It was a pleasure to work with DMV Foundation Solutions & they truly provided high-quality customer…read moreservice. From the initial phone call with Logan, to the consultation with Yos, they listened to our concerns/requests & communicated things clearly. Yos was punctual, friendly, and efficient in his evaluation. He generated a detailed report outlining his professional opinion regarding minor cracks in our poured concrete foundation wall & even provided recommendations for preventative maintenance. Five stars!

Late in the summer of '24, we started to see a few cracks developing in our home. No big deal -…read moreit's 70+ years old, cracks happen. And then they kept happening, getting larger and spreading throughout the entirety of the house, and we could no longer open the doors in the basement and 1st floor on the south side of the house. Alarmed, I called a civil engineer and had an assessment done. They ascertained our house was sinking, particularly in one corner, and recommended ~30 push piers around the perimeter and up the centerline of the house... for over $100k. I literally laughed at him and asked him who he thought I was that he thought I could afford that. I called a few other places and got questionable assessments, and then I spoke with Yos from DMV. What a breath of fresh air. He was personable and honest. He recommended we get a 3rd party civil engineer to produce a report with drawings that I could use for any foundation company - even if I didn't go with DMV. We (finally, after a loooong delay on the civil engineer's part) got the report and drawings, and Yos and his team began work in early January to install ~10 helical piers on the sinking corner of the house. It was a pretty invasive project, but his team was fantastic. Fast forward 5 months and the cracks have stopped appearing, with a number of them even closing. We are very satisfied with the work DMV did for us, and are particularly pleased with their honesty. Where one company tried to sell us an overkill solution for six figures, Yos was upfront and told us what we really need - to address that affected area and revisit others if they end up being an issue - for roughly a quarter of the other company's price. That sort of honesty and pricing earns a permanent spot in my trusted contractor list.

Outstanding process done professionally. The entire structural repair project to our house was…read morewell organized, clearly explained, and promptly executed to our satisfaction. We especially appreciate Jose and his hardworking crew for their careful and neat work. There is no doubt we would choose them again if needed.

I had some concerning signs of settling and wanted a professional opinion. The first first…read morefoundation specialist I called gave me a ridiculous quote and was very pushy. Upon calling DESKA, I was put on the line with a real human and had an appointment for the very next day. Len came out and gave me an honest assessment and put away many of my fears regarding my foundation issues. They also informed me what to look for when identifying serious issues. 100% recommending and using DESKA moving forward.

The whole team at Basement Masters did a great job on two projects to waterproof our basement and…read moreboth turned out great! The first one was a major project where they had to dig to the foundation and waterproof the whole side along with installing a sump pump. They knocked it out with ease and they beat the national chain's pricing by a wide margin. The second job wasnt that small of an issue but they still completed it in one day. Highly recommend Basement Masters!

after much searching, I found Basement Masters. So happy I did. Long story, short...I have a…read more French drain in my basement that appears to have a leak. System has lifetime warranty, but the company who installed it many years ago suggested I have a plumber and a foundation specialist check it out before they come. If not there their issue under the warranty, there's a hefty charge. I contacted Randall, the owner of Basement Masters, who came out promptly, looked at old system, discussed concerns with warranty coverage I might encounter, and found no foundation cracks. He kindly offered to have me call him after the old company comes out to assess the issue. All done for no charge. You'll not do business with a more honest, reliable company. I highly recommend Basement Masters and Randall ,

Baltazar came and gave me my initial quote and answered any of my questions. When I was scheduled,…read moreI was scheduled out about 3 weeks and within those 3 weeks my basement flooded again. When I called them they moved me up to an emergency appointment to fix my issue. They came on a Sunday when it was raining and dug up and installed water pipes to drain rainwater away from my basement. It was a massive undertaking and I'm glad that I got a quote from Virginia Drainage and Erosion. I would definitely recommend them to at least come and give you a quote. The pricing is reasonable for my project.

After doing research on a number of companies to rebuild a retaining wall between our two…read moretownhomes, we selected this group because of the great reviews. We were not disappointed. They were exceptionally professional, including cleaning up the worksite each evening and putting things out of the way so we could use our space while they were gone. They even raked the lawn and swept each time they were completed.

