At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!
Groundworks specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across western Pennsylvania. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties. Groundworks is here to restore your foundation or basement.
"I hired Baker's Waterproofing when a recent plumber found a leak possibly in my foundation and recommended them to me. Baker's initial inspection uncovered that my foundation was built of cinderblocks and was leaking water from the hill behind my home as well as groundwater from below. They scheduled the work and sent out Victor and Miguel to complete a full waterproofing, French drain, pump installation and backup system. From start to finish of this project with Baker's Waterproofing, every person I spoke to was extremely professional, everything was explained clearly and concisely, and pricing was not only competitive, but extremely reasonable for the quality and quantity of work completed. Special thanks to the incredibly hardworking, polite, and professional Victor and Miguel. I highly recommend asking for them by name to ensure your work is done quickly but completely."
Julie H on March 2025
Groundworks specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across western Pennsylvania. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties. Groundworks is here to restore your foundation or basement.
"I hired Baker's Waterproofing when a recent plumber found a leak possibly in my foundation and recommended them to me. Baker's initial inspection uncovered that my foundation was built of cinderblocks and was leaking water from the hill behind my home as well as groundwater from below. They scheduled the work and sent out Victor and Miguel to complete a full waterproofing, French drain, pump installation and backup system. From start to finish of this project with Baker's Waterproofing, every person I spoke to was extremely professional, everything was explained clearly and concisely, and pricing was not only competitive, but extremely reasonable for the quality and quantity of work completed. Special thanks to the incredibly hardworking, polite, and professional Victor and Miguel. I highly recommend asking for them by name to ensure your work is done quickly but completely."
Julie H on March 2025
We are locally, family owned and operated specialists in Basement Waterproofing and Foundation repair servicing ALL of Southwestern Pennsylvania. We offer internal & external french drains, bowed/cracked wall repair, sinking foundation repair, sump pumps, driveway drains, battery back up pumps, and mold treatments. We do not use subcontractors. ALL work performed by certified company employees. We also offer 100% lifetime transferable warranties and 0% financing to qualified homeowners. We are fully licensed and insured with an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and Angie's List. We perform quality work at reasonable rates.
"I couldn't have been happier with the whole experience dealing with ABS. From the initial quote to scheduling, the actual installation and follow up were all excellent. The price was very competitive and included more site prep than any of the other quotes I received. I would not hesitate to recommend ABS to a neighbor or a friend, or use them again for another job"
Glenn M on December 2024
We are locally, family owned and operated specialists in Basement Waterproofing and Foundation repair servicing ALL of Southwestern Pennsylvania. We offer internal & external french drains, bowed/cracked wall repair, sinking foundation repair, sump pumps, driveway drains, battery back up pumps, and mold treatments. We do not use subcontractors. ALL work performed by certified company employees. We also offer 100% lifetime transferable warranties and 0% financing to qualified homeowners. We are fully licensed and insured with an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and Angie's List. We perform quality work at reasonable rates.
"I couldn't have been happier with the whole experience dealing with ABS. From the initial quote to scheduling, the actual installation and follow up were all excellent. The price was very competitive and included more site prep than any of the other quotes I received. I would not hesitate to recommend ABS to a neighbor or a friend, or use them again for another job"
Glenn M on December 2024
Welcome to DryTech Basement Waterproofing, we are excited to exceed your expectations! As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!
"Excellent customer service"
VICTORIA B on October 2023
Welcome to DryTech Basement Waterproofing, we are excited to exceed your expectations! As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!
"Excellent customer service"
VICTORIA B on October 2023
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022! Highlander doesn't offer a cookie cutter solution like some of the other companies who have a one size fits all solution, nor are we a "Chuck in the Truck" company who operates out of our home. We custom design a solution to your project. Highlander is family owned and operated with a brick and mortar office and warehouse location to service the Greater Pittsburgh Metro Area and WPA. With more than a century of experience, we have mastered repairs and installations, and have the longevity in the industry to stand behind our work.
"Successfully completed the job! Basement is dry. A warning about the amount of mess and leftover dust would have been nice, but overall, a job well done."
