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At Stable Foundations, we are a family-oriented team that cares for our customers the way we care for each other. Our staff members have over 25 years of experience in foundation and crawl space repair passed down over three generations. We always make sure our customers receive honest and reliable solutions, including free, no-pressure consultations for all our services.

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Jack Walder

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Vernon Schools

Vice President

Matt Walder

Vice President of Business Operations

Doug Harkey

Technician
Zach Hudson

Zachary Hudson

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Google Rating
5.0
Based on 47 reviews
Stable Foundations
Stable Foundations
5.0
Carly E
Carly E
1695652319
TRUSTWORTHY, HONEST BUSINESSI can't speak for any work from this business, but I just had an estimator come over (Zach) and he was incredible, clearly very smart and knew what he was talking about. I'm writing this review because I just appreciated how honest he was. He didn't immediately come down and pick apart my basement and try to find any way to charge me (like this other guy did). He actually gave me several DIY examples to try out before his services were needed. I am SO sooo appreciative! He really put my mind at ease because another guy at a different company seriously freaked me out and gave me a estimate of 15k.Zach came in, took his time looking around made me realize that the other company was just trying to get as much business as possible. Zach also took his time explaining why some of it wasn't necessary.Thank you Zach!
Alain Louka
Alain Louka
1693949038
Stephen Jensen was exceptional. He explained each day what the crew was doing. Stable Foundations is honest, good for their word and do an excellent job. I would recommend them to anyone with foundation problems. The office staff was very polite and responded to requests promptly. The estimator was straight forward and gave a honest appraisal.Alain Louka
Brooke Barnard
Brooke Barnard
1692875718
Stable Foundations has always been great with my clients. This was my first experience with them at a personal property and Zack was great. He was prompt, professional, offered several solutions to alleviate my concerns without selling me on something I didn’t need, but also made sure I knew I was indeed safe.Thank you!
Sokha Mao
Sokha Mao
1691809247
Stable Foundations encapsulated my crawl space and installed a dehumidifier. Zach, an inspector, took his time to explain me how the works were, answered all my questions and was professional. Jesse and his crew performed and competed the work very nicely. I thank Zach, Jesse and his crew and Stable Foundations very much. I’m very satisfied.
Josh Maston
Josh Maston
1691537064
Zack was super knowledgeable. He came out to help us with a second opinion after a tree fell on our house. Would recommend Stable to friends and family
Pete Kelley
Pete Kelley
1691503926
Vernon and the whole Stable Foundations team did a great job in helping us when we had water in our crawl space. Their recommendation was not only the most effective but also very affordable. Their follow-up was great when we had any issues. We would highly recommend them to anyone in the Richmond area.
Cliff Kirkmyer
Cliff Kirkmyer
1690929347
On time as scheduled and done as expected.
Cindy Jennings
Cindy Jennings
1690923400
Prompt, professional service. Zach was patient evaluating foundation issues. Was honest in providing information on services they could provide and not provide. I would highly recommend Stable Foundations.
Karen Riggs
Karen Riggs
1690811107
Stable Foundations waterproofed (sump pump and drain line), and installed dehumidifier and encapsulated my crawl space. The entire process was professional and seamless. Zach performed the initial inspection and made the recommendations. I needed electrical lines dropped and the vendor for that service was personable and professional. Jesse and the team who did the work were wonderful: courteous, excellent clean up after, and kept me updated on the progress along the way. It's only a been a few months, but the difference in the humidity and comfort inside the house has been amazing. 100% recommend.
Jason
Jason
1690334621
Sherry Louka
Sherry Louka
1690320514
Great company to work with! Very knowledgeable and timely!
Andrea Hayden
Andrea Hayden
1690318673
The representative that came by was very prompt and professional. He was very honest and told me the truth about my issues and gave me good recommendations for someone who could help me with my issues.
Jack In The Bottle
Jack In The Bottle
1689875291
Stable Foundations encapsulated our crawlspace and installed a dehumidifier. The process was seamless and painless. Our inspector, Zach, was courteous and professional, seemed very knowledgeable and set expectations perfectly. The encapsulation team was quick and thorough, and the team that built the new access door did an amazing job. All in all, we couldn't have been happier!
Laura Adams
Laura Adams
1689713826
katherine adams
katherine adams
1689110855
Doug was very professional!! He answered our questions and has always responded promptly. He gives lots Information We are looking forward to him taking care of our project.
Monique Voss
Monique Voss
1689093857
I had Stable Foundations come out to look at a hole in the cinder block and other cinder blocks close by starting to disintegrate. Stable came out and advised me how to plug the hole and to grade my landscaping to avoid further issues in the future. I really appreciated the honesty and advice! I know who to hire if they are needed in the future!
