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A crawl space sump pump could be a necessary step in your crawl space repair process. What are the benefits of a crawl space sump pump?
Crawl Space Repair Solutions: Sump Pump
A vital part of a sealed crawl space is a reliable sump pump system. Without one, your crawl space will still be vulnerable to groundwater, as well as unnoticed plumbing leaks.
A sump pump will make it much easier for you to remove water from the crawl space, no matter how it enters. That’s why you need to install your crawl space sump pump early in the process.
Custom-Designed Crawl Space Sump Pump
Crawl spaces often remain wet for days, weeks, and even months without the homeowner realizing there’s a water problem. With the AquaStop Sump Pump System, you have the comfort of knowing you’re protected.
Along with two cast-iron/cast aluminum Pro Series Sump Pumps, your system can be customized to includes a floor drain to collect water from plumbing leaks, an AquaStop® Water Alarm System to notify you of water in the crawl space, and a Power Pack Back-up Pump that can pump 13,875 gallons of water on a single charge for maximum protection.
The AquaStop™ Sump Pump System is fully compatible with our complete crawl space vapor barrier system because of its unique lid. If you have no groundwater concerns, but would still like to be protected from plumbing leaks, you may also want to consider our crawl space drain system.
Understanding How Sump Pumps Work
One of the first things that many people wonder about sump pumps is how they work. Even if you already have a crawl space sump pump, you might not know how it works. Understanding this is crucial if you want to fully understand your home’s crawl space.
- The Mechanics
A sump pump takes in water, then pumps it out to an external drainage system. You can install a sump pump in your crawl space or your basement. The drainage system goes outside, distributing the water back out in a way that encourages it not to accumulate around the home.
The exact ways in which the device pumps the water out varies depending on the type of machine you have. For the most part, it’ll use a mechanical approach of pumping out water, which means the device will typically plug into the wall, often with a battery backup in case of a power outage. All you need to know is that it pumps water out of the space.
- Reasons to Invest in a Sump Pump
There are many reasons that most people will tell you to invest in a sump pump. The sump pump makes it easy for you to stop worrying about water accumulation in your crawl space. Standing water is never a good thing and a sump pump effectively removes that problem.
Most crawl spaces can benefit from this machine, as can any basements. The exact sump pump you choose may vary depending on the size of the crawl space or basement, as well as the regularity with which you’ll likely run the pump. An expert will be able to help you choose the perfect model.
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Cody Sparks was an excellent Foreman, and he and his crew (Kaden & Cash) did an excellent job. They were personal and professional,…
Cody Sparks was an excellent Foreman, and he and his crew (Kaden & Cash) did an excellent job. They were personal and professional, protecting our floors and doing a thorough job fixing our leveling problems.
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Groundworks worked on a project at my home recently. The team was very professional and got the job done on time with minimal disruption. …
Groundworks worked on a project at my home recently. The team was very professional and got the job done on time with minimal disruption. Thank you John, josh and Quade!
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A placed a service request with JES for foundation repair and receive a response within 24 hours. Nate was my inspector. He was very…
A placed a service request with JES for foundation repair and receive a response within 24 hours. Nate was my inspector. He was very professional detailed and a pleasure to work with. He explained details of what was wrong showed me pictures and assisted me my understanding of the problem . I recommend JES foundation for any foundational concerns.
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Daniel was professional and nice to deal with!
Daniel was professional and nice to deal with!
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Cory, Will and Jamie did an excellent job leveling our driveway. Cory answered all my questions before and after the job and proactively…
Cory, Will and Jamie did an excellent job leveling our driveway. Cory answered all my questions before and after the job and proactively explained potential impact of the leveling on the surrounding bricks. I'd hire them again without hesitation.
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Adrian Haynes was professional, knowledgeable, helpful and funny. It was a pleasure to work with him and I highly recommend him and the…
Adrian Haynes was professional, knowledgeable, helpful and funny. It was a pleasure to work with him and I highly recommend him and the company. Everyone deserves a raise!!!
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Cody, David and Chris did a fantastic job raising our sidewalk. They raised a curved 25ft 5 step walkway 6 inches. Cody explains the whole…
Cody, David and Chris did a fantastic job raising our sidewalk. They raised a curved 25ft 5 step walkway 6 inches. Cody explains the whole cost and process very well. David is a true expert in his field. And, Chris worked well doing the little things to keep the job on pace. All are true professionals. It was a great pleasure interacting with them. I highly recommend them for any needs you may have regarding concrete leveling.
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Richard and his team did a fantastic job waterproofing my basement. Would definitely recommend Ohio Basement Authority.
Richard and his team did a fantastic job waterproofing my basement. Would definitely recommend Ohio Basement Authority.
