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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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Andre W. was awesome! He came out for the annual maintenance check and he was very knowledgeable and helpful. He gave me options, but…
Andre W. was awesome! He came out for the annual maintenance check and he was very knowledgeable and helpful. He gave me options, but didn't try to push anything on me.
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Groundworks conducted a comprehensive assessment and provided a custom solution for my specific situation. The team was prompt, courteous,…
Groundworks conducted a comprehensive assessment and provided a custom solution for my specific situation. The team was prompt, courteous, hard working, knowledgeable and efficient. They described the solution, delivered what they described, and addressed all of my concerns.
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Thank you Daniel Cippone!!! My sump pump is now worry free. Thank you for explaining everything as well!
Thank you Daniel Cippone!!! My sump pump is now worry free. Thank you for explaining everything as well!
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Vince Palmer is the best. He offered the best solution for our crawlspace and accompanied us all the way.
Vince Palmer is the best. He offered the best solution for our crawlspace and accompanied us all the way.
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Ian was very respectful to me and my property. He was very kind and easy to talk to. He’s very informative and thorough and explained …
Ian was very respectful to me and my property. He was very kind and easy to talk to. He’s very informative and thorough and explained everything in laymen’s terms. I recommend him and the company to anyone!
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Jacob, Steven and Issac were professional and friendly during the whole encapsulation project. They explained in detail when weather…
Jacob, Steven and Issac were professional and friendly during the whole encapsulation project. They explained in detail when weather conditions impacted planned work that had to change due to rain and the drainage that wasn’t there when it was dry. They cleaned up any mess to the best of their ability (frozen ground you can only do so much with till it thaws!). We highly recommend Groundwork’s.
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Alan McConnell had excellent communication and fully explained damages. He fully explained the proposal as well.
Alan McConnell had excellent communication and fully explained damages. He fully explained the proposal as well.
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Did a great job explaining the process and was very professional and knowledgeable. Michael Kacprzynski was my contact.
Did a great job explaining the process and was very professional and knowledgeable. Michael Kacprzynski was my contact.
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AFS hit a home run when they hired Tony Marlowe. Tony came to our home in the afternoon and stayed late in the afternoon trying to save our …
AFS hit a home run when they hired Tony Marlowe. Tony came to our home in the afternoon and stayed late in the afternoon trying to save our outdated sump pump. It was beyond repair. Tony came back two days later and installed a new one. Tony was very knowledgeable and very mannerly I will always ask for Tony for any of our services
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Cale, Joey, and Gauge were very professional and did an excellent job installing the drainage system in my basement.
Cale, Joey, and Gauge were very professional and did an excellent job installing the drainage system in my basement.
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Chris and Ethan were awesome! Efficient and professional and answered ALL my questions, because I felt like I had a lot. Great team! Great…
Chris and Ethan were awesome! Efficient and professional and answered ALL my questions, because I felt like I had a lot. Great team! Great company!
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Within 24 hours of deciding to go with Groundworks, they already started the job. The crew—Ramon, Don, and Miguel—were highly professional, …
Within 24 hours of deciding to go with Groundworks, they already started the job. The crew—Ramon, Don, and Miguel—were highly professional, maintained a clean worksite, and kept us informed throughout the process. We’re very happy with our decision so far!
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Aston was great to work with. We enjoyed the information and secure an our foundation and our driveway.
Aston was great to work with. We enjoyed the information and secure an our foundation and our driveway.
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Jake & Josh did a great job leveling the concrete on my screen lanai. Saved me from having to remove the cage! Communication was good and…
Jake & Josh did a great job leveling the concrete on my screen lanai. Saved me from having to remove the cage! Communication was good and they left the job site spotless! Will be recommending to friends and family
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Travis talked with my wife through everything. She said he was so sweet. And if she’s happy, I’m happy!
Travis talked with my wife through everything. She said he was so sweet. And if she’s happy, I’m happy!
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Aaron Lenker and Aidan Roy they did a great job leveling and finishing my job. Terrific guys. I highly recommend them.
Aaron Lenker and Aidan Roy they did a great job leveling and finishing my job. Terrific guys. I highly recommend them.
