JES Foundation Repair

Heard good things about their work from a friend, but when I contacted the company, which states on…read moretheir website they do work in our area of the state, but was told they aren't taking on new work in my part of the state. They need to put that on their website so people can avoid wasting their time if they aren't doing work in their area. They clearly claim they cover the entire state of Virginia. They do not.

From the owner: Free waterproofing and foundation repair estimates. B-Dry of Roanoke has provided crawl space and…read morebasement waterproofing, foundation repair, and indoor air quality solutions since 1958.

Sure-Dri Basement Waterproofing

I recently had a sump pump placed in my basement, and has yet to see it perform as indicated. I was…read morepleased with the clarity offered by Bert as he patiently presented pictures of previous jobs Sure-Dri completed. This was convincing as well as his effort to negotiate a reasonable value for the work to be done. The fellas arrive on time and worked continuously to complete the installation with an explanation of how it should operate. The service was superb!

I give sure Dri 5 stars. Outstanding service with very knowledgeable crew. They put a sump pump…read morein5 years ago. Never have had any problem. Had them install a back up system just in case. Big thanks to Bert

Back Country Builders

1.0

(4 reviews)

This is pretty much a verbatim copy of a follow up to my review left on his Facebook page. NOT ONCE…read morehas he replied and OVER A YEAR LATER my project is still not complete nor has he EVER replied to me. Mr Hambrick - you have my number! Why won't you call to either REFUND MY MONEY... or get one of your dead-wood subs to come up here and wave tools in the air so they look like they're doing something? (IE: N O T H I N G.) Are you EVER coming back to finish WHAT I PAID FOR???? It's been well over a year since you took my money! Just refund my money and we can call it even although your competence as a General Contractor was most visible when --I-- had to babysit your nit-wit masonry subs! We were long past the date our contract stated for completion when you and my money went somewhere together - BUT YOU DID NOT EVER COME BACK HERE TO COMPLETE THE JOB! (Remember all those 'we'll be there next weeks'?) So right now - YOU have my money and I am struggling to find folks to do what your incompetence was unable to do. Backwoods Builders (or whatever they call themselves this week...) sub out the jobs to unqualified subs (like masons who cannot read mortar mix bag labels... even when a big ol' label on them says 'pre-mixed'...) I should have known right then what to expect. (How difficult is 'pre-mix mortar' to " " " mix " " " ?????) (Pretty damned hard for a mason more worried about his Miller Lite pony bottles than discriminating between his head and his... pony. Think about that one a moment. -I- paid for and provided the block. It was all on site. -I- had the foundation laid out and filled with gravel. -I- paid for and provided the mortar mix. Yet, I'm now begging friends and family to help me complete my shop since you took my money (PART OF MY RETIREMENT FUNDS, JERK.) Oh, also many thanks to your subs taking my ethanol free gasoline kept for my generator. For smashing the end of my top-end water hose and then running off with a few minor items from the worksite.(The lid to my burn barrel?! Really??) At least I provided entertainment for your subs! You never did reply to my review on your Facebook page so now I have to post reviews elsewhere so that honest folks do not get taken by you and those you sub work out to. There are other issues, too, but let's face it: ONE issue with a sub is one too many. I paid -YOU- to oversee a job but it was --- M E --- who had to watch the halfwits you sent here. I WANT A REFUND of the money you took without providing the contracted result. BEING IN BUSINESS MEANS TREATING PEOPLE RIGHT!

If I could give less than 1 star, I would. Stay away from Back Country Builders, especially…read moreveterans...Lewis talked the talk, but once he received the paperwork from the VA to proceed with the project, he dropped out...literally. He did not even have the courtesy to call and tell us he didn't want the job....didn't answer texts or calls... Our job was to enclose a screened-in porch for a veteran with ALS. Lewis knew from the beginning that he would be funded by the VA...which he said wasn't a problem since he had worked with the VA before. All lies... We wasted precious time dealing in good faith with a contractor that isn't worth the time... If you are a veteran or support Vets, stay away from this company...not a good experience for us.

