"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/bellefonte/skip-holderman%27s-appl-and-repair-reviews-6026832.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"D & D Heating & Cooling Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Robert L."},"reviewBody":"Chris Colfer, General Manager, came out right away to give me a quote for the project. He offered a couple of different options for both furnaces and air conditioner systems that would meet my needs and we quickly agreed on a solution. Chris and his crew arrived exactly when they said they would to do the work and were extremely professional and easy to work with. They did an outstanding job on the installation and left the basement very clean afterwards. Highly recommend. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/alburtis/d-and-d-heating-and-cooling-inc-reviews-4954772.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Forsburg Furnace & Air Conditioning Co., Inc.","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Casa M."},"reviewBody":"TL:DR - Overall, I am pleased with the work done by Forsburg. I wish I had been consulted more about the particulars of placing the exhaust and they could have been a bit cleaner. 8/10 would use again. Pros: They were responsive and punctual They provided the services I asked for at exactly the price they quoted An HVAC friend of mine took a quick look at their work and generally approved. Cons Take all this with a grain of salt. I am not a professional, and there may be good reasons for all that follows. I feel like the way they ran the gas line and the exhaust was not efficient. They ran the gas through a window and across the basement - they had little choice in this I think, as the alternative would have been to try to drill through about a foot of stone. I am not clear though why they didn't run the exhaust to the same window. Instead, they ran it across the basement again, under my porch and cut a hole through the wooden lattice of my porch. I feel this detracts from the aesthetic appeal of the property. They could have also run it to another window, already cracked, that was about 15 feet closer and would leave the exhaust venting at the back of the house instead of the front. Had they consulted me about what I wanted, this is what I would have suggested. They were not the cleanest of labor crews. They did not lay down any sort of drop cloth. My kitchen floor was in serious need of a mopping as was my refrigerator, which they needed to move. Unfortunately, they weren't very careful when they moved the fridge and my laminate floor was scratched. It is surely not the only or even the most noticeable scratch, but damaged it was none the less. My basement steps had more than a few drops of heating oil on them from the removal of the old equipment. They left behind some trash from their lunch break, including a beer bottle. I can't be certain that the beer bottle was theirs, as I also enjoy beer however, I don't remember ever putting a beer bottle in that particular corner of my basement.
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/williamsport/forsburg-furnace-and-air-conditioning-co%2C-inc-reviews-4919316.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Gold Leaf Frame Shoppe","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Joseph G."},"reviewBody":"The repair process was explained clearly. We were given options concerning materials. At pickup, the carefully wrapped photos were examined at the suggestion of Gold Leaf. The entire process was smooth and professional, and the price was exceptionally fair. We highly recommend this local business. Artwork for purchase is also available. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/williamsport/gold-leaf-frame-shoppe-reviews-8168738.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Mike's Handyman Service","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Patricia H."},"reviewBody":"I woke up today with what seemed to be a smoke alarm ringing in my basement. I tried changing the battery but it didn't help. Since I have been ill with Vertigo it was difficult for me to look up to find any further issue. I contacting this service provider. He came within an hour and disabled the alarm but the ringing continued. He then located a basement drying system that had an alarm on the sump pump. That was actually the alarm that was ringing and not the smoke alarm. He took it apart, tested the battery and determined that it was low in voltage. He put everything back and showed me what to do for such a problem. He even kindly carried my step stool upstairs because he knew I had been ill all week. His price was more than reasonable and I was very pleased with his professionalism, punctuality, and determination to find the problem. I would highly recommend him and will definitely use his services in the future. After reading other reviews of this company I would like to add that I had never heard of him before and only went with his service because of finding him on Angies List. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/williamsport/mike%27s-handyman-service-reviews-2350843.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Man Made Pools LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Sydney W."},"reviewBody":"Within 2 months of completing the job, the concrete started to crack again. Promises to return and repair the damage were not kept. Phone calls not returned. This company cannot be trusted and I cannot recommend them."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/williamsport/man-made-pools-llc-reviews-7955634.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"C Atlantic Waterproofing, Inc.","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Monica L."},"reviewBody":"Badly, sump pump didn't work from day 1. Basement waterproofing very poorly done. Contacted owner many times for refund....lied to me about it many times...had to have work redone at double the cost."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/lehigh-valley/c-atlantic-waterproofing%2C-inc-reviews-7764445.htm"},"position":10}]}
Basement Leak Repair reviews from real Angi homeowners in Castanea, PA
Last update on October 14, 2025
Amy O.
