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Don Kennedy & Sons Structural Solutions

in business since 1945

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on Angie's List for 8 years

At Don Kennedy and Sons our mission is to provide safe, effective, and professional residential and commercial property moving solutions, together with the services that are needed to keep the base of the building safe, dry, and secure. Whether this means installing special systems to keep moisture out, or adding pier supports to ensure structural integrity of a building or home - we can help. Our services include: -house moving -foundation settlement repair -waterproofing systems -crawl space encapsulation -rainwater harvesting systems Our professional approach includes: Arriving on time and prepared for appointments Showing up in a clearly marked vehicle so that you know who we are Being respectful of your property and personal belongings Providing effective, lasting solutions to problems Addressing the root cause of issues, and not applying "band-aids" Providing personalized, one-on-one attention for each project

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Phone Number

(256) 964-3929

Address

7201 Stringfield Rd NW
Huntsville, AL
35806

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Ratings and Reviews for Don Kennedy & Sons Structural Solutions

A

Review: Home Inspection Service
9 months ago

Needed someone to inspect crawl space and evaluate if repairs needed

Grant came out and entered the crawl space and inspected it also took pictures , he advised me the crawl space had no problems.
Services Performed
- Home Inspection
- Foundation Repair
A

Review: Structural Engineering Service
1 year ago

Lintel Lift Repair

Jeff Kennedy came out to the house on a Saturday to look at the sagging lintel over my double car garage door. He recommended their new patented Lintel Lift system which was a much more affordable solution than traditional lintel repair. His crew showed up on time and worked a solid 12 hours to install the lift system and to frame up both garage doors so that they matched. Very professional and a pleasure to work with them. Cleaned up after the install at 8:30PM.
Services Performed
- Structural Engineering
F

Review: Foundation Repair Service
2 years ago

I paid a deposit for Kennedy & Sons to replace a sill plate and install piers in an old house but they no-showed on the appointment. After dealing with rude, incompetent office staff and waiting for them to show up for a whole day, then waiting another week to hear from them about a path ahead, I decided this was not a company I could trust. Since they breached their contract which required specifically an agreed upon date for service,I asked for my deposit back and they just went silent. After trying to contact them without success to return my deposit, I filed a motion in small claims court and waited months for the court date. They didn't bother to show up for that either, so I was awarded a judgment in my favor, but 1 day before I could move forward to collect, Kennedy's attorney filed an appeal so it was moved to Circuit court. Months pass to get to the court date, and neither Kennedy nor their attorney showed up, so the Circuit Court judge throws out their appeal and reinstates the judgment from the small claims court. I have now wasted a year and a half with this awful company and still don't have my deposit back, literally thousands of dollars they have kept without cause. Now I'm working through the garnishment process because apparently even a judgment isn't enough to get Kennedy and Sons to do the right thing.

Don't use this company, especially if you are a woman. They will take your money, treat you with disrespect, not do the work and use their attorney and the court system to jerk you around as long as they can.
Services Performed
- Foundation Repair
D

Review: Foundation Repair Service
2 years ago

Foundation repair due to settling; repair of a raised concrete patio that had cracked and settled, leveling of uneven floors.

I am pretty easy to please. I have very rarely if ever left a negative review on products or services but I am very displeased with the work quality of this $15,000 project and the responsiveness of the company. The project was "completed" 11 months ago, but I have been unable to get the company to finish or to honor their warranty. First, the positive...the crew worked hard. The job was bigger than they anticipated and they put in more jacks than they had quoted without charging me more. The repair and brickwork on our raised patio was well done and went beyond my expectations given the poor initial condition. However, I have had several major issues with the project. First, some brickwork on the house was redone. Excess mortar was left smeared all over the house, leaving it very messy looking and making it quite obvious that settling and repair had been done. I have been asking now for 11 months for the job to be finished and no one has come out to do this. Second, the floor leveling was not successful. I paid $2000 for this part of the job. Putting additional supports under the floor made some areas better, but others worse, leaving me with visible bowing across a doorway and noticeable dips in the floor They did send people (different ones each time) out twice to work on this more and to make adjustments. The supports have been lowered and it is similar to how it began before I paid for the job. I can live with this the way it is, but wish they had just told me upfront that they couldn't fix the problem and saved me the money. Third is my major complaint. Some of the cracks in the brick siding opened back up within 6 months. Despite a "lifetime warranty" on the work, no one will come out to look at the issue, which is obviously a failed foundation repair. I have called and emailed repeatedly, but have been ignored. Photos included. Fourth is not as big a deal, but after the job was completed, I spent 8-10 hours on cleanup. The yard was a muddy mess, my walk-in crawl space was littered with rocks, piles of dirt, and piles of broken brick that were thrown under the house instead of being disposed of. I had to cart away brick, remove debris, rake the area level, and replace plastic sheeting. At least I could take care of this issue myself. Don Kennedy and Sons boasts of "no failed jobs," but I am sure this job does not represent how they want potential customers to view their company. I chose this company because of their good reputation and their excellent reviews, but have been very disappointed. I am still hoping that they will correct these issues and will update my review if and when they do.
Services Performed
- Foundation Repair
B