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The young man Ian Hawkins was very thorough. The pride in his work and his company was refreshing. I was impressed with how he explained…
The young man Ian Hawkins was very thorough. The pride in his work and his company was refreshing. I was impressed with how he explained the process and told me exactly what to expect. Great training and people Groundworks!!!
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Josh Persell and Cory Guerra serviced the last project and helped us get started on remediating additional issues!
Josh Persell and Cory Guerra serviced the last project and helped us get started on remediating additional issues!
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On time, professional,and completely corrected pool deck problems. Deck was settling by hot tub area as the pool builder (Artisan Pool) did …
On time, professional,and completely corrected pool deck problems. Deck was settling by hot tub area as the pool builder (Artisan Pool) did not put support under deck, just on top of dirt, causing the settling. Well worth the money vs replacement of pool deck. Jake and Josh did a great job.
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Blake Snidow came by today to do an inspection within the crawlspace. He took a ton of pictures and was very transparent with us. Told us…
Blake Snidow came by today to do an inspection within the crawlspace. He took a ton of pictures and was very transparent with us. Told us exactly what we need to do and exactly why. We are not ready to move forward right now but when we are ready to address the crawlspace we will definitely be going with JES.
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Nick Scott and the Groundworks crew were excellent to work with, very professional and I couldn’t be happier with the work that was done.
Nick Scott and the Groundworks crew were excellent to work with, very professional and I couldn’t be happier with the work that was done.
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Todd King did an excellent job explaining the process involved in leveling my driveway and repairing the cracks. He spent plenty of time…
Todd King did an excellent job explaining the process involved in leveling my driveway and repairing the cracks. He spent plenty of time thoroughly inspecting the driveway and then walking me through what needed to be done. He was very personable and great to work with.
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Trevor provided great advice and knowledge. Appreciated his professionalism
Trevor provided great advice and knowledge. Appreciated his professionalism
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Got my driveway leveled, service was great and the finished product is perfect. John and Ethan were very professional and concise. They…
Got my driveway leveled, service was great and the finished product is perfect. John and Ethan were very professional and concise. They handled everything and answered any quesions I had.
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Jordan Moore came out today to asses our basement flooding issue and I’m very impressed so far! He thoroughly inspected everything and then …
Jordan Moore came out today to asses our basement flooding issue and I’m very impressed so far! He thoroughly inspected everything and then sat down with me to explain the problems and options. He is so friendly and not pushy!
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Norman was very professional and efficient! Very knowledgeable and kind. Very please with me services.
Norman was very professional and efficient! Very knowledgeable and kind. Very please with me services.
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Pasi and Robert did an excellent job and worked quickly to meet my needs. They were very compassionate and met all of my questions with…
Pasi and Robert did an excellent job and worked quickly to meet my needs. They were very compassionate and met all of my questions with knowledge answers.
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Denis was very friendly, professional and informative. He suggested ways which we could save money on future maintenance bills, while…
Denis was very friendly, professional and informative. He suggested ways which we could save money on future maintenance bills, while protecting our home against water and radon. Thanks!
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Joshua Lusk, Brendon Keyes and Lee Nelson were fabulous! They are a very friendly, helpful and efficient team! I highly reccomend their…
Joshua Lusk, Brendon Keyes and Lee Nelson were fabulous! They are a very friendly, helpful and efficient team! I highly reccomend their services. Groundworks offers quality service and we couldn't be more pleased. Thank you guys!
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Jake Round came out and did an exceptional educational session to educate me on waterproofing solutions for my home after doing a thorough…
Jake Round came out and did an exceptional educational session to educate me on waterproofing solutions for my home after doing a thorough inspection. He was super professional, courteous, and respectful.
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Great experience with Groundworks all around! Team members were Jake, John, and Omar! Professional in every way; called before coming each…
Great experience with Groundworks all around! Team members were Jake, John, and Omar! Professional in every way; called before coming each morning, excellent communications through the process, very polite and cordial! Highly recommend!
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Top notch company. Big shout out to Patrick McGrath for his outstanding professionalism and expertise.
Top notch company. Big shout out to Patrick McGrath for his outstanding professionalism and expertise.
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We had a great experience with Foundation Recovery Systems from start to finish. Chet came out for a consultation within just a few days of …
We had a great experience with Foundation Recovery Systems from start to finish. Chet came out for a consultation within just a few days of our call. He was prompt, professional, and very knowledgeable. After meeting with him, we scheduled the concrete work and everything went smoothly from there. On the day of the job, they called about a half hour before arriving and showed up right on time. Anthony and Corey did an excellent job. They were very particular about their work, explained everything clearly, and even took the time to educate us while we watched the process. They were professional, friendly, and easy to work with. In today’s world, it sometimes feels like customer service and personal relationships are becoming a thing of the past, but this company truly still values their customers and takes pride in building those relationships. That really stood out to us throughout the entire experience. The finished work looks amazing, and we would highly recommend this company to anyone needing concrete work done!
