We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity. We offer a variety of plumbing services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in faucets, fixtures, pipes, sump pumps, water heaters, cross connections and more! We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction.
"They were very quick and fast. Family local business with excellent customer service and technical ability. I will use them all the time and recommend them all the time!"
Manny S on June 2019
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity. We offer a variety of plumbing services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in faucets, fixtures, pipes, sump pumps, water heaters, cross connections and more! We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction.
"They were very quick and fast. Family local business with excellent customer service and technical ability. I will use them all the time and recommend them all the time!"
Manny S on June 2019
Clark Drain Cleaning proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!
"The plumbers were friendly, professional and on time. They performed the job in a timely fashion, cleaned up and were very thorough. I would highly recommend them to others."
Regina M on September 2023
Clark Drain Cleaning proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!
"The plumbers were friendly, professional and on time. They performed the job in a timely fashion, cleaned up and were very thorough. I would highly recommend them to others."
Regina M on September 2023
JES Foundation Repair (JES), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Virginia and Maryland. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, JES is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"JES left my home in worse shape and will not return my calls to come repair the damage left. I reached out to them to install a joist support system under my kitchen so that I can renovate this year. There were floor joists under the back door that had been cut during a renovation about 30 years ago. JES installed a jack system but then left my foundation under the door where you can literally see daylight from the basement. I brought this up to the crew before they left late Friday night (they worked long hours just to ?finish? without even asking me if it was okay to trap me at home that late), and the lead just shrugged at me. Shortly after they left, it rained, and sure enough, water poured into my electrical room and all over the freshly poured concrete. I called Friday night, sent an email and text with videos, and called today 3 times. Each time the ?production manager? is ?busy.? Before this, they were perfectly capable of blowing up my phone to see if I could schedule sooner."
Brittany A on June 2025
JES Foundation Repair (JES), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Virginia and Maryland. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, JES is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"JES left my home in worse shape and will not return my calls to come repair the damage left. I reached out to them to install a joist support system under my kitchen so that I can renovate this year. There were floor joists under the back door that had been cut during a renovation about 30 years ago. JES installed a jack system but then left my foundation under the door where you can literally see daylight from the basement. I brought this up to the crew before they left late Friday night (they worked long hours just to ?finish? without even asking me if it was okay to trap me at home that late), and the lead just shrugged at me. Shortly after they left, it rained, and sure enough, water poured into my electrical room and all over the freshly poured concrete. I called Friday night, sent an email and text with videos, and called today 3 times. Each time the ?production manager? is ?busy.? Before this, they were perfectly capable of blowing up my phone to see if I could schedule sooner."
Brittany A on June 2025
JES Foundation Repair (JES), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Virginia and Maryland. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, JES is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"Our inspector, Mike Mele, was wonderful. From start to finish, he not only was very professional and polite, but he did an amazing job of telling us our problems (pretty major) without fear mongering us into upsales. He told us our problem, recommended a solution, gave us a very reasonable price to said solution, and then constructed us a payment plan process that won't hurt our pockets and will ease our stress. Thank you so so much! Im freaking amazed and grateful as hell. "
Daphne A on May 2025
JES Foundation Repair (JES), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Virginia and Maryland. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, JES is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"Our inspector, Mike Mele, was wonderful. From start to finish, he not only was very professional and polite, but he did an amazing job of telling us our problems (pretty major) without fear mongering us into upsales. He told us our problem, recommended a solution, gave us a very reasonable price to said solution, and then constructed us a payment plan process that won't hurt our pockets and will ease our stress. Thank you so so much! Im freaking amazed and grateful as hell. "
Daphne A on May 2025
At Once & Done Waterproofing Solutions, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! With our new location in Martinsburg, WV we service Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties and our new location in Mercersburg, PA, we are happy to serve Franklin, Fulton, Adams, and Cumberland counties.
"Once & Done did a great job!"
Hugh L on August 2024
At Once & Done Waterproofing Solutions, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! With our new location in Martinsburg, WV we service Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties and our new location in Mercersburg, PA, we are happy to serve Franklin, Fulton, Adams, and Cumberland counties.
"Once & Done did a great job!"
Hugh L on August 2024
Beacon Home Services is a family owned and operated electrical & plumbing contractor. Our experienced plumbers & electricians have been providing superior services to the Northern Virginia Area since 2002. Our Master technicians are fully licensed and have more than enough experience to insure your satisfaction with our services. We have proven our ability to satisfy customers by reinventing the service industry and putting customer service at the top of our list! Customer safety is also very important to Beacon Home Services. That's why all our employees have gone through background checks so you can be sure that you're in good hands with Beacon Home Services.
