Keep Your Crawl Space Dry with a Sump Pump
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.
Solutions that fit into your life
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I have never given a review before, but after hiring Foundation Recovery Systems to rise my garage floor I was highly motivated to do…
I have never given a review before, but after hiring Foundation Recovery Systems to rise my garage floor I was highly motivated to do so.The process started with Travis who came out to look at my garage floor and give me an assessment and quote. Travis is very friendly, professional, and educated me on my different options to fix my problem. After discussing my options with Travis I decided to purchase a poly-lift for my garage floor. Foundation Recovery's bid came in the middle of the 3 bids that I received, but I chose them because their warranty far exceeded the other 2 contractors, 5 years vs 2 years. But I also chose them because of Travis, just like working with him.On Dec 1st, Jeremiah and Jake came out to do the lift. They showed up on time and where also very friendly and professional. We discussed a few of my concerns and then they got to work. Took them about 3 hours to complete the work and afterwards they informed me of 2 other issues to keep an eye on, no footings under my garage posts and a foundation wall that may be moving. They also explained to me how to monitor both situations.Last thing, when Travis gave me the bid, he explained that the bid was good no matter how much material use. The other 2 contractors both stated that there would be additional fees if they exceed the amount of poly they estimated. I am so glad the I went with Foundation Recovery Systems, because Jeremiah & Jake reported to me when they finished that they used a lot more poly then they anticipated.Needless to say, if I ever need any sort of foundation work in the future I will be calling Foundation Recovery Systems. They not only met my expectations, they exceeded them. Thank you, guys!
Foundation Recovery Systems
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Very professional service people. On time. Conducted service in a timely manner. Very knowledgeable.
Very professional service people. On time. Conducted service in a timely manner. Very knowledgeable.
Foundation Systems of Michigan
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Will, Bradley and Blake did an outstanding job. Extremely professional and three hard-working individuals. They put everything back in…
Will, Bradley and Blake did an outstanding job. Extremely professional and three hard-working individuals. They put everything back in place when done and it was almost hard to see where they had worked they did such a good job. I must say as I watched them work, I was amazed at how well they worked as a team.
Dry Pro Foundation & Crawlspace Specialists
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Mr Wade Siler was very professional and knowledgeable
Mr Wade Siler was very professional and knowledgeable
AFS Repair
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Michael, Dean and Lloyd were very professional. On time and kept me informed throughout the process.
Michael, Dean and Lloyd were very professional. On time and kept me informed throughout the process.
JES Foundation Repair
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First and foremost, I NEVER write reviews; however, I found it necessary in this case because the two young men who came to perform the…
First and foremost, I NEVER write reviews; however, I found it necessary in this case because the two young men who came to perform the work were true professionals. Foreman Michael Kuffour and Co-foreman Alan Brown arrived on time! They professionally introduced themselves. I felt immediately at ease because once I directed them to the area that needed repair, they quickly communicated operation issues and recommended changes so that the work to be performed was accurately understood in layperson's terms. They utilized precision measuring instruments and fixtures to measure the dimensions of finished work pieces: downspouts and sump pump operations. They were extremely conscientious and ensured that work complied with all relevant codes, standards, and job specifications. They followed procedures to maintain the work environment neat and orderly. Mike, the Project Supervisor, arrived. Mike was knowledgeable and provided information on further work and any materials and equipment needed. He communicated ways to gain efficiencies and more effective installation methods in collaboration with us (the customer), which I greatly appreciated so that we could meet the goals and work towards a final resolution to our water problem. He inspected the Encapsulation work under the crawl space also. Once the meeting was over, I felt secure that the remainder of the result would be proficiently performed and up to code. I recommend JES to anyone, for they provide A-1 work. The guys that they sent were tens (10) in every sense. For this, I give them five stars ***** . Thank You
JES Foundation Repair
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Jason Schilt, came to inspect our home on 7/24, and arrived on time to inspect our home inside, outside, and our crawl space. We cannot…
Jason Schilt, came to inspect our home on 7/24, and arrived on time to inspect our home inside, outside, and our crawl space. We cannot have asked to receive a better inspector than Jason. He did not rush through the inspection but took his time to provide us with very thorough details with images to show what we were dealing with under the crawl space. Jason also helped us with financing, and went through pricing options as well as gave his honest professional opinion of what needs to be repaired/replaced.We had reached out to a different company prior to contacting FSM and when the individual arrived to our home he was only here at most 10 minutes and within this short few minutes without ever even going into our crawl space to see what the problem was he stated our structure and foundation both were bad, said he would need to dig up pavements along the house to knock the crawl space wall out then he would go in from there to repair anything he found. He said he also would need to replace the pavement going along our home after he was finished. He quoted us 20,000 to start this job and it took me numerous calls to get the estimate which arrived 3 weeks later. We did not hesitate to call FSM for a second opinion as we were not comfortable with the first guy from the independently owned company who quoted us 20,000. We are so thankful that FSM gave us Jason Schilt as our inspector because he genuinely cares about his job and the well being of his customers. We hope others are as blessed as we were to have Jason come to their home, he’s a very honest person and great guy to do business with! Thank you so much for everything Jason! We appreciate you and your honesty, you’re the best!Rob and Tammy C.
