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Not all foundation repair companies are alike – the top 5 questions to ask before you do business with a foundation repair contractor

Your home is one of your biggest and most important lifetime investments, so if you’re worried that foundation repair bills might be in your future, it’s important to ...

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house leveling project for crawl space home

House Leveling – A Short But Complete Guide

Does your house need to be leveled? As much as homeownership costs and upkeep might frustrate you sometimes, we’re not talking about clearing the site with a bulldozer. In ...

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How Much Does Crawl Space Encapsulation Cost in Alabama? Here’s your answer.

Crawl space encapsulation has become a hot topic for Alabama homeowners. Alabama’s warm and humid conditions can invite a variety of problems into your crawl space that, left unattended, ...

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The Importance of Maintaining Your Home’s Foundation in Summer

How to maintain your foundation: 6 things every Alabama homeowner should know When it comes to maintaining your foundation (basement, slab or crawl space) during periods of hot, dry weather, watering ...

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6 common ways water gets in you basement or crawl space

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The Top 7 Causes of Foundation Settlement in Alabama

Foundation settlement is a fact of life for many Alabama homeowners. Although the loamy soil that covers a large part of our state is generally good for foundation support, no ...

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The top 6 causes of basement leaks and what to do about them

Water leaks in your basement can kick off a mix of troubles that put the durability of your home (and the health of the people who live there) at risk. ...

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Sagging floors and what to do about them

Sagging floors are often a warning sign of hidden structural damage underneath homes in Alabama. If you notice that your floors are starting to slope, or feel soft or springy ...

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What’s the bad smell in my crawlspace smell and what can I do to eliminate it?

If you’re like most homeowners, you probably only visit your crawl space when you absolutely have to. People usually go down there only to check heating or cooling equipment, ...

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My basement walls are bowing inward. What should I do?

Bowed basement walls can be a sign of serious structural trouble under your home. If one or more of your basement walls is starting to bow inward, it’s important ...

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Dealing with pests and insects in your crawl space or basement?

Home is a place where everyone in your family should feel safe and comfortable. For our own families at SouthernDry, we want our homes to be a refuge from the ...

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Helical piers: what are they and what do they do?

Industry experts say that helical piers are the best solution for most home and business foundation repairs, but not everyone knows what they are, what they do, or why they ...

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Ways in Which Poor Indoor Air Quality is Affecting Your Health

Is the air your breathing causing you harm? Many Americans are in danger of suffering lasting health effects because of the air in their homes. This is because the indoor ...

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Crawl Space Waterproofing – 4 Reasons Why You Should Have Your Crawl Space Inspected

Are you in need of crawl space waterproofing services? Many owners of homes with crawlspaces are not aware that they need these services until the damage to their homes is ...

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Foundation – New Market, AL 35761

Rob called SouthernDry after finding several cracks in the brick exterior of his house. He had vertical cracks above windows, and stair-step cracks in other areas. These are telltale signs ...

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Crawl Space Encapsulation – Bremen, AL 35033

Jalon called and spoke to Russ about problems in his crawl space. He was concerned about high humidity, in turn causing mold growth. He was currently renting the house with ...

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Before Crawl Space Encapsulation | High Humidity | Birmingham Alabama

Cast Study: Crawl Space Encapsulation – Birmingham, AL 35005

A homeowner, in Birmingham Alabama, called SouthernDry because of high humidity in her crawlspace. She was concerned about escalating costs of heating and cooling her home. She was also concerned ...

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Before Crawl Space Encapsulation | Andalusia Alabama

Crawl Space Encapsulation in Andalusia, AL 36420

Hot and humid south Alabama provides a perfect environment for mold and moisture in a crawlspace. That is exactly what Jon was dealing with at his home in Andalusia. And ...

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basement waterproofing services in alabama

Wet Basement Waterproofing in Birmingham, AL 35242

As is true with most wet basements, a homeowner in Birmingham Alabama called SouthernDry after a period of hard rain in utter panic. Her basement was flooding and she needed ...

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Helical Tiebacks | Basement Foundation Repair | Ashville Alabama 35953

SouthernDry received a call from a homeowner who had a bowing wall in her basement. She had already had another basement repair company come out to fix the bowed walls, ...