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Wes did a great job explaining everything that needs to be done with our crawlspace. Thanks Wes!!!
Wes did a great job explaining everything that needs to be done with our crawlspace. Thanks Wes!!!
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I would like to thank groundworks for the phenomenal job their crew did today installing my sump pump and running the water discharge line…
I would like to thank groundworks for the phenomenal job their crew did today installing my sump pump and running the water discharge line from my basement under my lawn and under the sidewalk to the street. You can not even notice it is there. They applied for the permits, dug out the pit in the basement where the sump pump sits and did all the finishing concrete work. I finally have peace of mind. I highly recommend them. Mark Santoro Union, New Jersey
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AquaGuard has provided water intrusion and foundation service to our home for over 20 years. They have also leveled our driveway after some …
AquaGuard has provided water intrusion and foundation service to our home for over 20 years. They have also leveled our driveway after some settling issues. They stand by their warranties. Recently Mike Kelly came out to our home and releveled our driveway after I noticed some more settling. He explained what he did and offered suggestions for diverting water from a downspout. Highly recommend this company.
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Jesus Sanchez and Jose Ramirez did a wonderful job, my garage floor dropped down like 6 inch at some places, Also I had rabbit underneath…
Jesus Sanchez and Jose Ramirez did a wonderful job, my garage floor dropped down like 6 inch at some places, Also I had rabbit underneath my porch, that digging 17 feet of tunnels and 3 feed deep. They came out and I could believe they got my garage floor back up, level again and fixed the porch. Thank you guys for doing a wonderful job, also they fixed all my cracks around the house. Great Job Thank you!
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I met Phil Ralphs at a home show. I had some questions about some problems I have with my home. He was able to inform me of what was going…
I met Phil Ralphs at a home show. I had some questions about some problems I have with my home. He was able to inform me of what was going on and also told me that my problem wasn't as bad as I thought and didn't try to sell me a service that I didn't need. I highly recommend Phil as an inspector and Groundworks as a company. Definitely refreshing to talk to an honest contractor.
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I have used Select Basement which is now Groundworks for years and across several properties. In NJ there are only two outfits that deal…
I have used Select Basement which is now Groundworks for years and across several properties. In NJ there are only two outfits that deal with basements. The other one are incredibly overpriced and do not give any confidence that they are honest. Groundworks dealt with pump installs, maintenance, crack sealing with epoxy and redoing basement wells. Overall they are a consistent and quality service provider and part of my go to team for my various basements.
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Wonderful experience all around. Customer service from the sales person to the crew making the repairs was fantastic. Watching the…
Wonderful experience all around. Customer service from the sales person to the crew making the repairs was fantastic. Watching the process to fix my sidewalk and driveway was fascinating. I would rehire them in the future, if needed.
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Reed Norvell was great and very nice, polite, and considerate. I would highly recommend he gave the company a wonderful reputation with his …
Reed Norvell was great and very nice, polite, and considerate. I would highly recommend he gave the company a wonderful reputation with his work
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Very pleased with the work that was done. Luis, Ramon, and Rodrigo were very professional. They were very informative with the reason…
Very pleased with the work that was done. Luis, Ramon, and Rodrigo were very professional. They were very informative with the reason behind the push piers and how they work. They did an excellent job leaving the area clean and I couldn't even tell they were here. Thanks Groundworks.
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January 12, 2026 – I contracted with FRS to lift a settled concrete walkway and a settled concrete patio. The job was performed by KD and…
January 12, 2026 – I contracted with FRS to lift a settled concrete walkway and a settled concrete patio. The job was performed by KD and Denzell. The work was performed as sold and expected. The workers were both professional and personable. I appreciate their work.
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The floor of my lodge had sunk 3.5” and I was really concerned. I called and Chad came out to investigate. He was very thorough and…
The floor of my lodge had sunk 3.5” and I was really concerned. I called and Chad came out to investigate. He was very thorough and knowledgeable. He assured me that he could help me. A few weeks later Chris and Keith came out to do their magic. Before I knew it the floor was back to normal! I am very pleased with their work and would highly recommend Foundation Recovery Systems of Moberly, MO.
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Clarke Miller came out and gave me an estimate. Was very knowledgeable and explained all the options professionally. Would recommend them!
