recommend this company."





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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Alabama Foundation Specialist did an excellent job without making a big mess. They were able raise our large concrete walk way a couple inches back to its original height. They were professional, quick, and a pleasure to work with."





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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
At Mr. Foundation LLC, dba DFX Foundation & Waterproofing Experts, we don't just repair homes; we restore peace of mind. Operating in the Chattanooga and the surronding areas, our company was founded on the principle that expertise and ethics come first. Unlike typical businesses led by sales targets, our roots are firmly planted in engineering excellence and a commitment to genuine solutions.\n\nOur team specializes in a comprehensive range of services, including professional foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and encapsulation, as well as concrete repair and lifting. But what truly sets us apart is our approach. We see each home as a unique project and each client as a valued partner.\n\nIf you're dealing with foundation issues, crawl space moisture, or basement flooding in Chattanooga, reach out to our team today for a comprehensive inspection, professional advice, and effective solutions to strengthen your foundation and waterproof your basement.

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I found this company very professional and they did a great job. They took out a steel door for us and laid 3 rows of concrete block in the opening. Then framed the remaining part of the opening and put plywood to cover the hole. I was so impressed I hired them to build a retaining wall for me."
Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"David was very detailed in his assessment of what needed to be done to solve our issues with proper drainage. We had 3 other estimates with only one of those competitive with David’s price. We decided to go with David because his solution was the least intrusive to the property as a whole while solving the drainage issues. Overall, the professionalism of David and his team along with the excellent results of their work would give me good reason to recommend DMC Outdoor Living to anyone wanting a solid job completed by a competent work group."

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
Jared is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"MAC Masonry did a great job for me at a great price. They were responsive, prompt and professional. They rebuilt a brick retaining wall, tuck pointed and sealed my house, cleaned up at the end of every day and insured that no other property was damaged. Everything looks so much better I wish I had hired them sooner. I highly recommend this company!"





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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Perfect!! He always does a wonderful job!! I highly recommend this company!"





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