Foundation Systems of Michigan
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Very impressed and satisfied. Jacob ** ******* A and **** W did a great job. They communicated how the process would go and worked with us…
Very impressed and satisfied. Jacob ** ******* A and **** W did a great job. They communicated how the process would go and worked with us throughout to ensure that we got what we needed, cleaned up the area and explained the operation of the system and next steps. Well done!
Baker's Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
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Sorry, I'm really bad with names, but the two workers that came to my house to fix cracks on my porch and raise concrete slabs to level,…
Sorry, I'm really bad with names, but the two workers that came to my house to fix cracks on my porch and raise concrete slabs to level, they were awesome, professional and respected my concerns and property.Great job Bakers Waterproofing…
Baker's Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
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Very professional and hard working and explained what was done thoroughly. Phillip and his team we’re great
Very professional and hard working and explained what was done thoroughly. Phillip and his team we’re great
Dry Pro Foundation & Crawlspace Specialists
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Jake L came out and was extremely thorough in explaining the whole process and what it would entail to fix our basement!
Jake L came out and was extremely thorough in explaining the whole process and what it would entail to fix our basement!
Innovative Basement Authority
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I had forman Charles and installers Hunter, Ricco, and Rock come out and encapsulate my crawl space today. The guys were prompt, …
I had forman Charles and installers Hunter, Ricco, and Rock come out and encapsulate my crawl space today. The guys were prompt, professional, and very polite! I highly recommend their work (they need a drone to help with photos in tight crawlspaces like mine lol). This is a huge expensive project, but a heck of an investment. Dont hire your cousin to do this job (the previous owner of my house did this, my floors sag and i had mold on my joists), hire professionals, I highly recommend the JES crew. I will tell all my friends to go with JES if they have foundation issues. 10 out of 10! Thanks again guys!!!
JES Foundation Repair
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I moved into my home just over a year ago and have had three basement floodings. After trying to figure out the solution on my own, I gave…
I moved into my home just over a year ago and have had three basement floodings. After trying to figure out the solution on my own, I gave JES a call. Best decision I ever made. The three young men who performed the basement waterproofing did an standing job for me. They were professional and courteous.
JES Foundation Repair
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The work was done well, and in a very timely fashion. Jacob and AJ(?) were very professional and easy to work with.
The work was done well, and in a very timely fashion. Jacob and AJ(?) were very professional and easy to work with.
Innovative Basement Authority
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MY NAME IS CALVIN,JUST WANT TO THANK THE MEN ROBERTO, JOSE MARTINEZ FOR THE EXCELLENT WORK THEY DID INSTALLING JACKS UNDER MY FLOORS THAT…
MY NAME IS CALVIN,JUST WANT TO THANK THE MEN ROBERTO, JOSE MARTINEZ FOR THE EXCELLENT WORK THEY DID INSTALLING JACKS UNDER MY FLOORS THAT WERE SINKING,THANK YOU GUYS, AND THANK YOU JES
JES Foundation Repair
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Just a huge thank you to David, Damarion and Armand! I don’t know if I have ever seen a harder working crew! They were knowledgeable,…
Just a huge thank you to David, Damarion and Armand! I don’t know if I have ever seen a harder working crew! They were knowledgeable, professional and have me feeling stress free with my beautiful basement!
Ohio Basement Authority
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Tyrone W., Quandray J., and Antuan T arrived promptly and were friendly, professional, efficient, and meticulous. They left the basement…
Tyrone W., Quandray J., and Antuan T arrived promptly and were friendly, professional, efficient, and meticulous. They left the basement spotless and took the time to explain all of the equipment and make sure I was satisfied. Thanks to a great team doing top notch work!
JES Foundation Repair
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Jason was the best salesman we’ve had in a long time. Very honest and he made us feel comfortable. Signed contract without any hesitation. …
Jason was the best salesman we’ve had in a long time. Very honest and he made us feel comfortable. Signed contract without any hesitation. Can’t wait to start on our project.
Foundation Systems of Michigan
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Troy Hofheimer, the certified field inspector was on time, professional, and friendly. He checked out my concerns. He explained to me why I …
Troy Hofheimer, the certified field inspector was on time, professional, and friendly. He checked out my concerns. He explained to me why I thought I had a problem. Was not pushy to sale me something I didn't need. At my age, some people try to take advantage of that.He's a fine young man. Thank you Troy
JES Foundation Repair
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You want the best of the best? Call and ask for Ross. Ross is a big guy and I thought there was no way he would be able to fit in the areas …
You want the best of the best? Call and ask for Ross. Ross is a big guy and I thought there was no way he would be able to fit in the areas I needed examined in my crawlspace. Let me tell you, I thought I was watching Santa Claus in action, that man disappeared in my crawl space and didn't come back until the whole thing was mapped and solutions were on the table. The follow up work to fix the issues was great as well. All around great experience.
AFS Repair
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Adam was very professional and knowledgeable when he came to check out my house in Fort Worth! He took his time and went into detail with…
Adam was very professional and knowledgeable when he came to check out my house in Fort Worth! He took his time and went into detail with what i would need. I will be going with FSS and highly recommend them if you want a thorough job done!
