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About Us

Groundworks provides dependable foundation repair, basement waterproofing, concrete lifting, and crawl space solutions for Central PA homes. Our commitment enhances the value and safety of homes within our community.

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History

I’m the Guy Basements (ITG) was founded in 2009 by Jake Waltz. After 12 years growing the business, Jake partnered with North America’s leader in foundation repair, Groundworks and their sister company in Pittsburgh, Baker’s Waterproofing. They now operate under the Groundworks name but continue to deliver the quality service that they’ve promised since 2009. Groundworks is a BBB accredited business and is a multi-time winner of the Reader’s Choice award from the Morning Call. Their reputation and history in the community has led to thousands of satisfied customers and repaired homes.

Awards and Affiliations

Groundworks has received various accolades over the last 20+ years, and we’re proud of our rock-solid reputation and community involvement in Seattle and across Western Washington.

Homeowners value our local expertise, unrivaled service, industry-leading repair solutions, and long-lasting warranties. Many of our satisfied customers have left us positive reviews online.

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Services We Provide

Central Pennsylvania is a wonderful place to call home, with its rolling hills, historic charm, and close-knit communities. However, homes in the region are not immune to common structural challenges like crawl space mold, wet basements and foundation settlement.

These issues can lead to serious stability concerns for your home.

The unique climate and soil conditions in Central PA play a significant role in foundation problems.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Clay and Silty Soils: Central Pennsylvania has a mix of clay and silt-heavy soils that are prone to expanding when wet and shrinking when dry. This constant movement creates stress on your foundation, leading to cracks, uneven settling, and other issues.
  • Cold Winters and Freeze-Thaw Cycles: Winters in Central PA bring their fair share of freezing temperatures. Water in the ground freezes and expands, then thaws and contracts when temperatures rise. Over time, this cycle can weaken your foundation and cause instability.
  • High Rainfall and Seasonal Storms: Central PA receives an average of 42 inches of rain annually, which is slightly above the national average. Combined with the region’s hilly terrain, heavy rain can cause water to pool around foundations, leading to moisture intrusion and hydrostatic pressure on basement and crawl space walls.

The good news? With the right solutions, these challenges can be managed effectively.

At Groundworks, we specialize in addressing the specific issues homeowners in Central PA face. Our team is here to help you keep your home dry, stable, and safe, no matter what Mother Nature throws your way.

By choosing us, you’ll get customized solutions tailored to your home’s needs and backed by nationally recognized warranties for lasting peace of mind.

Proudly Serving Central PA

Groundworks is your trusted local partner for home restoration and repairs. Our team has lived and worked in Pennsylvania for many years, so we understand the challenges homeowners like you face.

Reviews from your Neighbors

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Ian and his team did a fantastic job waterproofing our basement. They were on time, got the job done faster than anticipated and left it very clean. He kept us updated throughout the process and answered all of our questions. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Michelle K.

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Aaron was knowledgeable, friendly and got our sump pumps replaced with brand new ones in a highly efficient manner. Aaron and Groundworks have done very well in helping us keep water out of our basement and maintain a good foundation for the overall maintenance of our property.

Mark D.

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Top notch! Professional, friendly, communicative, and efficient. They also take the time to explain what the problem is and why they’re proposing a specific solution which is not something you normally get. Obviously I did not want a leaky basement but was impressed with Groundworks throughout the entire process.

Kevin Q.

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Dustin and his crew we’re out today to complete our job! We are very happy! We know this was a very difficult job! This was a crawlspace ! .. of all crawlspaces. The three men were in and out worked efficiently. Professional
courteous, glad we called them Mike and Adam came out and met with us in the John Sautter farmhouse! Not only did they check in with us several times before coming, but they talked us through everything they be doing. They were prompt courteous and above all gave us a price that we can definitely work with! Working on a historical building ..it’s important that we get the job done and get it within budget.. And done well”

Diane P.

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Excellent service, and finished the job days ahead of schedule. Ian was the foreman for my job and he was very knowledgeable, patient and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend this company for foundation work.

Nick M.

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Emanuel Valdez and his crew Luis Vazquez and Eh Tee, were extremely informative and helpful during their time working on the foundation in my crawlspace. Very Good Job Guys!

Dalton H.

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Luis, En, and Emanuel did a wonderful job with our foundation and sump pump installation. They were professional, prompt and did a great job communicating with us during the progress of the work at our home. They exceeded all expectations. Their work was efficient, clean and well done all around. I would recommend this crew and Groundworks to anyone experiencing water in their basement. We are so happy with our basement now! We cannot say enough positives about our experience working with this crew. Thank you! We are grateful for your superb job!”

Erin M.

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Lynn and his team just finished the job in the basement. The original plan had to be changed as unforeseen circumstances popped up and he worked with us to develop a new solution. The whole team was courteous and kept the work environment clean as possible. We felt we were informed through the whole process and brought us down to the basement to show the progress.

I would recommend Groundwork and this Team for any job you need done!!!

Shane B.

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We had to fix our foundation before we sold and it was time sensitive. They got the engineering done quickly, worked the permits with the county, and then got it scheduled and completed within days of receiving the permits. Would highly recommend!

Jeremy C.

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Jeremy with Groundworks gave me an estimate on wall repair, concrete step and driveway leveling. He was very professional and knowledgeable. He explained how the repairs would be made and probably what happen to make these repairs necessary.

Jim M.

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Groundworks arrived on time, had Ivan & Diago do a great job of lifting two slabs and taking care of some cracks, they were very professional and left with our driveway clean and looking great.

Alex M.

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I could not have been more satisfied with the entire Groundworks experience. The first contact and estimate was professionally completed, explained and there was no pressure. Communications from the company to schedule service and reminders regarding the scheduled work were timely and appreciated. The work completed to repair and level our patio was done by Josh and Tyler. In a very congenial manner they thoroughly explained the work to be done and process used. The job was completed in a timely manner and the results were outstanding. Thanks so much Groundworks!

Rick B.

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Excellent service, and finished the job days ahead of schedule. Ian was the foreman for my job and he was very knowledgeable, patient and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend this company for foundation work.

Nick M.

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Excellent experience. On time, professional, personal, and very helpful. Gave preventative advice. Did not try to sell me anything that I did not need. I trust and will hire them going forward.

Don B.

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The team at Groundworks took the time to explain all of the issues and corrective procedures. When we found additional issues during the project, Sales and Engineering were very responsive and supportive with complete information and solutions.

Geoffrey B.

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Did an excellent job. A very knowledgeable, professional and polite foreman and the crew were exceptionally good. Very satisfied with level of care they used while working under and around the house. Highly recommended!

Ren C.

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Adam came out to assess my home and was on time, very knowledgeable and professional. I really appreciated getting honest feedback and recommendations! Groundworks is a great company to work with!

Melanie W.

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The visit from the Groundworks went great! The people were so knowledgeable and friendly. The suggestion they provided was thorough, professional, sturdy and lasting! We felt this is the best way to go!

Elena G.

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