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    Business Profilefor'58 Foundations & Waterproofing

    Waterproofing Contractors
    BBB accredited business
    The Complaints and Reviews shown on this HQ profile may have been submitted against either the HQ itself or one of the corporate-owned locations found under "Find Locations".

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    4.62/5stars

    Average of 21 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    11 complaints closed in last 3 years

    3 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 5/2/1991

    Years in Business: 66

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Trusted Service Since 1958, '58 Foundations has provided basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, foundation repair, mold removal and radon mitigation for homes and commercial properties.

    Products & Services

    Basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, foundation repair, mold removal, radon mitigation.

    Business Details

    Headquarters
    205 W Oklahoma Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917-6221
    BBB File Opened:
    5/1/1991
    Years in Business:
    66
    Business Started:
    1/1/1958
    Date of New Ownership:
    5/17/2019
    Business Incorporated:
    12/19/2019
    Accredited Since:
    5/2/1991
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    Number of Employees:
    49
    Hours of Operation

    Primary

    M:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    T:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    W:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Th:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    F:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Sa:
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Business Management
    • Mr. Richard Fencil, Chief Marketing Officer
    • Ms. Jennifer Brody, Vice President of Operations
    Contact Information

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Richard Fencil, Chief Marketing Officer
    • Ms. Jennifer Brody, Vice President of Operations
    Additional Contact Information

    Email Addresses

    Customer Complaints

    11 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    01/18/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    My husband and I had a new sump pump (3/4 HP which handles up to 6,300 gallons of water per hour) and battery backup system installed by BDry. BDry provided us with paperwork of a lifetime warranty on “the system and service work.” During a recent storm, we had water leak into the basement from this sump pump. When we called BDry, we learned that BDry for Maryland has been taken over by 58 Foundations. When I called 58 Foundations, I was told that BDry customers making a claim needed to complete a form online with BDry for review. I completed the form (also provided copies of the work order and lifetime warranty) and when we did not get a response, I called 58 Foundations and was told there “was a service ticket created” and someone would be contacting me. I was contacted a few days later and was advised that the “lifetime warranty from BDry would not be honored since it (meaning the sump pump) is a BDry product.” When I questioned this, the lady stated that she checked with her Manager who confirmed that the BDry lifetime warranty would not be honored. She then advised me that it would be a $200 service charge just for a tech to come to our home. Since we need to have the sump pump checked to determine why we had the intrusion of water, an appointment was scheduled for the earliest opening of 2/5/2024. We have a lifetime warranty on a sump pump system which is why we went with BDry in the first place. 58 Foundations should have been aware of this when they acquired the company and they should honor that warranty.
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    Customer Reviews

    21 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Lucy D

    5 stars

    03/23/2024

    We used 58 Foundations for our basement waterproofing. Very pleased with our crew led by Trevor. Everything was explained in detail and our questions answered. Even though they used a jackhammer for some of the process, they were very quiet during the rest of it.

    '58 Foundations & Waterproofing Response

    03/25/2024

    Hi Lucy - thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback on your basement waterproofing project. We are thrilled that you're pleased with the work and appreciate your business and trust in us!

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