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JES Foundation Repair

8361 Town Center Ct
4.78(
907
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•Approved Pro

JES Foundation Repair

8361 Town Center Ct
4.78(
907
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
290 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

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

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Once & Done Waterproofing Solutions, LLC

P.O. BOX
4.92(
53
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•Approved Pro

Once & Done Waterproofing Solutions, LLC

P.O. BOX
4.92(
53
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

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

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Always Waterproofing

9826 Michaels Way
4.71(
290
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•Approved Pro

Always Waterproofing

9826 Michaels Way
4.71(
290
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
625 local quotes requested

Always Waterproofing has 35 years of experience in the industry. We are locally owned and operated. If you want the job right the first time, call James today!

"Steve was very upfront about what was needed for mitigation and cost. His crew came in on time, and the project was completed to my satisfaction!"

Paul H on May 2025

Always Waterproofing has 35 years of experience in the industry. We are locally owned and operated. If you want the job right the first time, call James today!

"Steve was very upfront about what was needed for mitigation and cost. His crew came in on time, and the project was completed to my satisfaction!"

Paul H on May 2025

All Aspects Waterproofing, LLC

8735 Bollman Place, Unit H
4.80(
151
)
•Approved Pro

All Aspects Waterproofing, LLC

8735 Bollman Place, Unit H
4.80(
151
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

All Aspects Waterproofing provides quality work at competitive pricing throughout the Washington/Baltimore Metropolitan area with convenient offices located in Maryland and Virginia. MARYLAND Office 8735 Bollman Place # H Savage, Maryland 20763. VIRGINIA Office 11325 Random Hills Road Suite 360-A103 Fairfax, Virginia 22030. Call 866-999-3110 to Schedule your FREE Inspection and Estimate. Everyone at All Aspects Waterproofing looks forward to exceeding your expectations!

"I was very satisfied with All Aspects from my initial contact to the completion of the work. They were punctual, prodessional, proficient, thorough and it appears, my issue with the water is resolved."

Charlotte H on September 2023

All Aspects Waterproofing provides quality work at competitive pricing throughout the Washington/Baltimore Metropolitan area with convenient offices located in Maryland and Virginia. MARYLAND Office 8735 Bollman Place # H Savage, Maryland 20763. VIRGINIA Office 11325 Random Hills Road Suite 360-A103 Fairfax, Virginia 22030. Call 866-999-3110 to Schedule your FREE Inspection and Estimate. Everyone at All Aspects Waterproofing looks forward to exceeding your expectations!

"I was very satisfied with All Aspects from my initial contact to the completion of the work. They were punctual, prodessional, proficient, thorough and it appears, my issue with the water is resolved."

Charlotte H on September 2023

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Yard By Yard Makeovers LLC

7304 Carroll Ave
4.78(
95
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•Approved Pro

Yard By Yard Makeovers LLC

7304 Carroll Ave
4.78(
95
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
123 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

Brian David Mahan, Master Gardener, and his expert crew have been helping homeowners in Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Maryland since 1993. We can reshape and beautify neglected yards, or any yards. Our creative expertise can provide you with a basic plan compatible with your needs and budget

"Excellent workers that cleared a thick growth of bamboo from yard."

Amaris J on February 2023

Brian David Mahan, Master Gardener, and his expert crew have been helping homeowners in Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Maryland since 1993. We can reshape and beautify neglected yards, or any yards. Our creative expertise can provide you with a basic plan compatible with your needs and budget

"Excellent workers that cleared a thick growth of bamboo from yard."

Amaris J on February 2023

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Kuhlman Lawn Service

PO Box 258
4.66(
76
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Kuhlman Lawn Service

PO Box 258
4.66(
76
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
247 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

Kuhlman Lawn Service, LLC is a family owned and operated company that has more then 10 years experience and was started in 2002 and specializes in full maintenance contracts for both commercial and residential customers in the Montgomery County area's to include Poolesville, Dickerson, Boyds, Beallesville, Potomac. Can provide ala carte services to include but not limited to Spring clean up, pruning, mulching. Providing professional services with a family feel where an owner can be contacted 24/7 to address your concerns to keep your property maintained so you can just enjoy. Please give us a call as Lawn Maintenance is our specialty and enjoying the outdoors and not having to maintain it should be yours. Family owned and operated. Owners available 24/7 by phone.

"We have been using Kuhlman Lawn Service for years. The job their employees do is exactly what we hire them for! The employees are courteous and go above and beyond to get the job done to our satisfaction."