5.0
07/2021
This is my second experience with Amos but the first project has yet to be completed (window replacement) so I'll update my review after that, BUT - Brian Clampitt came and fixed a roof leak and took the time to find the leak. I've had two other people come out and not take the time to find...
Carissa H.
3.0
05/2020
He was professional and knowledgeable, kind, polite, but I could get a cheaper price with another company. At first he quoted me at $2800 and then $575 for a roof repair. I was able to get it fixed for $130.
We are selling our home and encountered a sudden issue with our gas range. We were under a lot of time pressure to get it fixed. We reached out to Skip Holderman's Appliance repair based on the very strong reviews on Angie's List. Donna was able to set up an appointment very quickly. Skip...
Robert L.
5.0
06/2014
Chris Colfer, General Manager, came out right away to give me a quote for the project. He offered a couple of different options for both furnaces and air conditioner systems that would meet my needs and we quickly agreed on a solution. Chris and his crew arrived exactly when they said they...
Casa M.
4.0
05/2014
TL:DR - Overall, I am pleased with the work done by Forsburg. I wish I had been consulted more about the particulars of placing the exhaust and they could have been a bit cleaner. 8/10 would use again. Pros: They were responsive and punctual They provided the services I asked for at...
Thank you for finding Jove here on Angi! We will work with you directly from estimate to completion and make sure your home gets the attention it deserves. We are actively booking additions and remodeling projects. We are fully insured and provide material & labor warranties on all completed work. Please contact me directly by phone or text message and I look forward to working with you on your home!
"My family was extremely pleased with the entire process. The communication was excellent throughout and the job was started and completed exactly when promised and very well done. I have no hesitation in giving a full recommendation."
ANDREW M on December 2023
Thank you for finding Jove here on Angi! We will work with you directly from estimate to completion and make sure your home gets the attention it deserves. We are actively booking additions and remodeling projects. We are fully insured and provide material & labor warranties on all completed work. Please contact me directly by phone or text message and I look forward to working with you on your home!
"My family was extremely pleased with the entire process. The communication was excellent throughout and the job was started and completed exactly when promised and very well done. I have no hesitation in giving a full recommendation."
Groundworks, formerly Baker's Waterproofing, has specialized in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs since 2009. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across central Pennsylvania. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your basement, foundation, or concrete. PA158514 (PA)
"The job went extremely well. Aaron Lenker and Corbin Gillichbauer performed the service and were professional and polite. I’m completely satisfied. Well done."
Paul S on July 2025
Groundworks, formerly Baker's Waterproofing, has specialized in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs since 2009. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across central Pennsylvania. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your basement, foundation, or concrete. PA158514 (PA)
"The job went extremely well. Aaron Lenker and Corbin Gillichbauer performed the service and were professional and polite. I’m completely satisfied. Well done."
Crack in your wall we're the guys to call! Free Estimates and lifetime warranty! We are a local family owned company and pride ourselves on using American based products. Call now and receive a $500.00 discount on any basement waterproofing system.
"Excellent work. High quality, punctual and polite workmen, 100% satisfied, and would recommend without hesitation. Best of all, they were economical. Great job"
William W on August 2021
Crack in your wall we're the guys to call! Free Estimates and lifetime warranty! We are a local family owned company and pride ourselves on using American based products. Call now and receive a $500.00 discount on any basement waterproofing system.
"Excellent work. High quality, punctual and polite workmen, 100% satisfied, and would recommend without hesitation. Best of all, they were economical. Great job"
As an independant contractor, I believe in building it right the first time. I am committed to superior quality and results. I listen to your vision and we turn those visions into reality. We can focus on restoring the past or creating the future from your own concepts. Quality construction. Honest service. Great value. WHL Construction is committed to helping you and your home to have a better relationship. Give us a call today to get a free estimate. (570) 755-1991 William Lamey, Owner
"The crew came to the house and modified their way of working to accommodate the tight work space. They were friendly and went above what they had to do by saving my flowers out of my flower bed before they began digging out the space. They answered my questions and explained how things were going. The company owner often checked in by phone and in person to communicate with me regarding the job."
