At Fix It Billie, we pride our company on reliability, communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We look forward to earning your business!
"So glad I found him! I was told I had a leak under my house. He came & found it was only condensation on the pipes! I would have never known! Honest & trustworthy!!"
Mollie B on November 2021
At Fix It Billie, we pride our company on reliability, communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We look forward to earning your business!
"So glad I found him! I was told I had a leak under my house. He came & found it was only condensation on the pipes! I would have never known! Honest & trustworthy!!"
Mollie B on November 2021
Trusted HVAC licensed company servicing the Raleigh Durham area for more than 40 years. We pride ourselves on taking care of our customers every heating and cooling need. We offer 24 hour service and offer same day service calls.
"Overpriced and lacking follow through. After spending $14,000 on a new unit, I have had 3 service calls in 3 months. Now when I call, I get the same response, â Iâ ll pass the request alongâ and have received no updated and meanwhile it is 84 degrees in my house."
Kyle G on August 2024
Trusted HVAC licensed company servicing the Raleigh Durham area for more than 40 years. We pride ourselves on taking care of our customers every heating and cooling need. We offer 24 hour service and offer same day service calls.
"Overpriced and lacking follow through. After spending $14,000 on a new unit, I have had 3 service calls in 3 months. Now when I call, I get the same response, â Iâ ll pass the request alongâ and have received no updated and meanwhile it is 84 degrees in my house."
Kyle G on August 2024
Carolina Basement Systems, previously Master Service Companies, was started in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in response to the overwhelming problems associated with nasty crawl spaces, sinking foundations, and mold and humidity throughout the state. Because we are passionate about being relentless in our pursuit of constant improvement and have now expanded our services to offer effective solutions for wet basements, cracked or sinking foundations, nasty crawl spaces, and humidity and mold control issues. All Things Basementy!
"Ran several issues consisting of them, having to completely redo the wall a"
Angella W on March 2025
Carolina Basement Systems, previously Master Service Companies, was started in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in response to the overwhelming problems associated with nasty crawl spaces, sinking foundations, and mold and humidity throughout the state. Because we are passionate about being relentless in our pursuit of constant improvement and have now expanded our services to offer effective solutions for wet basements, cracked or sinking foundations, nasty crawl spaces, and humidity and mold control issues. All Things Basementy!
"Ran several issues consisting of them, having to completely redo the wall a"
Angella W on March 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Very courteous, cleaned after themselves and overall I was very pleased."
Mechelle C on March 2021
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Very courteous, cleaned after themselves and overall I was very pleased."
Mechelle C on March 2021
Tar Heel Basement Systems, 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 North Carolina. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Tar Heel Basement Systems is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"Each crew member, Ken, Stephen and Jael were excellent workers. They worked together well and fulfilled their tasks individually with skill. They kept us up to date regularly and completed the work on time even with an unexpected plumbing repair added in."
Alice B on April 2025
Tar Heel Basement Systems, 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 North Carolina. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Tar Heel Basement Systems is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"Each crew member, Ken, Stephen and Jael were excellent workers. They worked together well and fulfilled their tasks individually with skill. They kept us up to date regularly and completed the work on time even with an unexpected plumbing repair added in."
Alice B on April 2025
Tar Heel Basement Systems, 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 North Carolina. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Tar Heel Basement Systems is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"My wall is stabilized."
Nicholas H on April 2025
Tar Heel Basement Systems, 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 North Carolina. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Tar Heel Basement Systems is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"My wall is stabilized."
Nicholas H on April 2025
Forever Clean Portable Toilets and Septic Tank Cleaning, is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential services, and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. Call Forever Clean Portable Toilets and Septic Tank Cleaning, today!
"Great job"
david m on June 2023
Forever Clean Portable Toilets and Septic Tank Cleaning, is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential services, and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. Call Forever Clean Portable Toilets and Septic Tank Cleaning, today!
"Great job"
david m on June 2023
Regional Foundation & Crawl Space Repair is Greater Raleigh's trusted local contractor for crawl space waterproofing, basement repair, foundation repair, mold remediation, termite and wood rot repair and concrete repair. Armed with decades of experience and patented waterproofing and foundation products, we offer permanent solutions to the home problems you face. We stand behind our work and provide extensive, written warranties. When you work with us, you can rest assured that your home is protected. We have helped both businesses and homeowners dealing with wet basements, moldy crawl spaces, sunken concrete driveways, bowing basement walls and more. We are now offering virtual, no-contact inspections.