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SouthernDry

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Staci Hickman

2021-08-26T19:33:50+0000

Excellent company to deal with. They explained the quote in detail and completed the work on time as scheduled. Their... warranty and customer service set them apart from the crowd.read more

Dylan Sewell

2021-08-22T18:57:53+0000

SouthernDry was very timely. After dealing with other contractors who would take months, they showed up in less than a... week to look at my issues. They were very knowledgeable, honest, and straightforward. I was given a quote immediately after the inspection for work that would help fix my issue. That quote was consistent throughout the entire process. Their inhouse financing was simple and easy to apply for. They were very good at notifying me about timeline changes due to overages on other jobs. The crew was very respectful, quick, and clean. John was always available if I had questions. Overall terrific experience and I would highly recommend SouthernDry for any crawlspace or foundation problems you may have.read more

Deirdra Maddux

2021-08-13T22:47:18+0000

From beginning of the project to completion SouthernDry did a excellent job.

Lane Stewart

2021-08-12T20:56:57+0000

We highly recommend Southern Dry! They did an outstanding job with our crawl space clean up! The crew was friendly... and explained everything. We give them a 5 star rating!!!!!!read more

Courtney Evans

2021-08-12T19:55:22+0000

I’m giving Southern dry company a five star rating for the following reasons. The crew was on time honest and... courteous. They did a great job repairing our foundation. We haven’t had any problems since the repair. There a company that you can trust. I will highly recommend this company.read more

Victor Duskin

2021-08-10T20:29:23+0000

Highly Recommend! Outstanding Crew! When it comes to Keeping you high and dry this is the company to choose! Top Shelf... Folks!read more

Justin Wagner

2021-08-10T12:32:00+0000

Very professional, completed work in one work day. Crew of four worked very hard, very efficient.

Jerica Bolix

2021-08-05T22:38:57+0000

I recommend southerndry for all foundation repairs.

Chris Smith

2021-08-05T21:55:10+0000

Honest, professional, willing to go the extra mile. Exactly the kind of business you want to work with. From beginning... to end the entire process and staff was easy to work with. This is an investment in your property, this is the company you want! I can’t say enough about how great these guys are.read more

Marvin Alexander

2021-08-05T20:25:14+0000

They are prompt and very professional

Jen Craker Sides

2021-08-05T19:18:31+0000

Highly recommend! Professional and very friendly staff, quick response time, great communication, honest (and free)... quote. They did an excellent job on our crawl space and quickly too! They left everything very neat and tidy when they finished. Their price was very reasonable as well. I would use them again if needed!read more

Renee Taylor Prisock

2021-08-02T19:02:24+0000

My basement was leak free within a few days! Everyone was super polite and answered and questions quickly. I felt safe... with the workers as they were very informative,neat and respectful!read more

Wesley Champion

2021-07-29T19:53:42+0000

Very prompt, professional, and excellent service. The install crew was awesome. Fast and clean. Would highly... recommend this company for crawlspace encapsulation.read more

Donnie Payne

2021-02-18T21:24:38+0000

These guys do a great job. They are responsive to phone calls and highly recommend.

Garland Culbreath

2020-10-24T13:55:38+0000

Jonathan was great with our quote and answering all our questions. They were amazing working with us to get our project... underway. The crew was fantastic... very professional, super kind, and explained our system to us in great detail before wrapping up the job. Our hardwoods had started cupping from humidity. Since Southern Dry completed our project, a little over a month ago...our floors have settled back as they should and our crawl space looks pristine. We would highly recommend Southern Dry. Great service, great work, great warranties.read more

Danny Hillis

2020-03-17T05:45:04+0000

I have worked for several foundation company's in north Al afs included and I must say I like the way John does... business he goes to no limit to make sure his customers get the working system they were promised. southern dry will always be my 1st and only choice for repairs.read more

Ramsay Young

2019-12-06T18:50:55+0000

Very professional group from the estimate to the installation. Kept me informed all the time. the installers were great... with no disruption. Very pleasedread more

KarlaJohnson Bullock

2019-11-28T01:46:16+0000

Very efficient and hard working men. They go out of their way to make sure the customer is satisfied. I highly... recommend this company. KB. Glencoe, Alread more

Meredith Smildsin

2019-11-26T18:40:07+0000

Fantastic customer service and high quality workmanship! The team at SouthernDry was great from start to finish. Came... out for a free estimate, presented recommendations, assisted with financing, worked around my busy schedule, and got the job done QUICKLY! Work crew was professional and efficient. Highly recommend!!read more