Anne L on July 2025

Kuhlman Lawn Service, LLC is a family owned and operated company that has more then 10 years experience and was started in 2002 and specializes in full maintenance contracts for both commercial and residential customers in the Montgomery County area's to include Poolesville, Dickerson, Boyds, Beallesville, Potomac. Can provide ala carte services to include but not limited to Spring clean up, pruning, mulching. Providing professional services with a family feel where an owner can be contacted 24/7 to address your concerns to keep your property maintained so you can just enjoy. Please give us a call as Lawn Maintenance is our specialty and enjoying the outdoors and not having to maintain it should be yours. Family owned and operated. Owners available 24/7 by phone.

"We have been using Kuhlman Lawn Service for years. The job their employees do is exactly what we hire them for! The employees are courteous and go above and beyond to get the job done to our satisfaction."

Anne L on July 2025

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Mynor Stone Work

Based Out Of
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

Mynor Stone Work

Based Out Of
5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
476 local quotes requested

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"They were on time. And stayed on schedule with the work. They also helped out with adjusting to our budget helping us choose the best materials for our project."

Ruth M on April 2024

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"They were on time. And stayed on schedule with the work. They also helped out with adjusting to our budget helping us choose the best materials for our project."

Ruth M on April 2024

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First Impression Hardscapes, LLC

7154 Montevideo Rd
4.69(
118
)
•Approved Pro

First Impression Hardscapes, LLC

7154 Montevideo Rd
4.69(
118
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1381 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

First Impression Hardscapes is the premier hardscape artisan in the D.C. metro area, serving Maryland and Washington D.C. We take a custom approach to designing your driveway, walkway, patio, or pool deck in elegant flagstone or stunning, durable pavers. First Impression’s will turn your hardscape fantasies into a First Impression reality! - OUR MISSION: To provide lifestyle changing hardscapes that are aesthetically pleasing, durable, and have eternal value. - OUR VISION: To be the leading hardscape installer in Maryland and Washington D.C. by becoming home and property owners’ first choice for all of their hardscape needs. - OUR HISTORY: First Impression Hardscapes has over 20 years combined experience in serving the D.C. metro area. Our quality of construction is second to none, and we also pride ourselves in having superior customer relations. All of our crews are completely “in house”; we do not use sub-contractors. We are licensed and insured for all of your hardscape needs. No matter how large or small, we are pleased to transform your hardscape fantasies into a First Impression reality! -- Additional email: info@firsthardscapes.com.

"Prompt service. We are very happy with the quality of work. We would hire them again."

Jesse T on May 2025

First Impression Hardscapes is the premier hardscape artisan in the D.C. metro area, serving Maryland and Washington D.C. We take a custom approach to designing your driveway, walkway, patio, or pool deck in elegant flagstone or stunning, durable pavers. First Impression’s will turn your hardscape fantasies into a First Impression reality! - OUR MISSION: To provide lifestyle changing hardscapes that are aesthetically pleasing, durable, and have eternal value. - OUR VISION: To be the leading hardscape installer in Maryland and Washington D.C. by becoming home and property owners’ first choice for all of their hardscape needs. - OUR HISTORY: First Impression Hardscapes has over 20 years combined experience in serving the D.C. metro area. Our quality of construction is second to none, and we also pride ourselves in having superior customer relations. All of our crews are completely “in house”; we do not use sub-contractors. We are licensed and insured for all of your hardscape needs. No matter how large or small, we are pleased to transform your hardscape fantasies into a First Impression reality! -- Additional email: info@firsthardscapes.com.

"Prompt service. We are very happy with the quality of work. We would hire them again."

Jesse T on May 2025

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NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

12200 Livingston Rd
4.54(
171
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•Approved Pro

NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

12200 Livingston Rd
4.54(
171
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
676 local quotes requested
39 years of experience

Established in 1986, NV Waterproofing provides below grade solutions for moisture control and prevention to customers in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Please call our office today to schedule your appointment at 703 690-3889. We employ only highly trained and certified applicators of the industry's most effective and environmentally sound waterproofing and drainage products. One Stop Shopping for Waterproofing, Moisture Control, and Drainage Systems. Over the past few years alone, our customer base has included hundreds of homeowners, general contractors, production home builders, and custom home builders. This base has been developed primarily through word of mouth. Our technicians deliver excellent customer service and results, and our company stands behind this work. NV Waterproofing is a member of both the Supportworks and Contractor Nation networks. Both are international groups of more than 130 foundation repair and waterproofing contractors that shares information, best practices and advice, helping each other be better together than they would be alone. Our goal has always been to create very satisfied customers. Service area covered: District of Columbia Virginia Counties - Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington and Alexandria. Maryland Counties - Montgomery, Frederick, Prince George and St. Mary's.

"Great job, professional all the way, terrific crew that paid attention to detail. Will use again."

