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From basement waterproofing and crawl space repair to concrete lifting, JES Foundation Repair has the long-standing experience and unique solutions to restore integrity to Virginia, Maryland, and DC homes.
JES Foundation Repair
For more than 25 years, JES Foundation Repair’s mission has been to provide the best foundation repair solutions to restore customers’ peace of mind. Since 1993, homeowners in Virginia, Maryland, and beyond have trusted the local experts with foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete lifting services.
JES, a Groundworks Company, has an expert team of waterproofing and foundation repair specialists who complete a detailed inspection and design a plan customized to the homeowner’s needs. Our highly trained team has received numerous awards for our unmatched customer service and permanent solutions. We offer more than just repair services; we offer peace of mind knowing your home is protected.
Take the first step, and contact us for your free inspection.
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Structural Repair Services We Provide
Foundation Repair
When problems with your home’s foundation arise, it can bring a variety of other issues along with it. Here’s how our specialized solutions can repair your home’s foundation to it’s original stability.
Basement Waterproofing
Curious about wet basement repair? Groundworks provides local residential and commercial basement waterproofing services. We offer free inspections!
Crawl Space Repair
When it comes to the health of your home’s crawl space, there are many factors and problem signs at work. Knowing what the signs are could help you indicate that it’s time for repairs.
Concrete Lifting
The stability and consistency of the concrete around your home is an important factor to it’s overall aesthetic and wellbeing. Here’s what you should know about the concrete lifting options for your home.
Foundation & Basement Waterproofing Services Near Me
JES Foundation Repair services the following areas:
Why You Should Choose Us
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Rob Tennyson was Super! He walked me through this process with knowledge and expertise. Such a wonderful human being! . The gentlemen that …
Rob Tennyson was Super! He walked me through this process with knowledge and expertise. Such a wonderful human being! . The gentlemen that worked with him on the pool apron to lift the concrete, Bryan Rutherford and Diante, did a great job. Efficient and competent…This team worked well together to complete a difficult job and took problems in stride to see that the job was done well. These guys are hard workers.. lots to do ..and it was professionally and timely.
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Just had Chris Dale from A1 Sewer and Drain to replace one toilet and repair another. Chris was right on time, knowledgeable, and highly…
Just had Chris Dale from A1 Sewer and Drain to replace one toilet and repair another. Chris was right on time, knowledgeable, and highly professional. As a homeowner, it is imperative to have a service partner that you can rely on and A1 and Chris really deliver. Highly satisfied, highly recommend.
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Dustin Gee, Jordan McCaleb and Dylan Loving did a great job waterproofing our crawlspace! I would recommend JES to anyone.
Dustin Gee, Jordan McCaleb and Dylan Loving did a great job waterproofing our crawlspace! I would recommend JES to anyone.
Levi was my inspector today 12/29/2025); for my outdoor sumpt pump. He was awesome, friendly, and he had outstanding customer service! Top…
Levi was my inspector today 12/29/2025); for my outdoor sumpt pump. He was awesome, friendly, and he had outstanding customer service! Top Tier service all around! 😊👏🏽 🎉
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Jeronmy is a hard worker. He is knowledgeable about plumbing.
Jeronmy is a hard worker. He is knowledgeable about plumbing.
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Scott was professional, friendly and easy to understand. I suggest that you go with them cause they know what they’re doing. They know what …
Scott was professional, friendly and easy to understand. I suggest that you go with them cause they know what they’re doing. They know what they’re talking about.
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Communication was very prompt and helpful from start to finish. Greg was courteous and professional. His troubleshooting ability spoke of …
Communication was very prompt and helpful from start to finish. Greg was courteous and professional. His troubleshooting ability spoke of experience. No time was wasted and the problem was taken care of in a reasonable matter of time.
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Very thorough and honest. Gave a complete breakdown of all that they do and the quality material they use. Would consider them as a good…
Very thorough and honest. Gave a complete breakdown of all that they do and the quality material they use. Would consider them as a good contractor for your crawl space needs
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From the detailed explanation of what my situation was with Abdul Jalloh , the field inspector to the exceptional professionalism displayed …
From the detailed explanation of what my situation was with Abdul Jalloh , the field inspector to the exceptional professionalism displayed by the foreman Jaime Castillo and his two mechanics, Joel Larios and Erick Morales, I have come away from this experience, appreciating all of their hard work and the quality of the finished project of restoring and encapsulating my crawlspace in the house I have lived in for 40 years.
