I am truly grateful for the outstanding work done by Henry Benton and his team at Evolution in Action. My renovation project did not start off on the right foot--I purchased a property based on a poor estimate from another contractor who later would not stand behind his numbers, leaving me in a difficult position. The property required a new foundation, and through a real estate investor group, I was referred to Henry, who is highly regarded for his expertise in this area. From our very first meeting, Henry recognized the challenges I was facing and, instead of walking away, took on the project head-on. For context, the home was essentially a shell--you could see through it from every direction. After purchase, it became clear the property needed to be rebuilt from the ground up, not just repaired. In the wrong hands, this type of project could have been disastrous, but Henry's knowledge and professionalism immediately put me at ease. When he came to provide a foundation estimate, he not only gave his professional insight but also offered a complete renovation estimate aligned with my scope of work and budget. He identified missing items, guided me to the right experts (including a foundation engineer), and walked me through the process step by step. Before any contracts were signed, Henry personally showed me both completed and active projects, introduced me to members of his team, and provided references. Many of those references entrusted him with their Savannah properties while living out of state or even overseas--speaking volumes about his integrity and the trust he inspires. After seeing his work firsthand, I immediately understood why he came so highly recommended. My full renovation began in April and was completed by late August. Time is money, and Henry understands this. Whenever an issue arose, he presented clear options and solutions. Mr. Henry continuously provided daily updates and proved to be a strong communicator, which gave me confidence at every stage of the process. His positive attitude, commitment to going above and beyond, and the strong working relationship he maintains with his team kept everything on track. His crew consistently showed up on time, worked long hours, and approached the project with professionalism and care. The respect between Henry and his team was evident, and I enjoyed visiting with them throughout the process--hearing how they had come to know Henry and they years they had been with him. There were also several unexpected challenges outside of the renovation itself, yet Henry stood by me through all of them. Knowing the extent of work this property required, in the wrong hands, this renovation could easily have become a nightmare. Instead, thanks to Henry and his team, the renovation turned out to be the smoothest part of the entire process. I cannot overstate my gratitude for their dedication and results. Evolution in Action not only met but exceeded my expectations, and I wholeheartedly recommend Henry Benton and his team for any renovation project. --1025 W. 38th Street read more

I was referred to Henry Benton, Evolution in Action in July 2024. I am currently working in California but bought a house in Savannah that unbeknownst to me at the time needed a complete remodel...complete! Long story short I was defrauded and not only was the foundation compromised but literally everything (EVERYTHING!) including electric, plumbing, drywall, etc., etc. needed to be redone or removed. I was completely devastated and could not see "the forest from the trees." Then I met Henry. First, not only is he a person of integrity, but truthful - this man will tell it to you like it is - no sugar coating - the truth. Yes, he is a gentleman and will ask, "you want the truth?" and if you say yes - that's what you will get. Which a woman in my position needed more than anything as I was in crisis mode. Fortunately for me he accepted the job and went all in. The more he fixed - the more needed fixing and 10 to 11 months in he did not stop until it was done. He did not walk away until the final walk through and even then always takes my calls. Henry is there to answer any questions, concerns, and walks you through the process providing options and solutions. Transparency - I have ADHD - literally and all that goes with it so I can be a challenge to work with but Henry knew what to say and how to say it compassionately. Henry is an artist...truly. The house I bought in March 2024 is unrecognizable and anyone that visits is taken back by the absolute transformation, the design, use of space, and layout - Henry knows Victorian houses. It's the perfect blend of modern updates while maintaining the integrity of the time. He created closets where there were none, a laundry room, fixed the foundation, and demoed a back structure that was completely unsafe - the list is very long. He totally rebuilt the house from the studs... start to finish - permits, inspections, HVAC, trouble shooting - he took care of everything. For example I could not afford to redo the kitchen and bathrooms but plumbing and electrical needed an overhaul (nothing was up to code) . He put finishing touches like crown molding, fixed the tile, the right lighting, and made them beautiful! Remember I was in California - this man put his heart and soul into this house - he treated it as his own respectfully. This is not my first home and I have done a myriad of remodels but I can honestly say I have never worked with anyone like him. He is truly "Evolution in Action." Thank you Henry Benton for taking my worst nightmare (no exaggeration) and turning it into a palace for my daughters and I. Thank you... read more