Jack P on August 2025

Established in 1986, NV Waterproofing provides below grade solutions for moisture control and prevention to customers in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Please call our office today to schedule your appointment at 703 690-3889. We employ only highly trained and certified applicators of the industry's most effective and environmentally sound waterproofing and drainage products. One Stop Shopping for Waterproofing, Moisture Control, and Drainage Systems. Over the past few years alone, our customer base has included hundreds of homeowners, general contractors, production home builders, and custom home builders. This base has been developed primarily through word of mouth. Our technicians deliver excellent customer service and results, and our company stands behind this work. NV Waterproofing is a member of both the Supportworks and Contractor Nation networks. Both are international groups of more than 130 foundation repair and waterproofing contractors that shares information, best practices and advice, helping each other be better together than they would be alone. Our goal has always been to create very satisfied customers. Service area covered: District of Columbia Virginia Counties - Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington and Alexandria. Maryland Counties - Montgomery, Frederick, Prince George and St. Mary's.

"Great job, professional all the way, terrific crew that paid attention to detail. Will use again."

Jack P on August 2025

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East Coast Landscape Design

2000 SPENCERVILLE ROAD
4.59(
139
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•Approved Pro

East Coast Landscape Design

2000 SPENCERVILLE ROAD
4.59(
139
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1016 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR LIVING. East Coast creates inspiring landscapes, hardscapes, water features and drainage solutions that bring beauty, new outdoor experiences and exceptional value to your life and home. SPECIALIZING IN: Patios, walkways, driveways, landscaping, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, drainage and erosion control (including eco-friendly permeable pavers, dry riverbeds and rain gardens through RainScapes and RiverSmart rebate programs). TRUSTED: Employees drug tested and background checked. License #42490. Insurance #Q89-0102236-M. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: mark@eclandscapedesign.com

"that Roberto and the crew did a great job on the retaining wall and driveway. The workmanship was excellent, and Roberto accommodated my every request for alterations in the design without question. In addition, his suggestions contributed to creating the finished product that I had envisioned."

Robert R on February 2025

BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR LIVING. East Coast creates inspiring landscapes, hardscapes, water features and drainage solutions that bring beauty, new outdoor experiences and exceptional value to your life and home. SPECIALIZING IN: Patios, walkways, driveways, landscaping, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, drainage and erosion control (including eco-friendly permeable pavers, dry riverbeds and rain gardens through RainScapes and RiverSmart rebate programs). TRUSTED: Employees drug tested and background checked. License #42490. Insurance #Q89-0102236-M. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: mark@eclandscapedesign.com

"that Roberto and the crew did a great job on the retaining wall and driveway. The workmanship was excellent, and Roberto accommodated my every request for alterations in the design without question. In addition, his suggestions contributed to creating the finished product that I had envisioned."

Robert R on February 2025

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FAQs for basement drainage channels installation projects in Frederick, MD

Expect a well-built French drain to last 30 to 40 years. By channeling both surface- and ground-water away from your foundation, the system relieves hydrostatic pressure and helps prevent costly structural damage. Choose a pipe with a quality cloth filter to keep sediment out and extend the drain’s life. A quick annual inspection and routine cleanouts will keep water flowing freely, ensuring the system continues to protect your home for years to come.

Most French drains sit two feet below grade, but depth ultimately depends on the problem you’re solving. For puddling rainwater or snowmelt, a shallow curtain drain at lawn level often does the trick. To handle rising groundwater, pros dig deeper, down to the footing, and run the pipe beneath the basement slab. A drainage contractor will determine the optimal depth for your specific soil conditions and water issues.

A properly installed interior French drain captures water at the slab, channels it to a sump pit, and directs it safely outside, preventing basement floods before they occur. Because the pipe sits just under the floor edge, a plumber can reach it easily for cleaning or repairs. Pairing the drain with a reliable sump pump gives you the best long-term protection.

Hire a contractor who installs drainage systems every day—typically a foundation specialist, drainage contractor, experienced landscaper, or plumber with waterproofing experience. These pros understand slope, soil, and local codes, and they have the equipment to trench safely around utilities. Ask for references and photos of recent jobs to be sure they can design a system that keeps water off your foundation for decades.

Once the drain is in, patch the yard by reseeding bare spots or replacing plants the crew removed. Inside, look for ways to add value—finishing the basement or upgrading interior waterproofing while the space is open often costs less now than later. Schedule a quick annual checkup to flush sediment and confirm the pipe and sump pump are clear. Consistent maintenance ensures the drain functions properly and protects your investment.

Most policies don’t cover the cost of repairing a French drain itself, but they may provide coverage for water damage if the system fails. Coverage varies by insurer, so be sure to read the fine print or contact your agent before any issues arise. If you live in a high-risk flood zone, consider a separate flood policy to close the gap. Knowing your coverage in advance helps you budget for repairs and avoid unexpected costs.

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