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I just wanted to say how awesome Dan is. His service towards his clients is top notch, and he always does a thorough job. I am very happy…
I just wanted to say how awesome Dan is. His service towards his clients is top notch, and he always does a thorough job. I am very happy with how much Dan really made sure to get the job right the first time without any issues at all. He was very kind and courteous. I highly recommend him to anybody who needs home repairs.
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James was amazing to work with he answered all my questions and concerns. They cleaned out my drains from both sides of the house and…
James was amazing to work with he answered all my questions and concerns. They cleaned out my drains from both sides of the house and stayed to make sure everything in the house drained before leaving.
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Michael Holloman did a really great job. He was early, efficient, and explained everything.
Michael Holloman did a really great job. He was early, efficient, and explained everything.
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JES did a wonderful job and tech Tanner explained everything
JES did a wonderful job and tech Tanner explained everything
They were punctual and very personal. Staff was polite and efficient! They even added on to the job and still got it done in a 1.5 days….
They were punctual and very personal. Staff was polite and efficient! They even added on to the job and still got it done in a 1.5 days. When we thought we had a problem after the job was finished they came back no charge and added extra protection even after verifying issues weren’t connected. Grace made scheduling, and payment very easy! High recommend!
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We had an encapsulation completed today. Abdul Kargbo was our foreman. He was very professional and very pleasant to work with! You have a…
We had an encapsulation completed today. Abdul Kargbo was our foreman. He was very professional and very pleasant to work with! You have a great employee representative JES in Abdul. So far we like what we see in the completed work!
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Jerry the inspector was informative and very thorough. The team that came to raise and stabilize our house, plus encapsulate our crawl…
Jerry the inspector was informative and very thorough. The team that came to raise and stabilize our house, plus encapsulate our crawl space, was dynamite. They included Wyatt, Quevin, Tucker, and Derick and Valdo. Team leader Wyatt kept us updated throughout the entire process. Thank you!!
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Hi, Shannon Martin came by to check a crack in my basement, and he was amazing to work with. He was friendly, honest, and explained…
Hi, Shannon Martin came by to check a crack in my basement, and he was amazing to work with. He was friendly, honest, and explained everything in a way that actually made sense. He walked me through the problem and gave me clear options on how to fix it. I really appreciate how patient and helpful he was. Highly recommend him!
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I'm very happy with work Jordan did at my house. He was thorough, knowledgeable, quick and efficient. I wouldn't hesitate to use A1 again.
I'm very happy with work Jordan did at my house. He was thorough, knowledgeable, quick and efficient. I wouldn't hesitate to use A1 again.
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PATRICK WAS PUNCTUAL AS PROMISED. MINOR CLOG THAT I KNEW NOTHING ABOUT. VERY PROFESSIONAL AND TOOK VERY LITTLE TIME TO DO. CLEANED UP AFTER …
PATRICK WAS PUNCTUAL AS PROMISED. MINOR CLOG THAT I KNEW NOTHING ABOUT. VERY PROFESSIONAL AND TOOK VERY LITTLE TIME TO DO. CLEANED UP AFTER FINISHING. FOOTWEAR WAS CLEAN AS I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SERVICE PERSONNEL COMING IN WITH DIRTY FOOTWEAR AND NO COVERS
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Service Tech Brandon H cae for my yearly inspection of the wall braces and sump pump. Brandon was ever the orofessional as we reviewed my…
Service Tech Brandon H cae for my yearly inspection of the wall braces and sump pump. Brandon was ever the orofessional as we reviewed my covered services and explained some other options for me to consider for the future. The braces were fine, the in checking the sump pump, we found it needed to be replaced. Brandon thoroughly explained the situation and replaced my sump pump in timely fashion. It was a pleasure meeting and engaging with him.
History
Since its founding in 1993 by husband and wife team Jesse Waltz, PE, and Stella Waltz, JES Foundation Repair has made a name for itself, becoming the Mid-Atlantic’s premier foundation repair provider. Offering engineered solutions for foundation repair, underpinning, crawl space encapsulation, and moisture management, concrete lifting, and basement waterproofing across Virginia, Maryland, and beyond.
From starting as a one-man operation to the current professional team of more than 450 repair experts, operating out of 6 offices in Appomattox, Baltimore, Chester, Manassas, Roanoke, and Virginia Beach, JES never lost its focus to provide the best solution for your unique home.
In April of 2017, JES Foundation Repair joined Groundworks. The partnership’s hands-on commitment has accelerated JES’ growth, allowing for additional offices to better serve Mid-Atlantic homeowners.