Review: Mudjacking Service
2 years ago

Back patio needed to be lifted as it was sinking close to the house.

Took them several weeks to get us scheduled then the weather delayed that. Due to mechanical issues it took a little longer than planned to complete the job. Overall I would recommend them. Price is very good and they know their work.
Services Performed
- Mudjacking
A

Review: Concrete Repair Service
2 years ago

We needed them to replace the supports and footers for a dining room built out over the basement level that was settling and causing cracks around the large plate glass windows.

This was a huge job and they took their time to do it correctly and avoid further damage to our structure. The team was friendly, polite, and professional. They cleaned up after the completion of the work. If we were concerned at any step along the way, the team lead took the time to explain what was going on or to make adjustments as necessary.
Services Performed
- Concrete Repair
- Structural Engineering
- Mudjacking
- Foundation Repair
B

Review: Structural Engineering Service
2 years ago

Don Kennedy and Sons just completed major structural repairs on a home in preparation for a home’s appraisal and inspection for closing. The work involved Foundation Support Piers under brick footings to fix cracks in brick veneer and Stable Lift Piers with 2x8 girders in the crawlspace to fix sagging floors.

Tony was referred to me by my real estate agent and he was absolutely fantastic. Tony came right on time when he said he would be there and his communications were prompt and professional. It was a pleasure to work with Tony during the proposal phase and the work itself. He is technically knowledgeable and dependable. I highly recommend him! He is the reason I contracted with Don Kennedy & Sons. The foundation support piers did exactly what they were supposed to do. The stair step cracks in the brick closed right up as we had hoped. There was a little more impact to the yard and soil than I had expected, but not a major issue. The Stable Lift Piers and 2x8 girders also did their job. They are not as elaborate of a solution as the adjustable “Smart Jacks” on top of poured concrete pads from AFS, but they do work and they are a little less expensive. I recommend that consumers understand what they are purchasing on major repairs like this and get someone to help if they don’t. I did an internship with a home inspector, and I have structural improvements at my main residence, so I was able to spot some minor issues which Tony readily and proactively agreed to correct once I explained them on the phone. The laborers came right over, understood my concerns, and fixed them right away. Some additional materials were added at no expense/no questions. I think if Tony had been available to inspect before I did he would have corrected these on his own. My own inspection was prematurely hurried by the office manager – see below. Administratively this business has some improvements to make. At 2:00 on Friday I was called by the administrative assistant that my work was complete and asking for immediate payment. I kindly asked for a chance to see the work first over the weekend and that I would pay on my way to work first thing Monday morning. I was told that they would have to ask the office mgr. This made sense and I agreed. Surprisingly, Jordan called me back promptly explaining that this was not acceptable per her manager and that I needed to leave my own job and arrange for payment with Jordan ASAP. I immediately left a voice mail for Tony. Thankfully he straightened it all out. I was never given an apology by the office manager. So, I ran over first thing Saturday morning and observed the minor corrections needed to be made. The office mgr’s insistence on paying right after they were done seemed underhanded (and downright strange too), but Tony made it all right. The office manager needs to get better at being reasonable conducting business, treating people respectfully, and resolving business issues firsthand. The administrative assistant Jordan worked very hard to provide great, positive customer service. I remained with the laborers on Saturday to make sure everything was fixed to spec, and it was. The laborers worked hard and were very friendly. I’d recommend to Don Kennedy and to their customers that a 7-10 business day payment period be part of the contract to allow the customer time to inspect themselves, Tony to inspect, and/or get a buddy to inspect after completion of the work. This will also take a lot of stress off the front office and the customer. I’ve contracted lots of work over the years and I’ve never been pressed for payment so urgently – despite a 50% down payment. In summary I do recommend Don Kennedy & Sons for structural repairs, especially if you go through Tony.
Services Performed
- Structural Engineering
- Foundation Repair
A