Foundation Support Specialists
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We had a lot of hills we had to climb and plans to change but the JES team did it. They started the project, ran into some issues, and had…
We had a lot of hills we had to climb and plans to change but the JES team did it. They started the project, ran into some issues, and had to rewrite the plans. I made a few calls and management came out and the project was back on. Joseph “Joe” Palotas, Certified Field Inspector, and Nick Feaster, Sales Manager, did an amazing job of making sure we could continue the repairs when we hit a wall. Neither Joe nor Nick are scared to get their hands dirty. Nick even came out and explained in detail what needed to be done and put on his boot and went to work helping. The crew, Michael Burrell, Steve Marshall, and Nick Feaster are very nice, polite young men. They did an excellent job getting everything done in an acceptable time manner. When the project was complete they took the time to explain everything to me in great detail. Very happy with the service JES provided.
JES Foundation Repair
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JES stabilized our house foundation which is in sandy soil close to tidal water. The supervisor, Moises Paz came to the house several times …
JES stabilized our house foundation which is in sandy soil close to tidal water. The supervisor, Moises Paz came to the house several times prior to the repair to ensure the engineer had a clear understanding of the problem. He stayed in touch every step of the process. The crew Foreman Jaime Castillo and his team Antonio Canales and Jason Morales were very professional. They put down sheeting to protect the lawns and were careful around the shrubs. Mr. Castillo explained everything he was doing and why. They cleaned up, added top soil and seeded. Very satisfied. We recommend JES and Mr. Paz for any foundation work in Maryland.
JES Foundation Repair
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Chris Trevitz serviced our waterproof system in a timely manner. Very pleasant to work with, explained system and left area clean
Chris Trevitz serviced our waterproof system in a timely manner. Very pleasant to work with, explained system and left area clean
Baker's Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
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Stephen, Mark V., Earle, and Craig were great – super communicative, helpful in answering questions, and they kept me in the loop at every…
Stephen, Mark V., Earle, and Craig were great – super communicative, helpful in answering questions, and they kept me in the loop at every step of the project. Foundation repair is a zero-fun project, but having folks who were willing to answer questions, check in with me, and let me know how things were going throughout the job, it felt a lot less stressful. They were even careful and did their best to keep my landscaping together and put everything back how it was when they were finished. And they were FAST. Would definitely recommend this crew to others.
Foundation Support Specialists
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Great experience. Our foreman Mike Oliver and his crew, Andrew and Bret were the best. Extremely knowledgeable, professional and incredibly …
Great experience. Our foreman Mike Oliver and his crew, Andrew and Bret were the best. Extremely knowledgeable, professional and incredibly kind. They walked me through the project. Showed me everything and even sent pictures of before and after for my records. All my cracks are taken care of. Even my doors all close on a click. Thanks to Alpha and these awesome guys I now feel safe in my home.
Alpha Foundations
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We called JES on a Thursday to come check out some hairline cracks we’d noticed in our foundation, just to be on the safe side. They called …
We called JES on a Thursday to come check out some hairline cracks we’d noticed in our foundation, just to be on the safe side. They called us back immediately and had a tech at our home the very next morning! Jeff Tyree was absolutely incredible! He inspected the house thoroughly, was honest, very professional and explained everything to us in a manner we could understand. While we ultimately didn’t have foundation issues, he helped us uncover a different plumbing related issue we did not know existed, which ultimately saved us thousands of dollars! We are so impressed with the honesty, integrity and thoroughness of this company, JES will certainly be our go to for future foundation and related issues. We highly recommend and will refer others to JES!
JES Foundation Repair
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Demario and Antonio were on time and worked diligently all day. They were very systematic and considerate of my property as they worked. …
Demario and Antonio were on time and worked diligently all day. They were very systematic and considerate of my property as they worked. The work was done in a timely manner and I was told what would happen and how. Again, I cannot express enough how much I appreciated the professionalism and work ethic of Demario and Antonio!!
AFS Repair
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Mike Truelove, Brady Webster, & Chris Smith did an excellent job!
Mike Truelove, Brady Webster, & Chris Smith did an excellent job!
AFS Repair
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My original appointment was to be on a Friday at 2pm. JES texted me the Monday prior asking if I would like to change the appointment to…
My original appointment was to be on a Friday at 2pm. JES texted me the Monday prior asking if I would like to change the appointment to Tuesday at 2, which was great. The inspector, Jay called early Tuesday to see if we could meet at 1130. Jay showed up on time and we immediately dug into the issue…a likely sunken corner foundation of my carport. Jay covered all the possible solutions, went thru the warranty, timing, cost, etc. At no point did I feel pressured to make a decision and Jay conducted himself in a pleasant and professional manor.
JES Foundation Repair
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Jeremy Jeremiah and Dylan is an excellent job on my foundation and am very pleased
Jeremy Jeremiah and Dylan is an excellent job on my foundation and am very pleased
Innovative Basement Authority
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Alpha Foundations was the solution to my cracked and uneven patio and front walkway. They took away all the trip hazards and lifted and…
Alpha Foundations was the solution to my cracked and uneven patio and front walkway. They took away all the trip hazards and lifted and sealed my patio from more corrosion. Drew and Jake were friendly and knew how to tackle the problem. I highly recommend this company for any of your foundation problems. Have them a call!