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Great service! Very honest and open. They stand behind their work. Thanks Josh!
Great service! Very honest and open. They stand behind their work. Thanks Josh!
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Keven Macdonald was thorough and very transparent about in his valuation of our home. He made wise recommendations and quickly got us on…
Keven Macdonald was thorough and very transparent about in his valuation of our home. He made wise recommendations and quickly got us on their calendar for all required work. He was truly appreciated.
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The consultation was great with the full explanation. There was no pressure to use their services. Through the whole process I was…
The consultation was great with the full explanation. There was no pressure to use their services. Through the whole process I was informed every step of the way. The day of the foundation repairs, Nick C. , Damian, Shane, Mike and Q was very professional and showed respect and careful for my property while doing the the foundation support installation. I was very impressed and help with my decision to use Alpha Foundation.
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Foundation Repair – REVIEW To: Groundworks Foundation Company I just wanted to take a moment and express my appreciation to the two crews…
Foundation Repair – REVIEW To: Groundworks Foundation Company I just wanted to take a moment and express my appreciation to the two crews your company sent to my house this week, to do some major foundation repair work. The first crew consisted of Foreman Brenden, along with his crew of Steven, Justin, and Angel. They were joined by a second crew that consisted of Adam, Josh, and Wes. Both crews worked together on the first day to get a total of 19 holes started around our house, which would allow Brendon to use the hydraulic press that would push the steel poles into the ground that would eventually support the flange immediately under the edge of the foundation. The soil our house is built on is called blackland and is very thick and heavy when wet, as was the case this week when the work was started. This type of soil is very difficult to work with when wet, as opposed to when it is dry, but both crews went to work immediately to get the pilot holes dug around the house. I was impressed with their ability to dig those holes with the soil being in the worst possible condition at this time, to do so. After both crews completed many of the holes for the steel pipes to go into, the second crew was able to leave to go to another work location, and that left the first crew to begin the installation of the steel pipes that would eventually support the foundation, and also complete a few remaining holes that had not been dug at that time. All of the work was well organized and everyone had a job to do. I never saw anyone taking a break, and at the end of the first day, I would say half of the pipe supports had been installed. I was informed they would be back early on the second day to complete the work. They showed up right around 8am and immediately picked up where they left off the night before. By mid-afternoon, everything was in place and Brenden began taking readings in various rooms of our home to see how much the foundation had raised. Most readings ranged from about a half inch to as much as 1.5 inches, which was a great improvement overall. But the most secure feeling about the work is that our foundation is stabilized and will not continue to cause the cracks in the sheetrock of several rooms, that we have experienced over the past couple of years. We will now be able to make repairs and paint, where necessary, and know that any repair work will remain permanent. Before the crew was going to leave, we were asked if we were pleased with the work and how it was done. I told Brenden that we could not have been happier with the results, and were very impressed with the technology that Groundworks used to secure and stabilize our foundation, so that we should not have any further issues in the future. Please give my best regards to each of these two crews who worked here this week, and I know they are all a tremendous asset to your company. Richard Boydstun Sachse, TX 75048
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A plumber referred us to groundworks, they were able to get us in for an inspection with James tobin the next day. James was super friendly,…
A plumber referred us to groundworks, they were able to get us in for an inspection with James tobin the next day. James was super friendly, he explained his process thoroughly and answered all of my questions without making me feel dumb. He was able to pinpoint the cause of the leak in our basement and help me understand why we had this issue. By the end of the inspection i had a better undertanding and had peace of mind that we adressed the issue. I would strongly recommend hiring groundworks for an inspection if you are buying a home with a basement.
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What can I say about Archie? He's just the best there is. Always professional and thorough. Archie is a keeper!
What can I say about Archie? He's just the best there is. Always professional and thorough. Archie is a keeper!
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A big shout out to Wayne Gray and the crew of Jabaree,Jerry and Chris who collectively waterproofed my basement ,an excellent job well done …
A big shout out to Wayne Gray and the crew of Jabaree,Jerry and Chris who collectively waterproofed my basement ,an excellent job well done with a very strong work ethic!. All welcomed my questions and answered with easy to understand explanations.Should I need any additional work from Ohio Basement Authority I will be requesting Wayne Gray and the trio above. Thank you for your tireless efforts on my behalf.