Clarke Miller came out and gave me an estimate. Was very knowledgeable and explained all the options professionally. Would recommend them!
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Just a perfect a job from start to finish. Thank you Zach, Omar and Alexis for your professionalism and expertise!! Y’all are terrific!!
Just a perfect a job from start to finish. Thank you Zach, Omar and Alexis for your professionalism and expertise!! Y’all are terrific!!
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Mel Darling inspected the foundation of our house and carefully explained the issues she found. She was very thorough, and very good at…
Mel Darling inspected the foundation of our house and carefully explained the issues she found. She was very thorough, and very good at explaining the technical details of what it would take to stabilize the foundation. Because we are planning to sell the house, she worked with us to find options that would make sense for our situation. She was great to work with and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend the company, and especially Mel as a project manager.
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We were very happy with the work done by Groundworks lifting our patio. Abdul, Mukhatar, and Gedi worked non-stop from 8am to 4pm. They…
We were very happy with the work done by Groundworks lifting our patio. Abdul, Mukhatar, and Gedi worked non-stop from 8am to 4pm. They were a very amiable and respectful with us. We do have a minor concern with one corner of the patio, but Groundworks followed up the morning after and have been promised it will ba addressed next week. All in all, happy with the work. Thanks to all at Groundworks.
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Our driveway is old , cracked and bumpy 🙁 I called a concrete man and it sounded so complicated- breakup -wash -dump – dig drainage-move…
Our driveway is old , cracked and bumpy 🙁 I called a concrete man and it sounded so complicated- breakup -wash -dump – dig drainage-move sheds – I could not believe it !!! I had seen the afs ads on tv-called and Jameson Gann came to tell us what Afs could do – What a pleasure !!! He was so professional and explained thoroughly how Afs concrete lifting works – We were thrilled -what we dreaded and had no idea of a time frame turned into an event that will take an afternoon !!! Thank you , Jameson !!
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Outstanding work!!! Nicoli E, Caleb B, Ivan G, and Christian F all worked skilfully and excellently. The repair work was done throughly…
Outstanding work!!! Nicoli E, Caleb B, Ivan G, and Christian F all worked skilfully and excellently. The repair work was done throughly and in a timely manner. They worked dilligently and repaired all areas with problems. I would recommend these men with no hesitation. AFS really focused on getting our home set into good order and left us with the confidence that our problem had been solved.
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Master Plumber Frank S from Groundworks is outstanding!!!!!!!!! Saved my cookies in a moment of great and urgent need. He’s a credit to…
Master Plumber Frank S from Groundworks is outstanding!!!!!!!!! Saved my cookies in a moment of great and urgent need. He’s a credit to Groundworks. Courteous, kind, informative and extremely easy to work with.
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Service was excellent. Andre was thorough and explained everything . It was a good experience with a trained professional. Thank you Andre…
Service was excellent. Andre was thorough and explained everything . It was a good experience with a trained professional. Thank you Andre and JES Phil
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Exceptional customer interaction from Jordan Hastings. Jordan is a technician with university-level technical knowledgeable he is willing…
Exceptional customer interaction from Jordan Hastings. Jordan is a technician with university-level technical knowledgeable he is willing to share with customers. He seamlessly blends a professional demeanor with high sociability that is laser-focused on the business at hand. Jordan instills strong customer confidence in the company he represents – and I've got his card! Thank you!
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Tim gave a very informative inspection and answered all my questions. Great service!
Tim gave a very informative inspection and answered all my questions. Great service!
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Ground Works came to my resident to evaluate my crawl space. David Stern was exceptional to work with and I would highly recommend David…
Ground Works came to my resident to evaluate my crawl space. David Stern was exceptional to work with and I would highly recommend David to anyone who requires expertise in this field. David was extremely pleasant to work with, he was so very knowledgeable, patient, and thorough. He shared a detailed plan with me regarding my crawlspace, and spent the time to ensure I understood all aspects of what he was sharing with me. Again, I was very impressed by David's knowledge and appreciated the time he took at my property, highly recommend David and Ground Works.
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Josh called on his way to the house got here at the earliest time in the window of time given to us by the company that he would arrive….
Josh called on his way to the house got here at the earliest time in the window of time given to us by the company that he would arrive. Came right in was very pleasant knowledgeable and got to the route of the problem. Not only did he fix the seal on the leaking toilet but also noticed a bigger problem and called a water remediation company while at our house to come out right away to access and potentially remediate any problems we have with that! Very professional and helpful and quite concerned about doing the right thing! We couldn’t be more satisfied!