Kristy S on June 2021
As an independant contractor, I believe in building it right the first time. I am committed to superior quality and results. I listen to your vision and we turn those visions into reality. We can focus on restoring the past or creating the future from your own concepts. Quality construction. Honest service. Great value. WHL Construction is committed to helping you and your home to have a better relationship. Give us a call today to get a free estimate. (570) 755-1991 William Lamey, Owner
"The crew came to the house and modified their way of working to accommodate the tight work space. They were friendly and went above what they had to do by saving my flowers out of my flower bed before they began digging out the space. They answered my questions and explained how things were going. The company owner often checked in by phone and in person to communicate with me regarding the job."
We're ready to help you reclaim your basement! Basement Technologies provides fast, courteous, and reliable basement waterproofing services. We proudly feature the most state of the art waterproofing products and methodologies in the marketplace today. Our local basement waterproofing dealers are highly-trained members of an international network, comprising over 100 basement waterproofing franchises across the world. Industry-leading waterproofing products and services:. We are proud to be one of the fastest growing and most progressive basement waterproofing companies in the world. Our company designs and manufactures many of our own innovative (and patented) waterproofing and dehumidification products. No matter what the problem is, from basement leaks and wall cracks to crawlspace moisture, we have industry leading tools and expertise to solve your waterproofing problems once and for all.
"They did an amazing job turning my basement into a dry livable space.
They were professional and very thorough with their work.
I would recommend them to anyone who wants to improve their home.
Fantastic results"
David P on April 2025
We're ready to help you reclaim your basement! Basement Technologies provides fast, courteous, and reliable basement waterproofing services. We proudly feature the most state of the art waterproofing products and methodologies in the marketplace today. Our local basement waterproofing dealers are highly-trained members of an international network, comprising over 100 basement waterproofing franchises across the world. Industry-leading waterproofing products and services:. We are proud to be one of the fastest growing and most progressive basement waterproofing companies in the world. Our company designs and manufactures many of our own innovative (and patented) waterproofing and dehumidification products. No matter what the problem is, from basement leaks and wall cracks to crawlspace moisture, we have industry leading tools and expertise to solve your waterproofing problems once and for all.
"They did an amazing job turning my basement into a dry livable space.
They were professional and very thorough with their work.
I would recommend them to anyone who wants to improve their home.
Fantastic results"
At Bracken Waterproofing, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We ensure that any job we do matches your vision of the work done. If you're looking for the top waterproofing company, give us a call today!
"So far, they were great."
Kathy P on July 2025
At Bracken Waterproofing, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We ensure that any job we do matches your vision of the work done. If you're looking for the top waterproofing company, give us a call today!
Here at Jr Lamey Contracting we are a family based business. We provide all types of construction needs, from new roofs, beautiful new siding ,windows, decks , Pole barns , stick building garage, concrete, retaining walls, beautiful hardscaping and much more With over 20 yrs of experience we provide work with quality that the job is done right the first time .
"This Company is Great at Removing and putting back on siding, Not so good at French drain project. My brother and myself re-did both sides of the house, pertaining to the French drain."
Linda F on September 2023
Here at Jr Lamey Contracting we are a family based business. We provide all types of construction needs, from new roofs, beautiful new siding ,windows, decks , Pole barns , stick building garage, concrete, retaining walls, beautiful hardscaping and much more With over 20 yrs of experience we provide work with quality that the job is done right the first time .
"This Company is Great at Removing and putting back on siding, Not so good at French drain project. My brother and myself re-did both sides of the house, pertaining to the French drain."
Meeting YOUR needs Year Round. Fully licensed and insured. Serving Central PA since 2011.