Working with GLM was hands-down the best experience I have ever had with a contractor. I'm forever…read moregrateful that a neighbor recommended them. We had some drainage/waterproofing issues that needed addressed, and when I found out the scope of their skills, we also hired them for a laundry list of things I had on my wish list since moving in a few years ago. These folks did it all for us! For starters, they repaired a brick wall in our front yard, installed a new sump pump drain pipe and exit, re-worked some existing exterior waterproofing that had been done sloppily in the past, and added a new concrete pad and drain by our back door. They even helped us track down an underground gutter leak and replaced the broken pipe. The showpiece job, however, is the stunning stone retaining wall, that they meticulously built by hand, across the back yard along with the new cement parking pad and stamped concrete border tapering it to our existing drive. The pictures don't do it justice (attached is a "before" photo for reference). Everything was done with great care and precision, using high-quality materials. The owner of the company, Deborah, was a gem to work with. She is super-passionate about the environment and the quality of work her company does. We worked with Gerardo and he was also fantastic. He had great ideas and suggestions in terms of practicality and design. He was also flexible with a few adjustments along the way. You can tell that these folks are truly experts in their field and take great pride in their work. I would hire this company again in a heartbeat!

Deborah is really inspiring and great professional! We called her for a quote and she was…read moreresponsive, communicative, and really informative. I really liked that she sent calendar invites for her appointments and was really organized. We didn't end up working with her since our scope of work changed but I really admire the way she does business.

This review is for installation of a replacement french drain and sump pump in a basement in NW DC…read more I really did my due diligence researching and contacting companies. I had five companies out to my property and felt that Ernest was the best value. He provided high end components such as the Miradrain, but charged a very fair price. His company was incredibly responsive, even responding to my 9pm texts and emails within the hour. He was incredibly friendly to work with and I really liked that it is a family owned business. Also, I was out of town during the installation, but he was incredibly wonderful about taking lots of pictures and documenting the different stages. My general contractor was at the house working on another project and said Ernesto's work was excellent and he went above and beyond. He also had great ideas about how to hide the discharge pipe and make the property look as nice as possible. His work also comes with a lifetime warranty. Ernesto was also able to squeeze my work in the week I needed. I explained that I had a tenant in a hotel costing me money each day and he made it work in his schedule. I would 100% recommend this guy!

Ernest was recommended by a friend and we could not be more pleased. He and his friendly crew dug a…read moretrench next to the basement wall, installed drain pipe, gravel, and a sump pump. They patched two cracks and noticed that an existing downspout should be extended. They installed a drain in the window well also. The estimate was quite accurate; the final price was higher because of the newly-discovered cracks that needed to be repaired. In any event, the cost was extremely reasonable; we had been quoted twice the price by another company. The dust was minimal, Ernest was very open and communicative and they cleaned up the mess very nicely. I highly recommend Ernest Waterproofing; you can't go wrong!

NV waterproofing and Foundation Repai did an amazing job!!!…read moreFor a project nobody looks forward to they made it painless and dare I say enjoyable with such an amazing crew!! Miguel was incredible with organizing everything! And the entire crew was beyond kind and respectful and worked so hard!! Miguel, Alex, Cristian , Jose Gonzales, and Rafael did an excellent job!! Roberto , and Isiah, and Brian all checked in during project!! The whole project was completed in 4 days which was incredible timing!! I would definitely recommend this crew and company for any unfortunate foundation repairs!! Thank you for working so hard guys!!

Service and repair did not meet expectations. Clear expectations were not set and it is u…read morebelievable to me that leaving a finished product (see picture) is acceptable.

We had a problem with our sewage line and had to replace a crack. Yos and his team were very fast…read moreto send out the estimate and schedule the service. They showed up on time and completed the work the same day. We were very impressed and will definitely work with them in the future if we have any more issues. Highly recommend this company!

