A general excavation company that has been in business for 30+ years, offering residential and commercial septic and excavation to Sand Mountain and surrounding area.
A general excavation company that has been in business for 30+ years, offering residential and commercial septic and excavation to Sand Mountain and surrounding area.
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.
"Alex, Sam and Brackston finished my crawl space today. These guys did a great job they were courteous and professional. Thanks to the AFS team for the entire experience."
Phillip W on May 2025
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.
"Alex, Sam and Brackston finished my crawl space today. These guys did a great job they were courteous and professional. Thanks to the AFS team for the entire experience."
Phillip W on May 2025
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a trusted leader in the industry, known for exceptional customer satisfaction. With over 30 years of experience, we prioritize efficiency, quality, and timely service. Serving all of Florida and Birmingham, Alabama, our expert plumbers handle repairs, installations, replacements, and maintenance for residential properties. Our team is licensed, qualified, and thoroughly screened for your peace of mind. We arrive in fully stocked vehicles, resolving 90% of issues on the first visit. Whether it is routine maintenance or a major remodel, we are equipped for the job. Experience reliable plumbing that stands the test of time. Contact us today- because If there is any delay, it is you we pay!
"They were on time. Actually early! Professional and knowledgeable. "
Marcus B on August 2025
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a trusted leader in the industry, known for exceptional customer satisfaction. With over 30 years of experience, we prioritize efficiency, quality, and timely service. Serving all of Florida and Birmingham, Alabama, our expert plumbers handle repairs, installations, replacements, and maintenance for residential properties. Our team is licensed, qualified, and thoroughly screened for your peace of mind. We arrive in fully stocked vehicles, resolving 90% of issues on the first visit. Whether it is routine maintenance or a major remodel, we are equipped for the job. Experience reliable plumbing that stands the test of time. Contact us today- because If there is any delay, it is you we pay!
"They were on time. Actually early! Professional and knowledgeable. "
Marcus B on August 2025
With over 15 years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. We accept credit, debit, paypal, cashapp, venmo, zelle, apple pay, cash
"I really enjoyed working with M&C landscaping. They did great work and got it done in a timely fashion. I look forward to doing business with them again."
Jonathan G on September 2024
With over 15 years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. We accept credit, debit, paypal, cashapp, venmo, zelle, apple pay, cash
"I really enjoyed working with M&C landscaping. They did great work and got it done in a timely fashion. I look forward to doing business with them again."
Jonathan G on September 2024
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to completion. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to completion. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you
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! CBC1266770 (FL) | 68623 (TN) | HBLN #24235 (AL)
"Bob Fuller was awesome I got the best and thorough explanation of what I need done to my new build."
Jonathan P on September 2024
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! CBC1266770 (FL) | 68623 (TN) | HBLN #24235 (AL)
"Bob Fuller was awesome I got the best and thorough explanation of what I need done to my new build."
Jonathan P on September 2024
Crawl Space Cosmetics is a locally owned and operated company out of North-Central AL. that provides Crawl Space Waterproofing, Mold Remediation, Moisture Barrier, Insulation Removal, Encapsulation, Wood Repair and other under the home services to homeowners.
"Great job, highly recommend! I would use Colton again. Crawlspace Cosmetics sprayed for mold . They installed a sump pump and moisture barrier as well as repaired rotted wood from an old water leak."
Jeff T on August 2024
Crawl Space Cosmetics is a locally owned and operated company out of North-Central AL. that provides Crawl Space Waterproofing, Mold Remediation, Moisture Barrier, Insulation Removal, Encapsulation, Wood Repair and other under the home services to homeowners.
"Great job, highly recommend! I would use Colton again. Crawlspace Cosmetics sprayed for mold . They installed a sump pump and moisture barrier as well as repaired rotted wood from an old water leak."
Jeff T on August 2024
H2O Waterproofing are the experts on foundation repair and it's precise nature for homes with foundation issues. Structural integrity is a very important part of your home, and when these areas are threatened you need to act fast. Look no further for H2O Waterproofing has all of the solutions for your foundation problems. We have a team of certified technicians trained in the science and art of repairing and improving structures to prolong the life of your foundation. Our foundation systems are state-of-the-art and built to last. Most of these systems are adjustable for case in which your particular soil shifts often. We believe in accommodation for unexpected events and are willing to work with you for your house foundation repair needs.
"H20 Waterproofing does a fantastic job! I love all the people that I’ve dealt with. I own many rental properties and this is the only waterproofing company that I will ever use. They are professional and truly try to help the customer. Six weeks after they finish my crawlspace there was a major flood. They sent Amari back out and he helped me get everything cleaned up and they honored all the work that they did. This is a top-notch company!"
kim p on October 2021
H2O Waterproofing are the experts on foundation repair and it's precise nature for homes with foundation issues. Structural integrity is a very important part of your home, and when these areas are threatened you need to act fast. Look no further for H2O Waterproofing has all of the solutions for your foundation problems. We have a team of certified technicians trained in the science and art of repairing and improving structures to prolong the life of your foundation. Our foundation systems are state-of-the-art and built to last. Most of these systems are adjustable for case in which your particular soil shifts often. We believe in accommodation for unexpected events and are willing to work with you for your house foundation repair needs.