Alpha Foundations
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We had our basement waterproofed by the best team of guys working for the JES company. Darrell Grissom, Darrell Matthews and Derrick…
We had our basement waterproofed by the best team of guys working for the JES company. Darrell Grissom, Darrell Matthews and Derrick Copeland. Be safe and keep up the good work!
JES Foundation Repair
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Mason was outstanding! His team mates, Steven and Chris, were just as great… I will go nowhere else for my business from here on out.
Mason was outstanding! His team mates, Steven and Chris, were just as great… I will go nowhere else for my business from here on out.
AFS Repair
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Eddie, Baron, and Jackson are all very professional, through, polite, very knowledgeable and good at answering all of our questions. They…
Eddie, Baron, and Jackson are all very professional, through, polite, very knowledgeable and good at answering all of our questions. They did a great job.
AFS Repair
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Ohio Basement Authority did a great job! They were friendly and helpful from the moment we contacted them until the job was finished. We…
Ohio Basement Authority did a great job! They were friendly and helpful from the moment we contacted them until the job was finished. We received a quote and explanation from Caleb that explained the project in detail. Caden and Serg did an excellent job on the repair work raising our porch and walkway. Thank you for a great job and experience.
Ohio Basement Authority
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Extremely professional company. Followed through on every detail—told us when they would be here, what they were doing, and arrived on…
Extremely professional company. Followed through on every detail—told us when they would be here, what they were doing, and arrived on time. Andrew who did the work was courteous and walked us through what he would be doing. There were no surprises! Recommend this company for any concrete pool deck work.
JES Foundation Repair
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We had our outside walkway lifted today as it had sunk to a dangerous angle. JES gave us a thorough inspect and estimate. They arrived…
We had our outside walkway lifted today as it had sunk to a dangerous angle. JES gave us a thorough inspect and estimate. They arrived early and did an excellent job being very respectful of the lawn and gardens. Bryan Rutherford and Austin Hicks were the technicians on the job. Very pleasant to deal with and explained everything. Thanks JES.
JES Foundation Repair
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Bradley was on time and very friendly. Even after we determined that the service I was looking for isn’t a service JES provides and I felt …
Bradley was on time and very friendly. Even after we determined that the service I was looking for isn’t a service JES provides and I felt like I had wasted his time he remained professional and pleasant and assured me it was no trouble and he was happy to take a look around while he was here to see if there were any concerns that he could inform me about.Although I won’t be using this company for this project, I am pleased with experience and will definitely consider JES for future needs if they arise.(the service I was wanting: to have an egress window cut into the basement foundation)Update 12/7/22 – Bradley just called me and informed me that he found someone who may be able to help with the egress window. He definitely went above and beyond!
JES Foundation Repair
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Matt carter came to my house to do an inspection for us. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. He even called me the day before to make …
Matt carter came to my house to do an inspection for us. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. He even called me the day before to make sure everything was still good for our appointment. I’d highly recommend using this company.
AFS Repair
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Quick experienced and friendly service. Water heater completely replaced within 2.5 hours from when I called to schedule service. No…
Quick experienced and friendly service. Water heater completely replaced within 2.5 hours from when I called to schedule service. No hassle.
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I was so satisfied with the quality of service I received at AFS, specifically while working with Dustin. He was so honest and genuine and…
I was so satisfied with the quality of service I received at AFS, specifically while working with Dustin. He was so honest and genuine and made me feel totally comfortable. He was very knowledgeable and patient and provided detailed information about our property concerns. I would recommend Dustin at AFS to anyone in need of their services. 10/10!!
AFS Repair
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James Figueroa, Davon Phillips. Shaun and Koby did an exceptional job in keeping me updated on the work being performed on foundation…
James Figueroa, Davon Phillips. Shaun and Koby did an exceptional job in keeping me updated on the work being performed on foundation repair and concrete repair of walkway/porch. The entire AquaGuard team's clean-up upon completion of the job was perfect. Thank you.
AquaGuard Foundation Solutions
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These guys were prompt, professional and polite. The value was good from start to finish!
These guys were prompt, professional and polite. The value was good from start to finish!
JES Foundation Repair
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Have to give it to Alpha Foundations – we scheduled our repair and Tyler even reached out to us to come a few days earlier. My husband is…
Have to give it to Alpha Foundations – we scheduled our repair and Tyler even reached out to us to come a few days earlier. My husband is in the rehab/construction business and he said Tyler, Ryan and Drew were polite, informative and completed their work exceptionally well. They even put up with our grand dog (Roscoe), who had to be involved in the inspection process. Thank you Alpha Foundations for improving our foundation! The Davenports……..