"Awful. Absolutely awful. We hired them for an insurance claim. The job was extremely sloppy. The drywall is uneven and chunky. There was paint splatter on my floor that no one felt the need to clean up. There was a spot on my floor that was supposed to be fixed under the carpeting. It was never fixed and I paid out of pocket to have that carpeting replaced and that floor fixed. the padding was never replaced under that section of carpet either and I paid for that too!! When I brought it up to the owner, I receive no response. I have called and left voicemails, my wife has called and left voicemails. I even contacted the restoration company who hired these goons, and they are just passing us off to the owner like it's all his fault. NO you hired an incompetent contractor. He has been to small claims court before, he may be going there again if this issue isn't resolved."
Ed W on February 2024
Meeting YOUR needs Year Round. Fully licensed and insured. Serving Central PA since 2011.
"Awful. Absolutely awful. We hired them for an insurance claim. The job was extremely sloppy. The drywall is uneven and chunky. There was paint splatter on my floor that no one felt the need to clean up. There was a spot on my floor that was supposed to be fixed under the carpeting. It was never fixed and I paid out of pocket to have that carpeting replaced and that floor fixed. the padding was never replaced under that section of carpet either and I paid for that too!! When I brought it up to the owner, I receive no response. I have called and left voicemails, my wife has called and left voicemails. I even contacted the restoration company who hired these goons, and they are just passing us off to the owner like it's all his fault. NO you hired an incompetent contractor. He has been to small claims court before, he may be going there again if this issue isn't resolved."
We offer a variety oh Home Remodeling & Property Management services
"TLDR: Have the quality of the work stated in the contract, not just that the work will be done. This was by far the worst contractor I have ever hired. I hired them to hang drywall in 2 bedrooms, box in a pole in my basement, box in a duct, finish mud on some drywall that I hung myself, and paint my kitchen/living room. They continually messed up and I had to personally show/tell them how to do their job. The pole they boxed in, in my basement, was over an inch and a half out of level. To the naked eye, it looked like it was leaning. Same thing with the duct they boxed in. When confronted, they blamed my children for kicking the pole out of level, when it was actually screwed into my concrete foundation. They claimed to have built the duct box out of square on purpose. They flat out missed spots in my living room when they were painting because they were careless. You can see individual roller marks on the walls. Drip marks abound. My 10 year old could have done a better job painting with a roller than these guys did. There is paint all over my vaulted hardwood ceilings that they didn't bother to clean. There is paint on my kitchen table. There is paint on almost every door and window in every room they painted. One evening they left and I had to clean up their paint pans and rollers. The drywall work is possibly the worst I have ever seen. I can see most of the drywall seams because the mud is feathered so poorly. They missed every outlet box they cut out in the two bedrooms. Then they just fished the wires through the hole and screwed the outlets into the drywall. They continually did not bring the tools and supplies they needed to do the job that day. Usually blaming my children for taking supplies they claimed to have left the day before when I never even saw them. They went so far as to claim my dog ate an entire 18 lb bag of quick set drywall mud. They often borrowed my tools to get the job done. They left my $600 flexvolt miter saw out on the deck in the rain and below freezing temperatures with two 12 amp hour batteries in it. They would have walked off with my impact driver if i hadn't caught them. They did get away with my chalk line, two screwdrivers, and a paint pan. For real.... They were hired to paint and had to borrow my paint pan. I cant even make this stuff up. Rarely showing up before noon and often staying past eight or nine in the evening. They didn't leave my house until ten thirty once. Sheena left her cigarettes on my 10 year old daughter's dresser. They left an open razor knife on my other daughter's desk (my children are all 10 years old and younger). Their communication was absolutely abhorrent. I never knew if they were going to show up. Once, Sheena texted me that they were on their way (45 minutes, an hour max of travel) and showed up 3 hours later. Some days they just plain didn't bother to show up at all and didn't tell me at all that they weren't coming. It seriously takes 90 seconds to send a quick text saying "hey there was an ice storm and we can't make it today because of the weather." The entire job was supposed to take a week, but to be on the safe side they said 2 weeks in the contract. They finished on day 19. Nearly 3 weeks to finish a week's worth of work. These guys are absolute clowns. If I could rate 0 stars, I would."
