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Q: How do you know if you have a leak under your foundation?

• <div><p>A leak under your foundation from a water supply line or sewage line is likely to lead to water pooling on certain areas of your property during rainfall, abnormally fast-growing or green grass in certain sections of your lawn, and differential settlement of your foundation, which can result in large foundation cracks, windows and doors failing to operate properly, a wavy or sloping roofline, or damages or irregularities in your interior walls, including cracks and bulging. If it&rsquo;s a plumbing line embedded in your slab, you&rsquo;ll also likely notice above-average water bills.</p></div>

Q: What methods are used for foundation repair?

• <div><p>Foundation repair uses methods such as underpinning, slab jacking, or application of hydraulic piers. Each technique is chosen based on structural needs, soil conditions, and damage extent, ensuring a stable and secure foundation.</p></div>

Q: What is the best ventilation for a crawl space?

• <div><p>The best ventilation for a crawl space is a fully encapsulated crawl space with its own separate ventilation system. If you go this route, ensure you have the proper <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/your-crawl-space-built-todays-standards.htm">crawl space code requirements</a> done and dusted before encapsulating your crawl space with a moisture barrier and installing appliances that may not be up to the proper specs. </p></div>

Q: What is crawl space encapsulation and what are the negatives?

• <div><p>The only real negative when encapsulating a crawl space is that the cost is high. It can cost several thousands of dollars to do this project. However, it protects your house and those in it by providing an energy-efficient space instead of one that frequently pools moisture and causes damage through <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/black-mold-lurking-your-house.htm">mold growth in your home</a>. While less common, another disadvantage could be encapsulation making access to pipes and electrical slightly more complicated in certain crawl spaces.</p></div>

Q: Can you get sick from a wet basement?

• <div><p>While water in your basement is unlikely to make you sick unless it&rsquo;s coming from a sewage backup, mold is likely to start to grow in wet areas within 24 hours, and mold can make you sick. According to the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mold-health/about/index.html">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)</a>, inhaling mold spores can cause allergy symptoms, including runny nose, itchy eyes, difficulty breathing, wheezing, and itchy skin. Individuals with pre-existing respiratory issues like asthma and immunocompromised individuals are at an elevated risk of symptoms when inhaling mold spores.</p></div>

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Last update on January 07, 2026

Reviewed in February 2024
Nick has done a lot for us. More than can be checked with one box. This project has sprouted legs but Nick has been honest and provided solid advice throughout. We had flooding and he started off providing drying equipment. He then assessed the issue that was causing the flooding and has...
RND Construction
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Reviewed in January 2024
We love our full basement apartment! Hivex was so easy to work with and had wonderful ideas that we hadn't even thought of. We would definitely recommend them for any basement project!
HIVEX Basement Finishing Co.
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Reviewed in January 2023
The work that Orlando and Ronald did for our kitchen was suberb, 6/5. They were professional and listened to any concerns we had during the construction. They even went above and beyond by working on the day of Christmas eve to ensure we had a functioning kitchen for the holidays. I can't...
Bull Run Kitchen & Bath
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Reviewed in December 2022
Such a nice young man and very helpful and professional. He was prompt and finished the gutters very fast. Thank you
Jose Gutter Clean & Repair
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Reviewed in November 2022
Easy to work with. Very knowledgeable in contracting. If he doesn't know he has someone that does. Works with you closely, handles changes easily. Cautious with cost. Steve and his crew does excellent work and very clean. Would definitely use again. 5 star.
Steven M. Manion General Contracting, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2022
Great communication and arrived on time. Very professional and was able to fix our washer within 1 hour of arriving! Jacob was able to come out within 24 hours of us contacting him about the issue. Jacob gave us some tips on how to prevent the issue from happening again in the future! Highly...
Logical Appliance Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
Everyone else said to replace the Berber carpet in my basement due to a cut that was down the center of the carpet that had been there for years. Sweep Clean said ... I can fix that! And he Did! Replaced padding and repaired an 8ft cut. Matched up perfect! Cost for this type of workmanship...
Sweep Clean, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2020
JES engineer Joe Campbell broke the bad news that our basement walls were beginning to bow due to underground water pressure. This meant we needed to install a trench and two-sump pump system to waterproof the basement and relieve pressure on the walls. Joe worked with us to add in small...
JES Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in February 2020
2/6/2020 I was so happy to find this company. I had called several other companies, a couple had a $5000 minimum without even coming out to see the one crack we had. They were also not especially friendly on the phone. Then I called a company named JES who sent the rudest man I have ever had...
Basement Masters Waterproofing
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Reviewed in December 2015
Dave Friedlander and his construction crews were very punctual, hardworking and completed everything in a high quality way. We had a basement flood. Dave provided the best price and had people on-site working almost every day for 2.5 weeks to complete everything in record time. He is very...
Dave's Floor & More
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