Alpha Foundations
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Foreman Andrew is incredible and a leader. We hired BAU to perform a whole house underpinning job from December 2022-March 2023. Our…
Foreman Andrew is incredible and a leader. We hired BAU to perform a whole house underpinning job from December 2022-March 2023. Our recently purchased 1950's home sat on expansive clay soil and had been settling for decades. The project was a big job and complicated by the winter rains that occurred throughout many days of the project. Andrew was extremely professional, knowledgeable about every aspect of the job and managed the entire project class and skill.He communicates very effectively and is transparent to assuage any concerns that we had on the project. He also shows up earlier than anyone, and works the entire day, rain or shine, in the mud and trenches with his team. This leadership was impressive. Since the completion of our project, he has remained available and came out to make some minor adjustments promptly and free of charge. Without any hesitation, I would entrust BAU to do my foundation work with the demand that Andrew lead the project. Thank you Andrew and your crew for a job well done.
Bay Area Underpinning
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Raymond and George were awesome. We met and discusssed the project which was to fill a void under my driveway created by erosion. They have …
Raymond and George were awesome. We met and discusssed the project which was to fill a void under my driveway created by erosion. They have the experience to know where to fill and how much without lifting the drive. They listened and performed flawlessly. Justin, our engineer and sales rep took a few hours with me to completely outline and price our job in order to be sure to eliminate the possibility of any future issues. Great team. Extremely pleased and confident the the job was done perfectly. Thanks Guys
AquaGuard Foundation Solutions
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Mike, Ryan, and Desean did an absolutely fabulous job under the direction of the multi-talented and non-stop WORKING boss Mike Zalewski….
Mike, Ryan, and Desean did an absolutely fabulous job under the direction of the multi-talented and non-stop WORKING boss Mike Zalewski. They left this place fantastic and clean. Great work ethic and professionalism. If you get to pick your crew, pick them!! They encapsulated and installed two dehumidifiers too. Simply out: Job well done.
Mount Valley Foundation Services
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Working with BayArea Underpinning was a great experience. Ron Hobbs was professional and so easy to work with. Their crew especially Mike…
Working with BayArea Underpinning was a great experience. Ron Hobbs was professional and so easy to work with. Their crew especially Mike was detailed and on time. Very honest company. They rebated me back money on something that I would have known about but Mike was honest enough to tell me. Very impressed. Call them they did a great job!
Bay Area Underpinning
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Phenomenal group of hardworking men…
Phenomenal group of hardworking men…
JES Foundation Repair
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Dalton was very professional and knowledgeable to work with.
Dalton was very professional and knowledgeable to work with.
Foundation Recovery Systems
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Worth every penny, very happy from start to finish. We opted for the complete crawl space encapsulation, moisture control, and floor…
Worth every penny, very happy from start to finish. We opted for the complete crawl space encapsulation, moisture control, and floor leveling. When the work was done and we discovered that their original plan missed a key leveling issue, they promptly came back out and did the extra work at no charge to us. Our salesman Jay was never pushy and had the patience of an angel. Thank you to the crew including Victor, Brian, Austin, Christian, Malik, Robert and James for doing a fantastic job.
Tar Heel Basement Systems
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Derek was a fair and accurate representative. Estimate was completed in a thorough and timely manner
Derek was a fair and accurate representative. Estimate was completed in a thorough and timely manner
Groundworks
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Mike Oliver and crew were very professional, hard working guys who didn’t have the best working conditions. Heavy rain for 2 days. They…
Mike Oliver and crew were very professional, hard working guys who didn’t have the best working conditions. Heavy rain for 2 days. They persevered and completed the job. I would recommend Alpha Foundations to anyone who has crawlspace issues.
Alpha Foundations
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Absolutely a great experience and totally seamless. From inspection, to customer contact and scheduling, to installation, all from a top…
Absolutely a great experience and totally seamless. From inspection, to customer contact and scheduling, to installation, all from a top rated professional team. My installers, Mike J and Aaron F., could not have been more friendly and kept me informed everyday of arrival times and work completed for that day. They answered any questions I had and provided additional information I hadn't even thought of. All work was completed with clean up on time as scheduled. Thank you TarHeel Basements team for your A-1 service!
Tar Heel Basement Systems
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Marc is the best hands down.
Marc is the best hands down.
Foundation Systems of Michigan
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Alonso was our service technician more than once. We would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this man for any concerns and questions you have about your…
Alonso was our service technician more than once. We would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this man for any concerns and questions you have about your crawlspace issues. He is so professional and always honest when he comes to do yearly inspections. Would reccomend Foundation Recovery for all your foundation problems.NINA HOWARD
Foundation Recovery Systems
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My sump pump went out and I did not realize it until late on a Friday night. 1/3 of my basement had standing water in it. I called and…
My sump pump went out and I did not realize it until late on a Friday night. 1/3 of my basement had standing water in it. I called and left a message Friday night around 10:30, knowing that they were closed on Saturday. However, first thing Saturday morning, they called me and were able to be out before 9 am. They fixed the problem and even cleaned up the standing water. They recommended ways to dry up the carpet faster. Ryan was very professional and not pushy at all. I really appreciate this business and will use them in the future for all my basement needs.
