Indiana Foundation Service (IFS), A Groundworks Company, helps 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 in the greater Indianapolis area. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, . Indiana Foundation Service is here to restore your foundation.
"Job well done"
Virgil S on April 2025
Indiana Foundation Service (IFS), A Groundworks Company, helps 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 in the greater Indianapolis area. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, . Indiana Foundation Service is here to restore your foundation.
"Job well done"
Virgil S on April 2025
Everdry Waterproofing of Cincinnati has more than 40 years of experience. We are a full service basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Our unique, safe and 100% effective waterproofing method has been endorsed by authorities across the nation. We were awarded U.S. Patent No. 6,904,723B1. We are approved for work by the Department of Housing Authority (F.H.A) and a number of city and state government agencies. Our most important credentials are referrals from thousands of satisfied customers who have helped to make us the #1 choice in basement waterproofing and foundation repair.
"The previous owners purchased the service on October 28th 1995, We moved in 2003 and we have not have any issues whatsoever. We don't have to worry about our home getting water damage and that is a great feeling. I do believe their Quality is what sells the service and product. Based on our experience We would recommend Everdry Waterproofing to anyone. Great company, great service excellent value. Francisco Mejia"
Francisco M on January 2025
Everdry Waterproofing of Cincinnati has more than 40 years of experience. We are a full service basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Our unique, safe and 100% effective waterproofing method has been endorsed by authorities across the nation. We were awarded U.S. Patent No. 6,904,723B1. We are approved for work by the Department of Housing Authority (F.H.A) and a number of city and state government agencies. Our most important credentials are referrals from thousands of satisfied customers who have helped to make us the #1 choice in basement waterproofing and foundation repair.
"The previous owners purchased the service on October 28th 1995, We moved in 2003 and we have not have any issues whatsoever. We don't have to worry about our home getting water damage and that is a great feeling. I do believe their Quality is what sells the service and product. Based on our experience We would recommend Everdry Waterproofing to anyone. Great company, great service excellent value. Francisco Mejia"
Francisco M on January 2025
Apollo Home is a locally owned and operated company, with over 100 years of experience. We specialize in professional heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical services. Our commitment is guaranteed customer satisfaction, on every project we complete. Call us today for a free estimate.
"Technician seemed to be focused on selling me a whole new furnace and insisted on it. I spoke to other hvac techs and got the issue resolved for way less."
Alex R G on December 2022
Apollo Home is a locally owned and operated company, with over 100 years of experience. We specialize in professional heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical services. Our commitment is guaranteed customer satisfaction, on every project we complete. Call us today for a free estimate.
"Technician seemed to be focused on selling me a whole new furnace and insisted on it. I spoke to other hvac techs and got the issue resolved for way less."
Alex R G on December 2022
Looking for top-notch service? Look no further than Dobson Plumbing. Contact us today for all your plumbing needs! Additional DBA - Harvey Dobson Enterprises.
"Good luck getting him to call you back. I had a house built and the builder used him for the plumbing install. I tried getting him to come do a service and he never called me back. Had another company come in and told me a couple of things had been installed improperly. I tried getting Dobson to correct it because he's the one that installed it wrong but he refuses to answer the phone or call me back. Do yourself a favor and call a reputable plumber instead."
Kyle S on December 2022
Looking for top-notch service? Look no further than Dobson Plumbing. Contact us today for all your plumbing needs! Additional DBA - Harvey Dobson Enterprises.
"Good luck getting him to call you back. I had a house built and the builder used him for the plumbing install. I tried getting him to come do a service and he never called me back. Had another company come in and told me a couple of things had been installed improperly. I tried getting Dobson to correct it because he's the one that installed it wrong but he refuses to answer the phone or call me back. Do yourself a favor and call a reputable plumber instead."
Kyle S on December 2022
At Mr. Rooter® Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub® drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. There's a reason they call us Mr.® Call your local Mr. Rooter today.
"They were great and fast to finish."
Cherie L on April 2025
At Mr. Rooter® Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub® drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. There's a reason they call us Mr.® Call your local Mr. Rooter today.
