58 Foundations & Waterproofing Crawl Space Repair Google Rating and Reviews (4.9, 530)

Crawl Space Services

Foundation Repair; Basement Waterproofing; Crawl Space Repair (encapsulation); Concrete Leveling; Mold Removal; Radon Mitigation; Egress Window Installation

58 Foundations & Waterproofing Description

58 Foundations & Waterproofing — Knoxville-based foundation and waterproofing contractor offering foundation repair, structural repair, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, concrete lifting, and related waterproofing services for residential and commercial properties in Knoxville and surrounding areas.

Crawl Space Repair Service Locations

• Knoxville TN
• Powell TN
• Rockford TN
• Heiskell TN
• Corryton TN
• Sunbright TN
• Harriman TN
• New Tazewell TN
• Briceville TN
• La Follette TN

Review 1
Even 10 stars isn’t enough for ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing. To start off, Michael came out for the free estimate and was very relaxing to be around. Our tall crawl foundation was cracking, the cabin was missing a support column, and the crawlspace needed encapsulation due to very high moisture levels in the cabin and crawlspace.

There was no high-pressure sales tactic, and Michael thoroughly explained the issues and showed us exactly how they’d be fixing them. Even though we needed time to consider the huge costs of our project, we knew before he even left that ’58 Foundations was going to be the company we went with.

After accepting the job a few days later, LeeAnn from ’58 Foundations called to go over the contract, and she was so patient in fielding all of my questions and concerns. In fact, she was so nice that after completing the business part of the conversation, we ended up talking for at least another 30–45 minutes as though we were friends, and if you ever asked people that know me, they’d tell you that I really don’t like to talk on the phone. At all.

A few days before the job started, Shelton called to confirm the appointment and to let me know that someone would be coming out to assess the property for the crew’s machinery. He was very professional to talk to and answered any last minute concerns.

Once the actual job started, the two foremen on the job, Matt and Spencer, and the rest of the crew, Jordan, Johnathan, Kaylon, and Richard, were not only super professional but also very nice guys. Anytime I went out to just watch the process or had any questions to ask, they were all super friendly, patient, and explained everything until I understood it. And like my experience with LeeAnn, I just felt like I was hanging out with friends who were just really good at fixing foundations.

Both days were very cold, and the light faded pretty quickly, but the crew worked until they couldn’t see. In fact, I not only watched Spencer drill holes for the dehumidifier drain line in near darkness, but I also watched as Matt precariously maneuvered the excavator to finish out the grading around the property and finally Johnathan wrapped it all up by spreading the seed and hay with a headlamp on. Nobody got frustrated at any time no matter how late they were out there and they were all “yes sir, no sir” the entire time.

For the encapsulation, although I didn’t get a final shot of the results, the attention to detail by the guys installing that heavy plastic liner was crazy. The crawlspace is built into the side of a steep mountain and contains 3 different angled wood platforms that were dug into the earth, but these guys were on their bellies and backs for hours, making sure every seam and corner was properly secured.

As you can see from the photo, they even walked on the liner without their boots on so that the liner stayed clean. Who raised these guys with such good manners? Seriously though, whoever runs this company and hires these guys really knows what they’re doing.

So this whole entire experience with ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing from the literal start to finish was phenomenal, and even though it was very tough handing over that big check, it was worth every penny. If you ever need similar work done to your home, I highly, highly recommend using their services.

Update **
I had recommended 58 Foundations to a good friend who was having cracking issues with his interior floor that sits on a slab foundation as well as first floor ceiling cracks in the same area.

We were both expecting the estimate for a similar foundation lift but he said Mike who is the sales manager told him no lift was needed and that he just needed a dehumidifier and some venting between the walls of the garage and the 1st floor.

Just one more reason to choose 58 Foundations and Waterproofing. He could have easily told my friend he needed the full lift and dehumidification but went the honest route.

Review 2
There was a little hiccup in the beginning with scheduling. They couldn’t start the job when originally promised. That set us back a little. The crew they sent out Spencer, Frank and Johnathan were amazing. When the job couldn’t be completed the first day I requested the same crewmen come back and they did. They explained everything to us and the job was completed in a timely manner. Highly recommend!! 😁

Typical Costs
Crawl Space Cleaning: $500 ~ $4,000
This is for basic services like removing debris, old insulation, or minor mold.

Foundation and Structural Repairs: $2,500 ~ $8,000
This includes fixing things like a damaged support beam or re-leveling the foundation.

Waterproofing and Moisture Control: $1,500 ~ $5,000
This might involve installing a drainage system or a sump pump.

Crawl Space Encapsulation: $5,000 ~ $15,000+
This is a comprehensive solution that includes a vapor barrier, insulation, and often a dehumidifier. The cost can be on the higher end due to the materials and labor involved.