Appalachian Foundation Services

So pleased with both price and services. Did such a good clean up of any disturbance made in my…read morebasement during their work

From the owner: Class A contractor specializing in foundation and structural repairs as well as waterproofing.read more

Copper Fox Foundation Repair

3.0

I made the unfortunate decision of hiring this company. When the foreman showed up and said he…read moredidn't have any plans with him that should have been my first sign. Hopefully this prevents someone from making the 11K mistake I did. CopperFox came back to my property multiple times without resolving the issue. The issue still persists and they actually damaged my property in the process, eventually they just stopped responding. They washed out concrete in my drains, forgot to install the drainage tile, installed the drains in the wrong spot and right next to my foundation, cut the direct TV line, and left the space a mess. If that all wasn't enough, the quality of the work looks really rough. The grate drain wouldn't even drain because they filled it with concrete as well. Even if I had to pay extra to go with a different company, I definitely would have done it.

I have spent more than six months trying to find a class A contractor in Northern Virginia to do…read moresome foundation restoration work and remodeling work on my house. Regrettably, after several onsite consultations and unrealistic proposals, I began to look elsewhere. Two months of research and many telephone calls later I discovered Copper Fox Foundation Repair, Harold Habeck, Solutions Engineer and his Administrative Assistant Faith Froemming in the small historic community of Midland, Virginia. It was refreshing to finally talk to a strait forward, no nonsence, honest class A contractor with no hidden agendas. During the one hour complementary consultation at my house Harold freely and abundantly shared thousands of dollars worth of expert advice based on more than thirty years of experience in the house construction field as a builder and developer. The value added part of the customer experience was the presence of Faith, a kind, patient, attentive, gracious and above all altruistic young lady. A Solutions Engineer in her own right, Faith was always available to ensure complete customer satisfaction at every stage of the project. If you are considering foundation and drain plumbing repair, interior or exterior house renovations or a new custom luxury home built from scratch to your specifications, take my advice and look no further than Copper Fox, Harold and Faith. Dr. Ed

Varsity Landscaping & Grounds

Great job. They showed up on time, their guys were professional and the mulch job looks great…read more Signed up for the lawn care package, and will let you know how that goes.

My yard used to be patchy and full of weeds. Varsity Landscaping came out and put a plan together…read moreand have been treating and aerating for over a year now. My yard is virtually weed free now and my grass has filled in. Great job!

Pine Ridge Nursery & Landscaping

4.0

(4 reviews)

I LOVE everything about Pine Ridge including their plant quality, variety and (with one exception)…read moretheir customer service, including knowledge, advice and friendliness! HOWEVER, DO NOT RELY ON THE COMPANY'S GUARANTEE POLICY!!! I have purchased thousands and thousands of dollars worth of plants and merchandise from them in the past. Unfortunatly, I recently requested a replacement for a CLEARLY DEAD tree; a tree that was pointed out to them 6 months ago and was told to "watch it and see if it comes back". When shown the tree recently, I was asked to "PROVIDE THE PURCHASE RECEIPT" which I no longer have!!!!!!! I hope this was just the action of one "wrong-headed" employee and not a reflection of Pine Ridge! As mentioned earlier, the Company is, otherwise, ABSOLUTLY FANTASTIC!!! As they say, "One bad apple....".

Polite, professional and knowledgeable. Job was completed in a timely manner. Great company. Highly…read morerecommend.

Alex J Lawncare

Highly recommend Alex J Lawn-Care. Been using their services…read morefor a couple of years now, and their professionalism and quality work speak for themselves. Their crew Always leaves my property lookin' beautiful.

From the owner: Transform your lawn into a lush paradise with our expert care! We go beyond basic maintenance,…read moreoffering customized solutions for your lawn's unique needs. Our passion for perfection and commitment to customer satisfaction set us apart. Choose us and experience the difference a dedicated team can make!

Conors Home Services

From start to finish all good, will contact him in the late spring , early summer to replace my…read morefront stoop

From the owner: Local reliable,read more

Blue Ridge lawn & property care

Really happy with the work they've done. They're responsive, give a heads up before coming out, and…read morethe lawn looks great. Easy to recommend.

