We are a family owned business and for over 27 years we have proudly helped countless families with their waterproofing troubles. Whether dealing with a Wet basement, crawl space, or a damaged foundation, waterproofing can be a worrisome problem to most people. Ernest Waterproofing is here to give you and your family an ease of mind when dealing with water damage. Statement from our proud owner: " I believe that a good home is built with trust, love, hard work and dedication. These are traits that have been passed down in my family from generation to generation. I believe that a respectable business is built with the very same foundations. My goal is to expand the longevity of your home and more importantly keep your home safe from water damage. We do this by providing impeccable workmanship and providing an earnest commitment." - Ernest Velasquez
"Ernesto & his team provided great expertise and quality workmanship throughout a French drain and sump pump installation. When a small pool of water appeared in my furnished basement, Ernesto quickly diagnosed the groundwater infiltration issue and started the project inside 2 days. When we found a leaky pipe that was compounding the problem, he had a plumber on-site within hours to support the additional fix, and later on, connected us with quality support for the drywall and painting recovery. The situation could have been a mysterious nightmare, but Ernesto shed light on the problems and solved them in short order."
Henry P on October 2024
We are a family owned business and for over 27 years we have proudly helped countless families with their waterproofing troubles. Whether dealing with a Wet basement, crawl space, or a damaged foundation, waterproofing can be a worrisome problem to most people. Ernest Waterproofing is here to give you and your family an ease of mind when dealing with water damage. Statement from our proud owner: " I believe that a good home is built with trust, love, hard work and dedication. These are traits that have been passed down in my family from generation to generation. I believe that a respectable business is built with the very same foundations. My goal is to expand the longevity of your home and more importantly keep your home safe from water damage. We do this by providing impeccable workmanship and providing an earnest commitment." - Ernest Velasquez
"Ernesto & his team provided great expertise and quality workmanship throughout a French drain and sump pump installation. When a small pool of water appeared in my furnished basement, Ernesto quickly diagnosed the groundwater infiltration issue and started the project inside 2 days. When we found a leaky pipe that was compounding the problem, he had a plumber on-site within hours to support the additional fix, and later on, connected us with quality support for the drywall and painting recovery. The situation could have been a mysterious nightmare, but Ernesto shed light on the problems and solved them in short order."
Henry P on October 2024
Welcome to JM Concrete. We are the premier professional home improvement company in Virginia. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Whether your project involves minor repairs or series of projects, we are glad to be your number one choice. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!
"We hired JM Concrete to remove an old broken sidewalk and pour a new one for the entrance to our home. They did a wonderful job. They are easy to get in touch with and good at returning phone calls. They gave us an excellent price on the job. They were professional, courteous, and worked hard. We are very pleased with the finished product. I would definitely recommend this company."
Amy B on April 2025
Welcome to JM Concrete. We are the premier professional home improvement company in Virginia. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Whether your project involves minor repairs or series of projects, we are glad to be your number one choice. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!
"We hired JM Concrete to remove an old broken sidewalk and pour a new one for the entrance to our home. They did a wonderful job. They are easy to get in touch with and good at returning phone calls. They gave us an excellent price on the job. They were professional, courteous, and worked hard. We are very pleased with the finished product. I would definitely recommend this company."
Amy B on April 2025
"This is the second time that I have used S&S Waterproofing and Foundation Repair. The first time was to fix very large sink holes that were opening up in my front yard, apparently due to underground collapsed drainage piping. This time, when I contacted Steve I asked if they did retaining walls. Steve came to look at the job. I immediately expressed my concern with my limited budget, which Steve completely understood. He offered several options on how to complete the job within my budgetary constraints. We hired S&S Waterpoofing and Foundation Repair to do the job. During each phase of the job, Steve sent me photos of the job progression. He answered any questions that I had almost immediately via text message. Most importantly, he also made sure that my wife was onboard with anything that they were doing. Apparently he knows who controls the money and who the boss is! LOL! Additionally, during the job Steve identified issues with a previous contractors work and addressed those for me as well. Steve is very concerned with customer satisfaction, that is incredibly important to me and my wife! The end result was a beautiful retaining wall. The only thing better than the beauty of the wall is how well it works, drainage is completely handled with ease, even during bad rainstorms! When visitors come to the house, they all ask who built the new wall because it looks incredible! Thank you to Steve and his crew for doing such an amazing job! I am sure this is not the end of our relationship, I will be calling Steve for any of my construction needs in the future! Finally, I just wanted to say, I am the type of person that has anxiety with these types of situations, due to the cost issue, my personal lack of knowledge, and an inability to be able to see the end result before it's accomplished. It is incredible to have confidence in someone doing the work. Someone that keeps me updated, keeps within my budget, makes customer service a top priority. Steve, I can't say thank you enough!"
