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
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
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Everything was great. Well informed, quality work and excellent service."
Dairel R on March 2025
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Everything was great. Well informed, quality work and excellent service."
Dairel R on March 2025
At J&N Contracting LLC we are a general contracting company that specialize in residential and commercial construction from small to large projects, with the means and capability to produce a very wide range of services that make us rather unique from other contractors. Our team offers the up most quality and craftsmanship in their work accompanied with the professional manner it is completed in from start to finish.
"Solid, professional work by a great crew. They've earned my highest recommendation. When my next construction project comes along, I'm calling J&N."
Wayne S on February 2025
At J&N Contracting LLC we are a general contracting company that specialize in residential and commercial construction from small to large projects, with the means and capability to produce a very wide range of services that make us rather unique from other contractors. Our team offers the up most quality and craftsmanship in their work accompanied with the professional manner it is completed in from start to finish.
"Solid, professional work by a great crew. They've earned my highest recommendation. When my next construction project comes along, I'm calling J&N."
Wayne S on February 2025
Here at Steeltown Home Design, We are your one stop source that delivers quality work, with a service-oriented attitude. We have been serving residential and commercial clients with 17+ years of experience tailoring to a wide variety of remodeling and cleaning services. We look forward to doing business with you! Contact us today with any questions or to get an estimate on any other home improvement project.
"It went really well Dez did an excellent job with the painting and cleaning. I would highly recommend her and I am going to have her do more in the future."
Charmaine W on April 2025
Here at Steeltown Home Design, We are your one stop source that delivers quality work, with a service-oriented attitude. We have been serving residential and commercial clients with 17+ years of experience tailoring to a wide variety of remodeling and cleaning services. We look forward to doing business with you! Contact us today with any questions or to get an estimate on any other home improvement project.
"It went really well Dez did an excellent job with the painting and cleaning. I would highly recommend her and I am going to have her do more in the future."
Charmaine W on April 2025
PC Roofing & Construction LLC provides reliable roofing services in Cranberry Twp, PA and the surrounding areas. Don't hesitate to contact us now! Roofing, Construction, Framing, Drywall, Deck, Flooring, Painting Bradford Woods Borough PA; Economy Borough PA; Baden Borough PA; New Sewickley Township PA; Seven Fields Borough PA; Roofing Service, Roofing Contractor, House Remodeling, Reliable Roofing, Affordable Roofing Company http://roofingcranberrytwp.com/
"Excellent work! Attention to detail"
Bryce K on January 2025
PC Roofing & Construction LLC provides reliable roofing services in Cranberry Twp, PA and the surrounding areas. Don't hesitate to contact us now! Roofing, Construction, Framing, Drywall, Deck, Flooring, Painting Bradford Woods Borough PA; Economy Borough PA; Baden Borough PA; New Sewickley Township PA; Seven Fields Borough PA; Roofing Service, Roofing Contractor, House Remodeling, Reliable Roofing, Affordable Roofing Company http://roofingcranberrytwp.com/
"Excellent work! Attention to detail"
Bryce K on January 2025
Virtually diagnose and/or repair your appliances and HVAC units today without anyone stepping foot inside your home! Starting at $40 you can take control of your home appliance repairs via video chat with a certified technician when it’s convenient for you. Make an appointment today on our website. Neli's certified technicians will work with you to conduct either a diagnosis to find out what's wrong or a repair. You will use Neli’s advanced video chat technology during your appointment. Schedule your appointment today at nelihome.com or call us at 833-876-0900!
"This was amazing! I had no idea this service existed. After searching and contacting various repair places for my washer, this was the most cost effective option. I figured if it didn't work, my machine is old and I would be out $40, not the $100+ to have a tech come out and just diagnose the problem. I am pretty handy and my washer is old anyway, so if it is broken, I have to get a new one anyway. My tech, Steve, was great! He predicted what was wrong after listening to the machine, calmly walked me through dismantling the machine and when we got down to the motor, he was right! He sent me a link to the part I would need, and let me know to contact them again if I needed help installing it. My machine works even better than before it broke, its beautifully quiet and efficient. I will definitely be saving this company for any future repairs on appliances I may need. The service was $40 + the part cost, which was about $8."
Jennifer S on March 2025
Virtually diagnose and/or repair your appliances and HVAC units today without anyone stepping foot inside your home! Starting at $40 you can take control of your home appliance repairs via video chat with a certified technician when it’s convenient for you. Make an appointment today on our website. Neli's certified technicians will work with you to conduct either a diagnosis to find out what's wrong or a repair. You will use Neli’s advanced video chat technology during your appointment. Schedule your appointment today at nelihome.com or call us at 833-876-0900!
"This was amazing! I had no idea this service existed. After searching and contacting various repair places for my washer, this was the most cost effective option. I figured if it didn't work, my machine is old and I would be out $40, not the $100+ to have a tech come out and just diagnose the problem. I am pretty handy and my washer is old anyway, so if it is broken, I have to get a new one anyway. My tech, Steve, was great! He predicted what was wrong after listening to the machine, calmly walked me through dismantling the machine and when we got down to the motor, he was right! He sent me a link to the part I would need, and let me know to contact them again if I needed help installing it. My machine works even better than before it broke, its beautifully quiet and efficient. I will definitely be saving this company for any future repairs on appliances I may need. The service was $40 + the part cost, which was about $8."
Jennifer S on March 2025
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.