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Willie was very knowledgeable and didn’t give up on our job even though he had to run to the store a few times. Thank you A1 and Willie for …
Willie was very knowledgeable and didn’t give up on our job even though he had to run to the store a few times. Thank you A1 and Willie for a stress free resolution to our very stressful broken pipe!
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Sam was very helpful and very informative , respectfully I love the Service
Sam was very helpful and very informative , respectfully I love the Service
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Ty was great with communicating his arrival time. He then did a thorough job of bidding out the work and explained the entire process to me….
Ty was great with communicating his arrival time. He then did a thorough job of bidding out the work and explained the entire process to me. Groundworks appears to be a great company to work with.
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Chris, definitely went out of his way to take care of us immediately especially being first time home buyers. Chris explained the process…
Chris, definitely went out of his way to take care of us immediately especially being first time home buyers. Chris explained the process of what needed to be done and educated us. Very impressed with the service, we need more people like Chris! Thank you again Chris!!
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Kyle was really great to work with. No pressure, very educational.
Kyle was really great to work with. No pressure, very educational.
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Just had an awesome experience with Tar Heel Basement Systems and Brandon Dyer on Oct 11th 2024. He did an amazing job with a French Drain…
Just had an awesome experience with Tar Heel Basement Systems and Brandon Dyer on Oct 11th 2024. He did an amazing job with a French Drain and Dehumidifier Installation. All I can say is the Brandon is a Rock Star and knows his stuff. I will use him and Tarheel Basement Systems for all my future needs. Thanks again Brandon.
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Norman was here his service was very good very informative and courteous
Norman was here his service was very good very informative and courteous
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surprised got call from A1 General Manager after I complained about the excessive charges on our toilet leaking repaired job. We both…
surprised got call from A1 General Manager after I complained about the excessive charges on our toilet leaking repaired job. We both understand the saturation and solved the differences. We are very happy and satisfied with the GM’s call and got us back to A1 as our favorite, trusting and reliable plumbing company.
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Hudson is Great! He was very professional and helpful.
Hudson is Great! He was very professional and helpful.
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Tyler Woody came to inspect my crawl space in Parkersburg. The man was very thorough and was the only one to come out that acted like he…
Tyler Woody came to inspect my crawl space in Parkersburg. The man was very thorough and was the only one to come out that acted like he really cared about the job very good
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Service was excellent! Chris and his team was professional, prompt and left the work site as if they had not been there. My entire…
Service was excellent! Chris and his team was professional, prompt and left the work site as if they had not been there. My entire experience with Ground Work from sales to the end of the project was a pleasure. The project consisted of Foundation work. Thank you all At GroundWorks Maria W
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Nick Mathews came by my elderly mother's home to evaluate a driveway issue. He was upfront about what JES could do to help, but ultimately…
Nick Mathews came by my elderly mother's home to evaluate a driveway issue. He was upfront about what JES could do to help, but ultimately determined that JES was not the best choice for her particular issue. We appreciated his candor and trustworthiness.
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Very friendly and understanding of customer work request. No sales pressure of additional service. W9uld definitely recommend.
Very friendly and understanding of customer work request. No sales pressure of additional service. W9uld definitely recommend.
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Mike Wrenn and Emanuel Valdez were the absolute best. Made the entire process so smooth and easy to understand. Those two can work on my…
Mike Wrenn and Emanuel Valdez were the absolute best. Made the entire process so smooth and easy to understand. Those two can work on my house whenever!
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Ali was amazing- thorough, left the job area spotless, and clearly explained everything to me. His customer service was excellent and I…
Ali was amazing- thorough, left the job area spotless, and clearly explained everything to me. His customer service was excellent and I felt he had my best interests at heart. Fully recommend
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Adam came out to look at the house my wife and I are looking at buying but had some concerns about how much some of the repair work would…
Adam came out to look at the house my wife and I are looking at buying but had some concerns about how much some of the repair work would be. He was very honest and transparent with what he needed to do to be able to give us a for sure quote but unfortunately the crawl space was to tight for him to be able to navigate all the way and was not able to get a good look at the walls in question. He was able to explain exactly what he would recommend and took as much information as he could gather and explained a good idea of what would need to be done.