Easy communication and solved my problem fast! Called Elliot late Wednesday night when our kitchen…read moresink was leaking into our basement. He asked questions - had me send a photo/video of the issue and then he texted me to arrange a time to come in the am. He fixed the leak and took a look at the damage outside. Provided an estimate and was done in 30 min. Great experience overall!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pPnhHNvgP4zQYoVnJO3QH2wNIMW9iCe/view?usp=drivesdk…read more ONE STAR -- HOMEOWNERS SHOULD BE EXTREMELY CAUTIOUS BEFORE HIRING VALUE DRY Value Dry's response is long on personal attacks and remarkably short on answers to its own written documents. I stand by my review. My experience with Value Dry Waterproofing was deeply disappointing and, in my opinion, professionally and ethically unacceptable. I hired Value Dry for approximately $12,000 of foundation, masonry, sill/bearing, debris-removal, and structural-support work associated with getting my house properly back onto its foundation. I paid approximately $8,000. The agreed work was not completed. The most important facts are not allegations. They come from Value Dry's own written communications. JULY 13, 2026: Value Dry President James Ketterer met with me and prepared a written agreement addressing work that still remained. JULY 14, 2026: Mr. Ketterer put the remaining work in writing, including: * Installation of two Lally columns * Removal of the existing block columns and associated debris * Patching 12 openings with block/cement * Removal of concrete debris He also wrote that Value Dry was "working to bring your project to completion as agreed to in the agreements dated 6/20 and 7/13/2026." Those are Value Dry's words. Mr. Ketterer also acknowledged in writing that Value Dry's employee had not followed the proper change-order procedure. He explained that the unforeseen work and associated costs should have been detailed in writing and presented to me for my signature before proceeding. That admission is important. During the project, demolition and foundation-related work had already occurred when I was subsequently told that another approximately $1,500 would be required to restore openings. I disputed that charge because I had not approved it beforehand and asked Value Dry to explain in writing why that work supposedly fell outside the original agreement. This is exactly why written change orders exist. A homeowner should not be placed in a position where part of the house has already been opened or demolished and only afterward be confronted with an additional charge that was never approved in advance. Value Dry's Vice President of Operations subsequently confirmed that a crew was scheduled to return on July 21 to continue the work. Then something changed. JULY 17, 2026: Before the scheduled return date arrived, Mr. Ketterer canceled Value Dry's return, stated that Value Dry would perform no additional work, and declared that the payments already received represented adequate compensation for "the work completed." Those words matter. He did not say that all agreed work had been completed. In fact, only three days earlier, Value Dry had specifically identified work that still remained and stated that it was working to bring the project to completion. That is the central contradiction Value Dry should explain. Instead, its public response attacks me personally, discusses another contractor, speculates about my motives, and characterizes my communications as "harassment." None of that answers the documents. If Value Dry is going to publicly accuse a customer of threatening its president, then it should state exactly what was allegedly said, when it was allegedly said, who witnessed it, and what contemporaneous documentation supports the accusation. Yes, the July 13 discussion became heated. I have acknowledged that. But what happened afterward is highly significant: Value Dry still memorialized an agreement, identified remaining work in writing, acknowledged a failure in its change-order process, scheduled a crew to return, and continued discussing completion of the project. That documented sequence is difficult to reconcile with the dramatic characterization Value Dry is now presenting publicly. Value Dry also suggests that I demanded work beyond its obligations. Again, its own July 14 written communication says otherwise regarding the columns, openings, demolition, and debris work that Value Dry itself specifically identified as remaining. Value Dry further claims that the amount of money it retained was "fair and reasonable." Then provide the accounting. Show: * The total amount Value Dry retained * The work actually completed * The labor attributable to that completed work * The materials attributable to that completed work * The value assigned to each completed item * The work Value Dry acknowledged remained unfinished * The value assigned to that unfinished work Calling an amount "fair and reasonable" is not the same thing as demonstrating that it was fair and reasonable. Maryland Judiciary Case Search also publicly displays numerous court case entries involving VALUE DRY LLC / Value Dry Waterproofing over a period of years. To be clear, the existence of a court case does not itself establish wrongdoing, and I am not claiming that every case was decided against Value Dry. Anyone inte

Having an old house means dealing with new issues - such as water coming into our crawlspace…read more Brendan, Chad, and the whole team did a great job of laying out what was happening, answering our questions, and ensuring that we were satisfied with the work. If you're like we were - facing unknown water issues/smells coming from your crawlspace, I would highly recommend contacting Value Dry.