Evolution In Action Remodeling & Foundation Repair
About us
Our methods for Floor and Foundation Repair is proven and tested to be superior to all other repair methods used by other companies. We specialize in - Crawlspace Foundation Repairs, Pier and Beam Foundation Repair, Stem Wall Foundation Repair, Sagging Floors and Foundations, Water Damage, Termite Damage, Foundation Settling, Sub Floors, Joist, Beams, Sills, Piers, Jacking and Leveling, Footings, and Girders.
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Services we offer
We specialize in Raised Floor Foundation Repair and have the necessary knowledge and equipment get the job done right. We believe that a solid foundation will outlast any cheap price, and that's what we do best.... Foundation and floor Repair Done right the first time - GUARANTEED
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount
10%
Accepted Payment Methods
- Financing Available
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Mr. Benton was very responsive when I first called. I thought he was very professional in scheduling his inspection and providing me with a written estimate and a diagram showing the scope of work needed. I explained to him that I needed him to be my eyes because I could not crawl under the house to see for myself. Again, he was very nice and promised to provide pictures after his inspection of the compromised areas in the crawlspace to support his evaluation. He explained that since he was in between
jobs and had a truck in the shop he could give me a ?good price? and even spread out my payments if I agreed to let him start right away. I agreed.
He supervised the work mostly via cell phone. He did show up at the end of the last day, went under the house only to come out with a problem. They had removed a rotten beam that had drilled holes in it for bathroom plumbing and realized too late that they couldn't replace it because of the pipes. This missing beam was needed to tie into and now they couldn't. This left whole areas unsupported. I never quite understood what the problem was except that it was going to cost me more money. I wanted to know how I would be credited for the uncompleted work. He explained that the expense was marginal and therefore resulted in no
credit. A few weeks later Mr. Benton came by with an idea about how to fix that and I did wind up paying an additional $600 to, I thought, remedy this situation but, I learned only recently that it had nothing to do with that problem. Now I don?t really know what the $600 was supposed to be for because I never received any additional paperwork. The pictures he provided to me at the end did not show the entire crawlspace only some areas were shot. Apparently I only saw what he wanted me to see.
Before EIA left, I remember questioning Mr. Benton about the buckling in the sheet rock in the kitchen and bathroom while in other areas, where the flooring had dropped, there was no change. His stock answer was not to worry. He had 15-20 years of experience and knew best. I needed to give him the benefit of the doubt and wait and see. I did as he advised and waited to see.
It took almost a year later, after taping, plastering and painting inside I observed that the flooring in previously unaffected areas was dropping. Seals on tile grouting and caulking were broken and old and new cracks in walls and ceilings are back. In some areas there is over an inch between the floor and wall. I realized that the situation was getting worse the more the house settled but, I wasn?t worried because he had warranted his work. When I contacted Mr. Benton this past September regarding all this he was quick to tell me it had nothing to do with the work that was done. It was most likely new settlement problems. I wondered how he knew that without crawling under the house.
Two weeks later he came out alone and crawled under the house. He offered to install two more piers and tweek some other areas. He wasn't under there long enough to check everything but, he would be back next week to take care of everything. That was the middle of September, 2012 and I?ve been chasing him ever since. When he does call me back it?s to explain how busy he is. Every time he calls he apologizes and promises to come next week. While I was waiting I had two independent inspections done, one from a home inspector and the other from another foundation expert. Both referred to the work done as shoddy. They both reported that the house had not been leveled properly. The new installed beams were not making contact in many
areas and more than a few areas were left unsupported altogether and three or more additional piers would be needed.
The last call from Mr. Benton was a week or so before Christmas. He wanted me to know that he would be working in my area and would be able to send his guys over to take care of things. I have called and left messages since then and haven?t heard back. Meanwhile my home is broken and the $5600 I spent to fix it is gone. I don?t know what the remedy is for this
situation even if he agrees to make amends he can?t be trusted. Can someone please advise me of what my next step should be?
June 27th, 2013 Update
Re: Provider Response
My pictures don't lie-taken 1 yr after he finished. I tried weekly, over 6 months, to schedule the cosmetic work he refers to before filing my complaint with BBB and AngiesList. I have used other contractors on AngiesList and have given them A's. I don't think I have a problem giving credit where and when due.
Buyer Beware is all I can say. I'm done.
