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.

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!

I'm leaving this review to share a balanced but honest account of my experience. While the end…read moreresult of the project was acceptable, the process was far more complicated and frustrating than it needed to be. The sales interaction set the tone with high‑pressure tactics, including statements like "this price is only available today." We moved forward anyway because we knew we wanted the work done. When I later asked to adjust the scope, the salesperson resisted for nearly ten minutes before agreeing to send a revised contract. The first crew delivered solid work on the drain line and concrete, but the vapor barrier installation was sloppy--uneven trimming, gaps, and inconsistent application. They also removed a board supporting the incoming water line without explanation, leaving it hanging from a wire and damaging the clamp. Their initial attempt to "fix" it involved taping the board to a pipe, which was not a proper or safe solution. The sump pump outlet was also installed in a way that caused the discharge pipe to partially block it, putting pressure on the plug. Communication was another major issue. I was never given a dedicated point of contact. I had to reach out to the salesperson again just to report problems. He forwarded my concerns to the office, and I was eventually contacted by Christal. She was professional and genuinely helpful, but her phone number repeatedly showed as disconnected, and only some text messages went through. I had to call the main line each time and ask to be routed to her. A week later, two crews returned and corrected the vapor barrier, repaired the board, and moved the outlet so it was no longer obstructed. The final work met expectations, but the overall experience involved unnecessary sales pressure, communication challenges, and multiple days off work for corrections and inspections.

Nearly a week ago I called the JES Norther VA office with an emergency request (which the befuddled…read moreoperator did not understand after many repetitions). He said he would refer it to a tech to get back to me right away. Five (5) days later the tech calls me to ask what I needed. TOO LATE BUDDY! I had to -- and did -- find a fix myself. Ordinarily one might say, "so what's the big deal", and I would agree. The difference is that I have spent thousands (50, 60, 70, more?) on JES for a variety of issues. However, that did not seem to guarantee me any increased access to a timely return call for my emergency need. Methinks they are getting too big to be responsive company.

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.

Received four quotes, they were the most unprofessional and the highest price when I actually…read morecompared to apples to apples I do not see the Value and by reading their reviews on Google. I don't see much Dry either. I tried going to their office in Arlington and it's not even real. Makes sense. Don't recommend

Triad Basement Waterproofing recently installed a Basement Relief System to address water pressure…read moreand flooding beneath my basement floor and behind walls during heavy rains. Mike DeGirolamo - the owner - during his assessment provided step-by-step explanation of what needed to be done to address this issue. He was very thorough and clear in his explanations. He did not try to 'upsell' or include items that were not necessary. Prior to work starting a timeline was provided. Timeline detailed team arriving over the course of 3 days and what to expect during this time. The Triad team - Michael, Justin and Roberto - arrived as scheduled on their assigned days. Before starting work for that day they again went over every detail of what they would be doing. Master plumber Justin Dorrier was amazing in his handling of the plumbing side of this process. His attention to detail and explanations clearly showed his professionalism and knowledge as a master plumber. I did much research and obtained multiple estimates from about 5-6 different waterproofing companies before selecting Triad. Triad was by far the company I was most impressed with. I highly recoommend Triad Basement and Waterproofing if you have any waterproofing needs. They are all (Mike, Tracey, Michael, Justin and Roberto) true professionals at what they do and were a pleasure to work with --- I wish I could give them 10 stars! Thank-you Triad Team!

We hired Triad to install a sump pump for our basement stairwell. Mike and his team were a pleasure…read moreto work with, and the work itself was neatly done. We encountered only one hiccup during the job -- the crew accidentally left our basement freezer unplugged before leaving, ruining a lot of our groceries. But Mike was incredibly gracious when we reached out to him, responding to us on a weekend morning with a generous offer to make it right. We really appreciated his willingness to take responsibility and to stand behind his work. If we ever need waterproofing help again, we won't hesitate to call Triad.

Yes, I highly recommend this company. Tara,the office…read moremanager. She is very efficient and polite. Jay, Thank you for your expertise. You found out the culprit and even fixed that for me right away. I appreciated your help indeed. Your company has the best co-ordination between staffs. It works seamlessly. The problem will not be solved without your team. Thanks again. Ali

My wife and I had an excellent experience with Armored Basement Waterproofing--they installed two…read moreFrench drains in our basement last fall. There have been many heavy rainstorms over the past year, but our basement has always stayed dry! Gary was a pleasure to work with from the initial estimate through the project's completion. He always responded quickly to emails and phone calls. There was only one hiccup--the crew did not clean up all of the debris. Still, they did outstanding work installing the French drains and I highly recommend them.

We had a water intrusion issue last summer in our basement due to issues on our foundation wall and…read morepoor grade resulting in water pooling under our porch. Virginia Drainage provided a competite quote and a more reasonable solution to the issue without the major demo work other waterproofing companies wanted to do. They helped with grading, excavation-soil compaction in the issue area, and waterproofing the problem spots in the foundation. Haven't had any issue since. Crew was on time, cleaned up, and worked great. Would use again.

Jose works closely with you from project design through implementation. His field team works…read morequickly and efficiently, and the office staff is both courteous and attentive to detail.