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Richard was very knowledgeable and so helpful in teaching my husband and I about the issues going on around our home. He stayed until every …
Richard was very knowledgeable and so helpful in teaching my husband and I about the issues going on around our home. He stayed until every question was answered and offered many flexible payment options. He was great to talk to!
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What an awesome job JES did on our cellar encapsulation! From the start to the end nothing but a positive experience. Thank you Mike…
What an awesome job JES did on our cellar encapsulation! From the start to the end nothing but a positive experience. Thank you Mike Burgess and Jose Lopez for helping us continue to make our home beautiful
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I have a solid concrete underground saferoom that was leaking due to drainage issues. The supervisor that came to my location was extremely …
I have a solid concrete underground saferoom that was leaking due to drainage issues. The supervisor that came to my location was extremely knowledgeable but made me worry because of how large I was envisioning this project. He described the jackhammering through the floor, removing old concrete one 5 gallon bucket at a time, the drain tile, new rock, new concrete, all in all some serious physical labor. Josh Howard, Ayden Land, Derrick Bushnell, Robert Smith, and Josh Zike showed up and resolved my issue in one single working day. Not only am I extremely satisfied with their quality of work and work ethic, but my land has gotten about 6 inches of rain in the past week and the saferoom remains bone dry. Thank you all so much for making extremely quick work of what I considered a major problem!
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Richard, Wilson, Nelson and John did a fine job. They were efficient and cleaned up when finished. I would recommend them for this work.
Richard, Wilson, Nelson and John did a fine job. They were efficient and cleaned up when finished. I would recommend them for this work.
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Josh Moreno came by to tighten the wall mounts installed to reinforce my basement wall. He fielded questions I had on a few subjects and…
Josh Moreno came by to tighten the wall mounts installed to reinforce my basement wall. He fielded questions I had on a few subjects and was very knowledgeable. He did great work and was very thorough. 5 stars
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Sebastian was very knowledgeable and was able to answer every question I had about what I needed to do to take care of my crawlspace…
Sebastian was very knowledgeable and was able to answer every question I had about what I needed to do to take care of my crawlspace moisture problem. I’m a repeat customer for AFS. I appreciate their ability to quickly resolve my problem and flexible payment options
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Require additional visit to complete sealing of exposed areas.
Require additional visit to complete sealing of exposed areas.
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Had Dakota come out to Knightstown and he was very helpful. While he had recommendations for my immediate issue, he also took extra time to …
Had Dakota come out to Knightstown and he was very helpful. While he had recommendations for my immediate issue, he also took extra time to educate me on other aspects of my house I wasn't aware of so that I could make the best decisions not only for my foundation but other restorations as well. Top notch guy and represented IFR very well.
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Spencer was great during inspection. Very thorough and honest with what we need and timeline. There was no “sales pitch” or any feeling…
Spencer was great during inspection. Very thorough and honest with what we need and timeline. There was no “sales pitch” or any feeling that he was being anything other than fully transparent which I appreciate.
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Scott was very informative and friendly. He give me all the information I needed do make a decision.
Scott was very informative and friendly. He give me all the information I needed do make a decision.
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Oscar, Cam & Paulino did a fantastic job! All the guys where friendly and knowledgeable in their work. Highly recommend them.
Oscar, Cam & Paulino did a fantastic job! All the guys where friendly and knowledgeable in their work. Highly recommend them.
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Extremely through, knowledgeable and friendly
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Groundworks installation crew did an amazing job! Hard-working customer service focused and easy to interact with. As homeowner, I…
Groundworks installation crew did an amazing job! Hard-working customer service focused and easy to interact with. As homeowner, I appreciated their desire to educate and engage us in every stage of the process, and the finished product is impressive! Even more, the finished worksite looked as good or better than before they started the project! Thank you for the security that your life time warranty brings along with the enjoyable opportunity to work with a great group of guys!
