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.
"Our project started in March. It was not finished. We had to keep calling for someone to finish. A diagram was made of what would be done and how much it was going to cost. Shims were supposed to be put in. We showed it to one of the many different people from AFS. One guy, Todd, I believe his name is, told us for 6,000.00 we could get shims in. The guys shot holes through our skirting around the house. The first patch job was a dark grey. These aren't the only places they shot through. Now its cracking also. How is this possibly great work for almost 10,000.00!? The last guy to come out hasn't been back since Oct. Knoxville AFS is terrible! The last guy was here in Oct and not only are they not answering calls, they don't call us back."
Monty and cindy M on December 2024
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.
"Our project started in March. It was not finished. We had to keep calling for someone to finish. A diagram was made of what would be done and how much it was going to cost. Shims were supposed to be put in. We showed it to one of the many different people from AFS. One guy, Todd, I believe his name is, told us for 6,000.00 we could get shims in. The guys shot holes through our skirting around the house. The first patch job was a dark grey. These aren't the only places they shot through. Now its cracking also. How is this possibly great work for almost 10,000.00!? The last guy to come out hasn't been back since Oct. Knoxville AFS is terrible! The last guy was here in Oct and not only are they not answering calls, they don't call us back."
Monty and cindy M on December 2024
At The Plumbing Authority, we know that you want to be able to relax and not deal with plumbing problems. Undependable plumbing causes you stress and frustration. You deserve to enjoy your home without worrying about your plumbing. This is why we send licensed plumbers out to your home, so that you can relax knowing your problem is in good hands. We do not just care about plumbing. We care about you and your home. We have helped thousands of homeowners solve their plumbing problems for over 29 years. Do not let unexpected plumbing issues ruin your day. Instead, find relief when you call us or schedule online.
"They came and fixed my original problem and found another problem. They were good on fixing all the problems I had"
David O on March 2025
At The Plumbing Authority, we know that you want to be able to relax and not deal with plumbing problems. Undependable plumbing causes you stress and frustration. You deserve to enjoy your home without worrying about your plumbing. This is why we send licensed plumbers out to your home, so that you can relax knowing your problem is in good hands. We do not just care about plumbing. We care about you and your home. We have helped thousands of homeowners solve their plumbing problems for over 29 years. Do not let unexpected plumbing issues ruin your day. Instead, find relief when you call us or schedule online.
"They came and fixed my original problem and found another problem. They were good on fixing all the problems I had"
David O on March 2025
American Foundation & Waterproofing proudly serves East Tennessee, North Georgia, and West North Carolina. We are local family owned and operated and have provided expert service in structural foundation repair, basement waterproofing, floor system repair, bowing wall repair, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete leveling for more than 15 years.We are licensed and insured, and are rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau. We are members in good standing with the National Association of Home Builders, and are recognized as an Elite Contractor by Home Advisor. We do things the right way. The American way.
"Great service"
David D on January 2024
American Foundation & Waterproofing proudly serves East Tennessee, North Georgia, and West North Carolina. We are local family owned and operated and have provided expert service in structural foundation repair, basement waterproofing, floor system repair, bowing wall repair, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete leveling for more than 15 years.We are licensed and insured, and are rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau. We are members in good standing with the National Association of Home Builders, and are recognized as an Elite Contractor by Home Advisor. We do things the right way. The American way.
"Great service"
David D on January 2024
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Wells and Pump services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Excellent."
Billy H on September 2023
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Wells and Pump services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Excellent."
Billy H on September 2023
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Great job. Very professional and within time promised"
لؤي البابا A on April 2025
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
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لؤي البابا A on April 2025
Founded by lifetime best friends from here in East Tennessee; Scruffy City Service Company, LLC is a licensed General Contractor headquartered in Knoxville, TN. We’re veteran owned and proud to offer the latest energy-efficient solutions for all your home’s operating systems. We’ll respect your time, home, and budget. That’s a promise! Please give us a call today.
