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JES Foundation Repair

3.33(
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JES Foundation Repair

3.33(
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35 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

Established in 1993, JES stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of Virginia and Maryland, we bring our local expertise closer to you. JES proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At JES, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! 410516000653 (DC) | 50637 (MD) | WV027473 (WV)

"I hired JES to install a trench and sump system into the basement of a new house I purchased. After the job was completed, I noticed the cellar stairwell was pooling water. They returned and said that they didn't think that the drain was run direct to the sump as it should have been but they needed to open the concrete to verify. I also asked why there was no water in the sumps. They ran tests with water for 2 hours and didn't see water and tried to explain to me that it was expected since the water was running out around the drainage under the foundation. They even had a supervisor try to explain to me over the phone when I questioned it. It took them several weeks to return to fix the cellar drain and sure enough, the pipe was just run to under the foundation and not directed into the trench/sump. A repair team came out and busted up the concrete to correct it. In doing so, they saw that their trench was also not connected to the sumps at all, which is why I never saw water in the sumps and not the mysterious theory they tried to convince me of weeks prior. This is terrible that there is no inspection of work prior to covering it totally with concrete. Or further, there was no physical test of running water in the system to verify the sump works. The repair team that came out were wonderful and did everything correct. After this, I called 3 times and asked for a manager to call me to discuss this and never received a response. The salesman stopped answering my calls. As a note, after spending $30K on this upgrade to my house, it was in worse risk than prior to JES so if you choose them, be careful."

Rob S on October 2025

Established in 1993, JES stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of Virginia and Maryland, we bring our local expertise closer to you. JES proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At JES, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! 410516000653 (DC) | 50637 (MD) | WV027473 (WV)

"I hired JES to install a trench and sump system into the basement of a new house I purchased. After the job was completed, I noticed the cellar stairwell was pooling water. They returned and said that they didn't think that the drain was run direct to the sump as it should have been but they needed to open the concrete to verify. I also asked why there was no water in the sumps. They ran tests with water for 2 hours and didn't see water and tried to explain to me that it was expected since the water was running out around the drainage under the foundation. They even had a supervisor try to explain to me over the phone when I questioned it. It took them several weeks to return to fix the cellar drain and sure enough, the pipe was just run to under the foundation and not directed into the trench/sump. A repair team came out and busted up the concrete to correct it. In doing so, they saw that their trench was also not connected to the sumps at all, which is why I never saw water in the sumps and not the mysterious theory they tried to convince me of weeks prior. This is terrible that there is no inspection of work prior to covering it totally with concrete. Or further, there was no physical test of running water in the system to verify the sump works. The repair team that came out were wonderful and did everything correct. After this, I called 3 times and asked for a manager to call me to discuss this and never received a response. The salesman stopped answering my calls. As a note, after spending $30K on this upgrade to my house, it was in worse risk than prior to JES so if you choose them, be careful."

Rob S on October 2025


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Basement Waterproofing Nationwide Inc

4.81(
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Basement Waterproofing Nationwide Inc

4.81(
141
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
78 local quotes requested

Founded in 1987, Steve Taylor was passionate about providing homeowners with an honest approach to basement waterproofing and delivering exceptional customer service for every job. BWN swiftly built a reputable, trusted brand spanning across Maryland and Delaware. Today, as we look back over 35 years of business, our employee dedication and steadfast customer loyalty continue to fuel BWN’s success. This is best demonstrated by BWN’s abundant referral business and 55,000+ customers.

"Quick, efficient, super communication, great cleanup. Highly recommend."

Ellen H on October 2022

Founded in 1987, Steve Taylor was passionate about providing homeowners with an honest approach to basement waterproofing and delivering exceptional customer service for every job. BWN swiftly built a reputable, trusted brand spanning across Maryland and Delaware. Today, as we look back over 35 years of business, our employee dedication and steadfast customer loyalty continue to fuel BWN’s success. This is best demonstrated by BWN’s abundant referral business and 55,000+ customers.

"Quick, efficient, super communication, great cleanup. Highly recommend."