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Foundation repair installed jacks under my house last year and every part of the process has been great. Mike, who did the initial visit…
Foundation repair installed jacks under my house last year and every part of the process has been great. Mike, who did the initial visit and assessment, Blake and his crew who did installation, and Jeremy who did the first year follow up- have all been knowledgeable, professional, and given really excellent customer service. The most recent follow up with Jeremy was especially helpful, he answered all of my questions and took the time to go through options with me to better protect my foundation. That time and thoroughness makes me have a lot of trust and appreciation for this business.
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Mitch arrived early 😊, very professional and fixed what a previous Plummer from a different company apparently did not fix. Thank you Mitch …
Mitch arrived early 😊, very professional and fixed what a previous Plummer from a different company apparently did not fix. Thank you Mitch "it's not raining in my downstairs bathroom anymore" I'm so happy and you are so appreciated.
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Jake, Alberto and Charles were excellent at their job. They were punctual, courteous, professional and hard working. They kept me informed…
Jake, Alberto and Charles were excellent at their job. They were punctual, courteous, professional and hard working. They kept me informed at all times. I would highly recommend Alpha Foundation..
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We used Groundworks for crawlspace encapsulation and foundation adjustment for our cottage. Daniel and Najja did a fantastic job, they were …
We used Groundworks for crawlspace encapsulation and foundation adjustment for our cottage. Daniel and Najja did a fantastic job, they were professional, friendly, and answered all our questions. The lift procedure was done with precision and care. Thank you!
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Brandon Baker and his crew. The were very professional and did awesome job.Every step of the job was explained and pictures were available. …
Brandon Baker and his crew. The were very professional and did awesome job.Every step of the job was explained and pictures were available. Great crew!!!
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The service technician James Cook was very knowledgeable, friendly, and did a thorough and quick job.
The service technician James Cook was very knowledgeable, friendly, and did a thorough and quick job.
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Stephan, Ken, Terrance, David P, did a great job on my crawlspace encapsulation.
Stephan, Ken, Terrance, David P, did a great job on my crawlspace encapsulation.
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I’ve only had the estimate done so far but Brock done a great job and answered my questions.
I’ve only had the estimate done so far but Brock done a great job and answered my questions.
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I am leaving a review regarding maintenance of the sump pump only, which was done today, April 3, 2026, by Dave. Dave did an excellent job …
I am leaving a review regarding maintenance of the sump pump only, which was done today, April 3, 2026, by Dave. Dave did an excellent job on the sump pump. He was very knowledgeable and conducted himself in a very professional manner. He shared some valuable information regarding operation and maintenance of the equipment, which he supported with before and after images/photographs. I am grateful for such a wonderful experience.
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Scott Ashmore was the salesperson assigned to me. He was very professional. He was on time, kept me informed about what to expect and…
Scott Ashmore was the salesperson assigned to me. He was very professional. He was on time, kept me informed about what to expect and what he was doing. He explained his quote but did not pressure me which I greatly appreciated!
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Austin with JES was wonderful. He was professional and efficient. He looked at our concerns and answered all our questions. He made us feel …
Austin with JES was wonderful. He was professional and efficient. He looked at our concerns and answered all our questions. He made us feel at ease.
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Codi came out early and he exceeded my expectations. His explanations were very helpful and he walked me through several options to repair…
Codi came out early and he exceeded my expectations. His explanations were very helpful and he walked me through several options to repair my flooding basement. I have never seen a system like this before and I am excited to have my generational home protected by Groundworks lifetime transferable warranty.
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Ayrica White was our Tulsa-Broken Arrow Service Technician. She provided superior service January 15th for our first annual follow-up…
Ayrica White was our Tulsa-Broken Arrow Service Technician. She provided superior service January 15th for our first annual follow-up appointment on our Crawlspace reinforcement project completed in 2025. Ayrica was very thorough and demonstrated professional friendly service.