Groundworks
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Lee,Camyrn and Ethan did a great job in our basement
Lee,Camyrn and Ethan did a great job in our basement
Foundation Recovery Systems
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I had Rob and Stacy come in during pouring rain and completed my project. Looks great all level won’t trip on high / Low spots. Thanks BQ
I had Rob and Stacy come in during pouring rain and completed my project. Looks great all level won’t trip on high / Low spots. Thanks BQ
BQ Basements & Concrete
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Great work and fast Ian and Nathan were very friendly and kept me informed and explained everything well
Great work and fast Ian and Nathan were very friendly and kept me informed and explained everything well
Tar Heel Basement Systems
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What a pleasure meeting Wade Siler from AFS. With 20 years experience he arrived on time with everything he needed to make a good…
What a pleasure meeting Wade Siler from AFS. With 20 years experience he arrived on time with everything he needed to make a good evaluation of my crawl space. After nearly an hour of crawling around under my house he came out and after a few minutes he had drawn a diagram of my structure and at least 20 pictures with his recommendations. No high pressure. I believe AFS is a quality company to do business with. I would give Mr. Siler an A plus and feel AFS is lucky to have such a great employee.
AFS Repair
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Nathan Brand was our basement inspector, and we were extremely satisfied with his level of expertise, his thorough inspection and analysis…
Nathan Brand was our basement inspector, and we were extremely satisfied with his level of expertise, his thorough inspection and analysis of our basement, and the amount of time that he spent with us educating us on the process. He told us straight up that he wasn’t going to leave for the day until we had all of our questions answered and we were completely satisfied that we had the information we needed in order to make a decision. Nathan was very relatable and personable, and it was obvious that he truly cares about helping people through this process.
Innovative Basement Authority
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Eric V, Jose J, and Marco R did a terrific job, we’re right on time, and explained exactly what they did. Thanks Guys!
Eric V, Jose J, and Marco R did a terrific job, we’re right on time, and explained exactly what they did. Thanks Guys!
Dry Pro Foundation & Crawlspace Specialists
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He cleaned up his mess and was a great person to talk to. Rick the ruler is the man for the job.
He cleaned up his mess and was a great person to talk to. Rick the ruler is the man for the job.
Innovative Basement Authority
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Brian,Sonny, and Paul were always on time and kept us informed about the process as they worked. They pointed out several plumbing leaks…
Brian,Sonny, and Paul were always on time and kept us informed about the process as they worked. They pointed out several plumbing leaks that we were unaware of. They were friendly and courteous, a great team. They cleaned up every day before leaving and left phone numbers if we had additional questions later. They also texted numerous pictures of their progress.
Innovative Basement Authority
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Brandon C, Zach B, and Roel L we’re very personable, helpful, explained things very thoroughly, and cleaned up very well! Highly recommend…
Brandon C, Zach B, and Roel L we’re very personable, helpful, explained things very thoroughly, and cleaned up very well! Highly recommend them. 5 stars
Innovative Basement Authority
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Doug and Alex T came out today to adjust one of my jacks that was installed 2 years ago. Just needed adjustment. Both were very…
Doug and Alex T came out today to adjust one of my jacks that was installed 2 years ago. Just needed adjustment. Both were very professional, nice to work with. Doug actually worked on this 2 years ago. Tells you that must be a great place to work when your employees stay with you. Thanks again Dry Pro.Judy H
Dry Pro Foundation & Crawlspace Specialists
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I had a very pleasant experience with Caesar of Basement Authority. He was very kind and professional, had a well put together presentation …
I had a very pleasant experience with Caesar of Basement Authority. He was very kind and professional, had a well put together presentation on what repairs were recommended, why and how they would address these concerns. I would highly recommend you consider using this company.
Basement Authority of West Virginia
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I can't say enough good things about the team from Mount Valley Foundation Services. Oscar M., Cory H. and Brandon W. did an outstanding…
I can't say enough good things about the team from Mount Valley Foundation Services. Oscar M., Cory H. and Brandon W. did an outstanding job with the foundation repair. I was very impressed with the entire process and the materials used. They explained each step of the repair and completed the job in a very timely manner. Thanks for a job well done!
Mount Valley Foundation Services
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William, Angel, and Pharoah were so polite, thorough, and careful. The gave is updates and inspections every step of the way. The work was…
William, Angel, and Pharoah were so polite, thorough, and careful. The gave is updates and inspections every step of the way. The work was on my mom’s home in Springfield, MN. They were so kind to our mom of 87 yrs old. Cleanup was great. Highly recommend their business.
Innovative Basement Authority
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Logan, Jamal, Dylan, Bryce did an outstanding job.
Logan, Jamal, Dylan, Bryce did an outstanding job.
AFS Repair
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They are amazing!!Especially Suzy Garcia ! She is very nice and kind i’ve ever seen.She supports customer’s issue so experienced.I will…
They are amazing!!Especially Suzy Garcia ! She is very nice and kind i’ve ever seen.She supports customer’s issue so experienced.I will definitely recommend this company professional and responsible! And good staff!!
Foundation Support Specialists
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I contacted Mount Valley to inspect and repair my retaining wall that developed cracks after a period of heavy rain. To my surprise, the…
I contacted Mount Valley to inspect and repair my retaining wall that developed cracks after a period of heavy rain. To my surprise, the inspection was free unlike other companies. Kolden, the inspector, called the day prior to the inspection and the day of. He showed up on time and was very friendly, knowledgeable, thorough, and communicated with me throughout the process. I was left with a comprehensive plan that I am confident will address my issues. I highly recommend Mount Valley Foundation Services, and if you are lucky to get Kolden as your inspector, you're in great hands.