"It’s funny how the member would take so much time to do all this typing, but don’t have time to answer her telephone when I called her. I am not going to reduce myself to getting into an unnecessary public cat fight with her. This is clearly a case where her intentions are to be heard instead of wanting to correct the problems she’s complaining about. She has contacted every organization that she can to submit complaints instead of contacting me to resolve this matter. I called her on several occasions and she responds via email to tell me that she would only communicate with me via email. I guess she wanted to compile written evidence to add to her smear campaign, but I made it clear that I just wanted to rectify her concerns, put this behind us, and don’t want any part of the game she’s playing. It took me over 15 years to build this company from scratch, we are good at what we do and take pride in our workmanship and pricing. I guard my reputation and do not appreciate her attempts to destroy it. The fact is that I did everything I was contracted to do at an excellent price, and offered to do additional work at NO EXTRA CHARGE, just to make her happy. The concerns that she has are cosmetic and where not part of the scope of work that was in our contract. She also has a tendency to exaggerate and dramatize situations. I say that because her home is not broken, it simply has cosmetic problems that comes with jacking, leveling, and the age of her home. The problem was that she could not accept the fact that I had a lot going on at that time, and she pretty much started threatening and bullying me to get the FREE work that I offered. I just got back from doing 3 months of volunteer work for the hurricane that passed through NY last year to find letters and emails from Angie’s List and the BBB regarding her concerns. I had A+ rating with both organizations but she did not quit until she contributed to lower them both. The reality is that, throughout 20+years of doing business, no matter how hard I try, I know that it will be impossible to satisfy everyone. I also realized through her dishonesty and poor conduct, she is one of those people that are not happy unless they are always unhappy about something or another. I’m sorry, I tried but the harm has already been done. As hard as I tried, I cannot get involved with someone who is dishonest and manipulating; it will not make the matter any better. There isn’t anything that I can do to reverse the collateral damage that occurred from this poorly handled experience that you initiated."
"As we understood, the customer had concerns about unevenness of the flooring and possible foundation settlement due to a cut beam located below a load-bearing wall. We made the necessary repairs to the damaged structural beam and installed footings, pier columns, and a structural beam down the center of the living room and kitchen. There was a recent kitchen remodel in this residence. We agreed to limit the amount of jacking to avoid damage to the cabinets and countertops, so we installed a new pier column below the kitchen sink (for additional support) to match the existing elevation. All of the work was up to code and the time of completion was in accordance to the estimate and project contract. Treated lumber has a tendency to shrink and warp when it dries causing the flooring to become uneven in time. It is only used when foundation components are in contact with concrete, therefore some of the materials we used (floor joists) were #2 Pine. It is our policy to make follow-up calls after every project. I spoke to the client a few days after the project was completed and he did not make me aware of any concerns. I also called him after I read this complaint, he was not aware that his wife made this complaint, nor did he think it was necessary for me to go back and make any additional repairs. We take pride in our work and do our best to maintain an excellent reputation. Quality workmanship and customer satisfaction is the keystone to the survival of our business. We offer a 25-year transferable guarantee for all of our work and encourage our customers to contact us at any time for any concerns"
"As we understood, the customer had concerns about unevenness of the flooring and possible foundation settlement due to a cut beam located below a load-bearing wall. We made the necessary repairs to the damaged structural beam and installed footings, pier columns, and a structural beam down the center of the living room and kitchen. There was a recent kitchen remodel in this residence. We agreed to limit the amount of jacking to avoid damage to the cabinets and countertops, so we installed a new pier column below the kitchen sink (for additional support) to match the existing elevation. All of the work was up to code and the time of completion was in accordance to the estimate and project contract. Treated lumber has a tendency to shrink and warp when it dries causing the flooring to become uneven in time. It is only used when foundation components are in contact with concrete, therefore some of the materials we used (floor joists) were #2 Pine. It is our policy to make follow-up calls after every project. I spoke to the client a few days after the project was completed and he did not make me aware of any concerns. I also called him after I read this complaint, he was not aware that his wife made this complaint, nor did he think it was necessary for me to go back and make any additional repairs. We take pride in our work and do our best to maintain an excellent reputation. Quality workmanship and customer satisfaction is the keystone to the survival of our business. We offer a 25-year transferable guarantee for all of our work and encourage our customers to contact us at any time for any concerns"
"This complaint is a good example of how our conversations went when I met with this potential customer. I been in the foundation repair business for over 15 years, and never met a customer that was so paranoid and seconds guessed every word that came out my mouth. There was previous work done on her foundation which took a second inspection to sort out the mess that was left by another contractor. Good thing that I did, because I was able to make the necessary corrections, in less time, for a lower the price. I showed her diagrams and explained the repair plan of the damaged and missing foundation components. As far as I was concerned, she was saticfied with my observations and had to consult with her husband about the financing and scheduling a start date. I never said that I had to pray about getting a price for her job. It was Friday, and I was running late to my 1:30 prayer service. This is clearly a case of a customer that had financial problems and could not afford get the work done."
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