Valerie Dawson Miles

2019-10-07T16:52:07+0000

I highly recommend Southern Dry and their crew. They are very responsive and do a great job. I truly appreciated the... way they kept me informed of when they would be arriving, the expected timeline of the job and when then when job was complete. Each person I interacted with throughout the process from beginning to end was professional and courteous. 5 Stars.read more

Daniel Hutcheson

2019-09-29T21:30:42+0000

SouthernDry came by the house and answered all of the questions and concerns that we had about our house. They... presented multiple solutions and helped us choose the best one for us. The crew that installed all components were very professional and courteous. Kudos to SouthernDry also saved us a lot of money.read more

Brad Wright

2019-09-10T17:01:30+0000

Everyone was great. The owner is super nice and worked with me on a lot of things. The crew was great. Definitely... treated like family. A++ all around.read more

Caleb Danley

2019-09-09T21:47:06+0000

Excellent service, excellent product, excellent people. Very reliable company with great communication. I would... recommend this company to anyone. 10/10read more

Caren Stone

2019-07-05T19:51:20+0000

I am so pleased with the waterproofing Southern Dry did for my basement and den area. When I asked the team to cover a... large portion of sheeting of the wall that was not covered in their quote, they did it free of charge. upon completing the work, the crew cleaned up the construction debris meticulously. All the crew men were professional and pleasant and answered all the questions I posed during the process. Definitely 5 stars earned.read more

Nelden Smith

2019-05-25T13:52:06+0000

Very fast, very good--and they were very willing to work with me to find a solution that met all my needs without going... over my budget! Thanks John, Calvin, and Russ, for your customer service and offering such a nice quality product.read more

Kathy Morris Ryan

2019-04-23T01:21:20+0000

I am very satisfied with the work these guys did with the foundation of my house. It was a great experience from... Calvin's inspection and quote to the guys that did all the work. Great group and I highly recommend them.read more

Kennedy Todd Davis

2019-04-16T20:06:14+0000

Very professional! They got the job done quick and cleaned up and didn’t leave anything behind!

Bob Curry

2019-04-09T21:29:13+0000

Very professional company and the work performed was first rate. I would highly recommend this company and I highly... recommend having your crawl space properly sealed and a dehumidifier installed. I had check pricing from several different companies in my area that do this kind of work and they were the most reasonable. I live in Alexandria AL which is in the deep South with very humid weather. I had some serious moisture damage this fall with mold forming from a clogged HVAC unit under my house. Water was puddling onto the plastic under my house, I was not aware of this and it had been going on for several months. By the time I discovered it the damage had already been done to my house flooring. Thank goodness the homeowners insurance covered the floor repair to the tune of $30,000. I wanted to make sure this would never be an issue again even if I had some kind of water leak. They completely clean out all the old plastic, vacuumed the under side of the flooring and removed any construction trash from under the house and then properly sealed my crawl space. My dehumidifier has an app that I can check anywhere in the world and see my temp and humidity levels under my house. There is also a water sensor installed so if water is detected, it will send me a message.I could not be happier and it was worth every penny!read more

Eddie Wendy Akers

2019-03-19T14:56:33+0000

Great company. Good communications. Gteat job. No problems

Dona Warnick Jones

2019-03-15T15:58:28+0000

Southern Dry was very easy to work with during the encapsulation process. Luckily I did not have foundation damage but... my house needed french drains, sump pump, dehumidifier and the crawl space encapsulated. The job was completed as promised and I am very satisfied with the end product. The entire crew was professional and efficient. I recommend Southern Dry.read more

Rita Murphy Lueth

2019-03-15T01:52:12+0000

Southern Dry was responsive an professional from start to finish, from the moment I phoned them, through the... installation process, and through follow-up phone calls. The workers showed up on time on the scheduled day, completed the work efficiently, cleaned up, and left. I would definitely recommend them.read more

John King

2018-08-15T11:29:36+0000

Very courteous and professional. They were 50% less than a estimate I received from a competitor. Great communication... and speedy installation!!!!!read more

Jay Watts

2018-08-13T12:56:16+0000

Very professional.

