"Mr. Bradshaw came out and inspected the problem I thought I might have but I was not sure. Mr. Bradshaw could have sold me a job easily, but he was honest and told me the problem was not a problem at all. He spent time with me looking at the basement and I could not be happier with his company.... honest and punctual and just a very good company. I recommend them highly."
Groundworks is the North America's leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider. Groundworks is a vertically integrated company with its own manufacturing operations and a world-class software solution, allowing us to serve our customers more effectively. From the first phone call to the annual maintenance offered, our customers have peace of mind knowing we're there with one mission to repair, protect and improve their home. For state licenses visit Groundworks.com/licensing
Foundation Pro is a Central Arkansas-based structural foundation repair company that addresses both interior and exterior problems. We work for and provide consultations to homeowners, property managers, engineers, builders, and remodelers.\n Foundation Pro is locally owned and regionally recognized. We are a proud members of the Better Business Burea and of the Home Builders Association of Greater Little Rock. At Foundation Pro, we treat our customers property with the same respect as if it were our own. Foundation Pro's employees pride themselves on quality service, skill and professionalism, and our state-of-the-art equipment and years of experience in the industry make us stand out in the field. Call us today for an estimate!
Arkansas Wastewater Operations & Maintenance is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!
Crawl Space Solutions of Arkansas is the Arkansas area's trusted crawl space and basement repair contractor. Owner, John Cossey, leads a team of dedicated professionals whose goal is to create healthier and energy-efficient solutions for basements and crawl spaces.We are locally owned and operated contractors who have been in business since 2008. We have exclusive access to a variety of crawl space repair and waterproofing products that have been used in over 200,000 basements since 1987.
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Here at Redeemers Structural Solutions., we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our purpose, which is the core of everything we do here, is to REDEFINE our industry. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We service West TN, AR, MS, and the boot heal of MO.
"We had 1 issue after installation and they came out right away & fixed it. Great attitudes and were on time as scheduled. Very professional crew. We had just remodeled the basement for 1100 sq ft living space to be added to the home, so I didn’t expect the basement to be such a mess afterwards, so would recommend them emphasize that the client will be cleaning all that up after the install. Very messy after the foundation was dug up around the whole inside perimeter. We still haven’t had the money to replace the new flooring that was pulled up. I should have paid more attention to the contract. That’s on me, not them."
"I originally had Duraplex give me an estimate on my basement repairs. He referred to me another company called Moisture Control to do the job. Moisture Control ended up walking out on the job and Duraplex came back to finish the job for me. The guy from Duraplex ended up finishing most of the remodeling job without charging me. I would give him a better rating if he wouldn't have been constantly telling me that he was doing me the favor of finishing the job to cover his business."
Crawlspace Recovery restores home foundations both old and new in Central Arkansas with our premier encapsulation service. Where an estimate is ALWAYS free!
"I probably have more construction experience than most customers. In a military career, I worked a spectrum of jobs from carpentry and surveying, to construction management and inspection. I managed an engineering lab for testing of concrete and asphalt. In civilian life, I directed a hospital maintenance staff, and taught a high school shop class. In other words, I?ve been around construction-- and contractors for a long time. So here?s some contract advice.
Understand contractors do business two ways; ?Cost Plus,? or ?Fixed Contract.? You can do a Google research and get a full understanding of both. Here?s my advice in Reader?s Digest terms:
A Fixed contractor provides a ?quote?, or ?bid,? and performs all the work promised for the agreed cost. (Get a signed agreement). A ?quote? is an attractive selling point. However, when an ?unforeseen condition? arises, the contractor must then either ?eat? the problem-- or expect you to adjust/renegotiate. Government contract work is like this.
In these fixed contracts, profit is made by the contractor limiting his material cost, and working as fast as possible. Keep in mind there is the potential that quality will suffer due to ?corners being cut. ?
Cost-plus is almost opposite. You pay for materials, labor hours, and some percent of profit. A cost-plus contractor?s estimate is not a really a bid--so realize that the amount may sound attractively low. Unforeseen conditions are going to raise cost; count on it. Also, if your contractor turns out to be slow and/or inexperienced-- you will pay too much for the labor hours involved?and potentially, get skimpy quality anyway.
Freewalt Builders were not slow. Nor did they cut corners. They brought experience. They worked like a band of beavers, and took pride in building?what I consider to be a ?brick outhouse? of a deck extension, deck staircase and a 500 S.F. rough-in basement.
Yes, the job cost more than that the estimate. But I?m not complaining. I could have halted work at any point and had a potentially lesser crew come in. I didn?t, because I recognized that the best possible quality work was already being done.
Not only was his own work attended to expertly?Freewalt Builders fixed wrongs things about the existing house--at little cost. After all was said and done, our cost was exactly where my experience told me it should be.
Finally, I?m very happy with not only the cost-to-value result of the job, but also very happy with the genuine concern and effort by Art Freewalt and his workers--helping me both to visualize, and make real the little renovation dream me and my wife had. Got a job? Talk to Art Freewalt first.
Keith Ogles, SMSgt (Ret) Hot Springs Village resident"
Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts
Installing a bathroom in a basement isn’t a project for most homeowners. Many parts—plumbing, electricity, and carpentry—go into this project, each requiring expert-level knowledge and tools. One miscalculation can lead to very expensive repairs. Plus, some homeowner’s insurance might not pay for damages caused by a homeowner DIYing this project. You can protect yourself by allowing the pros to complete this job for you.
Yes, usually you will need some kind of vapor barrier on the exterior walls when the framing is attached to concrete and masonry surfaces.
Some disadvantages of crawl spaces are mostly regarding the air itself—moisture build-up and poor ventilation, which can cause problems both in the house and underneath it, even damaging the foundation itself. Crawl spaces are difficult to access and often invite unwanted pests during the hot summer months and the cold winter ones. These hard-to-seal spaces are also susceptible to water damage during periods of heavy rain or melting snow.
You don’t always need to install a dehumidifier in your encapsulated crawl space, but it might be a good idea in certain instances. If you notice obvious signs of condensation, mold, or musty smells permeating from your crawl space, a dehumidifier can help. It’s ideal for homes in humid areas.
In a worst case scenario, structural damage like rust on metal beams, rotting wood, and swelling on doors and windows can signal moisture problems that would benefit from a dehumidifier.
A walkout basement is considered to be partially below grade because at least one wall is entirely exposed. In some cases and in specific municipalities, inspectors and appraisers will still count walkout basements as below grade, which means the space can’t serve as living space or be rented out. If you intend on using the area as living space or a separate apartment, you should check with your local building department to make sure it’s legal to do so.
The Bryant, AR homeowners’ guide to basement waterproofing services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Need to fix basement water problems or safeguard your home from damage in the future? Use this basement waterproofing cost guide to budget appropriately.
An unfinished basement has a lot of potential for a family room or guest suite. So how much does it cost to finish a basement? Read on for all cost factors.
A variety of factors can affect your total crawl space encapsulation cost. Here’s a breakdown of the cost of this project, whether you hire a pro or DIY.
Waterproofing your basement is important to protect your home. Follow these tips to ensure that you hire the right waterproofing contractor for the job.
Dealing with a damp basement? Follow these steps for DIY basement waterproofing to keep water and moisture out and boost your home’s energy efficiency.