"They were great and fast to finish."
Cherie L on April 2025
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"Excellent work. Easy to work with and got the job done quickly. Price was exactly as quoted."
Brian A on November 2023
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"Excellent work. Easy to work with and got the job done quickly. Price was exactly as quoted."
Brian A on November 2023
Apollo Home strives to be the one company you can count on day or night for home repair, maintenance and comfort. We specialize in residential repair and replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and electrical systems, as well as drain clearing and main sewer line repair. We service Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. We are on time. We know your time is valuable, so Apollo promises to arrive at your home within the time window you select. If our technician doesn’t arrive on time, we’ll waive the service charge.* Repairs are Breakdown Free. If the same part or repair fails in the first year, we guarantee to replace the part and do the repair again for free.* We offer Peace of Mind. We accept responsibility for your complete 100% satisfaction with the operation of the equipment and service provided by Apollo and paid for by you. If you are dissatisfied with our work, we will promptly correct the problem or keep working until the problem is resolved. HVAC Lemons Not Allowed. Your entire heating or cooling unit installed by Apollo will be replaced by Apollo at NO CHARGE if your heat exchanger or AC compressor fails within 20 years of the installation date.** Apollo Home technicians, plumbers, and electricians are professionals who are trained to be experts in their fields and have received hundreds of hours of training from Apollo Home through our industry-certified education program, Apollo Home University. All of our HVAC technicians, electricians and plumbers wear an Apollo Home uniform and undergo a rigorous background check. The process includes drug testing, criminal check and drivers check. All are licensed and insured. We’re proud of our team and want you to be comfortable with them in your home. Feel free to ask them questions! They’re happy to explain their process, how something works or teach you how to perform basic maintenance.
"Apollo Home worked with my schedule, and had Josh out quickly to help with my electrical installation. Thanks Josh , and Apollo Home for your fast friendly service."
Angela S on April 2025
Apollo Home strives to be the one company you can count on day or night for home repair, maintenance and comfort. We specialize in residential repair and replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and electrical systems, as well as drain clearing and main sewer line repair. We service Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. We are on time. We know your time is valuable, so Apollo promises to arrive at your home within the time window you select. If our technician doesn’t arrive on time, we’ll waive the service charge.* Repairs are Breakdown Free. If the same part or repair fails in the first year, we guarantee to replace the part and do the repair again for free.* We offer Peace of Mind. We accept responsibility for your complete 100% satisfaction with the operation of the equipment and service provided by Apollo and paid for by you. If you are dissatisfied with our work, we will promptly correct the problem or keep working until the problem is resolved. HVAC Lemons Not Allowed. Your entire heating or cooling unit installed by Apollo will be replaced by Apollo at NO CHARGE if your heat exchanger or AC compressor fails within 20 years of the installation date.** Apollo Home technicians, plumbers, and electricians are professionals who are trained to be experts in their fields and have received hundreds of hours of training from Apollo Home through our industry-certified education program, Apollo Home University. All of our HVAC technicians, electricians and plumbers wear an Apollo Home uniform and undergo a rigorous background check. The process includes drug testing, criminal check and drivers check. All are licensed and insured. We’re proud of our team and want you to be comfortable with them in your home. Feel free to ask them questions! They’re happy to explain their process, how something works or teach you how to perform basic maintenance.
"Apollo Home worked with my schedule, and had Josh out quickly to help with my electrical installation. Thanks Josh , and Apollo Home for your fast friendly service."
Angela S on April 2025
Huffman Construction & Design is a full-service general contracting firm specializing in kitchen and bathroom renovations, but fully equipped to handle any project in your home. Whether it's a high-end remodel, a budget-conscious update, or a complete home transformation, our team delivers top-quality results tailored to your needs. With an in-house interior designer, we combine functionality with aesthetic appeal, ensuring your space reflects your unique style. From design to construction, we manage every detail, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. At Huffman Construction & Design, we're dedicated to making your vision a reality, no matter the size or scope of the project.