Jordan Manning
Jordan Manning
1688669868
Professional, trustworthy company that goes the distance. Thanks Zach for the thorough inspection + recommendations.
Jim Bandelean
Jim Bandelean
1687955506
Kelly Pickerel
Kelly Pickerel
1687439977
For an initial consult, was beyond impressed with the entire experience. The issues with my foundation were clearly explained and a plan of attack in the coming months decisioned on site. Foundation issues are scary - the consult and agreed follow-up left me feeling much better and appreciative for the candor instead of a hard sell to try and do something immediately. Highly recommend Stable Foundations.
Morgan Fobare
Morgan Fobare
1686746578
I believe it was Zach that came to my house to inspect my foundation in my garage where I had noticed several hairline stair step cracks along the wall after we cleared out the space from the previous owners of the house. He was very thorough and honest. He could've very easily done what every other company I had come out to look at it did and told me that we needed all sorts of stuff repaired and lifted that would cost tens of thousands of dollars and try to pressure me in to signing contracts. Instead he taught me what to do to patch the cracks and what to look for in the future. The only reason I did not use this business was because I ended up not needing services at this time. A refreshingly honest company; I will definitely recommend Stable Foundations in the future.
Ryan McCullagh
Ryan McCullagh
1685646702
Had Stable water proof our crawl space and put some drains in. Jesse and his crew absolutely killed it. This company will also amaze you with their pricing, they beat all the competition by a mile( thank you Doug for your assistance with getting the work set up and pricing). I highly recommend for all your foundation needs. 10/10
Chris Gatens
Chris Gatens
1683293365
Called to get some eyes on our crawlspaces. Doug was professional, courteous, and honest. He laid out the good and bad, and what we needed to do to remediate it, all at no cost. Would recommend to anyone in need of foundation work.
Greg Towery
Greg Towery
1683204446
Our chimney had pulled away from the house, cracking the foundation. Stable Foundations installed 2 helical piers to stabilize the chimney and was even able to move it back much closer to the house. They installed 3 helical piers to stabilize the cracked foundation. They showed up on time, did all the work promised and were even able to replace some drainage tiles we had around that end of the house that were in the way of where they needed to put the piers. If anyone else has this problem, call these guys!
Benjamin Basilio
Benjamin Basilio
1679424512
From start to finish Stable Foundations exceeded our expectations. We cannot do all of the repairs at once so they were able to divide the work and costs to make it happen. The staff provided education on the concerns with our home and what is needed to repair them. The work was scheduled quickly which was lucky for us because our home is in bad shape. When doing the work they went above and beyond to repair above what was required. We did not get the names of all of the staff, but a huge Thank You to Doug, Jamie, Mr. Harkey, Jesse, the two gentlemen who worked with Jesse to do the repairs, and the other staff who supported to assess overall and to provide information on the wood repair. We look forward to more work with this company and would highly recommend them!!!
Zack Boyce
Zack Boyce
1679412489
JASON BORDEN
JASON BORDEN
1675165322
Vernon Schools, Field Supervisor Jesse and the entire installation crew was very impressive! My leaky basement has been a headache for some time now, but Stable Foundations utmost professionalism and expert trade craft is second to none! I will strongly recommend them to anyone I come across with water troubles!!!
Joshua Bennett
Joshua Bennett
1673021334
Doug Harskey came to my house to inspect my foundation. He was very thorough and honest. He could've very easily done what every other company has done and just told us that we needed all sorts of stuff repaired and lifted. He educated me on what to look for in the future. The only reason I did not use this business was because I ended up not needing there services. I will definitely recommend Stable Foundations in the future.
David H.
David H.
1669213536
We noticed several cracks in our walls and they seemed to come and go over time. We found out about shrink-swell soil. Never had to deal with this at other homes. We contacted several foundation repair companies to have them inspect the foundation and provide a recommendation. Stable Foundations (SF) was one of them. We selected them for several reasons. First, their analysis of the problem was more extensive and complete. The other guys gave a cursory look and gave us an estimate. Second, SF explained in detail what they were going to do, what was covered and what we should expect. The others just said "it depends on what the house does when it moves". Isn't that the whole reason to get anchors put in. Third, we contacted a structural engineering firm to validate everything we were told by all three companies. Here SF was the most through and complete.The work was scheduled, the team showed up when expected, worked quickly and efficiently. Jacob was very patient with us and answered all our questions about what was being done, why and what to expect. It was a little nerve racking to actually see the foundation move when it was jacked up. The team did a great job.There were no "oh by the way" you have this problem and that will cost extra. Vernon oversaw the work and came out when we had some questions we wanted addressed. We discussed all of our concerns and never felt like we weren't being taken seriously. You put a lot of money into your home, you want to protect it.If you have any concerns about your foundation or crawlspace, Stable Foundations is the company to call. We are extremely pleased with the work, the responsiveness and most importantly, the final result. The lifetime warranty is a huge plus for peace of mind.
