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JES Foundation Repair

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JES Foundation Repair

3.47(
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29 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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Guardian Basement Waterproofing

4.68(
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Guardian Basement Waterproofing

4.68(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
66 local quotes requested

Guardian Basement Waterproofing understands your basement waterproofing needs. We know how to detect the source of water intrusion and stop leaks before they happen. We help our customers reclaim their basements from water, mold and mildew by doing what we do best: finding and repairing the source of their water-related problems. Guardian uses only skilled and experienced technicians to do the job right the first time! As a basement waterproofing company with more than 40 years of waterproofing experience, Guardian stands behind its work with a Lifetime Guarantee. Additional phone number - (410) 484-9812.

"Avoid Guardian Basement – False Promises and Poor Customer Service Two years ago, I hired Guardian Basement to fix a water issue on the front wall of my basement. Joel came out, sold me on their system, and guaranteed I would have a dry basement. We also replaced two sump pumps and had the sump well dug deeper. The main selling point was their lifetime guarantee. Fast forward two years, and I have the exact same problem. Every time there is significant rain, water rushes through the same wall. I reached out to Guardian Basement, and Joel scheduled a time to check it out. His tone was completely different this time—defensive and dismissive. Within five minutes, he claimed, “Your system is clogged.” He made this assessment without any real inspection—just by looking at the cement floor and wall. Now, here’s the catch: If you look closely at their so-called lifetime warranty, clogs are not covered. So despite spending thousands of dollars, I’m back to square one. To make matters worse, Joel was incredibly condescending and unpleasant to deal with. After this experience, I looked into their licensing with the state of Maryland and found multiple complaints against them. I am now in the process of submitting my own complaint as well. I would never recommend Guardian Basement to anyone. Save your money and go with a company that truly knows what they are doing and stands behind their work. If I could give them a negative number of stars I would."

Kelly M on March 2025

Guardian Basement Waterproofing understands your basement waterproofing needs. We know how to detect the source of water intrusion and stop leaks before they happen. We help our customers reclaim their basements from water, mold and mildew by doing what we do best: finding and repairing the source of their water-related problems. Guardian uses only skilled and experienced technicians to do the job right the first time! As a basement waterproofing company with more than 40 years of waterproofing experience, Guardian stands behind its work with a Lifetime Guarantee. Additional phone number - (410) 484-9812.

"Avoid Guardian Basement – False Promises and Poor Customer Service Two years ago, I hired Guardian Basement to fix a water issue on the front wall of my basement. Joel came out, sold me on their system, and guaranteed I would have a dry basement. We also replaced two sump pumps and had the sump well dug deeper. The main selling point was their lifetime guarantee. Fast forward two years, and I have the exact same problem. Every time there is significant rain, water rushes through the same wall. I reached out to Guardian Basement, and Joel scheduled a time to check it out. His tone was completely different this time—defensive and dismissive. Within five minutes, he claimed, “Your system is clogged.” He made this assessment without any real inspection—just by looking at the cement floor and wall. Now, here’s the catch: If you look closely at their so-called lifetime warranty, clogs are not covered. So despite spending thousands of dollars, I’m back to square one. To make matters worse, Joel was incredibly condescending and unpleasant to deal with. After this experience, I looked into their licensing with the state of Maryland and found multiple complaints against them. I am now in the process of submitting my own complaint as well. I would never recommend Guardian Basement to anyone. Save your money and go with a company that truly knows what they are doing and stands behind their work. If I could give them a negative number of stars I would."

Kelly M on March 2025


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Solid Ground Solutions

5.00(
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Solid Ground Solutions

5.00(
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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.

4.87(
90
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Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc.

4.87(
90
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Customers say: Quick response
14 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

Quality 1st Basement Systems is your local, family owned contractor for Basement Waterproofing, Sump Pumps, Basement Finishing, Foundation Repair, Mold Remediation, Crack Repair, Radon Testing and Radon Mitigation, 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]

"Installed radon filter without any issues or hassle."

Jonathan M on May 2023

Quality 1st Basement Systems is your local, family owned contractor for Basement Waterproofing, Sump Pumps, Basement Finishing, Foundation Repair, Mold Remediation, Crack Repair, Radon Testing and Radon Mitigation, 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]

"Installed radon filter without any issues or hassle."