Amy Lambrecht

2018-08-08T17:13:46+0000

From start to finish, Southern Dry treated me as a customer with courteous responsiveness. They answered all my... questions, made practical recommendations (without the up-sale in mind) gave references that had glowing praises all around. The workers were neat and efficient with their time. It made the whole process smooth and pain free.read more

David Johnson

2018-06-16T13:16:45+0000

Everyone I spoke with from Southern Dry was top notch. I prefer doing business with people who are average, regular,... down-home folks trying to make an honest living. If you're like me and want someone straight up to give you a reasonable quote on your repairs, call Calvin. They were fast, gave me a date to begin, started that morning early and did a fantastic job. Juan was the foreman on my project and if I had a question he had an answer for me. He was extremely nice and knowledgeable about what was being fixed and done. I was never left in the dark about anything. I had some pretty major foundation issues on one side of my newest house. The back sill plate was rotten and the floor was sagging from no support in the rear. Juan and the crew installed 6 piers, replaced the sill plate, cleaned the crawlspace completely, installed 5 jack supports, encapsulated it all and installed a dehumidifier and battery back up, and made me a 2 new doors in 3 days! So Calvin, Russ, John, Juan, and the other crew, thank you for a job well done. The house looks a million times better! I really appreciate it!read more

Dustin Hughes

2018-05-30T17:49:10+0000

Rob Mackintosh

2018-05-24T21:44:39+0000

Entire team was very professional. They were excellent at communicating what needed to be done. They were always on... time and let you know every step of the process. There was no high pressure sales techniques. They give you the quote and you can start on your timeline. Just call them when you are ready. I got quotes from the more widely advertised foundation repair companies as well and SouthernDry gives you the same product and same warranty at a great price. They worked hard to work around the landscaping. They also did an excellent job of cleaning up. I highly recommend them.read more

Stephanie Stephens

2018-05-13T14:54:49+0000

Great customer service. Guys that came out to complete the job worked fast and communicated each step of the process.

Nadder Fawaz

2018-03-21T02:23:50+0000

Forgive me for the long review, but great service is hard to find these days. When it’s found, it should be celebrated.... John and his crew were incredible from day 1. Water was pooling in our crawl space on a new construction and we were eager to have it resolved quickly to avoid the formation of mold and spores and potential health hazards for our family. John came out immediately and assessed the situation, explained all the issues, and developed a plan. We had a guaranteed price in our hands within minutes; fair middle road pricing for extremely high quality work. Many estimates came in 2x higher, just fyi. There was plenty of trash and construction debris left under the house from the contractors; SouthernDry crew removed every piece of debris and leveled out the ground before installing the drains and pumps and encapsulation material. John and his crew returned a week later because they wanted to make a modification to the system that they believed would be more efficient. I would have never known the difference, but because they care about the quality of their work, they made the modifications to ensure the efficiency and longevity of the system. After a month, I finally made it back to the far corner under the house and noticed water pooling under the encapsulation in one area. One phone call and 24 hours later, the crew showed up, assessed the situation and implemented the necessary modifications, installing additional drainage at no additional cost to me. Using SouthernDry was the easiest and best decision we made!read more

Sable Mayfield

2018-03-15T18:52:46+0000

Denise Patty Etter-Collins

2018-02-20T23:02:51+0000

They were prompt, thorough and curteous. Prices were the best. I would highly recommend a conversation and inspection,... at the very least.read more

Jerry Wayne Rich

2018-01-22T20:42:59+0000

The initial estimate was entirely too high. they wanted more money than afs. then, after review the owner came out... himself and gave me a second estimate that was reasonable. im looking forward to doing business with this company.read more

Clyde Mills

2017-07-06T00:18:24+0000

I have had the total encapsulation for one week now, I am proud to say my relative humidity in my house now stays... around 38-40%, I have actually had to raise my thermostat due to it feeling so much cooler and comfortable in my house with the lower humidity levels. I called around and compared prices and Southern Dry was by far the least expensive and the personable and easy to work with. And my crawlspace is dry as a bone. If you have moisture problems or high humidity in your home I would definitely recommend giving John Kabel with Southern Dry a callread more

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The Importance of Maintaining Your Home’s Foundation in Summer

6 common ways water gets in you basement or crawl space

The Top 7 Causes of Foundation Settlement in Alabama

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Sagging floors and what to do about them

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My basement walls are bowing inward. What should I do?

Dealing with pests and insects in your crawl space or basement?

Helical piers: what are they and what do they do?

Ways in Which Poor Indoor Air Quality is Affecting Your Health

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