L W on June 2023
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022! Highlander doesn't offer a cookie cutter solution like some of the other companies who have a one size fits all solution, nor are we a "Chuck in the Truck" company who operates out of our home. We custom design a solution to your project. Highlander is family owned and operated with a brick and mortar office and warehouse location to service the Greater Pittsburgh Metro Area and WPA. With more than a century of experience, we have mastered repairs and installations, and have the longevity in the industry to stand behind our work.
"Successfully completed the job! Basement is dry. A warning about the amount of mess and leftover dust would have been nice, but overall, a job well done."
L W on June 2023
Since our inception in 1996, A Better Choice, Inc. has provided quality service to over 26,000 satisfied customers in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Our philosophy for success is to provide honest, courteous and guaranteed service to every customer. Our reputation with the BBB, Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, and 4+ star rating on Google, Home Advisor and, Angie’s List reflects our continued dedication to customer satisfaction We go above and beyond to help our customers. John, our Service Manager, builds a great customer relationship from first contact through the installation and afterwards! At A Better Choice Inc. you can be sure that your account will not get lost in the shuffle! Shirlee, our Office Manager, keeps track of all our customer accounts and is a vital part of ensuring a smooth installation process. We are a full service company that handles problems ranging from wet basements and ventilations systems to wall cracks and foundation problems.
"The guys that came and did the actual work were very nice and did a great job . The problem was the management from Bill and down to Travis , my basement has a toilet that could not be moved .. well by the floor being jackhammered damaged the toilet it now leaking because of hairline cracks at the base , after contacting Travis and sending pictures to him their response was we will send you $100 and you can buy a new toilet ! When Bill bid the job he made sure to tell me about how they are insured up to 2 million dollars Thst $100 dollars doesnâ t really buy a toilet and then the cost of getting someone to install it will be hundreds more for that reason of them not wanting to take care of what they damaged I would not recommend ABC to anyone they got their money snd could have cared less about my issue !! Poor communication with this company and also the broom swept my basement I sm still trying to clean up the mess and it has been 2 weeks very disappointed ! I guess I should say buyer beware !!"
Lynda D on December 2023
Since our inception in 1996, A Better Choice, Inc. has provided quality service to over 26,000 satisfied customers in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Our philosophy for success is to provide honest, courteous and guaranteed service to every customer. Our reputation with the BBB, Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, and 4+ star rating on Google, Home Advisor and, Angie’s List reflects our continued dedication to customer satisfaction We go above and beyond to help our customers. John, our Service Manager, builds a great customer relationship from first contact through the installation and afterwards! At A Better Choice Inc. you can be sure that your account will not get lost in the shuffle! Shirlee, our Office Manager, keeps track of all our customer accounts and is a vital part of ensuring a smooth installation process. We are a full service company that handles problems ranging from wet basements and ventilations systems to wall cracks and foundation problems.
"The guys that came and did the actual work were very nice and did a great job . The problem was the management from Bill and down to Travis , my basement has a toilet that could not be moved .. well by the floor being jackhammered damaged the toilet it now leaking because of hairline cracks at the base , after contacting Travis and sending pictures to him their response was we will send you $100 and you can buy a new toilet ! When Bill bid the job he made sure to tell me about how they are insured up to 2 million dollars Thst $100 dollars doesnâ t really buy a toilet and then the cost of getting someone to install it will be hundreds more for that reason of them not wanting to take care of what they damaged I would not recommend ABC to anyone they got their money snd could have cared less about my issue !! Poor communication with this company and also the broom swept my basement I sm still trying to clean up the mess and it has been 2 weeks very disappointed ! I guess I should say buyer beware !!"
Lynda D on December 2023
Reliant gas lines is a natural gas service line repair or replacement company. I handle the buried portion of the service line from curb stop to meter and the buried house line if the meter is far away from the house. I do a good job at a fair price, am qualified for both Peoples Gas and Columbia Gas and fully insured. As a small owner operator business I can be flexible on scheduling as these types of problems tend to be emergencies. While in business for myself just a short time now I have over 15 years of experience in the natural gas industry involving repair and replacement of gas mains and service lines.