"I had a flood for the first time in the crawlspace and basement. I called Regional Foundation & Crawlspace Repair to come out. They wanted 27K for crawlspace encapsulation, that was too much and I could do most the work myself. I instead paid them $5,000.00 to bury a geodrain and install a triple safe sump pump system. This is the job they did, they installed the sump pumps at the 3rd to lowest point in the crawlspace and this geodrain goes back and forth from uphill to downhill. The lowest point still allows water to flood downstairs. They also cracked a chunk of my foundation at the point of sump pumps egress. Outside they just threw rocks on ground were the water comes out and can get back into the ground to reenter the crawlspace. They got 1 star because the people were nice, their job was not. Update: they contacted me and said they wanted to make sure everything was good. A Girl and guy came out and noticed a couple things I did not and said they would fix it that their company does not do work like that. They dug up all the previous geodrain and moved it to walls, tried to level out the drain and changed the location of the pumps and the drain outside. She had a really good work ethic and never took a break. The guy was on the other side of house and think he did good too. Everything they did looked professional and looks like they fixed everything. They had to come back today to finish the work today, but had three of them. It all looks good and they tested everything. They apologized about the old work and were not sure went wrong, but I don't have a negative view of the company now and am satisfied with the work they did. Just nocking one star for the under trained individuals that came the first time, the second crew was great!"
Richard M on April 2024
Regional Foundation & Crawl Space Repair is Greater Raleigh's trusted local contractor for crawl space waterproofing, basement repair, foundation repair, mold remediation, termite and wood rot repair and concrete repair. Armed with decades of experience and patented waterproofing and foundation products, we offer permanent solutions to the home problems you face. We stand behind our work and provide extensive, written warranties. When you work with us, you can rest assured that your home is protected. We have helped both businesses and homeowners dealing with wet basements, moldy crawl spaces, sunken concrete driveways, bowing basement walls and more. We are now offering virtual, no-contact inspections.
"I had a flood for the first time in the crawlspace and basement. I called Regional Foundation & Crawlspace Repair to come out. They wanted 27K for crawlspace encapsulation, that was too much and I could do most the work myself. I instead paid them $5,000.00 to bury a geodrain and install a triple safe sump pump system. This is the job they did, they installed the sump pumps at the 3rd to lowest point in the crawlspace and this geodrain goes back and forth from uphill to downhill. The lowest point still allows water to flood downstairs. They also cracked a chunk of my foundation at the point of sump pumps egress. Outside they just threw rocks on ground were the water comes out and can get back into the ground to reenter the crawlspace. They got 1 star because the people were nice, their job was not. Update: they contacted me and said they wanted to make sure everything was good. A Girl and guy came out and noticed a couple things I did not and said they would fix it that their company does not do work like that. They dug up all the previous geodrain and moved it to walls, tried to level out the drain and changed the location of the pumps and the drain outside. She had a really good work ethic and never took a break. The guy was on the other side of house and think he did good too. Everything they did looked professional and looks like they fixed everything. They had to come back today to finish the work today, but had three of them. It all looks good and they tested everything. They apologized about the old work and were not sure went wrong, but I don't have a negative view of the company now and am satisfied with the work they did. Just nocking one star for the under trained individuals that came the first time, the second crew was great!"
Richard M on April 2024
We have the experience and dedication to assist with all of your plumbing services, installs, and repairs! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Work was scheduled and completed promptly. Excellent communication & work from beginning to end."
Martha p on September 2024
We have the experience and dedication to assist with all of your plumbing services, installs, and repairs! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Work was scheduled and completed promptly. Excellent communication & work from beginning to end."
Martha p on September 2024
For over a decade, the professionals at Thermo Direct Inc have worked hard for our friends and neighbors in the Triangle area. Helping homeowners and business owners, our comfort system technicians will make sure that your property’s heating and air conditioning equipment works as reliably and energy efficiently as possible. For projects big and small, we provide honest, cost-effective service. Relax... The Doctor is in the House!
"Thermo Direct replied quickly and was able to perform the services I required. I would recommend them to anyone that requires the services of a plumber."
Johnathan B on August 2024
For over a decade, the professionals at Thermo Direct Inc have worked hard for our friends and neighbors in the Triangle area. Helping homeowners and business owners, our comfort system technicians will make sure that your property’s heating and air conditioning equipment works as reliably and energy efficiently as possible. For projects big and small, we provide honest, cost-effective service. Relax... The Doctor is in the House!
"Thermo Direct replied quickly and was able to perform the services I required. I would recommend them to anyone that requires the services of a plumber."
Johnathan B on August 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.