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Needed support for upstairs flooring in dining room and living room. AFS dealt with a basement crawl space to install a metal beam and…
Needed support for upstairs flooring in dining room and living room. AFS dealt with a basement crawl space to install a metal beam and posts to level the upstairs floor. Did a great job in half a day, and Cody B, Christian P., and Justin T. Did their work efficiently, professionally, and with as little disruption as possible. We have always had good products and service from AFS and will continue with them.
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Excellent experience, overall! Everyone we spoke to, from the initial estimate to setting up appts, to the installation, they were all…
Excellent experience, overall! Everyone we spoke to, from the initial estimate to setting up appts, to the installation, they were all absolutely lovely and professional. The crew was communicative, showed up on-time, walked us through their POA for the day, had us take a look at their progress periodically, and even finished earlier than estimated. They were thoughtful of our property and answered all of our questions. (We had a lot 😅) Grateful to have found people that are not afraid of hard work and take pride in the finished product. So refreshing! Keep it up!
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We have worked with AFS twice now for home repairs. Both times the sales men have been informative and helpful–not pushy. The crew leads…
We have worked with AFS twice now for home repairs. Both times the sales men have been informative and helpful–not pushy. The crew leads and team members are professional and truly do treat your home as their own. The entire process from start to finish was smooth and clear. Their customer service is top notch as well. Anytime I call in with a question, they are happy to help. This time around we had David, Bobby and Jose out to work on the house. They completed the job on time and left our yard and driveway clean and neat. I would definitely recommend AFS to anyone needing foundation or crawlspace work and repairs.
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I was very pleased with codi with ground work awesome sauce Thanks
I was very pleased with codi with ground work awesome sauce Thanks
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Jonah H was excellent…..top notch communication Jonah H, Matt E and Ethan H made a remarkable team. They were prompt, courteous, and…
Jonah H was excellent…..top notch communication Jonah H, Matt E and Ethan H made a remarkable team. They were prompt, courteous, and cleaned up the site completely
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Uriel, Austin, Cameron showed up on time, got right to work. Uriel was professional,explaining the process and keeping me in the loop.
Uriel, Austin, Cameron showed up on time, got right to work. Uriel was professional,explaining the process and keeping me in the loop.
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Daniel Scurry did a wonderful job during our appointment. He is very honest and tells you the truth whether your house is in good shape or…
Daniel Scurry did a wonderful job during our appointment. He is very honest and tells you the truth whether your house is in good shape or bad, he will will shoot you straight.
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My experience with the company was Fantastic. Ben, Mario, Angel was the most professional people and explained everything very thoroughly…
My experience with the company was Fantastic. Ben, Mario, Angel was the most professional people and explained everything very thoroughly when asked. Took pictures of everything. Great group of guys! Highly recommend these guys for working on your house.
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Mason was a great sales rep. Very responsive and knowledgeable. Jesus is a great job Forman. He maintained constant communication during…
Mason was a great sales rep. Very responsive and knowledgeable. Jesus is a great job Forman. He maintained constant communication during project execution.
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Paul came to my home to provide an estimate on insulation replacement. He called to inform me he was ahead of schedule and to get…
Paul came to my home to provide an estimate on insulation replacement. He called to inform me he was ahead of schedule and to get permission to arrive a little earlier. He was very professional, knowledgeable, friendly and upfront. He provided a full inspection of my crawl space with a video showing exactly where the issues were with my insulation and mold. I felt he was very thorough and honest in his findings and I appreciate that even though the estimate was free, he did not try to force me to make an immediate purchase commitment.
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We had the crawlspace encapsulated and a dehumidifier installed a few months ago. The crew did a great job. Very neat, and very…
We had the crawlspace encapsulated and a dehumidifier installed a few months ago. The crew did a great job. Very neat, and very professional. Today Joel came out to answer a question I had about the dehumidifier. He answered my question, AND did a full reinspection of the space and equipment, just to make sure everything was right! Like everyone else we've worked with at Groundworks, Joel was very professional, and friendly. He communicated his plan for the visit, and went over the results. Overall, a great experience!