Mount Valley Foundation Services
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Andrew Wright, Cameron andMer-Shevron. Hard workers and professional courteous service. Highly recommend.
Andrew Wright, Cameron andMer-Shevron. Hard workers and professional courteous service. Highly recommend.
Mount Valley Foundation Services
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Professional and extremely responsive. I only made one call to inquire about service and it was answered immediately. Great service and…
Professional and extremely responsive. I only made one call to inquire about service and it was answered immediately. Great service and salesperson was personable and knowledgeable. Looking forward to project completion. Thank you!!
AFS Repair
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I had an outstanding experience with the crew of Shawn, Jon, and Jaren who came to our Olathe home on Friday, June 23, 2017. I had used…
I had an outstanding experience with the crew of Shawn, Jon, and Jaren who came to our Olathe home on Friday, June 23, 2017. I had used FRS previously for some leveling of our drive and sidewalk.This time we had them install a steel beam and 3 support posts with jacking capability to level our badly sloping deck. The guys worked quickly and efficiently and finished by around noon. I was counting on this solution to be phase one of my plan to restore the deck to good working order. I am gratified that the crew achieved the objective perfectly.
Foundation Recovery Systems
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Nate Pierce and Noah W. were great. Kept me informed on their proccess and did quick, quality work
Nate Pierce and Noah W. were great. Kept me informed on their proccess and did quick, quality work
Foundation Systems of Michigan
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Kevin M. is great to work with and very timely. He was able to answer all our questions when he came out for our yearly inspection and…
Kevin M. is great to work with and very timely. He was able to answer all our questions when he came out for our yearly inspection and recommended adding some additional supports as a preventative measure.Christian S. and Charles F. were great to work with. They arrived on-time and kept us updated with the process including pictures of the foundation supports that were being installed. They completed the work on-time and showed us pictures of the entire installation process.
AFS Repair
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The work that was completed was of excellent quality. The workers were very professional. Austin DJ and Cole all were great!
The work that was completed was of excellent quality. The workers were very professional. Austin DJ and Cole all were great!
AFS Repair
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Brian's inspection was detailed and informative, would definitely recommend!
Brian's inspection was detailed and informative, would definitely recommend!
Foundation Systems of Michigan
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I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin Creed, who did our one year inspection, after getting the encapsulation system installed under my mom’s …
I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin Creed, who did our one year inspection, after getting the encapsulation system installed under my mom’s house last year. Kevin found some issues that needed to be fixed, fixed them, then went a step further and removed some rodents from under the house, and placed bug bombs and mouse traps for me. He was kind and explained everything thoroughly, which I greatly appreciated. Good job, Kevin!
Foundation Recovery Systems
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I contracted to Tar Heel Basement Systems to insulate my crawl space and install a dehumidifier.Nyles Robinson, Daniel Jones, and Tyree…
I contracted to Tar Heel Basement Systems to insulate my crawl space and install a dehumidifier.Nyles Robinson, Daniel Jones, and Tyree McKinnie arrived at my home on-time. Nyles patiently walked me through the crawl space insulation installation process and answered my questions.He and the team promptly got to work and kept me informed along the way. The team kept a clean workspace and conducted themselves professionally and courteously. Nyles and team completed the job on-time and with high quality. Nyles reviewed the work they had done with me, and provided pictures of the work.Nyles, Daniel, and Tyree showed me the utmost respect.
Tar Heel Basement Systems
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Damarion and Marshall did a super job on our sump pump installation!
Damarion and Marshall did a super job on our sump pump installation!
Ohio Basement Authority
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Adam Little was very helpful, had great insight and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend using Innovative
Adam Little was very helpful, had great insight and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend using Innovative
Innovative Basement Authority
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Had a great experience from start to finish on a crawlspace job. Jay King, Jesse Pederson, and Willie Oliphant were on the service crew and …
Had a great experience from start to finish on a crawlspace job. Jay King, Jesse Pederson, and Willie Oliphant were on the service crew and did an awesome job. Was impressed by their expertise, communication, and professionalism.
Foundation Recovery Systems
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Johnnie West from Linden, Al. Juan Castillo and his crew Arturo, Luciano and Silvano demonstrated surperb harmony and teamwork while…
Johnnie West from Linden, Al. Juan Castillo and his crew Arturo, Luciano and Silvano demonstrated surperb harmony and teamwork while performing excellent foundation work on my home. From start to finish this crew was neat and when they left all the work site was clean. They even made adjustments on work performed over a year ago. They worked safely and wore PPE.I would certainly recommend them. Good people and very friendly.
AFS Repair
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Chris Snyder worked very hard for three days to install a new drain / sump/ waterproofing project at our house. His assistants Henry and…
Chris Snyder worked very hard for three days to install a new drain / sump/ waterproofing project at our house. His assistants Henry and Darius also worked hard staying the third night of the project until after 9:00 p.m. and working in the dark to finish up the outside portion in our yard. They went above and beyond to complete the project.
Baker's Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
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**** did a great job explaining the system and completing the process quickly and efficiently
**** did a great job explaining the system and completing the process quickly and efficiently
Baker's Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
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Had an internal french drain with wall seal and sump pump installed by Baker's. Very happy with this company from start to finish….
