Freedom Contracting And Excavating LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Dave and AJ from Freedom Contracting & Excavating did a great job for a reasonable price. I had an idea for an outdoor griddle setup using natural gas instead of propane tanks. I thought it was a long shot but they were able to make it happen. Very courteous and straight forward. They even went above and beyond by helping me with the natural gas conversion on my griddle. I would definitely hire them again and if you need any gas line work done, call Freedom C & E for sure! Thanks again!"
Robert N on November 2022
Freedom Contracting And Excavating LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Dave and AJ from Freedom Contracting & Excavating did a great job for a reasonable price. I had an idea for an outdoor griddle setup using natural gas instead of propane tanks. I thought it was a long shot but they were able to make it happen. Very courteous and straight forward. They even went above and beyond by helping me with the natural gas conversion on my griddle. I would definitely hire them again and if you need any gas line work done, call Freedom C & E for sure! Thanks again!"
Robert N on November 2022
Groundworks specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across western Pennsylvania. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties. Groundworks is here to restore your foundation or basement.
"The entire experience was fantastic from the time Seth came out to do an estimate and talked us through how the system worked to our amazing crew that worked diligently to ensure our job was complete. I cannot say enough good things about Cliff and his crew, Bill and Adam. They were very courteous, professional, communicated well and went above and beyond to ensure our project was something they could be proud of, not only doing an impeccable job but also ensured we were left with the knowledge needed to maintain our new system. I cannot thank everyone enough for making our once scary disgusting basement a new usable and pleasant space in our home."
Mindy F on June 2025
Groundworks specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across western Pennsylvania. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties. Groundworks is here to restore your foundation or basement.
"The entire experience was fantastic from the time Seth came out to do an estimate and talked us through how the system worked to our amazing crew that worked diligently to ensure our job was complete. I cannot say enough good things about Cliff and his crew, Bill and Adam. They were very courteous, professional, communicated well and went above and beyond to ensure our project was something they could be proud of, not only doing an impeccable job but also ensured we were left with the knowledge needed to maintain our new system. I cannot thank everyone enough for making our once scary disgusting basement a new usable and pleasant space in our home."
Mindy F on June 2025
At Bracken Waterproofing, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We ensure that any job we do matches your vision of the work done. If you're looking for the top waterproofing company, give us a call today!
"Wouldn't sign any contract. They dont care that you're not satisfied with something. Argumentitve."
Jonathan M on March 2024
At Bracken Waterproofing, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We ensure that any job we do matches your vision of the work done. If you're looking for the top waterproofing company, give us a call today!
"Wouldn't sign any contract. They dont care that you're not satisfied with something. Argumentitve."
Jonathan M on March 2024
Since our inception in 1996, A Better Choice, Inc. has provided quality service to over 26,000 satisfied customers in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Our philosophy for success is to provide honest, courteous and guaranteed service to every customer. Our reputation with the BBB, Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, and 4+ star rating on Google, Home Advisor and, Angie’s List reflects our continued dedication to customer satisfaction We go above and beyond to help our customers. John, our Service Manager, builds a great customer relationship from first contact through the installation and afterwards! At A Better Choice Inc. you can be sure that your account will not get lost in the shuffle! Shirlee, our Office Manager, keeps track of all our customer accounts and is a vital part of ensuring a smooth installation process. We are a full service company that handles problems ranging from wet basements and ventilations systems to wall cracks and foundation problems.
"The guys that came and did the actual work were very nice and did a great job . The problem was the management from Bill and down to Travis , my basement has a toilet that could not be moved .. well by the floor being jackhammered damaged the toilet it now leaking because of hairline cracks at the base , after contacting Travis and sending pictures to him their response was we will send you $100 and you can buy a new toilet ! When Bill bid the job he made sure to tell me about how they are insured up to 2 million dollars Thst $100 dollars doesnâ t really buy a toilet and then the cost of getting someone to install it will be hundreds more for that reason of them not wanting to take care of what they damaged I would not recommend ABC to anyone they got their money snd could have cared less about my issue !! Poor communication with this company and also the broom swept my basement I sm still trying to clean up the mess and it has been 2 weeks very disappointed ! I guess I should say buyer beware !!"