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Work was done in a timely, efficient manner. Ryne Strickland explained everything in detail and provided names and numbers of people to…
Work was done in a timely, efficient manner. Ryne Strickland explained everything in detail and provided names and numbers of people to contact if I had a problem. Followed up to see if I was satisfied with work. Highly recommend AFS.
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Hunter and Pasi did an awesome job! From getting the estimate to getting the job done, this was a great company to work with. If only…
Hunter and Pasi did an awesome job! From getting the estimate to getting the job done, this was a great company to work with. If only getting work done was this smooth with all companies.
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Worked with Mike Brown today and I enjoyed how professional and knowledgeable he was about my current concrete issue. No rushing to just…
Worked with Mike Brown today and I enjoyed how professional and knowledgeable he was about my current concrete issue. No rushing to just get me a quote, I feel he genuinely ensured I knew everything with recommendations without any hassle. It makes the decision to work with people who you fill are genuinely in it for the customer and not just trying to make a quick commission or buck for the company!
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I worked with Joe to have him come out and get an estimate and that process was very easy and things were well communicated. They even…
I worked with Joe to have him come out and get an estimate and that process was very easy and things were well communicated. They even matched a better price I had gotten from a competitor. The install went great, I got a call from the crew when they were on their way and they did an excellent job. I had Jo, Pay, and Myo encapsulate my crawlspace and they were efficient, picked up after themselves, and very good guys overall. I would recommend them again!
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Shout out to my technician Aric Banks, 5/5 stars. Professional and clear with the services he provided and with his explanation to all my…
Shout out to my technician Aric Banks, 5/5 stars. Professional and clear with the services he provided and with his explanation to all my questions. He offered different add-ons with reasonable justification at the end of my service and was respectful when I declined.
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Baird, was on time,cordial and knowledgeable. everything was explained on the work to be done, materials needed and the price that he…
Baird, was on time,cordial and knowledgeable. everything was explained on the work to be done, materials needed and the price that he quoted was reasonable.
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Casey was thorough on his checkup of our units. We have dogs and I was worried about them bothering him. He was great with the pets, and…
Casey was thorough on his checkup of our units. We have dogs and I was worried about them bothering him. He was great with the pets, and not bothered at all. He explained everything he dis. Great job!
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Devon Harrison came out, on time, very friendly and thorough. He explained everything to us and was a pleasure to have in our home.
Devon Harrison came out, on time, very friendly and thorough. He explained everything to us and was a pleasure to have in our home.
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Tony M was great with the information, explination and payment options.
Tony M was great with the information, explination and payment options.
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Larry ** , Justin *, Jesse *** and Robert *. Were the crew sent to our home to install our new sump pump system. They worked…
Larry ** , Justin *, Jesse *** and Robert *. Were the crew sent to our home to install our new sump pump system. They worked exceptionally well and efficiently as a crew.. We were impressed with their cordial team work and communication throughout the installation process! Monique ******
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Wow! I can’t say enough about A1 and Mike Hannan. From my call to A1 to schedule an appointment to Mike completing the job, top notch…
Wow! I can’t say enough about A1 and Mike Hannan. From my call to A1 to schedule an appointment to Mike completing the job, top notch service!! I had a broken & severely rusted cast iron toilet flange among a few other minor issues (old service line & missing knob for the service line cutoff). Mike was very professional, courteous and knowledgeable and fixed everything, getting my toilet back in working condition. A1 is very fair in price, they definitely won’t break the bank. Most importantly, the job was done right by a knowledgeable professional. Will definitely recommend to anyone I know in need of a plumber!
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I had the pleasure of meeting Jacob Frick from Groundwork Foundation Company to give me an estimate for foundation work. He was very…
I had the pleasure of meeting Jacob Frick from Groundwork Foundation Company to give me an estimate for foundation work. He was very knowledgeable and excellent Customer Service skills. I highly recommend this company for the work they provide. I look forward to working with them in the future.
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Dion and Nick ****** were amazing. My husband, Robert ******** was very impressed with their work, friendliness and efficiency. I,…
Dion and Nick ****** were amazing. My husband, Robert ******** was very impressed with their work, friendliness and efficiency. I, Adelaide ********* would highly recommend them to future clients.
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Nick and Josh did an amazing job! They both were very professional and nice. Thank you guys!
Nick and Josh did an amazing job! They both were very professional and nice. Thank you guys!
Timber with foundation recovery systems came out 2 days after I called. Gave a nice report of my crawlspace with visuals. And they’re…
Timber with foundation recovery systems came out 2 days after I called. Gave a nice report of my crawlspace with visuals. And they’re having a team come out to get the work done in a week. This is 1 week before Christmas. Very professional, great service!
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Dave was very knowledgeable and informative. He explained their entire process in detail and was able to answer any questions that I had.