Eric A on December 2018
We offer a variety oh Home Remodeling & Property Management services
"TLDR: Have the quality of the work stated in the contract, not just that the work will be done. This was by far the worst contractor I have ever hired. I hired them to hang drywall in 2 bedrooms, box in a pole in my basement, box in a duct, finish mud on some drywall that I hung myself, and paint my kitchen/living room. They continually messed up and I had to personally show/tell them how to do their job. The pole they boxed in, in my basement, was over an inch and a half out of level. To the naked eye, it looked like it was leaning. Same thing with the duct they boxed in. When confronted, they blamed my children for kicking the pole out of level, when it was actually screwed into my concrete foundation. They claimed to have built the duct box out of square on purpose. They flat out missed spots in my living room when they were painting because they were careless. You can see individual roller marks on the walls. Drip marks abound. My 10 year old could have done a better job painting with a roller than these guys did. There is paint all over my vaulted hardwood ceilings that they didn't bother to clean. There is paint on my kitchen table. There is paint on almost every door and window in every room they painted. One evening they left and I had to clean up their paint pans and rollers. The drywall work is possibly the worst I have ever seen. I can see most of the drywall seams because the mud is feathered so poorly. They missed every outlet box they cut out in the two bedrooms. Then they just fished the wires through the hole and screwed the outlets into the drywall. They continually did not bring the tools and supplies they needed to do the job that day. Usually blaming my children for taking supplies they claimed to have left the day before when I never even saw them. They went so far as to claim my dog ate an entire 18 lb bag of quick set drywall mud. They often borrowed my tools to get the job done. They left my $600 flexvolt miter saw out on the deck in the rain and below freezing temperatures with two 12 amp hour batteries in it. They would have walked off with my impact driver if i hadn't caught them. They did get away with my chalk line, two screwdrivers, and a paint pan. For real.... They were hired to paint and had to borrow my paint pan. I cant even make this stuff up. Rarely showing up before noon and often staying past eight or nine in the evening. They didn't leave my house until ten thirty once. Sheena left her cigarettes on my 10 year old daughter's dresser. They left an open razor knife on my other daughter's desk (my children are all 10 years old and younger). Their communication was absolutely abhorrent. I never knew if they were going to show up. Once, Sheena texted me that they were on their way (45 minutes, an hour max of travel) and showed up 3 hours later. Some days they just plain didn't bother to show up at all and didn't tell me at all that they weren't coming. It seriously takes 90 seconds to send a quick text saying "hey there was an ice storm and we can't make it today because of the weather." The entire job was supposed to take a week, but to be on the safe side they said 2 weeks in the contract. They finished on day 19. Nearly 3 weeks to finish a week's worth of work. These guys are absolute clowns. If I could rate 0 stars, I would."
FAQs for basement leak repair projects in Castanea, PA
The cost to finish a basement is $18,400 for the average homeowner. However, this cost could be as little as $2,800 or as much as $34,500, depending on the basement size and the materials needed. If your basement is already outfitted with electrical and plumbing, expect the cost to fall on the lower end.
For example, the drywall cost for this project averages around $1,750, but other features, like hiring a plumber, cost between $45 and $200 per hour.
The cost to remodel a basement is between $12,100 and $33,400 for the average homeowner. The price you pay can be as little as $3,500 or as much as $50,200, depending on the size and condition of your basement and the type of remodel you're doing.
If you're doing a simple project like adding a home office to your basement, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $3,000. However, if you're adding a bathroom, which is an extensive project, you can expect to pay between $6,600 to $16,500.
Damp proofing and waterproofing are both methods to help keep your basement dry. Damp proofing keeps soil moisture from entering your basement, which is helpful since your basement is underground. Waterproofing, however, keeps both soil moisture and liquid water out of the basement, which is essential, especially if you live in a wet environment. Because it’s more protective, waterproofing typically costs more than damp proofing.
Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms.
Finishing a basement is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.
Remodeling a basement means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring.
The cost of basement waterproofing is $4,950 for the average homeowner. However, you could end up paying between $600 and $14,000, depending on factors like basement size, waterproofing method, and the region you live in.
If you live in an area with heavy rainfall, you might be paying more for waterproofing than if you lived somewhere drier since waterproofing contractors would be in high demand. Likewise, a 500-foot basement costs between $2,500and $5,000 to waterproof, but that price rises significantly for a larger basement.
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