"Showed up the day of the phone call. Completed the replacement of the electrical mast, head, and entrance wire into the meter box. Quality workmanship. Friendly service"
Joe B on June 2025
Beacon Home Services is a family owned and operated electrical & plumbing contractor. Our experienced plumbers & electricians have been providing superior services to the Northern Virginia Area since 2002. Our Master technicians are fully licensed and have more than enough experience to insure your satisfaction with our services. We have proven our ability to satisfy customers by reinventing the service industry and putting customer service at the top of our list! Customer safety is also very important to Beacon Home Services. That's why all our employees have gone through background checks so you can be sure that you're in good hands with Beacon Home Services.
"Showed up the day of the phone call. Completed the replacement of the electrical mast, head, and entrance wire into the meter box. Quality workmanship. Friendly service"
Joe B on June 2025
Aquaguard has serviced the region for more than 30 years. Based in Beltsville, MD. Aquaguard has thousands of satisfied customers in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia. Recently we were spotlighted on CNBC and PBS for an article on basement flooding - please visit our website to view it. Aquaguard's experience has shown that no two problems are the same. With a company-wide commitment to high quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, our primary goal is to solve your specific problem. Our inspection will involve a thorough examination of your foundation inside and out. We will explain the cause of your water problem, what can be done to correct it permanently and leave you with a free estimate. Also offering Egress Windows, Elevator Fit Pits & Steelway Doors We employ the most experienced construction professionals in the waterproofing business and utilize time tested methods to solve basement water problem. Credit Cards Accepted / Financing Available
"Very pleased with the work they did."
Joanne O on September 2024
Aquaguard has serviced the region for more than 30 years. Based in Beltsville, MD. Aquaguard has thousands of satisfied customers in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia. Recently we were spotlighted on CNBC and PBS for an article on basement flooding - please visit our website to view it. Aquaguard's experience has shown that no two problems are the same. With a company-wide commitment to high quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, our primary goal is to solve your specific problem. Our inspection will involve a thorough examination of your foundation inside and out. We will explain the cause of your water problem, what can be done to correct it permanently and leave you with a free estimate. Also offering Egress Windows, Elevator Fit Pits & Steelway Doors We employ the most experienced construction professionals in the waterproofing business and utilize time tested methods to solve basement water problem. Credit Cards Accepted / Financing Available
"Very pleased with the work they did."
Joanne O on September 2024
Welcome to Markool Heating & Cooling. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text, or email today, and let us get started!
Welcome to Markool Heating & Cooling. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text, or email today, and let us get started!
Brian B Quick s a well established company in the Washington DC and Baltimore region. We offer over 100 years of experience total on our Team. Our business approach is to make clients lives better; one solution at a time. We have over 50 5 star reviews! Our focus is customer service as well as professionalism. We pride ourselves on integrity at all times. We are a 4th generation Master Plumbing company! No other company can make that claim in the DC Metro area! Call us for your next job; you will not be disappointed.
"fantastic ! did a great job polite"
Jim I on September 2022
Brian B Quick s a well established company in the Washington DC and Baltimore region. We offer over 100 years of experience total on our Team. Our business approach is to make clients lives better; one solution at a time. We have over 50 5 star reviews! Our focus is customer service as well as professionalism. We pride ourselves on integrity at all times. We are a 4th generation Master Plumbing company! No other company can make that claim in the DC Metro area! Call us for your next job; you will not be disappointed.
"fantastic ! did a great job polite"
Jim I on September 2022
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Fantastic! The cost ended up quite a bit more than the estimate, but it was beacuse of "old house" reasons, and we were given extra time to pay the balance. Highly recommend Tyler and his crew!"
Heather R on November 2023
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Fantastic! The cost ended up quite a bit more than the estimate, but it was beacuse of "old house" reasons, and we were given extra time to pay the balance. Highly recommend Tyler and his crew!"
Heather R on November 2023
Runtime varies based on battery size and cycling frequency. Most battery backups run for six to 24 hours, depending on battery capacity and pump usage. The system activates only when water reaches trigger levels, potentially extending actual operation time beyond rated hours. For locations with frequent extended outages, consider keeping a spare battery or supplemental power source available.
Yes, most existing sump pump systems can be enhanced with battery backup capability. You'll need compatible components that work with your current setup. Installation involves connecting the backup unit to your discharge pipe and setting up the battery system. Professional installation (costing $45 to $200 per hour) helps ensure proper system integration and safe handling of electrical components.
A battery backup system provides valuable protection for homes in areas prone to power outages during storms. With an average cost of $900, these systems help prevent potentially significant water damage and related expenses. Even preventing a single flooding incident can justify the investment, especially considering standard homeowner insurance policies don’t often cover flood damage.
Regular maintenance includes testing system operation by disconnecting the primary pump and verifying that the backup activates properly. Inspect battery terminals for corrosion and clean as needed. Check battery charge levels according to manufacturer recommendations. Standard batteries require replacement every three to five years, while deep-cycle batteries with proper maintenance can last up to 10 years. An annual professional inspection (approximately $250) helps ensure reliable operation.