I can't say what the case may or may not have been with the other three reviews here, but for my own experience I can say that Henry and his guys are awesome. I purchased my house in Beaufort SC in 2016. When I had the pre-purchase inspection, some concerns were noted about the foundation in the crawlspace. The homeowner at the time hired a "mason" (I have my doubts about his professional knowledge), who assured that all was fine and nothing needed repair or replacement. I am now selling the home, less than two years later, and was devastated to find out that the buyer's inspection not only turned up the same concerns, but stated that if extensive repairs weren't conducted soon the home could be at risk for structural failure. I almost lost the sale because the buyer was so spooked, and Ram Jack quoted me $24,600 to fix it! Thought the grace of God I found Henry, who came to the house the very next day. I went under the house with him, and he took the time to show me everything that was wrong, explain why it was wrong, and what he would do to fix it. I appreciated his honesty and patience. All in all the job cost $9,500, which I felt was fair considering the amount of work to be done. His guys were there first thing the following morning and completed the job in three days. Prior to beginning work Henry gave me paperwork that explained the general process, including possible complications and what to expect. The information stated that the quote does not include debris removal, but Henry and his crew piled up the discarded material in a neat pile that was easy to clean up. No personal trash was left. I am awaiting the buyer to have the work inspected, as was agreed in the purchase contract for the home. read more

Henry did a fantastic job repairing our floor damage. Our house had a main structural beam that had collapsed. When I called Henry he came right over and evaluated the situation. After showing me the problems we had he explained in detail how they would be resolved. He recommended a much stronger triple beam to replace the double beam that had failed and more concrete piers to lessen the span. He also recommended replacing some of our floor joists that had been damaged by termites as well as adding another set of piers and beams for the mid section of our living room. He gave me a very fair price and we agreed to get started right away. Henry and his crew arrived the next day and worked the next several days addressing all the issues under our house. They even fixed a couple of areas with issues we hadn't noticed and didn't charge extra. All through the process Henry was not only reliable but good at communicating and returning phone calls for scheduling, etc. Our floors are now dead level and have no bounce whatsoever. They're much stronger and stable than they ever were. As you can imagine floor problems are quite a stressful time but Henry took care of everything and made it all better. Henry cares about people and it shows! I highly recommend Evolution In Action! read more

We are so pleased with the quality of workmanship, professionalism and fair pricing with this company. We initially had some hesitation after reading the previous reviews. We spoke to Mr. Benton about our concerns and he patiently waited as we checked references and did our due diligence. He provided an extensive list of prior work/customers and we called at least 75% of the list. Every customer was legitimate and their non-published reviews were beyond positive-we only wish they had posted their reviews. Our home is older and Mr. Benton spoke with us multiple times with regard to the plan for repair and encouraged our questions. We were told how long the project would take and how much it would cost. There were no surprises and there was excellent communication. The gentlemen (Adrian, Nate & D'Andre) that worked on our home were professional, intelligent and respectful. They worked long days to ensure that our project was done well and completed on time. We would highly recommend this company and we hope that Mr. Benton adds us to the reference list. You can trust them, and if we ever need foundation repair or remodeling in the future, this is the team we will call. read more

Evolution in Action is a top-notch company! I found them to be very honest, hardworking, and extremely reliable. Prior to contacting Evolution in Action, I had called another contractor for an estimate on some structural repairs needed underneath my mother's house. This particular contractor quoted me a substantial price and told me my mother had extensive damage and would have to move out of her home while repairs were being done. I decided to schedule an appointment with Evolution in Action to have them access the damage and give me an estimate. I was extremely happy and pleasantly surprised when they came out and told me that the damage she had was not as severe as I was originally told, she could remain in her home while repairs were being done, and the price was way, way less than the other contractor had given me. The workers that came out were very courteous and knowledgeable! My mother is thrilled with the service that was provided and we would not hesitate recommending Evolution in Action. In fact, I plan on using them to do some work in my own home! read more

A grease fire broke out in my kitchen and spread throughout the house. I called Henry from Evolution In Action that evening to help me recover from the loss. He came that same night to gather some belongings and then boarded up the house. The next morning, he met with me and guided me through the insurance claim process and arrangements for temporary housing. The fire occurred on a Friday, and he obtained the necessary permits and started work at my home the following Monday. He leveled the foundation, redesigned the house's interior, upgraded the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to code, and did an excellent job with both the interior and exterior finishes. My children and I returned home within four months of beginning a project that was expected to take six months. The pricing was fair, the quality of workmanship was excellent, and the entire process was stress-free. It was a pleasure working with Mr. Benton, and I highly recommend Evolution In Action and their crew for all your foundation repair and home improvement needs. read more