Dave was very knowledgeable and informative. He explained their entire process in detail and was able to answer any questions that I had.
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Chris Parker is an awesome technician. He is as knowledgeable as he is friendly and professional. He fixed the problem at our house…
Chris Parker is an awesome technician. He is as knowledgeable as he is friendly and professional. He fixed the problem at our house quickly. I highly recommend JES and especially Chris.
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Jake & KD did a fantastic job!!! Highly recommend.
Jake & KD did a fantastic job!!! Highly recommend.
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In the beginning of the project to the very end, nothing but professional! I would definitely recommend Groundworks for foundation repair…
In the beginning of the project to the very end, nothing but professional! I would definitely recommend Groundworks for foundation repair and leveling services. Every member of the crew was exceedingly service minded. Wes, Chase, Will, Zach, and all of the rest of the crew, office or otherwise, put on a display of customer service for other businesses to emulate. Job well done, And thanks again!
We had a wonderful experience with DryPro’s full crawl space encapsulation. Oscar P’s crew including Cam D, Paulino L, and Kevin B were…
We had a wonderful experience with DryPro’s full crawl space encapsulation. Oscar P’s crew including Cam D, Paulino L, and Kevin B were total professionals – I can’t imagine a better customer experience. I’d give 6 stars if possible!
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Tony did a great job and was mindful of keeping our pets out of the crawl space while working
Tony did a great job and was mindful of keeping our pets out of the crawl space while working
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I want to give a big shout to Tommy Tuck and his crew! Tommy was very professional beginning with the quoting process all the way through…
I want to give a big shout to Tommy Tuck and his crew! Tommy was very professional beginning with the quoting process all the way through the completion of my project. Everyone on the crew were as well. I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. I highly recommend Foundation Recovery Systems!
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Quinton and Victor did a wonderful job. very professional and hard working. we highly recommend!
Quinton and Victor did a wonderful job. very professional and hard working. we highly recommend!
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Dan Rubenstein was very helpful
Dan Rubenstein was very helpful
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Ground Works came to my resident to evaluate my crawl space. David Stern was exceptional to work with and I would highly recommend David…
Ground Works came to my resident to evaluate my crawl space. David Stern was exceptional to work with and I would highly recommend David to anyone who requires expertise in this field. David was extremely pleasant to work with, he was so very knowledgeable, patient, and thorough. He shared a detailed plan with me regarding my crawlspace, and spent the time to ensure I understood all aspects of what he was sharing with me. Again, I was very impressed by David’s knowledge and appreciated the time he took at my property, highly recommend David and Ground Works.
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Mike E. And Jackson did a great job of the return work that needed to be done. They listened to what I needed and worked hard to make sure…
Mike E. And Jackson did a great job of the return work that needed to be done. They listened to what I needed and worked hard to make sure the work was done correctly.
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Ivan Aviles was great and very knowledgeable. Foundation stuff can be intimidating, but Ivan did a great job explaining what is going on…
Ivan Aviles was great and very knowledgeable. Foundation stuff can be intimidating, but Ivan did a great job explaining what is going on with my house and made it not so scary. I also appreciated learning a little bit more about the process in general. He was thorough and friendly as well.
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Scott Ashmore was prompt and professional. He was thorough in evaluating our needs and answered our many questions. He was a pleasure to…
Scott Ashmore was prompt and professional. He was thorough in evaluating our needs and answered our many questions. He was a pleasure to do business with
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James was our service tech today he was on time and very nice and professional thank A1 for a service tech like James good job! Thank you….
James was our service tech today he was on time and very nice and professional thank A1 for a service tech like James good job! Thank you. DG
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Mike Von did an awesome job of inspecting my house, and told me about the purification system ground works sales.
Mike Von did an awesome job of inspecting my house, and told me about the purification system ground works sales.
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JJ and Isaac came out twice. The first time went longer than planned. They did their best to finish up, but due to extra work needed with…
JJ and Isaac came out twice. The first time went longer than planned. They did their best to finish up, but due to extra work needed with a previous customer, they ran out of material. They came back and finished the job the next day! They raised and leveled sections of our driveway and sidewalks. They worked hard and did an incredible job. Also, thanks to Bryce who came and gave us our estimate. Very nice guys. Appreciate their kindness and hard work!
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Christoper Presutti visited our home today to help us with a water issue we have had in our home for many years. Chris was very helpful and …
Christoper Presutti visited our home today to help us with a water issue we have had in our home for many years. Chris was very helpful and professional. I couldn’t recommend him more.
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Hunter K. and Cody K. Were wonderful to work with. They communicated well and often. The crawlspace is so well done – all of our…
Hunter K. and Cody K. Were wonderful to work with. They communicated well and often. The crawlspace is so well done – all of our contractors are commenting and impressed, as are we!