"H20 Waterproofing does a fantastic job! I love all the people that I’ve dealt with. I own many rental properties and this is the only waterproofing company that I will ever use. They are professional and truly try to help the customer. Six weeks after they finish my crawlspace there was a major flood. They sent Amari back out and he helped me get everything cleaned up and they honored all the work that they did. This is a top-notch company!"
kim p on October 2021
"The team here at SouthernDry specializes in Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Encapsulation and drainage. We serve most of Alabama, including Birmingham, Montgomery, Huntsville, as well as western Georgia. If you are concerned about foundation problems or wet basement problems, we offer free evaluations to both homeowners and businesses. This free evaluation also includes a custom project plan at no additional cost. We are not a ""big box"" company. We never hire subcontractors to meet demand. We are a small group of experienced local industry professionals that rely on word of mouth and online reviews to support our business. This allows us to spend more time on each project and carefully craft custom project plans. We offer high-end repairs and service quality, but we don't sponsor major sports teams and you wont see our ads on TV, which allows us to offer affordable pricing. We stand by our work and back it with a Lifetime Warranty. If something goes wrong, you can rest assured we'll be back to fix it."
"Great service. Upon arrival for job, I had misunderstood some of the things being done. Office Rep called me right away and we rescheduled for the a new work date and the initial rep to come back out and re-explain the job being done. Great work and fast service."
Toby K on July 2023
"The team here at SouthernDry specializes in Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Encapsulation and drainage. We serve most of Alabama, including Birmingham, Montgomery, Huntsville, as well as western Georgia. If you are concerned about foundation problems or wet basement problems, we offer free evaluations to both homeowners and businesses. This free evaluation also includes a custom project plan at no additional cost. We are not a ""big box"" company. We never hire subcontractors to meet demand. We are a small group of experienced local industry professionals that rely on word of mouth and online reviews to support our business. This allows us to spend more time on each project and carefully craft custom project plans. We offer high-end repairs and service quality, but we don't sponsor major sports teams and you wont see our ads on TV, which allows us to offer affordable pricing. We stand by our work and back it with a Lifetime Warranty. If something goes wrong, you can rest assured we'll be back to fix it."
"Great service. Upon arrival for job, I had misunderstood some of the things being done. Office Rep called me right away and we rescheduled for the a new work date and the initial rep to come back out and re-explain the job being done. Great work and fast service."
Toby K on July 2023
Expect a well-built French drain to last 30 to 40 years. By channeling both surface- and ground-water away from your foundation, the system relieves hydrostatic pressure and helps prevent costly structural damage. Choose a pipe with a quality cloth filter to keep sediment out and extend the drain’s life. A quick annual inspection and routine cleanouts will keep water flowing freely, ensuring the system continues to protect your home for years to come.
Most French drains sit two feet below grade, but depth ultimately depends on the problem you’re solving. For puddling rainwater or snowmelt, a shallow curtain drain at lawn level often does the trick. To handle rising groundwater, pros dig deeper, down to the footing, and run the pipe beneath the basement slab. A drainage contractor will determine the optimal depth for your specific soil conditions and water issues.
A properly installed interior French drain captures water at the slab, channels it to a sump pit, and directs it safely outside, preventing basement floods before they occur. Because the pipe sits just under the floor edge, a plumber can reach it easily for cleaning or repairs. Pairing the drain with a reliable sump pump gives you the best long-term protection.
Hire a contractor who installs drainage systems every day—typically a foundation specialist, drainage contractor, experienced landscaper, or plumber with waterproofing experience. These pros understand slope, soil, and local codes, and they have the equipment to trench safely around utilities. Ask for references and photos of recent jobs to be sure they can design a system that keeps water off your foundation for decades.
Once the drain is in, patch the yard by reseeding bare spots or replacing plants the crew removed. Inside, look for ways to add value—finishing the basement or upgrading interior waterproofing while the space is open often costs less now than later. Schedule a quick annual checkup to flush sediment and confirm the pipe and sump pump are clear. Consistent maintenance ensures the drain functions properly and protects your investment.
Most policies don’t cover the cost of repairing a French drain itself, but they may provide coverage for water damage if the system fails. Coverage varies by insurer, so be sure to read the fine print or contact your agent before any issues arise. If you live in a high-risk flood zone, consider a separate flood policy to close the gap. Knowing your coverage in advance helps you budget for repairs and avoid unexpected costs.
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