Ironically, the 1840's half of our old farmhouse is rock solid, but the1940's addition was literally falling down. Henry Benton and his crew were a pleasure to watch in action, from initial estimate to completion of the project. This was a major remodel which involved taking a third of the structure back to bare ground and placing piers, beams, joists, and subfloor. Mr. Benton's estimate was 1/3 less than any competitors and he handled our change orders (creating open space archways) with expertise and minimal charge. Other companies wanted to use as much old lumber as possible and told us the job would take at least two weeks. Evolution in Action used all new materials and had their final check in just three days. We will certainly call them again should the need ever arise, as the difference in our house is truly amazing and valuable. Dr. C from the SC Midlands read more

I don't write reviews often but I felt that I needed to write one for this company. When I had a property that I was selling, the inspector found a lot of damage in the foundation. I got three quotes and Mr. Benton had the lowest price. I didn't choose him for that reason, but as we spoke, i came to understand that the method he used made more sense than one of the other quotes. And as I spoke to a structural engineer he agreed with Mr. Benton's plan of action. The work was done in a quick and timely manner. The buyers wanted a inspection done by an independent engineer and the report stated that in the 30 years that he has done inspections the work done on this job was one of the best that he's seen. The sale continued and I can't say enough about this company. I would and will recommend this company forever. Thank you. read more

I first reached out to Henry at Evolution in Action in 2018 to repair the foundation in the crawlspace of an old home that I fell in love with. Henry and his team climbed completely under my house, assessed the situation, took pictures, explained everything to me in detail, and offered a fair price for the work. They completed the work in a timely manner and the crawlspace is still in excellent condition. I then reached out to him this year for a different house, and he did the same thing. Their work is skilled and consistent, their prices are fair, and Henry's communication is top notch. I highly recommend them! read more

Evolution in Action was the third of three bids I got to repair the foundation of my house, and was by far, the lowest bid. Henry came out immediately, assessed the problems and gave me his estimate. Two days later he and his crew were on the job. They did an amazing job, not only repairing everything on the contract, but actually doing extras to make my house more stable. Henry and his crew are professional and knowledgeable. I will need more work later on other areas of my home, and I will consider no one but Evolution in Action. Thanks Henry! read more

We had an extensive project done to shore up the foundation of a historic house. Henry and his team worked with our structural engineer to implement and in some areas go above and beyond to ensure the solution was solid. They were highly professional and extremely knowledgeable about the structural support needed to complete the project and how to implement it without causing further damage. They have extensive experience with historic houses and got the project done in a timely manner, despite complications. Highly recommend. read more

EIA has done a few jobs for my clients. They get in and get the work done fast, and get it done right. Structural work is not by any means easy, and having the knowledge to give an absolute price at estimate is pretty impossible, and changes should be expected however, these guys work hard to stay within there quoted budget every time. I will continue to recommend them to my clients, as well as use them again myself. read more

I choose Evolution In Action over two other competitors because of the very first question I was asked. What are your concerns. The detail ed explanation I received and the guarantee I would get on quality of the workmen ship at completion sold me. Evolution In Action is a very professional company and your can't beat their price. I am going to recommend this company to all my friends and family. read more

I hired this company to paint and placed flooring inside my property. Great company with excellent management and service. Their quality of work is second to none. This company provided excellent service and value at a cost that was affordable. They provided the excellent work and followed up with completion of Punch-list. Great price with quality service all around. read more

prompt knowledgeable accurate experienced EXTREMELY hard working and timely neat and orderly courteous fair pricing While my particular repair (Purlin Anchor replacement) is not visible outside the crawl space peace of mind is priceless. Three man 'crew', 36+ anchors, 8 total hours, installed METICULOUSLY - wow ! Mr. Benton was a pleasure to 'partner' with. read more

This is my second time using this company. the very first was a great experience. That is why I called them again the owner will explain what the problem is and tell you how he will repair it and give a fair price. his staff lets you know what is going to. and the are on time and go directly to work. highly recommend there services. read more

Evolution in Action did an excellent job on my foundation project. The team was professional, efficient, and delivered high-quality work at a competitive price. Communication was clear from start to finish, and the results are solid and reliable. I highly recommend them for any foundation needs. read more

Henry and his crew did great work at my home, fortifying the foundation, which was wavering. He also gave great advice on separate project of "waiting" a bit to see how it develops instead of just adding another project for the profit. I'll use him again in the future, for sure. read more