Ellen H on October 2022


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Detailz Construction Corporation, LLC

4.59(
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Detailz Construction Corporation, LLC

4.59(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

Detailz Construction Corporation is a full service, licensed and insured MHIC & EPA certified Residential & Commercial construction company which has been serving Maryland since 2004. Detailz has gained a fantastic reputation as one of the best construction companies in the Baltimore Metro area. Our team walks all of our customers through every phase of a project from start to finish. Detailz Construction provides a multitude of services including patios, pavers, basement site work, masonry, concrete, hardscapes, foundations, retaining walls, insurance restorations and so much more. Our dedicated teams help our customers design or create a space thats comfortable, relaxing and proud to call home. Why Choose Us: Established " Highly trained staff " Aggressive pricing " 1000 + satisfied customers " Licensed and insurance MHIC holder " Passionate about what we do " Reliable, we do what we say we'll do

"Very responsive"

David M on June 2019

Detailz Construction Corporation is a full service, licensed and insured MHIC & EPA certified Residential & Commercial construction company which has been serving Maryland since 2004. Detailz has gained a fantastic reputation as one of the best construction companies in the Baltimore Metro area. Our team walks all of our customers through every phase of a project from start to finish. Detailz Construction provides a multitude of services including patios, pavers, basement site work, masonry, concrete, hardscapes, foundations, retaining walls, insurance restorations and so much more. Our dedicated teams help our customers design or create a space thats comfortable, relaxing and proud to call home. Why Choose Us: Established " Highly trained staff " Aggressive pricing " 1000 + satisfied customers " Licensed and insurance MHIC holder " Passionate about what we do " Reliable, we do what we say we'll do

"Very responsive"

David M on June 2019


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Fortress Foundation Solutions

4.50(
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Fortress Foundation Solutions

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
70 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

At Fortress Foundation Solutions, we are here to take the industry by storm, offering elite interior basement waterproofing, mold remediation, crawl space repair, and foundation repair services to Central Virginia homeowners in Virginia. As a company, we are committed to improving the home improvement industry and creating a ripple effect that can change businesses, our community's lives and, the world for the better. Our website has an extensive collection of photo albums of our work, as well as information on the product and services we offer. We are happy to come out and take a look at your home. We offer free, no obligate estimates - and, our System Designers will give you a proposal that same day. WE BELIEVE MORE IS POSSIBLE! Give us a call today! (434) 299-9393

"Got the job done as promised."

Michael F on November 2024

At Fortress Foundation Solutions, we are here to take the industry by storm, offering elite interior basement waterproofing, mold remediation, crawl space repair, and foundation repair services to Central Virginia homeowners in Virginia. As a company, we are committed to improving the home improvement industry and creating a ripple effect that can change businesses, our community's lives and, the world for the better. Our website has an extensive collection of photo albums of our work, as well as information on the product and services we offer. We are happy to come out and take a look at your home. We offer free, no obligate estimates - and, our System Designers will give you a proposal that same day. WE BELIEVE MORE IS POSSIBLE! Give us a call today! (434) 299-9393

"Got the job done as promised."

Michael F on November 2024


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Blue Crab Home Solutions

5.00(
61
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Blue Crab Home Solutions

5.00(
61
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Customers say: Quick response
654 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Specializing in both interior and exterior residential remodeling, Blue Crab Home Solutions has been transforming homes throughout the greater Baltimore area for over 5 years. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction has made us the go-to choice for home remodeling projects of all sizes.

"A guys who did the work did a great job, looks good"

Jeffery B on November 2025

Specializing in both interior and exterior residential remodeling, Blue Crab Home Solutions has been transforming homes throughout the greater Baltimore area for over 5 years. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction has made us the go-to choice for home remodeling projects of all sizes.

"A guys who did the work did a great job, looks good"

Jeffery B on November 2025


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MD Concrete and Paving

5.00(
3
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MD Concrete and Paving

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
25 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

"One day delay but came on Sunday and got it done"

David K on November 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

"One day delay but came on Sunday and got it done"

David K on November 2025


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Basement Gurus, LLC

4.84(
150
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Basement Gurus, LLC

4.84(
150
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
959 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Basement Gurus LLC, is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional waterproofing services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call us today, so that we can give you a free estimate and make your project come to life!