Quick to respond, they always give a good heads up when to expect them and always do a great job…read morecutting the lawn each time.

Hometown Automotive Service

I had to get work done on my Volkswagen and no mechanic around the Virginia area would work on it…read more So I took it to hometown auto and they diagnosed it and fixed my car fast and did the work right! Mike and his crew are awesome! Definitely will be back

Very friendly and helpful folks. Broke down on the highway while traveling through VA with my…read morecamper trailer in tow, and they towed both my truck and camper for me. They got me in super quickly to diagnose the truck, and had it repaired and ready to get back on the road by the next morning. Even checked and filled all the truck tires and camper tires for me. Could not recommend these folks enough, if I lived in VA I would use them for everything.

Salem Painting and Services

Salem painting is fantastic!! Calling them to paint our 2700 sf house interior in August 2025 was a…read moregreat decision. Corey and his team did an amazing job painting our ceilings, trim, walls, and doors. Corey offered suggestions and guided us through the process as we selected colors, shades, and quality of paint. His team perfectly prepared the interior removing picture hanging nails, curtains and rods, sanding down and prepping for painting. Even after applying two coats on our front door, the paint was bleeding through so they painted the door again! Attention to detail! Salem painting saved us thousands of dollars compared with other estimates and delivered superior results! So nice to support a local small business instead of a franchise from a national chain. I highly recommend Salem painting as your primary choice for your painting requirements!

We had salem painting and services refinish our deck last year and then this year had them come…read moreback to do extensive painting and repair work on a rental property. All of their work has been excellent. Corey is very good at maintaining communication with us and supervising his staff on site. All of the work was done on schedule and on budget. It's hard to find a contractor who does what he says he will do these days . Cory is definitely one of those few. We highly recommend their services.

Barry's Handyman Service

I had a great experience working with Barry. I would highly recommend him for any home projects you…read moreneed help with.

Yelp doesn't say where the service comes from, and there would have been closer options, but he…read moremade himself available that day, which was Monday after Easter Sunday. He came early with all the things he needed, replaced a shot water heater, improved the feeds and outlets, and was done by mid afternoon. He wasn't cheap, but was there when I needed him, and did fine. I'd use him again.

The Lube Center

3.7

We took a vehicle here to get inspected and didn't realize a tire was needed. Kyle and Jagger went…read moreout of their way to ensure that everything was done on the vehicle and assisted in getting all the supplies needed. They are knowledgeable, kind and went out of their way to help us!

March 2015 - The staff and mechanics that work at the Lube Center on 4th Street are the best in all…read moreof Salem - I should know as I have lived in Salem for the last 25 years and I am a "car guy". The employees are all intelligent, professional and well trained. I have taken several vehicles to them for oil changes and for VA state inspections. I completely trust them with my 2004 BMW M3 and my wife's 2005 BMW 530i and our FJ Cruiser. I also take my motorcycles there for inspections. They are always very careful and thoughtful about the work they perform. Their prices are fair and reasonable and they work quickly. They do not use high pressure sales tactics (like other Salem oil change places) to sell new wipers, air filters, etc. I really like this shop and the friendly, honest people that work there. Featuring Pennzoil products, I use full synthetic in my cars. Highly recommended!

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Ginny D.

6 years ago

We hired JES to come out for campus-wide maintenance in Christiansburg, VA that had been deferred for years. James and Kade Monell were our techs for this job. We had to add a number of additional areas that needed grinding not just the concrete lifting we had been quoted and contracted and they happily added those areas. They were able to come out later that week with their equipment to finish areas that we needed to add. James and Kade were both professional and friendly. They gave us honest professional insight. It helps to have techs who have done concrete work and know what it takes to fix it! Thank you. We will 10/10 recommend and use again (if needed!) read more

Numinous L.

1 year ago

These guys are such a blessing. We've had a flood warning and tons of rain the past few days and our basement is bone dry. Before they fixed it it would fill with multiple feet of water during most rains. Sofia Gick, Stacey Scott, and Daniel Johnson were so amazing. Very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. They made sure I fully understood our new system and they walked me thru multiple times during the job to explain what they would be doing. I would totally refer them to anyone needing a job done. read more

Edith ..

