JES Foundation Repair (JES), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Virginia and Maryland. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, JES is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"We had a tremendous experience with JES Foundation Repair. Chad was the Certified Inspector, and the work crew was Mike Boines, Corey Griffin and Deontae Jackson. The initial inspection and estimate was thoroughly explained, all appointments were on time and every step in the process was discussed. All discussions were very professional. Foundation repair and sidewalk "lifting" were all completed with satisfaction."
Frank C on April 2025
JES Foundation Repair (JES), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Virginia and Maryland. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, JES is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"We had a tremendous experience with JES Foundation Repair. Chad was the Certified Inspector, and the work crew was Mike Boines, Corey Griffin and Deontae Jackson. The initial inspection and estimate was thoroughly explained, all appointments were on time and every step in the process was discussed. All discussions were very professional. Foundation repair and sidewalk "lifting" were all completed with satisfaction."
Frank C on April 2025
Groundworks employs patented solutions to target foundation, basement, concrete, and crawl space challenges at their source. Our customized repairs safeguard homes in Philidelphia, enhancing safety, appearance, and value.
"Great Job. Very professional."
Richard A on March 2025
Groundworks employs patented solutions to target foundation, basement, concrete, and crawl space challenges at their source. Our customized repairs safeguard homes in Philidelphia, enhancing safety, appearance, and value.
"Great Job. Very professional."
Richard A on March 2025
At Delaware Plumbing Professionals, LLC, we take great pride in being family owned and operated. Our mission is to provide our customers with exceptional service while delivering top-notch quality. Our reputation is based on the service and quality we provide, as well as the safety of our customers and their homes. We strive for transparency throughout your entire experience with our company and promise to be upfront and honest. We treat your home like our home.
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Betty C on March 2025
At Delaware Plumbing Professionals, LLC, we take great pride in being family owned and operated. Our mission is to provide our customers with exceptional service while delivering top-notch quality. Our reputation is based on the service and quality we provide, as well as the safety of our customers and their homes. We strive for transparency throughout your entire experience with our company and promise to be upfront and honest. We treat your home like our home.
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Betty C on March 2025
Our company was built on the foundation of trust, friendship and years of experience. We strive to maintain those same principles in all that we do. Whether it’s a damp basement, foundation issue or an unhealthy, moldy environment; we are here to help. We promise to lessen the stress of your basement or crawlspace troubles with our comprehensive water management, mold remediation and foundation repair solutions. We take great pride in our ability to transform your needs and expectations into a customized solution. With our quality workmanship being guaranteed, you’ll have one less thing to worry about. Call today for your free estimate!
"Very good"
Lou B on January 2025
Our company was built on the foundation of trust, friendship and years of experience. We strive to maintain those same principles in all that we do. Whether it’s a damp basement, foundation issue or an unhealthy, moldy environment; we are here to help. We promise to lessen the stress of your basement or crawlspace troubles with our comprehensive water management, mold remediation and foundation repair solutions. We take great pride in our ability to transform your needs and expectations into a customized solution. With our quality workmanship being guaranteed, you’ll have one less thing to worry about. Call today for your free estimate!
"Very good"
Lou B on January 2025
Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving the community since 1988! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. From installations to service, you can count on our techs to be timely, tidy, and when the job is done, that you will be 100% satisfied with the work. Let us show you the Harris way, get in touch today!
"Angel at Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electrical helped me with an issue with my HVAC. He was very professional, courteous and thorough. He did a great job explaining the issue to me and the work he did to resolve the issue. I would highly recommend Angel and Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical."
Erika P on March 2025
Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving the community since 1988! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. From installations to service, you can count on our techs to be timely, tidy, and when the job is done, that you will be 100% satisfied with the work. Let us show you the Harris way, get in touch today!
"Angel at Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electrical helped me with an issue with my HVAC. He was very professional, courteous and thorough. He did a great job explaining the issue to me and the work he did to resolve the issue. I would highly recommend Angel and Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical."
Erika P on March 2025
Quality 1st Basement Systems is your local, family owned contractor for Basement Waterproofing, Sump Pumps, Basement Finishing, Foundation Repair, Mold Remediation, Crack Repair, Radon Testing and Radon Mitigation, Egress Windows and Egress Stairwell, and Crawlspace Encapsulation too. 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE and free estimates. We have been in business for 25 years and have five star ratings with Google, Yelp, and the BBB. Winner of the 2021 BBB Torch Award for Market Place Ethics and finalist for the 2022 International BBB Torch award for Market Place Ethics. CONTACT US NOW BY CALLING 1-800-768-6745 OR EMAIL US AT info@BasementSystemsUSA.com
"Installed radon filter without any issues or hassle."