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Chris H , Bob C, Harrison H, and Isaac H of Groundworks did an amazing job water proofing our basement. They took the time to show us what…
Chris H , Bob C, Harrison H, and Isaac H of Groundworks did an amazing job water proofing our basement. They took the time to show us what was completed each day and they cleaned everything up afterwards. Thank you for everything.
Mike Kruisenga came out to evaluate my broken garage floor in a very timely manner. He did a thorough inspection of the problem and gave me …
Mike Kruisenga came out to evaluate my broken garage floor in a very timely manner. He did a thorough inspection of the problem and gave me a comprehensive assessment of the problem and did a great job of explaining it all to me. I would recommend you to give him a call for evaluation of your foundation/concrete problems.
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I think the guys Len , Mark, and Dreamis did a fantastic job. I would give the a 5 star approval. They were awesome.
I think the guys Len , Mark, and Dreamis did a fantastic job. I would give the a 5 star approval. They were awesome.
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Alpha Foundations did such a great job! I truly enjoyed working with them. Tyler Greg, Tristan, and Ryan were the crew who came out, and…
Alpha Foundations did such a great job! I truly enjoyed working with them. Tyler Greg, Tristan, and Ryan were the crew who came out, and they were so kind, helpful, and courteous. They answered all my questions and made sure I was completely satisfied before they left. I loved working with them! Lance, our field inspector, was also incredibly nice and made sure we understood all the details clearly. It was such a great experience working with this team. Thank you all so much — I couldn’t be happier with the experience!
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The crew from AFS were fantastic! Russell, Angel, Carman were great, they took the time to explain what they would be doing and how. Chris…
The crew from AFS were fantastic! Russell, Angel, Carman were great, they took the time to explain what they would be doing and how. Chris (foreman) stopped by to help and make sure we were happy with the progress and work being performed. We had AFS to level our kitchen floor in our 1931 bungalow that sagged over the years, now the floor is level and ready for the remodel. They made the recommendation to install two beams and I'm so glad we did. Floor is perfectly level.
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May 9th / 2026 – Thank you to the group at Groundworks, from the Sales ( Tom Parker ) to the installation and accounting ( Kristie Coppins…
May 9th / 2026 – Thank you to the group at Groundworks, from the Sales ( Tom Parker ) to the installation and accounting ( Kristie Coppins ) a breeze. Installation was completed by Rob Trevisan, my Site Supervisor, he was extremely knowledgeable, entertaining and so easy to get along with, his team including Jose, Shy and Clarence were extremely professional, careful and very polite. Groundworks Work done – I had my crawl space completed with their AquaStop Encapsulation System. Great work! Night and day difference. Highly recommended!
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Santos, Landon, Adrian, Descan + Nick did a Very Good job. If I ever need a job done again from JES I would want this crew to do the job….
Santos, Landon, Adrian, Descan + Nick did a Very Good job. If I ever need a job done again from JES I would want this crew to do the job. THANKS again, Stan + Wanda Wolinski
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Christian and David friendly explained the process. I'm happy with the results
Christian and David friendly explained the process. I'm happy with the results
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Ghram is awesome so good at diagnostics and reliable fixitability! Highly recommend!
Ghram is awesome so good at diagnostics and reliable fixitability! Highly recommend!
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My service technician Logan Jaworski is the best ! He is very professional, knowledgeable, and will listen to concerns . He always keeps…
My service technician Logan Jaworski is the best ! He is very professional, knowledgeable, and will listen to concerns . He always keeps you posted when he’s arriving . Logan is an asset to your company !
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The groundwork’s crew was fantastic. Clear communication throughout. Scheduling was straightforward and on-time. They stuck to their…
The groundwork’s crew was fantastic. Clear communication throughout. Scheduling was straightforward and on-time. They stuck to their quote and did great work. Highly recommend
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Mr Abdul and his crew did a wonderful, professional, and thorough job and they cared for my belongings with great care!!!!!!
Mr Abdul and his crew did a wonderful, professional, and thorough job and they cared for my belongings with great care!!!!!!
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Joe was very professional and personable when assessing our home.
Joe was very professional and personable when assessing our home.