From the easily arranged estimate by a very professional Maurizio to an impeccable install by…read moreMiguel on New Years Eve Day we highly recommend with the greatest confidence hiring NVWaterproofing to install a new sump pump in our finished basement. They can provide any solution to your concerns and help you decide financially your best option. We trust this amazing group . Miguel worked for hours and cleaned up perfectly. He was so professional !

Working with NV Waterproofing was a disappointment from start to finish, and I wish I'd trusted my…read moreinstinct multiple times throughout the process when the red flags popped up. The initial sales person was a classic over-seller and promised the world while simultaneously doing a very surface-level review of the situation, ultimately concluding that we were in need of an indoor water mitigation system and sump pump. The sales process was tortured, over-the-top, and ended with the classic "same-day-only discount" proposal (red flag number 1). The scheduling process and lead-up to the project was radio-silent with no preparation on what to do or what to expect from the project manager or the sales person until I reached out proactively. I had to call the morning the project was set to begin to even know if they were coming or not (red flag number 2). The project itself eventually began and within less than an hour it became obvious the source of the leak was in fact a burst pipe and not ground water coming in through the basement. I called the office and put a stop order on the work at which point they immediately became very cagey about what options were available to me and from this point on once again went radio silent (red flag number 3). Upon reaching out to the office multiple times (via both email and phone) to address the issue and seek at least a partial refund of our deposit for the issue, they took 3+ days to even respond, and when they did, claimed that despite obvious pictures pointing to the pipe being the issue, it could have been ground water at the same time and they were unable to provide any refund of any kind (red flag number 4). I get that I signed a contract. I get that they planned and scheduled the work. I also now have learned an expensive lesson about trusting my gut and being more proactive about my concerns. But they're supposed to be the experts! And the fact that they took absolutely no responsibility for having done a poor assessment of the situation up-front and then pretended like they were actually still right about it was disappointing and embarrassing. I can't in good faith recommend working with this company to anyone.

Definitely 5 stars for Adrian Gomez and his crew. I had a major standing drainage issue in my side…read moreyard that turned into a muddy mess each time it rained. Premium Drainage & Erosion Solution came out, assessed the problem and installed a French drainage system. Professional, tidy, and worth every penny. Drainage work can be messy and they were incredibly respectful of my yard and kept the site clean every day. They took the time to explain the work and exactly where the drainage points would be. They didn't just throw gravel in a trench; they engineered a real solution. If you want the job done right, hire these guys! Great communication and the crew was very hardworking, professional and did excellent work - such a pleasure which is not common these days. They come HIGHLY recommended and I would definitely hire them again!

I wish I could give Adrian and his crew at Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions more than 5 stars!…read moreThey were amazing and went above and beyond expectations. Adrian and his crew built a beautiful retaining wall along with a safe play pad/area for my grandchildren's playset. In the course of working on these drainage and erosion projects Adrian had the crew work on several other parts of my backyard that weren't even part of original agreed upon work. They put steps down into the play pad area for me since I have a mobility issue, they put down a steppingstone path and cleared an old fallen tree root ball with their mini excavator. When all the work was done ahead of schedule Adrian and his team continued to work hard to clean up the entire job site. I highly recommend Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions and have already talked to Adrian about scheduling our next big project!

Why am I taking a bunch of pictures of my grass in the winter? Because this grass used to be very…read moremuddy. We recently installed French drains through Exterior Waterproofing Experts after getting four estimates total and I will say outright this company is the most knowledgeable of any I had interviewed. One of the owners is a hydrologist and he is part of Clifton Contracting. They brought up how you shouldn't do a runoff close to the street because it causes ice on the road which no other company had mentioned. He told me how they install legs in the ground and addition to the main ditches to help distribute water better. And we made a plan to do a u shape around the house with two pits underground that replace above ground stone pits we had before. They installed pop-up drain outs near the front and after two heavy rains I'm already impressed of how well the system dries out compared to before. They also do a lot of outdoor landscaping, patio work, outdoor spaces and more. I was incredibly impressed with them. Feel free to DM me if you want me to discuss who else I interviewed. Also now is the great time to do it because it's "winter" and prices are lower than when they would be during normal times. Highly recommend. Contact Evan at 571-599-0528. He texts too.

Evan and the onsite service team, led by Santiago, were fantastic. I would not trust anyone else to…read moreaddress my exterior drainage and landscaping issues. We live in DC and have a sump pump that exits our basement into our backyard. Over time, poor drainage, the sump pump outflow exit location, and a few other poorly executed landscaping design issues (put in place by the previous owner) rendered our backyard and side yards useless. Evan was quick to diagnose the root causes of each issue in each location and went above and beyond in his suggestions for remedies. His proposed solutions were functional and creative - he knows his stuff! His pricing was fair for the work scope as well, IMO. Santiago and team were excellent. They arrived timely and worked insanely hard. Further, they were so clean in their work. The hosed down and blew out the workspace after they finished each job in each space - this was very much appreciated. In addition, Santiago and crew went above and beyond my expectations in that they used leftover mulch to touch up a few beds not originally contemplated in the initial scope of work. Finally, upon final inspection, we noticed a few very minor items requiring additional follow up. Evan agreed to address each issue and sent his crew the same day to fix. I couldn't be happier with their work and hopefully, the pictures do their craftsmanship more justice than this review.

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.