"Steven was very nice and easy to do business with very honest and gave me all kinds of options. Hard to find people like that nowadays just overall great quality people"

Derek K on October 2025

Basement Gurus LLC, is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional waterproofing services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call us today, so that we can give you a free estimate and make your project come to life!

"Steven was very nice and easy to do business with very honest and gave me all kinds of options. Hard to find people like that nowadays just overall great quality people"

Derek K on October 2025


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NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

4.55(
172
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NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

4.55(
172
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
159 local quotes requested
39 years of experience

Established in 1986, NV Waterproofing provides below grade solutions for moisture control and prevention to customers in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Please call our office today to schedule your appointment at 703 690-3889. We employ only highly trained and certified applicators of the industry's most effective and environmentally sound waterproofing and drainage products. One Stop Shopping for Waterproofing, Moisture Control, and Drainage Systems. Over the past few years alone, our customer base has included hundreds of homeowners, general contractors, production home builders, and custom home builders. This base has been developed primarily through word of mouth. Our technicians deliver excellent customer service and results, and our company stands behind this work. NV Waterproofing is a member of both the Supportworks and Contractor Nation networks. Both are international groups of more than 130 foundation repair and waterproofing contractors that shares information, best practices and advice, helping each other be better together than they would be alone. Our goal has always been to create very satisfied customers. Service area covered: District of Columbia Virginia Counties - Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington and Alexandria. Maryland Counties - Montgomery, Frederick, Prince George and St. Mary's.

"Mark and his crew were terrific. Professional all the way. Pleasure working with them. Will use them again."

Jack P on October 2025

Established in 1986, NV Waterproofing provides below grade solutions for moisture control and prevention to customers in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Please call our office today to schedule your appointment at 703 690-3889. We employ only highly trained and certified applicators of the industry's most effective and environmentally sound waterproofing and drainage products. One Stop Shopping for Waterproofing, Moisture Control, and Drainage Systems. Over the past few years alone, our customer base has included hundreds of homeowners, general contractors, production home builders, and custom home builders. This base has been developed primarily through word of mouth. Our technicians deliver excellent customer service and results, and our company stands behind this work. NV Waterproofing is a member of both the Supportworks and Contractor Nation networks. Both are international groups of more than 130 foundation repair and waterproofing contractors that shares information, best practices and advice, helping each other be better together than they would be alone. Our goal has always been to create very satisfied customers. Service area covered: District of Columbia Virginia Counties - Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington and Alexandria. Maryland Counties - Montgomery, Frederick, Prince George and St. Mary's.

"Mark and his crew were terrific. Professional all the way. Pleasure working with them. Will use them again."

Jack P on October 2025


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Solid Ground Solutions

5.00(
40
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Solid Ground Solutions

5.00(
40
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
55 local quotes requested

With over 30 years experience in Basement Waterproofing and Mold Remediation services, Andrew A. Altman, Sr. Is a top rated veteran with a proven record beyond belief! In fact the certified, professional Staff has a combined experience of over 60 years. When you hire Best Buy Waterproofing, you are hiring the very best in the industry! They have the WIT attitude ( Whatever It Takes ) and customer satisfaction is their #1 priority as they are "Comitted To Excellence!" Best Buy Waterproofing is licensed, bonded, insured, and certified. They have earned the reputation of standing behind their incredible work and customer satisfaction. They offer free estimates and the very best financing available. They even have No payments & No Interest for 18 months! Best Buy Waterproofing stands behind their lifetime of the structure warranty on their systems. Also on all sump pump systems and their intelligent battery back ups! Best Buy is the ONLY company who offers this kind of warranty on those services as Strength is their Foundation! If you need a dry basement certificate, call us immediately. We are operational 24/7 365!