Jonathan M on May 2023
Quality 1st Basement Systems is your local, family owned contractor for Basement Waterproofing, Sump Pumps, Basement Finishing, Foundation Repair, Mold Remediation, Crack Repair, Radon Testing and Radon Mitigation, Egress Windows and Egress Stairwell, and Crawlspace Encapsulation too. 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE and free estimates. We have been in business for 25 years and have five star ratings with Google, Yelp, and the BBB. Winner of the 2021 BBB Torch Award for Market Place Ethics and finalist for the 2022 International BBB Torch award for Market Place Ethics. CONTACT US NOW BY CALLING 1-800-768-6745 OR EMAIL US AT info@BasementSystemsUSA.com
"Installed radon filter without any issues or hassle."
Jonathan M on May 2023
Basement Gurus LLC, is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional waterproofing services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call us today, so that we can give you a free estimate and make your project come to life!
"They were overwhelmed with work, but when they finally got here, they appear to have done a great job. however we will not really understand this until the first large rainfall which should be in the next few months. "
Mark K on December 2024
Basement Gurus LLC, is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional waterproofing services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call us today, so that we can give you a free estimate and make your project come to life!
"They were overwhelmed with work, but when they finally got here, they appear to have done a great job. however we will not really understand this until the first large rainfall which should be in the next few months. "
Mark K on December 2024
Worthington Basement Heath Systems has evolved over the past 64 years to deliver a more comprehensive approach to solving water issues in your home. We take tremendous pride in the quality of our work and the depth of our customer service. We are a third-generation company whose top priority is your family's well-being! WBHS specializes in interior and exterior waterproofing, crawl spaces, indoor air quality (basement encapsulation, dehumidification, and ventilation systems), and foundation repair as well as egress window and bulkhead stairwell installations. WBHS employs multiple inspectors with certifications from the BHA, with a few of them being triple certified as Waterproofing Specialists, Basement Air Quality Specialists, and Egress Specialists. We are the only company in the country to have triple certified inspectors!!
"We had numerous issues with water in our basement in the 5 years we owned our home, it was not an easy fix and we received numerous ideas and quotes. The rep from Worthington came out and was amazing, did not try and up sell us, and identified and fixed every problem. Worthington was not the cheapest firm we spoke with but would you really want the guy with the lowest price for a job like this? We would recommend this company emphatically."
Rich G on November 2023
Worthington Basement Heath Systems has evolved over the past 64 years to deliver a more comprehensive approach to solving water issues in your home. We take tremendous pride in the quality of our work and the depth of our customer service. We are a third-generation company whose top priority is your family's well-being! WBHS specializes in interior and exterior waterproofing, crawl spaces, indoor air quality (basement encapsulation, dehumidification, and ventilation systems), and foundation repair as well as egress window and bulkhead stairwell installations. WBHS employs multiple inspectors with certifications from the BHA, with a few of them being triple certified as Waterproofing Specialists, Basement Air Quality Specialists, and Egress Specialists. We are the only company in the country to have triple certified inspectors!!
"We had numerous issues with water in our basement in the 5 years we owned our home, it was not an easy fix and we received numerous ideas and quotes. The rep from Worthington came out and was amazing, did not try and up sell us, and identified and fixed every problem. Worthington was not the cheapest firm we spoke with but would you really want the guy with the lowest price for a job like this? We would recommend this company emphatically."
Rich G on November 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Josh from Done Right was very professional, kind, patient understanding and supportive during the whole time he was fixing my fixtures in my bathrooms. He took pictures and sent them to me as he was working so I could see the process and progress as I was at work. Will hire again if I ever need to"
Susanna I on April 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Josh from Done Right was very professional, kind, patient understanding and supportive during the whole time he was fixing my fixtures in my bathrooms. He took pictures and sent them to me as he was working so I could see the process and progress as I was at work. Will hire again if I ever need to"
Susanna I on April 2025
Here at Basement Panther Waterproofing, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We promise to deliver expedient, outstanding service for all your water-related problems without compromising quality. We pride ourselves in providing a high caliber service you can trust and will provide you with a FREE, NO OBLIGATION, ESTIMATE for any size project. We will take all your needs and concerns seriously and walk you through the process. We deliver you immediate results and upfront pricing that is fair. As hands-on people, we will look forward to meeting you on your project. Be sure to ask any questions you may have, we are happy to provide all the answers you need. We look forward to earning your business.
"Very professional, explained everything in laymen's terms and was very efficient. No BS and prices were reasonable. Great Work!"
anderson M on May 2024
Here at Basement Panther Waterproofing, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We promise to deliver expedient, outstanding service for all your water-related problems without compromising quality. We pride ourselves in providing a high caliber service you can trust and will provide you with a FREE, NO OBLIGATION, ESTIMATE for any size project. We will take all your needs and concerns seriously and walk you through the process. We deliver you immediate results and upfront pricing that is fair. As hands-on people, we will look forward to meeting you on your project. Be sure to ask any questions you may have, we are happy to provide all the answers you need. We look forward to earning your business.
"Very professional, explained everything in laymen's terms and was very efficient. No BS and prices were reasonable. Great Work!"
anderson M on May 2024
Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.
Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.
Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.
You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.
Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.