19 foundation repair companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sawmills: Basement Technologies of Western NC, LLC, CR Score 83/100; 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The CrawlSpace King, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
Most-reviewed: HydroHelp911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair, 649 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #4.
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19 Sawmills foundation repair companies are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basement Technologies of Western NC, LLC | 83 | 4.8★ (32) | Hickory, 17 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | The CrawlSpace King | 83 | 5.0★ (251) | Shelby, 36 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Dry Otter Waterproofing Inc. | 79 | 4.9★ (383) | Lake Norman of Catawba, 31 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | HydroHelp911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair | 78 | 5.0★ (649) | Gastonia, 34 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Functional Foundations | 77 | 5.0★ (6) | Milton, 38 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Lake Norman Excavating, Land Clearing, Grading & Yard Drainage | 75 | 4.9★ (44) | Lake Norman of Catawba, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Premiere Roofing & Gutters | 75 | 4.9★ (237) | Hickory, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Clean & Dry Environmental Solutions | 74 | 4.6★ (62) | Boone, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | DryWorx Crawl Space & Foundation Services | 73 | 5.0★ (81) | Lake Norman of Catawba, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Foundation Solutions WNC | 73 | 4.8★ (34) | Asheville, 39 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waterproofing service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Shelby, 36 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 251 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 31 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 383 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waterproofing service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 34 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 649 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (649).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 38 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 34 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 237 Google reviews, 237 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 30 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waterproofing service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 30 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 39 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waterproofing service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 38 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 159 Google reviews, 159 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 38 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, 41 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Holly, 40 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Foundation”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 81 Google reviews, 81 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodfin, 39 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waterproofing service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 34 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 38 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Chimney sweep”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 19 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
10 more foundation repair companies within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carver Roofing & Waterproofing Inc | 28 mi | |
| DM Crawlspace Repair | 39 mi | |
| High Country Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| HydroHelp911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair | 20 mi | |
| Hyperion Restoration LLC | 12 mi | |
| I&R Waterproofing inc | 11 mi | |
| One Man Waterproofing LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Saber Leveling Solutions | 3.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| SAFESPACE WATERPROOFING LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Waterproofing Specialties | 39 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Sawmills. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation repair | $2,225 | $5,174 | $8,133 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported repairs. US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 19 Sawmills foundation repair companies on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Sawmills data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |