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Deska Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing

Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Electrical for Home Addition, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade,

About us

Deska Services is a licensed professional engineering, specialty waterproofing and structural contracting company. Our range of services varies from structural engineering evaluations, design, waterproofing, structural repairs, and foundation underpinning.

Business highlights

Se habla espanol
13 years of experience

Services we offer

Our range of services varies from structural engineering evaluations, and waterproofing., design, foundation underpinning, structural repairs

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.837 Reviews
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Tim C.
Oct 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,100
My wife and I reached out to several waterproofing/foundation repair companies and ultimately went with Deska as Dave, the on-site estimator, was the most knowledgeable, honest, and efficient when assessing our basement’s water damage. We were NOT disappointed with the quality of work. Ronald and Andy showed up on time the morning of the project after giving a heads up call ~30 minutes out. They introduced themselves and explained the project scope confirming everything Dave had itemized on the project invoice before starting any work. I poked my head in the backyard a couple of times throughout the day to see if either of them needed anything, and Ronald always took a break to explain how the work was going. He took progress pictures and answered the exhaustive questions I threw his way as this was the first waterproofing project for me. The second/last day of the project prior to finishing up, Ronald and Andy gave my wife and I an overview of everything they had done and even insisted on returning the paver stones back to their original positions since we had those dug out when calling various contractors over for their estimates. A nice little personable touch! Thank you Dave and especially Ronald and Andy for your exceptional work and professionalism during the two days. Although it’s unfortunately a premium to find trustworthy contractors especially in the waterproofing/foundation repair space, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND these gentlemen to take care of any of your waterproofing/foundation repair needs.

A C.
Dec 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Best company ever!!! Jay ( inspector) was very professional, knowledgeable and skilled in his profession. Thank you so much for a great experience.

Joe Z.
Jan 2022
1.0
$20,000
Project cost 20K and bathroom floor continues to make loud, discernable sound and floor continues to sag. DESKA's Final Inspector advised, "Shims could be installed and might fix the issue, but probably not, and there isn't anything DESKA is going to do to fix this." From cradle-to-grave, there continued to be issues, and because DESKA failed to stop the bathroom floor from making loud discernable sound or fix the sagging issue, the homeowner cannot recommend DESKA for any projects. When the initial inspection was done, the DESKA Inspector was shown where sagging occurred in the living room, and where sound was discernable, and the floor sagged in the bathroom, and asked if DESKA can fix all of these issues, and they said "Yes. " The inspector then conducted a crawlspace inspection, and explained after completing their inspection, where underneath the house specific structural repair and improvement shall be done to fix all issues. The afternoon before Thanksgiving, an email from DESKA Rep was received asking if the area to be worked in shall be free of all "mechanicals", and DESKA Rep was non-responsive to email, and contacted over the telephone to qualify what "mechanicals" are, and was advised, "mechanicals" are water pipes, and HVAC System. The Rep was asked "Did your inspector identified what specific system is the issue? And it required two separate phone calls to qualify it was the water pipes from the kitchen sink and washing machine which require to be relocated before project starts. The DESKA Rep was asked why didn't they qualify this information two months ago, when the inspection was conducted, and the work would have been done, and why they waited until the afternoon before Thanksgiving, 12 days before the project starts, to contact the homeowner, and the DESKA REP said "We contact all customers two weeks ahead of any scheduled work for this purpose." The DESKA REP could not explain why they failed to contact the homeowner two days earlier, to respect their own policy. The DESKA REP could also not qualify where they wanted to pipes moved so DESKA personnel could work in the area, without any issues, and the DESKA REP would only repeat "That's for your plumber to decide." The DESKA REP was advised the plumber hired for this project would speak to, and confirm and qualify with DESKA Project Manger where pipes shall be moved prior to project start date, in order to comply with DESKA's request to move pipes. The unplanned cost for this pipe work, was $1,000.00. Electrical damage during steel beam installation by DESKA personnel resulted in loss of the HVAC System and heating over the weekend. The unplanned visit from HVAC Service Provider for Emergency Service Call to restore heat and system was $277.00. Again, due to continual problems from cradle-to-grave, and unplanned, unbudgeted plumbing and electrical work costing just under $1300.00, this homeowner cannot recommend DEKSA for any projects.
Response from Deska Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing

"Thank you so much for your feedback. We are constantly improving our practices and always welcome customer feedback. Unfortunately, we are a structural contractor and we stabilized the main floor structure of the home because the floor structure was sagging and settling. We do not perform mechanical work nor do we repair squeaky floors as these are not structural issues. Our limited scope of work was explained verbally as well as within the proposal. Our goal is to always keep our customers happy so we did perform several follow-up site visits to try our best to resolve the customer's concerns even though they were outside our scope of work."


Robert N.
Nov 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
I couldn't be happier! It was a great experience!

Rusmir M.
Oct 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The best review for our experience with Deska services came after the huge flood DC experienced in Summer 2020. RotoRooter showed up and said we were the best-looking house in the neighborhood, with absolutely no damage, and their services were not needed. From the very beginning, my experience with Deska was very positive. I reached out to a number of companies on Angie's list - and they were the one that consistently followed up. They carefully explained everything that needed to be done and provided very fair pricing. They finished work diligently and followed up as needed. I highly, highly recommend it.