Review: Foundation Repair Service
2 years ago

I discovered 1/4" cracks in my slab foundation for my house. I wasn't sure how far the cracks went through the foundation. Checked Angieslist for reviews and found Kennedy and a phone number.

Called Tony at Kennedy's and agreed on a time for him to examine the cracks. He came out and formed his opinion, gave me facts about slab foundations and we discussed what work needed to be done and rough cost figures. Later, I pulled up the carpet inside to examine the top of the slab and found no hint of cracks. The mortar between the "L" shaped blocks on the outer perimeter of the slab had deteriorated and disappeared. I phoned Tony and discussed repairs if the slab was not cracked and if the foundation had not dropped out from under the house. He informed me that he had epoxy sealers that are not available in local stores that would cement the concrete blocks together. The work needed to be done in temperatures above 40 degrees. I hinted that I might seal it myself. Tony called me back the next week and asked if I was going to do the work my self or if I wanted them to seal it. the temperature was 56 degrees. He quoted a price and I told him I wanted him to do it. Two guys came out and examined the job and began putting sealer from the inside. After sealing the outside, he returned to the inside and applied more sealer. He informed me it would cure in 2 hours and be ready to reset the carpet inside. Tony came out and inspected the finished job and I paid him.
Services Performed
- Foundation Repair
A

Review: Foundation Repair Service
4 years ago

Evaluated our house's foundation for moisture and/or any repairs that may be needed.

Before making some flooring improvements to my house, I contacted Don Kennedy and Sons Structural Solutions to take a look at our foundation. They were able to send someone out very quickly. He told us that our foundation was in good shape and did not need any improvements. He provided us with details that led to his conclusion that the house was well built. I appreciate that he did not try to sell us on something that we did not need. Our experience with this company was very positive and while we didn't have any work performed, I recommend them for an estimate or evaluation of your structure.

Service Provider Response
I want to personally thank you for taking the time to give such a positive review. You are a good American. I think in the hustle and bustle of business these days, it is easy for some companies to forget why and who we were placed on this earth to serve. This year is our 70th year in business anniversary (thanks to our loyal customers and the grace of God) and I and my team continues the legacy set forth by my Grandfather, and Father that a customer is not just someone that spends money with you, but rather anyone of whom places their trust in you for the truth. While our report of repairs may not always be good, you have my word it will be the best of our ability. Give us a call today for a FREE and HONEST, estimate. Jeff Kennedy, President of Don Kennedy And Sons since 1992. (1945-2015) www.DonKennedyAndSons.com Jeff@DonKennedyAndSons.com (anytime) 7201 Stringfield Rd Huntsville Al 256.533.1100 Office hours M-F 7am-5pm, Live answering 24/7
Services Performed
- Foundation Repair
A

Review: Foundation Repair Service
4 years ago

Repaired structural issues requested by the buyer for my home

They did a great job and went above and beyond what was expected. They worked on a tight timeline, so that I could close on the sale of my home in the allotted timeframe!

Service Provider Response
I and my team appreciate the opportunity to help, as well as our customer taking time to give a review. While not a large job, we realize it was important to both sale and purchase of this home, as well as the effect it controls for the families and their Realtor(s). No job is to large or small when it comes to sharing our 70 years of experience and expertise. Jeff Kennedy, President Don Kennedy and Sons DonKennedyAndSons.com 256.533.1100.
Services Performed
- Foundation Repair

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Don Kennedy & Sons Structural Solutions

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Review: Home Inspection Service

Review: Structural Engineering Service

Review: Foundation Repair Service

Review: Foundation Repair Service

Review: Mudjacking Service

Review: Concrete Repair Service

Review: Structural Engineering Service

Review: Foundation Repair Service

Review: Foundation Repair Service

Review: Foundation Repair Service

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