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William, russell,and Levi are more than welcome to come to our house anytime, nicest young people we've met in awhile,they talked to us…
William, russell,and Levi are more than welcome to come to our house anytime, nicest young people we've met in awhile,they talked to us explaining everything they were doing,always asking if we have ant questions awesome awesome guys thank you
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Archie was so knowledgeable and thorough! Appreciate it! Thanks
Archie was so knowledgeable and thorough! Appreciate it! Thanks
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Nate was very knowledgeable and friendly. He answered all my questions. Great job!!
Nate was very knowledgeable and friendly. He answered all my questions. Great job!!
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Brett was extremely helpful. He got into my crawlspace to get an accurate idea of what I had going on and what needed to be done.
Brett was extremely helpful. He got into my crawlspace to get an accurate idea of what I had going on and what needed to be done.
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Jesse was very good to explain everything!
Jesse was very good to explain everything!
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Jonathan and his team was very honest, knowledgeable, and thorough! Jonathan took the time to explain the solution options to me. He was…
Jonathan and his team was very honest, knowledgeable, and thorough! Jonathan took the time to explain the solution options to me. He was always pleasant and friendly even though I may have needed more attention to understand the solution options. When we found the source of my basement leak, it turned out that I only needed a simple repair! He even helped me to move forward with it! I highly recommend Jonathan, his team, and Tar Heel Basement Systems! Thank you!
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I contacted AFS Jordon got back with me. I had questions about my floring and Jordon did a great job of explaining that cituation and more …
I contacted AFS Jordon got back with me. I had questions about my floring and Jordon did a great job of explaining that cituation and more again thank you so much.
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Jared, Warren, Bobby & Toby were great. Other than a glitch with their tracking program (fails to work properly), they communicated well,…
Jared, Warren, Bobby & Toby were great. Other than a glitch with their tracking program (fails to work properly), they communicated well, worked well and made the whole experience excellent. Groundworks is a great group.
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Brandon and Marc along with the project manager showed up on time. They were very informative. They respected our property, they cleaned up …
Brandon and Marc along with the project manager showed up on time. They were very informative. They respected our property, they cleaned up and were very personable. Very happy with the final results!
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Richard Wilson, jon and Nelson did a fantastic job today with my crawl space!! It looks amazing and is warmer!! I highly recommend you call …
Richard Wilson, jon and Nelson did a fantastic job today with my crawl space!! It looks amazing and is warmer!! I highly recommend you call these gentlemen and get them to do your basement or crawl space.
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Pete was very polite and thorough in his assessment of our water issues. I appreciated his honest assessment of the potential remedies…
Pete was very polite and thorough in his assessment of our water issues. I appreciated his honest assessment of the potential remedies available.
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Brady S, Devaughn W and David A were absolutely amazing. Very professional and kept me updated on what was going on and what obstacles may…
Brady S, Devaughn W and David A were absolutely amazing. Very professional and kept me updated on what was going on and what obstacles may appear during the repair process. Would recommend them again to friends and family
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We had Alpha do additional foundation stabilization. They found the weak spot and gave an estimate right away. Ben, Nick and Devin did the…
We had Alpha do additional foundation stabilization. They found the weak spot and gave an estimate right away. Ben, Nick and Devin did the work and the problem was solved. They followed through as soon as we initially contacted them.
So I contacted JES to get a quote on crawlspace encapsulation. We were then contacted by Joseph McCullough. We made an appointment to…
So I contacted JES to get a quote on crawlspace encapsulation. We were then contacted by Joseph McCullough. We made an appointment to schedule an inspection. He was prompt, courteous and professional. We did finally decide on the job, but unfortunately were unable to go through with the home improvement at this time. I do however recommend him if you are thinking of any type of foundation repairs.
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We had the best experience with Matthew Urbanski. He is such a nice, wonderful and honest person. He was the 3rd quote I got for a crack in …
We had the best experience with Matthew Urbanski. He is such a nice, wonderful and honest person. He was the 3rd quote I got for a crack in my foundation with a leak coming from the outside. I love his passion and how he was more about finding a long term solution rather than a short term fix. He wanted to address the root cause instead of patching the symptoms which leads to more patches in the future. He was great at assessing the whole house and discussed ideas on how to fix the main issue which was getting water away from the house. I even asked him about doing the foundation repair and he told me to wait, so we know that the outside problem was fixed before repairing the inside- but if we repair the inside, we won’t know truly if we fixed the root cause. We just had the best experience with Matthew and we could not believe how lucky we were to have such a nice, patient, honest man! Thank you so much!
