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Avatar for Alpha Structural, Inc.
Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.6(
241
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Incredibly knowledgeable and trustworthy. Errin gave us a clear understanding concerning our foundation, deck and balcony needs. He was friendly and professional and easy to work with. Great experienced staff!"
Basement Addition
Basement Expansion
Caisson Supported Retaining Wall
Cantilevered Deck Design Build
Deck Expansion and Slope Failure with Retaining Wall

+323

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Western Rooter & Plumbing
Western Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
172
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan was perfectly on-time and was a plumbing scholar and a gentleman. We had a simple drain replacement under a new sink. Going to Western saved me at least another day of trying to figure out proper parts and doing the install myself, and it also saved my wife's ears from hearing my salty language."
Ruben installs a new drainage system under a customers home. Working in a crawl space is rough, but we do what is needed.
Backing up? Got roots? Blast those roots out with a Hydro Jetter! We use a wart hog nozzle that combines controlled rotation with a unique 8 jet cutting configuration optimized for removing roots. It’s better with a jetter! Call us! We got this! ??
Sewer Line Camera
No drain clog too big or small, Western Rooter covers them all!
Justin clearing a Kitchen sink back-up after the Memorial holiday.
HALO 5 whole house water filtration system.

+542

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for California Drains Incorporated
California Drains Incorporated
5.0(
30
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted California Drains because my parent's home was completely backed up to the point where dirty water was coming out from the drains inside and outside their home. They promptly answered and booked me in the same day. They were able to contain the water from continuing to come out of the drains overnight and returned the next day first thing in the morning to get the problem fixed. Price was very reasonable, and the workers were very professional. Left everything clean and drains were completely cleared. It has been months since they came and there has not been an issue since. 10/10 will highly recommend to family and friends."
Water Main Repair
Water Main Shut Off Valve
3/4" Pressure Regulator
Clean Out Installation
Sewer Spot Repair

+11

Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
133 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for G M C Plumbing, Inc.
G M C Plumbing, Inc.
4.9(
86
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a water heater replaced & they had to clear out the overflow piping cuz it was not draining. Turns out the outlet was outside buried in a planter, but they found it and fixed it. Great work, thank u."
New Drainage
Old  shower Drainage
New kitchen faucet
New Drainage
New Drainage- SEWER LINE

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Just Stamping Concrete
Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
28
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired this service to design my backyard and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. The designer was able to take my vision and turn it into a beautiful reality. They provided a detailed plan and were able to work within my budget. The installation team was professional and the work was completed on time. I highly recommend this service for anyone looking to enhance their outdoor living space."
Concrete
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
AJB Concrete & Masonry Construction
5.0(
19
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AJB Concrete did an AMAZING JOB in EVERYTHING they completed for us to have our above ground pool installed. It looks absolutely wonderful and we get so many compliments on the way it came out! We actually did use them a 2nd time to compliment our back yard with masonry work as well.. and we know for a fact that any future work on concrete or masonry, we will definitely use them AGAIN!! And we would HIGHLY recommend this company to others! THANK YOU AJB CONCRETE FOR AN AMAZING JOB!!"
Masonry Project
Driveways - Concrete Project
Masonry Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project

+48

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Freitag Construction
Freitag Construction
4.7(
13
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We are thrilled by the results! Mike and his crew took out 10 boxes of dirt from a hill in our back yard all manually! They then installed a 50 x 4ft retaining wall (fully permitted) on the hill. After that poured a 60 x 10 concrete deck and steps to our new upper deck that now overlooks the pool. They then covered the new wall and existing lower wall with new custom colored stucco. We have now doubled our backyard space and for the first time in 12 years be proud to show off our backyard!










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+28

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Foundation Drain Installation FAQs, answered by experts

Installing a battery backup for your sump pump is recommended, particularly if you live in an area with frequent power outages or severe rainstorms. A sump pump requires electricity to function, and a battery backup ensures it can continue to move water out of your home if the power goes out, providing crucial protection against flooding. Additionally, frequent power outages can create electrical surges that might damage the sump pump's motor. A battery backup system offers an additional layer of protection, ensuring your basement stays dry.

Start by calling a plumber if you want to install a sump pump battery backup. Talk to them about your situation and needs. Sometimes, electricians or waterproofing contractors will install a battery backup, and in that case, the plumber you call should be able to point you in the right direction.

Not all window wells have a formal drain, but they all require a method for water to flow away from the window. Some wells are connected to an interior or exterior drain tile, which is the most effective solution. Others rely on a deep layer of gravel or crushed stone that allows water to filter down into the soil.

However, if a window well lacks a proper drainage system, it can lead to basement seepage, costly water damage, mold growth, and potential foundation damage. This is especially true in areas with heavy rainfall or expansive soil.

If your window well doesn't have a drain or is not draining quickly enough, you have a few options. For gravel-based systems, the stone may have compacted and needs to be improved. For a more robust solution, you can hire a plumber or window installer to connect the well to a drainage system. This can also be a DIY project using a shovel or auger.

A sewage ejector pump is necessary if you have any plumbing fixtures, such as a bathroom, laundry room, or sink, located below the level of your home's main sewer line. Standard plumbing relies on gravity to drain wastewater and solid waste into the municipal sewer system or a septic tank. For fixtures below this level, like those in a basement, gravity cannot move the waste upward. The ejector pump provides the force needed to pump the sewage up to the main line. Without one, wastewater from below-ground fixtures would back up, potentially causing a sewage overflow and flooding. If all of your plumbing is on the main floor or higher, gravity is sufficient and an ejector pump is not needed.

Since basements are prone to water and moisture issues and the resulting problems can be expensive to repair and potentially damaging to your home, basement waterproofing is almost always worthwhile. Even for homes that haven’t experienced water infiltration, waterproofing the basement is insurance against facing expensive repair bills in the future. All basements will leak at some point, so fixing drainage issues and taking steps to prevent moisture and water infiltration is wise.

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