Founded by lifetime best friends from here in East Tennessee; Scruffy City Service Company, LLC is a licensed General Contractor headquartered in Knoxville, TN. We’re veteran owned and proud to offer the latest energy-efficient solutions for all your home’s operating systems. We’ll respect your time, home, and budget. That’s a promise! Please give us a call today.
Do you need help with new construction or want to add on a project or even to repair your precious home? LOOK NO FURTHER!!! We can take care of all your remodeling, masonry projects/repairs, roofing, drywall, paint and framing needs. Let us make your dream become reality. We've been in business for 17 years Insured and License
"Great Company, really nice work they sure know what they are doing, call them for your roofing needs"
Cesar M on February 2025
Do you need help with new construction or want to add on a project or even to repair your precious home? LOOK NO FURTHER!!! We can take care of all your remodeling, masonry projects/repairs, roofing, drywall, paint and framing needs. Let us make your dream become reality. We've been in business for 17 years Insured and License
"Great Company, really nice work they sure know what they are doing, call them for your roofing needs"
Cesar M on February 2025
Our Home Office is based out of Farragut Tennesse (West Knoxville Area). We are a company that delivers quality for the right price. We offer all forms of Interior / Exterior residential remodeling. Licensed / Insured. EXTRA 5% OFF labor for returning Angie's List members
"Jeff was nothing less than amazing!! He arrived every morning by 8:15 and worked tirelessly to get our job completed on time. Even though the cabinet company sent us incorrect cabinet sizes, Jeff found a solution to everything. He is innovative, motivated and totally customer focused and his workmanship is outstanding! We beyond happy that we found Jeff Wellman! We wouldn't think of hiring anyone else for our future projects!"
Gennetta R on August 2024
Our Home Office is based out of Farragut Tennesse (West Knoxville Area). We are a company that delivers quality for the right price. We offer all forms of Interior / Exterior residential remodeling. Licensed / Insured. EXTRA 5% OFF labor for returning Angie's List members
"Jeff was nothing less than amazing!! He arrived every morning by 8:15 and worked tirelessly to get our job completed on time. Even though the cabinet company sent us incorrect cabinet sizes, Jeff found a solution to everything. He is innovative, motivated and totally customer focused and his workmanship is outstanding! We beyond happy that we found Jeff Wellman! We wouldn't think of hiring anyone else for our future projects!"
Gennetta R on August 2024
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Excellent! My home was outdated and then apparently had some issues with how the plumbing and electric were originally installed causing problems. I was fearful of ending up with overpriced subpar work and then being stuck! None of this with Yankee Southern.. from the beginning they were clear with what could and should be done and how to approach things from the most practical, efficient and beautiful way. Everything looks better than I had even imagined and I feel secure knowing it was done correctly and I won’t have problems in the future. I am very pleased."
carrie w on November 2024
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Excellent! My home was outdated and then apparently had some issues with how the plumbing and electric were originally installed causing problems. I was fearful of ending up with overpriced subpar work and then being stuck! None of this with Yankee Southern.. from the beginning they were clear with what could and should be done and how to approach things from the most practical, efficient and beautiful way. Everything looks better than I had even imagined and I feel secure knowing it was done correctly and I won’t have problems in the future. I am very pleased."
carrie w on November 2024
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Excellent. I needed to convert a tiny bathroom with tub, and a bedroom, into a larger bathroom with walk-in shower and a laundry room. Thay engaged an engineer to move a wall, and the result will help me age-in-place in comfort and safety. Throughout the process the workers were pleasant, respectful of my space and needs, and helpful in many unexpected ways. Having heard many remodeling horror stories I was pleasantly surprised by their efforts to make the process as clean and easy as possible."
Catherine M on January 2025
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Excellent. I needed to convert a tiny bathroom with tub, and a bedroom, into a larger bathroom with walk-in shower and a laundry room. Thay engaged an engineer to move a wall, and the result will help me age-in-place in comfort and safety. Throughout the process the workers were pleasant, respectful of my space and needs, and helpful in many unexpected ways. Having heard many remodeling horror stories I was pleasantly surprised by their efforts to make the process as clean and easy as possible."
Catherine M on January 2025
Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.
Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.
Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.
You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.
Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.