Kiki Carlton
Kiki Carlton
1663859673
SFs first worked for me in 2015 when my brick chimney separated from the outside wall of my house. The did a great job, and today their work is still holding and in perfect condition. Summer of 2022 SFs did water proofing inside my crawlspace, which had been a problem for years. Again, their work was professional and thorough. I again felt like my personal repair was their only job. Coincidentally, they were also the lowest price of 3 contractors. Doug Harkey is the best and friendliest professional I've ever used. And I worked in construction for many years.
Jaclyn Giliberti
Jaclyn Giliberti
1660696813
I used Stable Foundations to install a dehumidifier in my crawl space. They were friendly, professional, and on time. We were having humidity issues inside the home and they were helping to fix the problem. They inspected the entire crawl space and informed me on what would need to be done to solve the issue. I also reached out because I was having an unrelated HVAC issue. Zach and Doug couldn’t have been more helpful in helping me try to trouble shoot the issue. Everyone I have had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with at Stable Foundations, Barry, Jamie, Doug, and Zach have been incredibly helpful. I honestly could not think of a more helpful, reliable and friendly group of people. I wish all companies were as responsive, helpful and honest as they are. I would highly recommend them.
craig nash
craig nash
1659485915
prices very reasonable. Work was done on time and efficiently.
Michael Jewison
Michael Jewison
1657408410
These guys turned my disaster of a crawl space into an aesthetic masterpiece. It is now essentially the equivalent of a finished basement.I went with full encapsulation and would highly recommend it to anyone considering it as part of a moisture free, energy efficient home.
Jared Woolstenhulme
Jared Woolstenhulme
1644272398
We had 5 different companies in the area quote us for both foundation repair as well as crawl space encapsulation options. We also had two different structural engineers give independent assessments of the work that would be needed. Of the 5 companies to give us quotes, Stable Foundations did the best job of recommending what was actually needed and not overselling us and they aligned most closely to the recommendations of the structural engineers.We opted to focus just on the crawl space encapsulation and reinsulation for now. Once they arrived to do the work they were fast and did great work. They were easy to talk to and educated me on their process so that I knew exactly what they were doing and why. They did a few minor repairs on some drain pipes from the HVAC unit that they discovered while they were under the house which I really appreciated and were willing to make minor modifications to accommodate an addition that was planned but not yet started. I'm very pleased.
chris adams
chris adams
1627062533
We were having moisture and mold problems in our office. We called Stable Foundations and they came out and did an evaluation . They have completed the work and we do not have the moisture/ mildew problems we were having in the past. They were professional, reasonable and did a fantastic job ! I would highly recommend them.
Kathy Harkey
Kathy Harkey
1627047456
Stable Foundations did an inspection on my home. They did an outstanding job! They were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Their prices are good and they take pride in their work. I highly recommend Stable Foundations. As a customer, I can honestly say that Stable Foundations does a top notch job, has a friendly and easy to work with team, does quality work, and has great customer service.
Shane Powell
Shane Powell
1624151796
jazz fulfilled
jazz fulfilled
1620922310
Very professional and knowledgeable. Helped a great deal. Looking forward to working with Doug and his team.
Betsy Archer
Betsy Archer
1620919215
If you’re having crawl space issues of any kind, you need to call Stable Foundations. From start to finish, our nightmare - wet crawl space, mold, standing water and wet insulation - was remedied the right way with the help of Doug, Matt, and the whole team at Stable Foundations. Our crawl space is a dream now - full waterproofing, new sump kit, and full encapsulation. Their proposal was competitive, but most importantly, they were honest and didn’t try to upsell us on anything. Stop looking for other companies. Call Stable Foundations and let them fix your problems the right way. We cannot say enough good things about this crew!
Cory Cranfill
Cory Cranfill
1604429238
Amy Meadors
Amy Meadors
1603409043
Stable Foundations did an excellent job on our crawl space work. They recently installed a dehumidifier. Matt Walder and his team were great to work with, gave us a fair estimate and completed the job in a timely manner. Would highly recommend Stable Foundations for any foundation/crawl space needs.
