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Managed Services Group, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Lancaster, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our garage has never felt so good. Shane was easy to work with and pleasant. The work was done well. Now that all of our contents are back in the garage everything is in good condition. We are very pleased with work which was completed."
Hanging the Dehumidifier
Hanging the Dehumidifier
Clean
Attic Entrance
Crawlspace Access

+62

Response time2 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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The Drying Company, LLC
4.2(
157
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Serving Lancaster, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were the only service that could fit this job in-between their other jobs quickly and professionally. They communicated throughout the snow storm and made it happen asap. Quick, clean, and done."
Attic Before - Fiberglass Insulation
Water Damage and Open Vents
Before Crawl Space - Mold on Joists
Attic Air Sealing
Mold in Crawl Space

+132

Response time1 day
139 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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JES Foundation Repair
4.0(
755
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Serving Lancaster, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Nearly three years ago, I asked JES to install a waterproofing system around my basement (in 2016). After they did this, there was no further flooding or leaking of ground water into my basement. In addition, the dehumidifier makes the whole house smell fresh."
Protect Your Basement
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

191 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Kefficient Foundations and Waterproofing
5.0(
5
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Serving Lancaster, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Kefficient We're Always Going Above And Beyond!\nWe're a company focused on customer experience in Richmond. Our goal is to provide information that helps you make the best decision for your home. We take the time to explain everything: what your home needs, why it is needed, what the cost will be, and any possible alternatives. Our crew never engages in high-pressure sales. You can rest assured our friendly, hard-working, supportive team will guide you through the process so, you always feel confident.

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Sky Home Improvements
4.1(
10
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Serving Lancaster, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall I am satisfied with the work that was done in my home.
Ben Meffley the Owner of Sky home improvement came to my home and gave me a better estimate than the previous company. I decided to go to a store to pick out the flooring myself and Ben went out of his way to pick it up for me. 
He did a fantastic  job installing the floor, and tried to be considerate in cleaning up any mess left behind.
The floors look wonderful, and I couldn't be happier"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bud Hypes Plumbing & Sewer Service
3.9(
28
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Serving Lancaster, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Bud Hypes Plumbing & Sewer Service offers residential and commercial plumbing through WV and Virginia. Our services include plumbing, gas line, back-flow prevention, well pumps, and special services. We have over 40 years experience. We are licensed, bonded and insured. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

Roughing in and connecting utilities are the hardest parts of finishing a basement, and they’re the parts we typically don’t recommend doing as a DIY project. Unfortunately, your finishing timeline can be extended by weeks while you wait for contractors and inspectors to install electrical wiring, plumbing lines, and heating/cooling equipment and carry out inspections.

Typically, waterproofing a basement should last up to 10 years. However, it’s worth noting that with proper maintenance and depending on the waterproofing method and installation quality, you can probably squeeze another decade out of it.

It’s not the number of weep holes that should be of concern to builders but rather their spacing. Weep holes are usually spaced anywhere between 16 inches on center when using round tubes or wicking materials and 24 inches on center when using open-head joints. This is a more conservative spacing than the 33-inch maximum spacing on center that’s mentioned in the International Residential Code. All in all, the total number of weep holes a brick exterior should have will depend on the size of the structure.

Yes, water coming up from the floor should be treated as an emergency. If you're unable to either identify or stop the source of the water on your own, contact an emergency plumber right away. In addition to harming your flooring, standing or pooled water can lead to water-damaged concrete.

A walkout basement is considered to be partially below grade because at least one wall is entirely exposed. In some cases and in specific municipalities, inspectors and appraisers will still count walkout basements as below grade, which means the space can’t serve as living space or be rented out. If you intend on using the area as living space or a separate apartment, you should check with your local building department to make sure it’s legal to do so.

The Lancaster, VA homeowners’ guide to basement waterproofing services

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