Jonathan M on May 2023


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Chilar Construction LLC

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Chilar Construction LLC

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12 years of experience

Concrete / Masonry Specialists, Driveways, Sidewalks, stamped and stained, pavers or stone, Home / building foundations, additions, retaining walls, pool decks. we get the job done with quickness and quality.

Concrete / Masonry Specialists, Driveways, Sidewalks, stamped and stained, pavers or stone, Home / building foundations, additions, retaining walls, pool decks. we get the job done with quickness and quality.


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Dico-dry LLC

5.00(
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Dico-dry LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

DICO DRY Waterproofing Services Is a Division of DICO Inc., and has become highly specialized in the maintenance and repair of foundations, with over half a century of experience ensuring that the foundation and basement of your home are solid, dry and healthy. If you have a problem with your foundation or basement, call us. An experienced professional will come to your home, at no cost to you, inspect and diagnose your problem. You will receive solid assessment from an expert, with no gimmicks or offers, just the correct and exact recommendation

"Exceptional. The team did a tremendous job. Very professional and meticulous in everything that they did. From the site visits to the finished product, it was a pleasant experience. I highly recommend them."

David S on May 2021

DICO DRY Waterproofing Services Is a Division of DICO Inc., and has become highly specialized in the maintenance and repair of foundations, with over half a century of experience ensuring that the foundation and basement of your home are solid, dry and healthy. If you have a problem with your foundation or basement, call us. An experienced professional will come to your home, at no cost to you, inspect and diagnose your problem. You will receive solid assessment from an expert, with no gimmicks or offers, just the correct and exact recommendation

"Exceptional. The team did a tremendous job. Very professional and meticulous in everything that they did. From the site visits to the finished product, it was a pleasant experience. I highly recommend them."

David S on May 2021


Expert House Movers

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Expert House Movers

5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Expert House Movers we specialize in Structural Home Elevation, Structural Moving, Foundation Repair including Push Piers/Piles and Shoring! We also are leaders in Flood Mitigation and Flood Prevention. Whether your project is big or small, let the Expert's help!

"They were wonderful. They did a great job. The knew what they're doing. They were smart and efficient."

Lucy C on August 2020

At Expert House Movers we specialize in Structural Home Elevation, Structural Moving, Foundation Repair including Push Piers/Piles and Shoring! We also are leaders in Flood Mitigation and Flood Prevention. Whether your project is big or small, let the Expert's help!

"They were wonderful. They did a great job. The knew what they're doing. They were smart and efficient."

Lucy C on August 2020


"Excellent service. Punctual, expert, no noise what so ever. Smooth hire-do process. I love everything about Alex! He is all what I needed for my waterproofing job. Reasonable, approachable, pro!"

Kaleh M on July 2019

AVG waterproofing over 25 years on the business

"Excellent service. Punctual, expert, no noise what so ever. Smooth hire-do process. I love everything about Alex! He is all what I needed for my waterproofing job. Reasonable, approachable, pro!"

Kaleh M on July 2019



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Foundation Repair questions, answered by experts

Tree roots don’t necessarily break through concrete on their own, but they can certainly take advantage of existing cracks, even very small ones. As roots grow, they expand the cracks, making them larger and leading to serious and costly foundation damage. It’s a good idea to have repairs on any foundation cracks you’re concerned about.

Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage.

Most building departments will require that a certified and licensed foundation repair professional or a structural engineer pull permits for foundation repair, so homeowners usually cannot pull them themselves. This helps ensure that an experienced professional completes all structural work on your home. Minor repairs that are technically DIYable often won’t require permits, but it’s still a good idea to hire a professional to carry out foundation repairs.

Concrete can crack from general wear, improper installation, or in response to uneven support from the soil underneath. Small, thin cracks on the surface of aging concrete are usually a result of normal wear and tear, while cracks on new concrete more likely indicate a problem with installation. Larger cracks or uneven steps can signify a much more severe issue. A concrete contractor should be able to diagnose the cause and repair concrete cracks for you.

You can seal a concrete slab by cleaning the surface, filling in any cracks, etching the surface, applying a sealer, and letting it dry. Concrete slabs don't typically need sealing, but you can use a topical concrete sealer if you notice signs of water damage. If you haven't already fixed the cause of the leak, then you'll want to repair the plumbing before you seal a concrete slab.

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