Larry K on October 2019
"This is the second time that I have used S&S Waterproofing and Foundation Repair. The first time was to fix very large sink holes that were opening up in my front yard, apparently due to underground collapsed drainage piping. This time, when I contacted Steve I asked if they did retaining walls. Steve came to look at the job. I immediately expressed my concern with my limited budget, which Steve completely understood. He offered several options on how to complete the job within my budgetary constraints. We hired S&S Waterpoofing and Foundation Repair to do the job. During each phase of the job, Steve sent me photos of the job progression. He answered any questions that I had almost immediately via text message. Most importantly, he also made sure that my wife was onboard with anything that they were doing. Apparently he knows who controls the money and who the boss is! LOL! Additionally, during the job Steve identified issues with a previous contractors work and addressed those for me as well. Steve is very concerned with customer satisfaction, that is incredibly important to me and my wife! The end result was a beautiful retaining wall. The only thing better than the beauty of the wall is how well it works, drainage is completely handled with ease, even during bad rainstorms! When visitors come to the house, they all ask who built the new wall because it looks incredible! Thank you to Steve and his crew for doing such an amazing job! I am sure this is not the end of our relationship, I will be calling Steve for any of my construction needs in the future! Finally, I just wanted to say, I am the type of person that has anxiety with these types of situations, due to the cost issue, my personal lack of knowledge, and an inability to be able to see the end result before it's accomplished. It is incredible to have confidence in someone doing the work. Someone that keeps me updated, keeps within my budget, makes customer service a top priority. Steve, I can't say thank you enough!"
Larry K on October 2019
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.
"Not complete yet, but everything checks out great so far."
Terry O on November 2024
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.
"Not complete yet, but everything checks out great so far."
Terry O on November 2024
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
The Drying Co./ThermalTec is a Home Performance Contractor that was founded in 2002. Over the last 15 years we have serviced over 10,000 homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses from Hampton Roads to Richmond and in between. Our specialties include: Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair, Attic and Crawl Space Insulation, Radon Testing and Mitigation, Mold Remediation, Air Sealing, Duct Sealing, Spray Foam, Cellulose Insulation, & Whole House Insulation To see what The Drying Co. is doing to protect its employees and customers, go to https://www.thedryingco.com/about-us/press-release/2037-precautions-taken-by-the-drying-co-to-ensure-the-safety-of-our-customers-employees-during-covid-19-concerns.html Ensuring the Safety of our Customers & Employees During COVID-19.
"great customer service"
Elisha M on May 2025
The Drying Co./ThermalTec is a Home Performance Contractor that was founded in 2002. Over the last 15 years we have serviced over 10,000 homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses from Hampton Roads to Richmond and in between. Our specialties include: Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair, Attic and Crawl Space Insulation, Radon Testing and Mitigation, Mold Remediation, Air Sealing, Duct Sealing, Spray Foam, Cellulose Insulation, & Whole House Insulation To see what The Drying Co. is doing to protect its employees and customers, go to https://www.thedryingco.com/about-us/press-release/2037-precautions-taken-by-the-drying-co-to-ensure-the-safety-of-our-customers-employees-during-covid-19-concerns.html Ensuring the Safety of our Customers & Employees During COVID-19.
"great customer service"
Elisha M on May 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
At Fortress Foundation Solutions, we are here to take the industry by storm, offering elite interior basement waterproofing, mold remediation, crawl space repair, and foundation repair services to Central Virginia homeowners in Virginia. As a company, we are committed to improving the home improvement industry and creating a ripple effect that can change businesses, our community's lives and, the world for the better. Our website has an extensive collection of photo albums of our work, as well as information on the product and services we offer. We are happy to come out and take a look at your home. We offer free, no obligate estimates - and, our System Designers will give you a proposal that same day. WE BELIEVE MORE IS POSSIBLE! Give us a call today! (434) 299-9393
"Got the job done as promised."