Jarred Jenkins
Jarred Jenkins
1599748906
Stable Foundations are the best around the RVA. Contacted them after August Hurricane flooded our crawl space and the crew got to us in a timely manner and did a great job! Highly recommend. Ask for Matt Walder, super nice guy!
Steve C (Steve)
Steve C (Steve)
1591706883
They were nice enough to come look at the problems I was seeing and let me know that it's probably not worth getting any work done.
David Young
David Young
1553780035
Stable installed crawl space encapsulation system. Their work is excellent, verified by Chesterfield County building inspectors. Stable obtained permits before starting the work...that’s the only way to know that what needs to be done is done the right way. None of the other companies that I talked to even offered to obtain permits.The process started with their estimator Vern Schools.Vern immediately puts you at ease with his pleasant personality and professionalism.The installers were great...answered all of my concerns.The process end with the principal Matt coming by for a final inspection and explaination of systems installed and warranties.I did a month’s work of research ,getting estimates and meeting with others...learned a lot.You can save yourself a lot of time and stress by calling Stable.
Arlene Spencer
Arlene Spencer
1552081478
We bought a house in brandermill two and a half years ago, we just didn’t think to have the foundation inspected, and this solid brick very tall chimney started to pull away from my house, it looked so scary, I was afraid it was going to come crashing down on either my neighbors or my house, I had two insurance appraisers come out, they sent two engineers out, and their conclusions was it was structural so they wouldn’t pay anything towards it, I had two chimney guys come out, the estimates were $17,000 and $22,000 , I’m a nurse and had to go on disability due to health problems, so I went from $50,000 a year to $784 a month, my hubby was looking in taking a loan out of his 401, like we need anymore debt, I even started a go fund me, the day I posted it a friend suggested Stable Foundation, thank God she did, they came out and said they had fixed my chimney 13 years ago, the warranty was only for 10 years, but they still fixed it today at NO charge, what a honest company, they didn’t have to tell me it had been fixed before, I would have never known, thanks to Stable Foundation, I feel like I won the lottery for $17,000
Michael Vaughan
Michael Vaughan
1550127190
As a buyer of a Brandermill property, I was leery of any foundational issues (shrink swell soil and all). Both my Realtor and my home inspector said, "We need Kavie out here." This was at 4 PM+ on a Friday. I submitted an inspection request on the Stable Foundations Web site.By 8:15 AM Monday morning, Kavie Thrift was calling me. We spoke for ~1 minute, and Kavie said he'd take a look at the property in the next few days. By 10:00 AM the same day, Kavie called me back -- after having inspected the house -- with nothing but good news. I'm blown away by how quickly Kavie responded with an expert opinion -- all free of charge!If I ever need foundation work, I'm calling Stable Foundations and asking for Kavie!
Outlier Babe
Outlier Babe
1537466555
I had what looked like a scary situation that, in the hands of less knowledgable or less honest masonry companies, could have cost me a ton o' money.A side porch slants downward, which I thought might have been by design to direct water away from the main house, but: It had cracked inside tiles, crooked foundation bricks near a corner, and crushed wood at that corner.One co. that frequently advertises had told me "they couldn't be sure" there was a foundation problem, but they were willing to explore and charge up to an estimated $20,000 to jack up the porch and make repairs if needed. I could have a new porch built ground-up for that!A gentleman came all the way out from Stable Foundation the same afternoon I called (I'm near St. Mary's), told me my foundation was absolutely fine, and that I just needed to replace some rotted wood and seal up to stop water seepage. And he wouldn't accept a penny of payment.I replaced wood at the corner and in a small section of one of three support columns, and had the window near that column re-grouted. A year later, and all looks terrific.Thank you, Stable Foundation, for saving me needless anxiety and funds!!
Ben Munford
Ben Munford
1473949581
We have a 2-story house with a 24 foot brick chimney. 4 years ago the ground around the chimney started to dry out. The outside of the chimney started to settle and the top of the chimney rocked away from the house about 2-3 inches. It would rock back toward the house during wet periods, but a gap remained. After some research, I found out that the problem could be corrected with helical piers. We got estimates from 2 foundation repair places, but went with Stable Foundations because of lifetime warranty, long time in business, and no charge if drill piers down below 20 feet. On 9/9/16, Vernon and his team from Stable Foundations came to our home, drilled 2 piers down about 35 feet to solid ground, jacked our chimney back against the house, and braced the chimney foundation on top of the piers. After I caulked both sides of the chimney, it looks like the chimney has never been away from the house. Wish I had called Kavie at Stable Foundations 4 years ago. I would definitely recommend Stable Foundations.
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