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Avatar for JES Foundation Repair
JES Foundation Repair
4.5(
1,449
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+1 more

Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our house had a partially missing footer because the company who installed our deck removed the footer to install a footer for the deck but failed to repair the footer for the house. There was a crack in the foundation wall as well. The repair included repairing the footer and placing piers to support the footer. And jacking the wall in order to close the crack. Santos Cruz and Anthony Frock did an excellent job explaining the process and executing the repair. Both were professional and courteous."
Protect Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete
Polyurethane Foam Injection

+12

587 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Basement Gurus, LLC
Basement Gurus, LLC
4.8(
217
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our foundation was seriously compromised due to water intrusion. Steve responded quickly and gave us an estimate at a great price. He was knowledgeable and informative. Dan and his team repaired our foundation, installed a drainage system and pump, as well as a vapor barrier. Our basement has been dry and free of mold since. The project was completed in a matter of days. I couldn’t believe how quickly they worked. I recommend the gurus to everyone who needs basement repairs. Thank you again!!!"
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
512 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
Avatar for Once & Done Waterproofing Solutions, LLC
Once & Done Waterproofing Solutions, LLC
4.9(
62
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Shawn and his entire team were friendly, polite and took great care to keep our home clean and with little inconvenience during the project of drain tiling and installing a sump pump in our basement. They also fixed a crack in the wall that was discovered after the estimate was created."
Demo and Install Phase
Demo  Phase
Demo and Install Phase
Install Phase
Demo and Install Phase

+14

Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Fortress Foundation Solutions
Fortress Foundation Solutions
3.4(
17
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceConcrete Foundation - Raise+1 more

Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bobby and the Fortress Techs were very professional, considerate, and thorough. The difference we feel from the crawl space insulation from before to after is amazing. Within just a day or two that musty smell in the house that was coming from the crawl space was gone! Bobby kept us informed throughout the entire process and finished the project on time. I would highly recommend Fortress Foundations Solutions to everyone; we were extremely satisfied with the outcome and the high quality customer service we received."
After
Before
After
Before
After

+60

Response time1 day
158 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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'58 Foundations
3.6(
45
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Concrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1958

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a foundation crack repaired and drainage pipes and sump pump installed. I anticipated the work to be highly disruptive and messy but it was done in a day (double crew) and very clean afterwards. After two months the basement is noticeably drier. Very pleased with the results!"
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing

+10

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Always Waterproofing
4.1(
425
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent customer service. Quick response. Friendly provider. Knowledgeable staff. Helped with our issue quickly and did not try to sell us something that wasn’t needed. Didn’t charge a fee since our issue required a simple fix, that we could do ourselves. Told us the supplies to buy and how to fix. I would highly recommend. And will contact again for any related issues. Thank you Always Waterproofing."
Updated concrete deck
Cozy front porch
Response time10 hrs
430 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Hydro-Solutions, Inc.
3.2(
3
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hydro-Solutions, Inc., are experts in Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair. We are a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals, have many years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Foundation Repair questions, answered by experts

Not all cracks in brick indicate foundation problems. For instance, small hairline cracks can occur as a new construction settles. However, larger cracks are often a sign of a more severe issue. Indicators of a potential foundation problem include long horizontal cracks, "stair-step" cracks, vertical cracks that appear indoors, or any crack that widens at the top. Other signs of structural damage to look for are uneven floors and doors or windows that stick. These issues could be caused by problems with the soil beneath the home or an overgrown tree.

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.

Most single-story homes don't have foundations strong enough to support a second story, but they can be reinforced for an addition. A structural engineer can assess your foundation and what needs to be done to get it ready. They'll look at any cracks or unevenness in your current foundation and consider any special framing or beams your home needs, especially if it’s in a high-wind or hurricane area.

“To support a second story, many structural engineers will require that you install additional concrete piers in the crawlspace,” says Tschudi. “This involves hand excavating, pouring a large concrete footing—usually with specially coated rebar—and then building concrete piers right up to the girders.”

Yes, you can replace a cinder block foundation. If a block foundation is too severely damaged to repair cracks and other issues, replacing the entire foundation is a viable option. The job will require a professional and can take between one to seven days on average to complete, depending on how complex the problem is.

Some foundation repairs are permanent, like underpinning and exterior drainage systems like the French drain. These fixes address the underlying problems—insufficient support from the soil and hydrostatic pressure on your foundation walls, respectively—so they can last for many decades, making them “lifetime fixes.” There are other solutions to address these issues that will last for up to a decade, making them temporary. These include slabjacking to raise concrete slabs back into place and dampproofing to reduce the water in the soil that interacts with the concrete foundation.

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