1 year ago

I'm sorry to say that I regret that the rate only goes up to a 5 star. Because Arcy ,Jose , Deybi were more than I would have ever expected in such very young men. superb job. Out standing work. I couldn't have done better myself if that was my profession. 100% satisfied with their work. That I adopted the 3 young gentleman as my sons. Thanks , they are apart of my family now. They're all young men that is trust worthy, and hard working. I'm proud to have them as part of my family. read more

Mary A.

4 years ago

Our pest control provider found mold in our crawl space and recommended JES Foundation Repair to help resolve it! JES did an incredible job evaluating, consulting, and especially with the follow through! All on time as scheduled! Darin C., Dylan C., and Devon Joyner (the 3-D crew!) did an incredible job! So polite, professional, and diligent! They were enthusiastic about the job they did and rightfully so! Totally a 5 star experience! read more

Jodie N.

3 years ago

We just had our foundation repaired by JES Foundation Repair and are very happy with the results. The work was done by Tommy Fisher, Dante White and Nick Garst, all polite, personable and hard working guys. They tore out some of the floor of our 1800's farmhouse and shored up some areas that were sagging. They were knowledgeable and they did a great job and we highly recommend JES! read more

Jackie B.

1 year ago

Kurt was very professional and very thorough. He found the problem and presented me with My options, which included the cost of the job, The 10% discount and payment plan. Unfortunalely this is more than I can afford At this time. The problem now is relatively minor and if it worsens i will not hesitate to call JES again Jackie Bledsoe read more

Merna Jo P.

3 years ago

The leader of the crew, Roberto, was very nice. He listened to & answered my questions without any sign of being annoyed or judgmental. That's rare in today's world. The job was completed and work spaces cleaned up in two days and to my complete satisfaction. I'm very happy with the entire project. read more

Kimberly W Hodges H.

2 years ago

Had a sump pump put in a few days ago, these guys deserve a 10 rating, nick garst, David Lombard and Joel Woodley. They were great, on time, did a great job, very friendly and knowledgeable, cleaned up very well, would definitely recommend them thank you Kimberly hodges read more

Brian W.

1 year ago

I was very pleased with the work done, which was primarily raising sidewalks and steps next to my house. The guys that did the work (James Monell and Nicolas Ryan) were extremely professional and helpful in explaining the work itself. I would use them again. read more

Jackie M.

6 years ago

Samuel Leap, Mark Riles, Matt Price and Kade Manell were easy to work with. Showed up,on time for two days, left with no mess for me to clean up. Explained the project completion to me during the final walk thru. Would highly recommend this Co. read more

Sarah H.

1 year ago

Repair a crack in our foundation. The team was very professional. They repaired the floor and wall. Cleaned up everything. Forman Jamie Custillo and Edras Aguilera. Very satisfied that we got this done. Thank you so much for your services. read more

Jane T.

1 year ago

The guys were running late, however they called and we made it work. They were able to complete the job other than cutting in access but will be rescheduling that. Rob and Robert both were polite and professional guys. read more

Jan P.

1 year ago

Joshua Alvarenga was very thorough in explaining everything that could be done and breaking down each job with expense for each one. While I didn't do everything, getting the most important job for w reasonable price. read more

Bruce B.

1 year ago

Rob Dye and Robert Kenny were absolutely phenomenal to work with. From communication to quality work they were the right people for our foundation repair. It was also the best price around for what we needed. read more

Freda S.

3 years ago

Highly recommend. Our crew of Deron Kelso, Rontae Brodgon and Steven Marsahll arrived on timed and worked hard to finish our sump pump installation in one day. They were polite and professional. read more

Steven C.

1 year ago

JES had great communications. They confirmed our appointment the day before they were coming. Josh was right on time. He was very courteous and knows his job. They are a very honest company. read more

Robert S.

2 years ago

Joe Caruso, the sales rep who worked with us, was great; he showed up when he said he would, spent time explaining what was included in the quote. Highly recommended. read more

Pamela M.

1 year ago

Joe was great. He explained 2 options for our issue and the price was lower than expected.

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