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Groundworks

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Groundworks

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Customers say: Super punctual
31 local quotes requested
50 years of experience

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."

Paul S on July 2025


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Groundworks

4.54(
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Groundworks

4.54(
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Customers say: Super punctual
37 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

Established in 1997, Groundworks is 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 Philadelphia & New Jersey, we bring our local expertise closer to you. Groundworks 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 Groundworks, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! PA158514 (PA)

"Tyrell did an excellent job correcting the mistakeS of the people who installed my basement waterproofing equipment. There was a terrible rotten egg smell and that's gone now. Tyrell cleaned up after himself, if any water spilled he made sure to vacuum it up and to dispose of everything in the proper place."

Alexander M on September 2023

Established in 1997, Groundworks is 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 Philadelphia & New Jersey, we bring our local expertise closer to you. Groundworks 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 Groundworks, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! PA158514 (PA)

"Tyrell did an excellent job correcting the mistakeS of the people who installed my basement waterproofing equipment. There was a terrible rotten egg smell and that's gone now. Tyrell cleaned up after himself, if any water spilled he made sure to vacuum it up and to dispose of everything in the proper place."

Alexander M on September 2023


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JENA Engineering Corp.

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JENA Engineering Corp.

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Customers say: Quick response
31 years of experience

JENA Engineering Corp. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Ed F on November 2017

JENA Engineering Corp. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Ed F on November 2017


South Side Remodeling and Home Services

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South Side Remodeling and Home Services

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8 years of experience

With years of experience our pro's offer the best service at affordable rates. Painting, drywall repair, tile flooring, appliance installation, trim and framing, foundation repair and waterproofing, basement waterproofing, custom and odd jobs. We're flexible and eager to help where we can.

With years of experience our pro's offer the best service at affordable rates. Painting, drywall repair, tile flooring, appliance installation, trim and framing, foundation repair and waterproofing, basement waterproofing, custom and odd jobs. We're flexible and eager to help where we can.


"Very well. The inspector came as scheduled, performed a thorough inspection, and sent a detailed report. Quite satisfactory in all."

Paul S on February 2019

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"Very well. The inspector came as scheduled, performed a thorough inspection, and sent a detailed report. Quite satisfactory in all."

Paul S on February 2019


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Impact Engineering Group

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Impact Engineering Group

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12 years of experience

Impact Engineering Group is a civil engineering firm that specializes in services and consulting relating to real estate, construction, land planning, surveying, site permitting and structural engineering.

Impact Engineering Group is a civil engineering firm that specializes in services and consulting relating to real estate, construction, land planning, surveying, site permitting and structural engineering.


Richard Herschlag, P.E.

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Richard Herschlag, P.E.

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29 years of experience

We are a full-service group of professionals providing both engineering and contracting on an as-needed basis. Where we are unable to meet your needs or timeline, we will as always provide referrals to top professionals in your area.

We are a full-service group of professionals providing both engineering and contracting on an as-needed basis. Where we are unable to meet your needs or timeline, we will as always provide referrals to top professionals in your area.


McCarthy Engineering Associates offers clients a knowledgeable and determined team, complemented by the highest level of service and the utmost attention to quality.



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GKW Associates

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GKW Associates

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13 years of experience

GKW Associates is a team of Engineers and Designers dedicated to providing quality engineering services to all of our clients and also, committed to building a solid working relationship with them in order to achieve their project goals. We provide economical and practical solutions for projects and specific problems on a timely basis. The requirement of the client is priority number one to our staff.

GKW Associates is a team of Engineers and Designers dedicated to providing quality engineering services to all of our clients and also, committed to building a solid working relationship with them in order to achieve their project goals. We provide economical and practical solutions for projects and specific problems on a timely basis. The requirement of the client is priority number one to our staff.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Structural engineers specialize in all aspects of a building’s structural integrity, including the foundation. Foundation engineering is a critical part of structural engineering, so structural engineers are experts in foundation design. Many foundation repair companies either have a structural engineer on staff or one they work closely with, so be sure you look for that when deciding who to hire for foundation repair.

Yes, professionals reinforce the foundation with additional supports or piers to prevent future sinking.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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