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Avatar for Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc
Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc
4.6(
230
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+1 more

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service was great from sales, to installation, to post installation support. Very responsive, very professional. It's hard to find in this 'space'--there are a lot of shady people in basement water damage/repair, and this place exceeded expectations. We've had our repair in place for 4+ years, with only 1 small issue on a wall seam crack, and that was fixed within 24 hours of reporting the issue. Stand up place! Thank you for such great service and support."
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+129

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Groundworks
Groundworks
4.2(
538
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation+1 more

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If you’re looking for work done the right way. AFS is who to call. I had an emergency repair needing done on UTC campus and that day Mike came out and gave a quote and scheduled service that day. And let me tell you when the Mattgican ( Matthew Martin) and the Parrbear ( Parris Houchins) showed up on the job ( exactly when scheduled) they went straight to work and did such a fantastic job explaining what they were doing and why I knew I made the right choice in calling AFS. If half of their employees are as nice and hard working as those guys anyone they send will be top knotch. Fantastic job guys. You made my day a lot better. Great company don’t hesitate to call them. I’d give them 10 stars!!! Won’t be calling anyone else!!"
Protect Your Crawl Space
Protect Your Crawl Space
Protect Your Crawl Space
Correct Your Smelly Crawl Space
Protect Your Crawl Space

+16

Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Basement Gurus, LLC
Basement Gurus, LLC
4.8(
216
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From the beginning of the project to the end, Basement Gurus made the process feel painless. They gave me a clear understanding of what remedies were necessary to fix my foundation and ensured that all of my expectations would be met. The contracted workers were timely, considerate, clean, and personable. I would strongly recommend Basement Gurus for any waterproofing work and will be using them as often as necessary in the future."
100 Ft 4 inch HDPE to drywell
Concrete Replacement
Egress Installation
Walls After Wall Pin Installation
After Concrete has been removed

+339

Response time1 day
593 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing Nationwide Inc
4.6(
188
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+1 more

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The entire process went extremely well. The estimate was very clear about the scope of work, the crew was professional, on time and carefully about reducing disruption/mess and our basement is dry, as promised. They even went above and beyond and fixed a downspout outside so water would flow away from the house. Once the job was finished, the company rep came out to walk through with us and answer any questions. I have no doubt that if a problem did arise, they'd fix it."
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Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Dry Tech Waterproofing Solutions
Dry Tech Waterproofing Solutions
4.4(
276
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend DryTech for basement foundation repair. Steve Lombardi was amazing! He walked me through the repairs I needed, educated me on the process and was able to schedule the repairs quickly. On the scheduled day for the repairs, the team (Carlos, Alex and Derek) arrived on time. They were very professional and worked quickly. They had to dig up my front and side yard to get to the repairs. After the job was completed (only took 1 day) you cannot tell they were there! They did such a great job on putting everything back in the correct place (including bushes, landscaping lights and mulch) it looks like nothing was done. I could not be happier that I selected DryTech for the job. Do yourself a favor do not waste time looking around- hire the best!"
Digging out the area
Filling in the crack
During
Insulation board is placed over the Water Shield
Water Shield

+24

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
235 neighbors recently requested a quote
Basement Waterproofing Specialists
4.0(
597
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairPoured Concrete Wall - Repair

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, hard working forman and crew who knew what they were doing. Foundation repair and installation of sump pit. pump and backup pump was completed in two days, as promised. Highly recommend."
Foundation Repair
 Before and After Stone Work
 Mirra Drain
 Mold Remediation
 Clean Work Areas

+67

Response time11 hrs
267 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Worthington Basement Health Systems
4.6(
48
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1962

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a French drain installed in our basement, along with two sump pumps. From what I can tell, the work was performed correctly and to the specifications outlined in the contract. I found Shawn, the owner, to be responsive, helpful, and pleasant to deal with. Overall, the crew that installed the trench and sumps arrived on time, worked efficiently, and completed the job in 3 days, leaving a clean basement behind. For the sake of fair balance, I will detail two issues in the service I received. The first had to do with the condition of my footer when the trench was dug. As they were digging, I noted that in one section of the wall, the footer appeared have been damaged by their jack hammering. Upon calling Shawn about this issue and sending him pictures of the damage, he stated that it was related to how large the footer was and how the footer was poured when the house was built. He also assured me that the footer was in good condition and the part they chipped away was not load bearing and had no impact on the structural integrity of the foundation. This seemed to be a reasonable explanation so I thought nothing of it. The second issue had to do with cracks in the basement floor. Before the work was started, there were one or two visible cracks in the floor. Yet, after their work was complete there were well over a dozen visible cracks. Upon calling Shawn again, he stated that his jackhammers could not have caused that damage and there might have been smaller cracks that got larger when they began working. I do not have photographic proof to dispute this explanation so I can only cite my memory regarding the condition of the basement floor; however, in combination with the first issue it makes me wonder how much care was taken when they dug the trench. Not being structural engineer or having photographic proof, I can not refute the explanations given to me, but my advice to others would be to photographically document the condition of your basement prior to getting work done and carefully watch the work being performed."
step one - drainage
step two - rainscreen
step three - HDPE encapsulation
finished product
Glentronics Pro Series Pumps

+22

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Foundation Repair questions, answered by experts

Cement companies offer a wide variety of services, including delivering and pouring concrete for home foundations, walkways, patios, driveways, concrete steps, pools, pool decks, and more, plus concrete repair and patching. Most companies also have the ability to demolish and haul away old concrete landscaping features. It’s a good idea to reach out to a few different companies before hiring to make sure you choose one that can tackle the entirety of the project you have from start to finish. This method will typically save you some money over hiring multiple contractors.

Yes, it’s worth it to repair a crawl space foundation, even if the issue seems relatively minor. Foundation problems often get worse and more expensive to fix if you leave them untreated. Additionally, your entire home, from the framing and flooring to the roof system, relies on the foundation for even and level support. Issues with your foundation will almost always manifest as problems in and above your living space, so it’s important to find a solution.

Yes, a house can collapse from severe foundation problems if they are left unchecked. However, this is a rare occurrence that typically takes many years to develop, and a partial collapse is more likely than a full one. Homes on hillsides or in areas with frequent washouts are at a higher risk. Barring a natural disaster or other extreme circumstances, clear signs of major issues will be apparent long before a collapse is imminent. It is crucial to conduct routine foundation inspections and address any problem, no matter how minor it seems, as soon as possible to avoid threatening the structural integrity of your home.

If your foundation repair claim gets denied, the first step is to carefully read over your policy and denial letter so you understand the reason for the denial. Then, gather evidence and documents that can support your case and appeal the denial with your insurance company. If your insurer does not eventually honor your claim, you may want to file a complaint with the insurance department in your state. In some cases, it may make sense to work with an attorney and file a lawsuit.

Barring extreme home foundation problems, most horizontal foundation cracks are fixable using one or more methods. Most of the repair methods require professional expertise to accomplish, and include plate anchors, steel reinforcement, soil anchors, reconstruction, or carbon fiber strip applications. Contacting a professional to diagnose the problem early can minimize repair expenses.

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