"Mitch and Brandi are my kind of people! They are passionate about what they do and care about their client's success. They are perfectly equipped for all of your real estate needs. From negotiating with sellers, to full gut renovations, they have you covered! I have used them now for several years across multiple properties and would be happy to work with them in the future. You won't be disappointed!"
Sean L on July 2024
Huffman Construction & Design is a full-service general contracting firm specializing in kitchen and bathroom renovations, but fully equipped to handle any project in your home. Whether it's a high-end remodel, a budget-conscious update, or a complete home transformation, our team delivers top-quality results tailored to your needs. With an in-house interior designer, we combine functionality with aesthetic appeal, ensuring your space reflects your unique style. From design to construction, we manage every detail, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. At Huffman Construction & Design, we're dedicated to making your vision a reality, no matter the size or scope of the project.
"Mitch and Brandi are my kind of people! They are passionate about what they do and care about their client's success. They are perfectly equipped for all of your real estate needs. From negotiating with sellers, to full gut renovations, they have you covered! I have used them now for several years across multiple properties and would be happy to work with them in the future. You won't be disappointed!"
Sean L on July 2024
With over 40 combined years of experience with fabrication and installation, our team of three owns and operates every aspect of a project, allowing for a truly personal and professional end to end experience. We offer competitive pricing paired with unparalleled craftsmanship. We proudly serve to homes and businesses within the tri-state area and we are BBB approved. Check out our latest projects and reviews on Facebook. We specialize in granite, quartz, and marble countertops. Also offering custom cabinetry.
"Great shopping experience...our job was small, so they took us to the back room and we got to choose from a bunch of remainder pieces. Great selection and we saved a ton of $$. They worked perfectly with our contractor, measured twice to ensure the sizing was right, and their installation was quick and efficient. We’ll definitely use them again!!!"
Elaine M S on June 2021
With over 40 combined years of experience with fabrication and installation, our team of three owns and operates every aspect of a project, allowing for a truly personal and professional end to end experience. We offer competitive pricing paired with unparalleled craftsmanship. We proudly serve to homes and businesses within the tri-state area and we are BBB approved. Check out our latest projects and reviews on Facebook. We specialize in granite, quartz, and marble countertops. Also offering custom cabinetry.
"Great shopping experience...our job was small, so they took us to the back room and we got to choose from a bunch of remainder pieces. Great selection and we saved a ton of $$. They worked perfectly with our contractor, measured twice to ensure the sizing was right, and their installation was quick and efficient. We’ll definitely use them again!!!"
Elaine M S on June 2021
Five Star Home Services is a network of top-rated home services companies located throughout Central and Southwest Ohio. We offer affordable residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services at prices that are highly competitive. Although we are a local company, we have an entire team of master plumbers, NATE-certified HVAC technicians, and master electricians who are available around-the-clock with emergency repair services year-round throughout Southwest Ohio. Our company started as a small mom-and-pop shop in 1972. Since that time, our vision has been to provide homeowners with the best HVAC equipment and the best workmanship possible at the most competitive prices in the areas we service. Although we have grown tremendously over the years and now offer plumbing and electrical work throughout Ohio, our vision has remained the same. In addition to providing the best products and services at the lowest prices, we are also committed to making our communities better places to live and work and giving back to those in need.
"The crew was professional and courteous"
Aaron G on March 2023
Five Star Home Services is a network of top-rated home services companies located throughout Central and Southwest Ohio. We offer affordable residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services at prices that are highly competitive. Although we are a local company, we have an entire team of master plumbers, NATE-certified HVAC technicians, and master electricians who are available around-the-clock with emergency repair services year-round throughout Southwest Ohio. Our company started as a small mom-and-pop shop in 1972. Since that time, our vision has been to provide homeowners with the best HVAC equipment and the best workmanship possible at the most competitive prices in the areas we service. Although we have grown tremendously over the years and now offer plumbing and electrical work throughout Ohio, our vision has remained the same. In addition to providing the best products and services at the lowest prices, we are also committed to making our communities better places to live and work and giving back to those in need.
"The crew was professional and courteous"
Aaron G on March 2023
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.