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I had a fantastic experience with Jason R.. Not only did he fix everything that needed attention, but he also went above and beyond by…
I had a fantastic experience with Jason R.. Not only did he fix everything that needed attention, but he also went above and beyond by addressing additional issues. The final result looks amazing, and I couldn't be happier with the service provided. Highly recommend!
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Tory and Christopher did a great job leveling my front porch that was sinking. Professional, courteous, explained everything before and…
Tory and Christopher did a great job leveling my front porch that was sinking. Professional, courteous, explained everything before and after completion.
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Extremely thorough, knowledgeable and nice!
Extremely thorough, knowledgeable and nice!
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Great work deserves high praise, and I have nothing but high praise for Ohio Basement Authority (“OBA”) and, in particular, the individuals …
Great work deserves high praise, and I have nothing but high praise for Ohio Basement Authority (“OBA”) and, in particular, the individuals that performed my work. I worked with the folks at their Cincinnati office on push pier installation and poly injection to stabilize and correct a foundation settlement issue on my house. Although I interviewed three different companies specializing in this type of work, I was most impressed with OBA for many reasons and ultimately decided to go with OBA, a decision which I am glad that I made. I initially met with Mark Overmyer for the initial evaluation and proposed solution to correct my foundation issue. Right from the start I was really impressed with Mark’s straightforward and comprehensive explanation of the services I would need….Mark is an engineer and even showed me the exact point where my home was starting to settle using his transit and other tools, which helped explain the number and location of push piers needed. His precision and thoroughness really impressed me. However, there were other things that made me decide to use OBA. For example, I found OBA’s contract to be fair and balanced when compared to my review of competitor contracts. Also, OBA does things by the book and got the necessary permits….that unfortunately may not necessarily always the case with other companies. I also spoke to other OBA customers and they had nothing but great things to say about OBA and how pleased they are with the work they performed. I definitely liked OBA’s product warranty and the fact that, unlike some companies, OBA does not charge an excess per foot additional charge should a pier exceed a specific depth, which could really increase the project cost should it occur. The fact that OBA does what it takes to install piers at whatever depth so required to be solid and stable and at no additional charge gave me much peace of mind. The OBA folks on the front end for sales and contracting were excellent to work with, but the actual individuals on the installation crew were even more so and absolutely outstanding in every respect. I had a crew comprised of Sean (the foreman), Elisha and Simon doing the push piers. For the poly injection part of the job I had a crew comprised of Seth (the foreman) and his colleague (sorry but I can’t recall his name). It is rare to see such a hard-working and conscientious group of workers. The moment they arrived, they impressed me with how professional and customer-oriented they were, and it was that way throughout the job. All of the great things I had heard from others about OBA when I was doing my research definitely played out on my job with these individuals. Unfortunately, the Google rating system is only five stars for the highest rating, but these fellows deserve at least eight or ten stars on a five star rating system. I found OBA to be a fine company to do business with, and the individuals I dealt with from there on every stage of the project were exceptional and did a fine job of representing OBA as a company.
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Wayne Richardson was quick, thorough, and personable during his yearly service checkup.
Wayne Richardson was quick, thorough, and personable during his yearly service checkup.
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Grant Taylor did a great job! He called and told me when her would be there and actually showed up on time!(which NEVER happens) then he…
Grant Taylor did a great job! He called and told me when her would be there and actually showed up on time!(which NEVER happens) then he gave me a quote that was honest and explained it so I knew the reasons why the work needed done. He was patient with me and all my questions and didn’t make me feel bad about asking. Long story short he was awesome and it was a great experience for me mostly due to him!
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Matt Carter thank you very much.
Matt Carter thank you very much.
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Great service and great job. Austin was great and did exactly what was expected.
Great service and great job. Austin was great and did exactly what was expected.
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Seth Herman and Charles Hartz did a fantastic job revising original work that was subpar. They were very patient with my frustration and…
Seth Herman and Charles Hartz did a fantastic job revising original work that was subpar. They were very patient with my frustration and explained everything they were doing as they went along. Very professional. Great work!
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Trevor west and crew did a great job I would highly recommend afs
Trevor west and crew did a great job I would highly recommend afs
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.