Had an internal french drain with wall seal and sump pump installed by Baker's. Very happy with this company from start to finish. Excellent quality, friendly service, and an unbeatable warranty made it worth every penny.James, Eli-Jiah, and Ridge went above and beyond during install to make sure everything was done properly and professionally despite running into issues with previous work buried under concrete at our home. They fixed the issues and left us with a better drain for our washing machine than we previously had. Can't thank these guys enough, and can't recommend this company enough!
Baker's Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
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I am just getting started on my journey with FSM. So far I am very impressed! I called yesterday and was able to get an appointment this…
I am just getting started on my journey with FSM. So far I am very impressed! I called yesterday and was able to get an appointment this morning! Super quick response!Kyle M. And Mike B. came to do the initial inspection. They were on time which I appreciate. Both very friendly and knowledgeable. I didn't know what to expect and was a little nervous that they would be "pushy" salesman. Not the case at all! In fact completely opposite.. They took the time to do a thorough inspection, understand my concerns, and answer my questions. Even answered questions when I had to "phone a friend." :)They provided a thorough explanation of what the issues are and even had me feeling like an expert at one point! Both of them were very honest and even though I just met them the entire time I was at ease talking with them.Kyle M. almost got stuck in the well closet (I shut the door on him LOL) during the inspection, but he didn't skip a beat and it made for a good laugh!Mike B. offered some additional expert advice after noticing icicles above my AC unit during inspection around the outside of my home. Extra kudos to him for helping me cover it up!!Kyle M. was very patient with me during the entire process. He provided a good explanation of my options and was supportive of whatever decision I made. He was not "pushy" at all. He also told me what to expect throughout the process.Kyle M. and Mike B. make a great team! FSM is lucky to have them as frontline staff meeting with customers. They made my day!I look forward to the next steps in my journey with FSM! I like the fact that Kyle M. and Mike B. are familiar with all staff involved with the project. I also know Kyle M. will be in touch throughout to make sure things go smoothly.
Foundation Systems of Michigan
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Dylan Combs and Chris Thompson worked nonstop from the time they arrived at our residence. They were courteous and answered all of the…
Dylan Combs and Chris Thompson worked nonstop from the time they arrived at our residence. They were courteous and answered all of the questions that we had for them. We were pleased with their professionalism. Today we got a follow up from the company to make sure that all was OK and reminded us that they would follow up in a year to ensure that all was good. We have been happy with the company’s service overall.
Indiana Foundation Service
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The team did a great job on our crawl space encapsulation. Collin D. was very thorough during the estimate. The crew of Charles Hartz,…
The team did a great job on our crawl space encapsulation. Collin D. was very thorough during the estimate. The crew of Charles Hartz, Matt Remington, Paul Howl & Cameron M. were great. They called ahead of time and notified me when they were leaving. They would also show me what they did each day.
JES Foundation Repair
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Nik, Evan and Ethan were all top notched. Very professional and worked hard to get job done.
Nik, Evan and Ethan were all top notched. Very professional and worked hard to get job done.
AFS Repair
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Foreman Kris and his crew, Cesar and Anthony, did foundation work on your family's house a short while ago and I am very pleased with the…
Foreman Kris and his crew, Cesar and Anthony, did foundation work on your family's house a short while ago and I am very pleased with the work, friendliness and communication of everyoneHighly recommend! Great job guys!
AFS Repair
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I haven’t had any wok done yet but Zach Powers and Braden M, the field inspectors were professional, very personable and did an excellent…
I haven’t had any wok done yet but Zach Powers and Braden M, the field inspectors were professional, very personable and did an excellent job teaching me how problems happen and how they remedy them.
Foundation Systems of Michigan
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We had two areas in our walkways where the concrete had sunk. We contracted Alpha Foundations to lift, level and restore the concrete….
We had two areas in our walkways where the concrete had sunk. We contracted Alpha Foundations to lift, level and restore the concrete. Alpha’s work quality exceeded our expectations. Batuhan Or and Sam Martin were responsive and professional. Even after job completion, Batuhan was helpful on unrelated issues.
Alpha Foundations
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Josh and Jeremy raised my garage floor and both did an excellent job.Josh is very knowledgeable and precise.Thanks to Ben for properly…
Josh and Jeremy raised my garage floor and both did an excellent job.Josh is very knowledgeable and precise.Thanks to Ben for properly diagnosing my foundation problems and being very thorough.
AFS Repair
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Seuris and John W. Did a great job! Very professional and made sure that I knew what they were going to do first before work was started. …
Seuris and John W. Did a great job! Very professional and made sure that I knew what they were going to do first before work was started. After the job was completed they took me threw the final walk and showed and explained everything.Thank you, Joan
JES Foundation Repair
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Pharoah, Will, Angel and Padro called 20 minutes before arriving. Will introduced himself and explained what they would be doing. The team …
Pharoah, Will, Angel and Padro called 20 minutes before arriving. Will introduced himself and explained what they would be doing. The team started working. They were respectful as they moved from the basement to their truck covering the floor and minimizing the dust. The job was scheduled for two day but the completed it in one.
Innovative Basement Authority
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.