Michael F on November 2024
At Fortress Foundation Solutions, we are here to take the industry by storm, offering elite interior basement waterproofing, mold remediation, crawl space repair, and foundation repair services to Central Virginia homeowners in Virginia. As a company, we are committed to improving the home improvement industry and creating a ripple effect that can change businesses, our community's lives and, the world for the better. Our website has an extensive collection of photo albums of our work, as well as information on the product and services we offer. We are happy to come out and take a look at your home. We offer free, no obligate estimates - and, our System Designers will give you a proposal that same day. WE BELIEVE MORE IS POSSIBLE! Give us a call today! (434) 299-9393
"Got the job done as promised."
Michael F on November 2024
Your home and foundation can be at risk, you can count on the experience of the Aqueduct Team to permanently solve any basement waterproofing issue. Call today for an appointment!
"Very timely professional and polite."
Kathy B on September 2023
Your home and foundation can be at risk, you can count on the experience of the Aqueduct Team to permanently solve any basement waterproofing issue. Call today for an appointment!
"Very timely professional and polite."
Kathy B on September 2023
(COVID - 19) Update: With the corona virus rapidly impacting the way we work & live, Best Buy remains open for business 24/7/365, and here to take care of your Waterproofing and moisture control needs. Health and Safety is our highest priority! Therefore, we are following protocols set by the state and local government agencies to help prevent the spread of the virus! We have taken the appropriate steps to keep our office, shop, vehicles, equipment, and most importantly, keep our TEAM and CUSTOMERS SAFE in these uncertain times! In addition, we will be offering a 20% off all of our services while we continue to serve you during this difficult time! Thank you for your loyalty and dedication to Best Buy Waterproofing! Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority and you can see by our reviews which are the Best in the industry, we are passionate in what we do, and more importantly, Best Buy will keep you dry!
"Great communication!"
DAVID A on October 2024
(COVID - 19) Update: With the corona virus rapidly impacting the way we work & live, Best Buy remains open for business 24/7/365, and here to take care of your Waterproofing and moisture control needs. Health and Safety is our highest priority! Therefore, we are following protocols set by the state and local government agencies to help prevent the spread of the virus! We have taken the appropriate steps to keep our office, shop, vehicles, equipment, and most importantly, keep our TEAM and CUSTOMERS SAFE in these uncertain times! In addition, we will be offering a 20% off all of our services while we continue to serve you during this difficult time! Thank you for your loyalty and dedication to Best Buy Waterproofing! Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority and you can see by our reviews which are the Best in the industry, we are passionate in what we do, and more importantly, Best Buy will keep you dry!
"Great communication!"
DAVID A on October 2024
Standing water in your crawl space won’t disappear on its own. Keep the drainage clear, ensure the vents are working properly, and run a dehumidifier to control moisture levels. If dampness lingers, mold, wood rot, and foundation cracks can follow. Act quickly and call a pro to protect your home’s structure and indoor air quality.
Disinfecting a crawl space requires a methodical approach. First, clear all debris and remove old liners and insulation to eliminate contaminants. Then, apply a strong bleach solution or borate spray to eradicate mold spores and mildew. Ensuring complete surface coverage and allowing ample drying time establishes a sanitary environment and prevents future infestations.
A crawl space serves vital functions by providing access to essential systems, including electrical wiring, plumbing, and HVAC ducts. It also offers a buffer zone that aids in moisture control and protects underlying structural components.
Yes, crawl space encapsulation is a worthwhile investment in protecting your home. Crawl space encapsulation locks out moisture, controls humidity, and blocks pests and harmful pollutants like radon gas. Those benefits boost indoor air quality and protect beams, joists, and insulation, giving your home long‑term structural stability and safeguarding your family’s health.
Prevention is the best way to keep water out of your crawl space. A dehumidifier and sump pump can help control moisture levels, but grading the landscape to redirect water away from the foundation is most important. Additionally, seal foundation cracks and install reliable drainage systems such as a French drain to maintain a consistently dry environment.
Yes, repairing your crawl space foundation is critical, regardless of how minor the issue may seem. Foundation problems arise from enduring moisture, water intrusion, and unstable soil, which can lead to significant structural damage if left unaddressed. Hiring a licensed structural engineer or foundation repair professional guarantees your home’s long-term stability and safety while preventing escalating repair costs.