"Excellent job, excellent experience, highly professional workers!! What else can I say?! And the price was right and fair. They hit our basement waterproofing needs out of the park! Could not be happier!! Would highly recommend to anyone needing waterproofing!"

Joelyn M on July 2023

With over 30 years experience in Basement Waterproofing and Mold Remediation services, Andrew A. Altman, Sr. Is a top rated veteran with a proven record beyond belief! In fact the certified, professional Staff has a combined experience of over 60 years. When you hire Best Buy Waterproofing, you are hiring the very best in the industry! They have the WIT attitude ( Whatever It Takes ) and customer satisfaction is their #1 priority as they are "Comitted To Excellence!" Best Buy Waterproofing is licensed, bonded, insured, and certified. They have earned the reputation of standing behind their incredible work and customer satisfaction. They offer free estimates and the very best financing available. They even have No payments & No Interest for 18 months! Best Buy Waterproofing stands behind their lifetime of the structure warranty on their systems. Also on all sump pump systems and their intelligent battery back ups! Best Buy is the ONLY company who offers this kind of warranty on those services as Strength is their Foundation! If you need a dry basement certificate, call us immediately. We are operational 24/7 365!

"Excellent job, excellent experience, highly professional workers!! What else can I say?! And the price was right and fair. They hit our basement waterproofing needs out of the park! Could not be happier!! Would highly recommend to anyone needing waterproofing!"

Joelyn M on July 2023


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Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc

4.62(
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Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc

4.62(
201
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Customers say: Quality work
110 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

Quality 1st Basement Systems is your local, family-owned contractor for Basement Waterproofing, Sump Pumps, Basement Finishing, Foundation Repair, Crack Repair, Egress Windows and Egress Stairwell, and Crawlspace Encapsulation too. 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE and free estimates. We have been in business for 25 years and have five star ratings with Google, Yelp, and the BBB. Winner of the 2021 BBB Torch Award for Market Place Ethics and finalist for the 2022 International BBB Torch award for Market Place Ethics. CONTACT US NOW BY CALLING 1-800-768-6745 OR EMAIL US AT [email protected]

"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."

John M on January 2024

Quality 1st Basement Systems is your local, family-owned contractor for Basement Waterproofing, Sump Pumps, Basement Finishing, Foundation Repair, Crack Repair, Egress Windows and Egress Stairwell, and Crawlspace Encapsulation too. 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE and free estimates. We have been in business for 25 years and have five star ratings with Google, Yelp, and the BBB. Winner of the 2021 BBB Torch Award for Market Place Ethics and finalist for the 2022 International BBB Torch award for Market Place Ethics. CONTACT US NOW BY CALLING 1-800-768-6745 OR EMAIL US AT [email protected]

"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."

John M on January 2024

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Foundation Repair questions, answered by experts

You can buy a home with foundation issues, but understanding the extent of the problem and what solution you need is critical. If you learn that a home you’re trying to buy has a foundation problem, it’s not necessarily a deal breaker, but you should have a professional assess the issue to see how severe it is and know when to walk away from a foundation problem. Foundation issues can necessitate simple and affordable solutions or complex work that costs thousands. 

If you don’t have any access to or knowledge of any area underneath your home, chances are it’s built slab-on-grade. You can also look for the concrete around the bottom edge of your structure; if it’s just a few inches tall, it’s likely a slab. If it’s more than that, has any windows, or you have steps leading to your main entrance, you likely have a different foundation style.

Crawl space foundation problems can stem from a few different issues, but the most common are moisture and water problems and soil instability. Moisture and water issues are often a result of poor drainage, which can lead to water intrusion and soil expansion and contraction, leaving your foundation under added stress. A few things can cause soil instability, including poor drainage, karst landscapes and resulting sinkholes, and poorly compacted soil during construction.

Homeowners insurance doesn’t usually cover a sinking foundation. While insurance will cover some kinds of foundation damage, coverage is usually limited to damage from natural disasters, fire, or impact. Foundation sinking is rarely covered by insurance, so it’s a good idea to make repairs early on to avoid costly problems in the future.

Addressing gaps and cracks reduces heat loss and improves energy use.

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