Tim G.
Aug 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,700
They put the wall back where it was supposed to be. I am so relieved!

Ashok D.
Jul 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
I am pleased with this company. The engineer was very honest and told me what I needed to know.

Jac L.
Jul 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,400
The project couldn't have gone smoother! I recommend them to all of my real estate investor and property management friends!

Zeyad A.
Jul 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400
After getting two other quotes that didn't make sense to me, I am so happy I called Deska. They had an engineer come out to properly diagnose the issues we were having and then they did a great job fixing what was needed!

Hai N.
Apr 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,500
We interviewed three companies and we decided to hire Deska for the job because the Project Consultant David Robey. He spent quite a long time to access the problems we had, he addressed one of our big concern by using the moisture meter to check if water got in underneath the concrete, because above it was our walk-in cedar closet! David expertise saved us a big headache!. Nelson was the team leader working along with Johan, they were very professional, announcing their arrival and leaving time plus next day action to us everyday. Nelson was courteous, listened to our concerns and explained in detail the process he was doing each day. He was confident in managing his task. We were pleased with his knowledge and friendly demeanor. This job took seven days to complete and the cost was $16,600 but we were happy with the service Deska provided.

Miguel C.
Feb 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
Brian arrived on time. He was knowledgable and took the time to explain everything in detail. We discussed potential solutions, including some proposals that we had previously received. He helps us chose the most practical solution based on the age of the house (100+), the location, and our budget constraints. I highly recommend him if you have any structural issues with your building.

Curtis R.
Oct 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$29,000
I was very pleased, they took care of all of my problems at a reasonable price. I've had a few questions since and they've been very responsive.

Jason R.
Sep 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Deska had an engineer come out and then they had some technicians come in and epoxy inject the crack. The technicians were professional and clean. This was several months ago and we've had many rain storms since and I haven't had any issues!

Jessica H.
Aug 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,700
The project went smoothly. I had a few follow-up questions after the work was completed and they were responsive. I would absolutely use them again and I refer them to my friends and family as well.

Dennis H.
Apr 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
I've used Deska at several of my properties for multiple foundation repair related items. I've always been impressed with their quality of work.

Kristin A.
Mar 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,200
I had an structural engineer from Deska come out to look at the issues. He provided a report and documented recommended solutions for the issues and even provided an estimate for them to take care of it. We got one other estimate that was a little higher so we ended up using Deska and they did a great job!

Gina M.
Mar 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$21,000
I was very impressed with how knowledgeable the engineer was with my foundation, the cracking, and the water coming in. The engineer wrote a report and made some repair recommendations which we also used them for. I was very pleased with the work and the professionalism of their workers as well.

Lynne M.
Feb 2019
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000
Our basement had been leaking for years and we finally reached out to get some estimates to resolve the issue. Out of all the estimates we had, Deska instilled the most confidence since they mentioned that licensed engineers actually review their projects and the consultant that came to my home was very knowledgeable and educational. We had a drain system installed with a sump pump and we haven't had any issues since. I'm very pleased and I refer them to all of my friends!

Mary B.
Feb 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200
They came out and epoxy injected the crack and replaced our sump pump with a battery back up system. They also inspected the rest of our foundation and flushed our drain system. Everything went well and they were less than a few other companies that we had quotes from. I would certainly use them again in the future.

Steven T.
Feb 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
I was very pleased with the service.

Andrew H.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,200
They were very responsive and professional. One of their engineers came out to look at the cracks and provided us a report of the findings and recommendations. We ended up having them perform the work which was very convenient and I didn't have to worry about screening another company. Their pricing was very reasonable and their workmen were very respectful and they did an excellent job!

Eric W.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
We had an engineering inspection performed and they determined we should seal the cracks with epoxy and install a drain and pump. They gave me a lifetime warranty on the repairs and the drain system so I am happy as can be!

Coignez S.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
I was pleased with the service. They first had an engineer come out to look at the crack and check my sump pump and drain system. This relieved my anxiety about the problem after he explained this is a common problem that they come across. He recommended epoxy injecting the crack. This was almost a year ago and I haven't had any issues since! A+!

Janice M.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,880
I was very pleased with the responsiveness and level of professionalism. From the initial call to cleaning up the work area at the end - I'd highly recommend Deska!

Carol N.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,000
This project went super smooth. It turned out great and they even finished a couple days early which I was very pleased with because I wanted our tenants to be inconvenienced as little as possible. Since the work, we've now been able to finish off the basement and our tenants can now use the area again! It's so hard to find quality and trustworthy contractors these days and they are super dependable and they really keep us in the loop during the work! A+++
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FAQ

Deska Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Deska Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Deska Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing offers free project estimates.
No, Deska Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Deska Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing does not offer a senior discount.
No, Deska Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing does not offer emergency services.
No, Deska Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

8809 Cooper Rd, Alexandria, VA 22309

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