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John, Chris and Austin did an awesome job for us. Great team and effort to solve our issues. Would recommend to family and friends.
John, Chris and Austin did an awesome job for us. Great team and effort to solve our issues. Would recommend to family and friends.
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Dada, Allen and Pepe did an excellent job on fixing a 200 year old foundation. They were fast, efficient and friendly. Excellent work.
Dada, Allen and Pepe did an excellent job on fixing a 200 year old foundation. They were fast, efficient and friendly. Excellent work.
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James Frunzi has gone above and beyond to work with me and my clients, always bringing value and knowledge into the situation. You would…
James Frunzi has gone above and beyond to work with me and my clients, always bringing value and knowledge into the situation. You would be hard pressed to find a more professional, knowledgable or understanding advisor. Highly Recommend~
What Can a Sump Pump Do to Help with Crawl Space Water?
The good news is that a sump pump can help you with crawl space water problems. Here are the different ways in which a sump pump can make your crawl space safer and healthier.
- Pump Out Floodwater
If floodwater does get into your crawl space, you need some way to get it out. As a matter of fact, in some areas that are prone to flooding, flood vents are encouraged, as they allow water to flow through your crawl space rather than build up significant amounts of force by battering against your crawl space walls.
However, if you’re going to have flood vents, you also need some way to make sure the floodwater leaves your crawl space once the flood is over. Otherwise, you’re just going to have standing water in your crawl space all the time. A sump pump is one of the best ways to make sure floodwater doesn’t stay in the crawl space.
- Help with Unexpected Leaks
Unexpected leaks are something you should try to make as expected as possible. Essentially, while you may never know when these leaks will occur, you should expect to have internal leaks at some point. That means installing a sump pump to help you with the water when internal leaks occur.
Internal leaks can be frustrating enough to deal with on their own. You don’t also want to have to worry about where the water from that internal leak will go. When you have a sump pump as a backup, you’ll be able to worry about the other elements of an internal and unexpected leak rather than having to worry about removing the water.
FAQs About a Crawl Space Sump Pump
Because a sump pump will pump water out of your crawl space, you might wonder whether it can fix your waterproofing problems. Remember, a crawl space sump pump is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Because it removes standing water, it can help you avoid waterlogging and other moisture problems. Standing water of any type in your crawl space, even if it’s only a little bit, can be extremely detrimental. You need to make sure that you’re removing that standing water as quickly as possible.
Most importantly, you should remember that a sump pump is a valuable part of fixing certain waterproofing elements, but not all of them. If you’re having regular issues with standing water in your crawl space, a sump pump can help resolve the symptoms but should be paired with other measures. For example, an interior drain will often be able to connect directly to the sump pump, allowing you to drain water off more effectively. With these two things combined, you can tackle many waterproofing concerns.
Crawl space encapsulation should be something you pursue, especially if you’re experiencing chronic issues with standing water or if you have a dirt crawl space. However, you can’t assume that putting down a crawl space vapor barrier will fix your problems well enough to avoid adding a sump pump.
You’ll likely want to lay down a crawl space vapor barrier, add crawl space vent covers if you have open crawl space vents, and possibly include a crawl space dehumidifier. Additionally, for many crawl spaces, a sump pump is one of the elements of encapsulation. With a sump pump, you’ll be able to pump out water no matter how it gets into the area. Even with encapsulation, there are still many ways water can get into the crawl space, and a sump pump protects against that. You can’t just choose one or the other. You’ll likely choose both.
If you’ve started to look into a crawl space sump pump, you might wonder whether you could DIY the installation process. Sadly, buying, setting up, and placing a sump pump is rather complicated. When you try to DIY the process, you’ll notice one crucial problem pretty quickly: you don’t have a lot of experience with this. That means there are many places for you to mess up, which you’ll discover very quickly.
If you’re looking to add a crawl space sump pump into your crawl space or you want to upgrade your current model, your best bet is to talk to a Groundworks crawl space repair expert. They’ll be able to do an inspection, look at what’s going on in your crawl space, and recommend a solution. That’s a hands-on way to fix the problem. Schedule an appointment with Groundworks today to learn more about your crawl space health options.
Install a Crawl Space Sump Pump Today with an Expert’s Help
Especially if you don’t have a sump pump at all in your crawl space, you must install one as soon as possible.
Groundworks has plenty of experience with installing crawl space sump pumps. No matter what you’re looking for or what you already have in your crawl space, a Groundworks crawl space repair expert will make it even easier for you to keep your crawl space safe and dry. Talk to a Groundworks expert today to learn more about your options for crawl space sump pumps and other methods of crawl space repair.