"Reliant Gas Lines arrived at my house quickly. They made all the repairs fast and efficiently. Matt and his crew were very respectful of me and my property. I would not hesitate to hire them again. Very highly recommended."
Kerry B on April 2025
Reliant gas lines is a natural gas service line repair or replacement company. I handle the buried portion of the service line from curb stop to meter and the buried house line if the meter is far away from the house. I do a good job at a fair price, am qualified for both Peoples Gas and Columbia Gas and fully insured. As a small owner operator business I can be flexible on scheduling as these types of problems tend to be emergencies. While in business for myself just a short time now I have over 15 years of experience in the natural gas industry involving repair and replacement of gas mains and service lines.
"Reliant Gas Lines arrived at my house quickly. They made all the repairs fast and efficiently. Matt and his crew were very respectful of me and my property. I would not hesitate to hire them again. Very highly recommended."
Kerry B on April 2025
We are a full service, owner operated, remodeling company and builder. We do both interior and exterior work, from basement to attic, decks and additions or garages if you need more room. We will work with you to design kitchens, baths, basements, remove walls, add walls, windows, doors, living areas, and/or bedrooms. We do all our own floors, drywall, painting, electrical, plumbing, Hvac, and more.
"I can't say enough good things about Mark, Chad, Jay and the whole crew. They showed up on time, did fantastic work...always ran ideas by you first. Had terrific creative ideas! Just the best...like family by the end of the project. :)"
Michael S on January 2025
We are a full service, owner operated, remodeling company and builder. We do both interior and exterior work, from basement to attic, decks and additions or garages if you need more room. We will work with you to design kitchens, baths, basements, remove walls, add walls, windows, doors, living areas, and/or bedrooms. We do all our own floors, drywall, painting, electrical, plumbing, Hvac, and more.
"I can't say enough good things about Mark, Chad, Jay and the whole crew. They showed up on time, did fantastic work...always ran ideas by you first. Had terrific creative ideas! Just the best...like family by the end of the project. :)"
Michael S on January 2025
We are a small interior renovation company, with a focus in but not limited to fire and water restoration. With over 20years of combined experience and countless satisfied customers. We make it our goal to make sure the customer is satisfied and all work is completed in a neat and orderly fashion.
"It was perfect. Joe is a wonderful guy, he's reliable, reasonable, and very skilled."
Melissa W on October 2021
We are a small interior renovation company, with a focus in but not limited to fire and water restoration. With over 20years of combined experience and countless satisfied customers. We make it our goal to make sure the customer is satisfied and all work is completed in a neat and orderly fashion.
"It was perfect. Joe is a wonderful guy, he's reliable, reasonable, and very skilled."
Melissa W on October 2021
At Dream Works Remodeling, we offer a wide range of remodeling services to fit your needs. From complete home renovations to kitchen and bathroom remodeling. We also specialize in basement finishing, window replacement, deck construction, roofing, and siding. We can do any handyman projects for you as well. Dream Works Remodeling is a premier remodeling contractor with years of experience in the industry. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Our team of professionals are experts in their field and are committed to making your dreams a reality.
"Many thanks to Joe and Jordan. The work they did was on time, affordable, and professional. I know they do remodeling, roofing and many other things. I will definitely be hiring Dream Works for my future projects."
Bryan V on April 2024
At Dream Works Remodeling, we offer a wide range of remodeling services to fit your needs. From complete home renovations to kitchen and bathroom remodeling. We also specialize in basement finishing, window replacement, deck construction, roofing, and siding. We can do any handyman projects for you as well. Dream Works Remodeling is a premier remodeling contractor with years of experience in the industry. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Our team of professionals are experts in their field and are committed to making your dreams a reality.
"Many thanks to Joe and Jordan. The work they did was on time, affordable, and professional. I know they do remodeling, roofing and many other things. I will definitely be hiring Dream Works for my future projects."
Bryan V on April 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.