AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists

What AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists does

AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists is a regional residential specialty contractor founded in 2000 and headquartered in Alabaster, Alabama. The company sells and installs solutions for foundation settlement, basement water intrusion, crawl space moisture, and concrete lifting to homeowners across Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Florida, operating from twelve owned branch and satellite offices. It is a subsidiary of Groundworks, LLC, a Virginia Beach-based diversified parent that aggregates foundation and waterproofing brands nationally.

The service portfolio centers on four trade lines: foundation repair (wall anchors, push/helical piers, IntelliBrace I-beam wall braces), basement waterproofing (BasementGutter interior perimeter drainage, WallSeal vapor barriers, AquaStop self-draining dehumidifiers, sump pumps with FreezeGuard discharge protection), crawl space repair and encapsulation (120-mil vapor barriers, IntelliJack adjustable supports rated to 24,860 lbs each, dehumidifiers, insulation, soda-blasting mold remediation), and concrete lifting via the PolyRenewal two-part polyurethane foam injection system that cures in roughly 15 minutes. These branded systems are paired into multi-component warranties rather than sold as commodity labor.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time professional installation projects priced via free on-site estimates, with modest recurring revenue from annual maintenance inspections on sump pumps and encapsulation. Go-to-market is a traditional inside-sales-to-field-inspection motion (phone, website forms, free in-home consultation) supported by SEO/content, organic social (Facebook, Instagram, X), and paid lead channels (Google, Yelp, Angi). Customer financing (no-interest/no-payment for 24 months, 10-year fixed monthly payments) is used to convert mid-five-figure projects. The company holds a BBB A+ accreditation and a 2025 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics finalist recognition.

Name

AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists

Legal name

AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists

Website

https://afsrepair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists is a regional residential specialty contractor, founded in 2000 and a subsidiary of Groundworks, that installs foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete-lifting systems for homeowners across Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Foundation Repair and Waterproofing Services

NAICS

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Basement Waterproofing & Moisture Control (HSAPACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete Waterproofing & Moisture Mitigation (HSAGALAF), Waterproof Coatings & Leak Sealing (Basements, Foundations, Roof Coatings) (HSAGADAI), Priming, Sealing & Waterproof Coatings (Stain/Smoke Sealing, Damp-Proofing) (HSAPAHAH)

Keywords

• Foundation repair services
• Basement waterproofing
• Crawl space encapsulation
• Concrete lifting leveling
• Structural repair contractors

Headquarters

HQ city

Alabaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Structural Repair Services: One-time service fees for foundation repair including wall anchors, foundation piers, IntelliBrace™ wall repair systems. Services address settling, bowing, and cracking foundations for homeowners.
2. Basement Waterproofing Services: Installation of interior drainage systems, vapor barriers, dehumidifiers, and sump pumps. One-time professional installation with ongoing maintenance options available.
3. Crawl Space Services: Crawl space repair, encapsulation, and waterproofing including vapor barriers, insulation, sump pumps, dehumidifiers, and support jacks. Comprehensive one-time installation services.
4. Concrete Lifting & Leveling: PolyRenewal™ polyurethane injection for concrete lifting. Quick-cure solution for sidewalks, driveways, pool decks, and concrete steps. One-time repair service.
5. Maintenance Plans: Annual maintenance inspections and service plans for installed systems including sump pumps and encapsulation systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists provides residential foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation and repair, and concrete lifting services for homeowners in the southeastern United States. The company uses proprietary branded systems (BasementGutter, WallSeal, AquaStop, PolyRenewal, IntelliJack, IntelliBrace, SettleStop) installed by its own field crews after free on-site inspections, and also offers annual maintenance plans and financing.

Product overview

AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists offers a portfolio of core service lines—Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair, and Concrete Lifting & Leveling—complemented by branded product solutions. Their product suite includes IntelliBrace Wall Repair System and IntelliJack Crawl Space Jacks for structural support; BasementGutter Interior Drainage System, AquaStop sump pumps, AquaStop dehumidifiers, and WallSeal vapor barriers for moisture management; and PolyRenewal polyurethane foam for concrete lifting. Services are delivered as standalone solutions or integrated into comprehensive encapsulation and waterproofing systems, primarily serving homeowners in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• IntelliJack™ supports up to 24,860 pounds per jack
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GroundworkscoreOthersGroundworks is the parent company of AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists. As part of the Groundworks network, AFS benefits from national brand recognition, shared resources, standardized training, and warranty support across the Groundworks family of companies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JES Foundation Repair: Sister Groundworks subsidiary specializing in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space encapsulation across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. Direct peer with identical service model, proprietary product suite structure, and target customer base; differs only by geography within the same parent network.
• Stay Dry Waterproofing: Residential basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawl space services contractor serving Indiana and the Midwest. Comparable direct-to-homeowner inspection and installation model with a similar product and service mix.
• Foundation Recovery Systems: Sister Groundworks subsidiary providing foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space services in Missouri and surrounding Midwest states. Operates under the same inspection-led, proprietary-product, direct-sales model as AFS within the Groundworks network.
• Ohio Basement Authority: Residential foundation repair and basement waterproofing contractor serving Ohio. Closely matches AFS's service offering, inspection-led sales motion, and homeowner customer base in an adjacent Midwestern geography.
• Acculevel Foundation & Basement Repair: Independent residential foundation repair and basement waterproofing contractor serving Indiana and surrounding Midwest states. Comparable inspection-driven, direct-sales model with proprietary waterproofing and structural repair products targeted at the same homeowner segment.
• Indiana Foundation Service: Residential foundation repair and waterproofing specialist operating as a Groundworks subsidiary in Indiana. Direct peer with overlapping service lines, proprietary product suite, and identical customer engagement model within the same parent network.
• Baker's Waterproofing: Residential foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space encapsulation specialist serving Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Closely comparable business model, customer segment (homeowners), and service portfolio to AFS, though operating as an independent regional brand.
• Tarheel Basement Systems: Sister Groundworks subsidiary delivering foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space encapsulation across North Carolina. Direct geographic and service-line peer sharing proprietary product platforms and the Groundworks operating playbook.

Broad incumbents

• ServiceMaster Restore: National property restoration and recovery franchise network providing basement water damage mitigation, mold remediation, and structural drying services. A broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities in moisture and mold restoration, but lacking AFS's specialized foundation structural repair focus.
• BELFOR Property Restoration: Global property damage restoration company offering water mitigation, mold remediation, and structural drying services. Broad incumbent overlapping with AFS on water-related basement and crawl space issues, but operating from an insurance-driven disaster restoration model rather than proactive homeowner repair.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/afs_repair
• Facebookfacebook.com/AFSRepair
• Instagraminstagram.com/afsrepair

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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