Lynda D on December 2023
Since our inception in 1996, A Better Choice, Inc. has provided quality service to over 26,000 satisfied customers in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Our philosophy for success is to provide honest, courteous and guaranteed service to every customer. Our reputation with the BBB, Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, and 4+ star rating on Google, Home Advisor and, Angie’s List reflects our continued dedication to customer satisfaction We go above and beyond to help our customers. John, our Service Manager, builds a great customer relationship from first contact through the installation and afterwards! At A Better Choice Inc. you can be sure that your account will not get lost in the shuffle! Shirlee, our Office Manager, keeps track of all our customer accounts and is a vital part of ensuring a smooth installation process. We are a full service company that handles problems ranging from wet basements and ventilations systems to wall cracks and foundation problems.
"The guys that came and did the actual work were very nice and did a great job . The problem was the management from Bill and down to Travis , my basement has a toilet that could not be moved .. well by the floor being jackhammered damaged the toilet it now leaking because of hairline cracks at the base , after contacting Travis and sending pictures to him their response was we will send you $100 and you can buy a new toilet ! When Bill bid the job he made sure to tell me about how they are insured up to 2 million dollars Thst $100 dollars doesnâ t really buy a toilet and then the cost of getting someone to install it will be hundreds more for that reason of them not wanting to take care of what they damaged I would not recommend ABC to anyone they got their money snd could have cared less about my issue !! Poor communication with this company and also the broom swept my basement I sm still trying to clean up the mess and it has been 2 weeks very disappointed ! I guess I should say buyer beware !!"
Lynda D on December 2023
Laurel Craftsmen Co. is a professional remodeling company specializing in tile work, custom showers and bathroom renovations. Our value is in our commitment to your project and attention to details giving your home the attention it deserves. We are an owner-operated company with 20 years of experience in the remodeling industry.
"The bathroom looks beautiful. Jemin was a pleasure to work with and we are very happy with our project. I am already speaking to him about our next job."
SHLOMO S on October 2023
Laurel Craftsmen Co. is a professional remodeling company specializing in tile work, custom showers and bathroom renovations. Our value is in our commitment to your project and attention to details giving your home the attention it deserves. We are an owner-operated company with 20 years of experience in the remodeling industry.
"The bathroom looks beautiful. Jemin was a pleasure to work with and we are very happy with our project. I am already speaking to him about our next job."
SHLOMO S on October 2023
Reliant gas lines is a natural gas service line repair or replacement company. I handle the buried portion of the service line from curb stop to meter and the buried house line if the meter is far away from the house. I do a good job at a fair price, am qualified for both Peoples Gas and Columbia Gas and fully insured. As a small owner operator business I can be flexible on scheduling as these types of problems tend to be emergencies. While in business for myself just a short time now I have over 15 years of experience in the natural gas industry involving repair and replacement of gas mains and service lines.
"Reliant Gas Lines arrived at my house quickly. They made all the repairs fast and efficiently. Matt and his crew were very respectful of me and my property. I would not hesitate to hire them again. Very highly recommended."
Kerry B on April 2025
Reliant gas lines is a natural gas service line repair or replacement company. I handle the buried portion of the service line from curb stop to meter and the buried house line if the meter is far away from the house. I do a good job at a fair price, am qualified for both Peoples Gas and Columbia Gas and fully insured. As a small owner operator business I can be flexible on scheduling as these types of problems tend to be emergencies. While in business for myself just a short time now I have over 15 years of experience in the natural gas industry involving repair and replacement of gas mains and service lines.
"Reliant Gas Lines arrived at my house quickly. They made all the repairs fast and efficiently. Matt and his crew were very respectful of me and my property. I would not hesitate to hire them again. Very highly recommended."
Kerry B on April 2025
We offer quality and affordable general remodeling services.
"Kevin and his team did an outstanding job restoring our basement bathroom. From start to finish, they were incredibly professional, careful, and thorough. I was particularly concerned about moisture getting into the tub area, and Kevin’s team went above and beyond to find the right set of tub and walls to fit our basement. They even had to return one set because it didn’t fit, and I was really impressed with their ability to pivot and ensure we had the best solution. Communication was excellent throughout the project. Kevin was very proactive, mostly texting us each day to let us know when to expect them and being flexible if I had traffic issues. They worked diligently every day over two weeks to complete the restoration, and their attention to detail really showed in the final result. I’m honestly surprised by how much I love the basement bathroom now! I didn’t think I would care much about it since it’s in the basement, but the quality of work has truly transformed the space. Overall, we couldn’t be happier with the work Kevin and his team did. They took the time to explain our options, addressed all of our concerns, and delivered a beautifully restored bathroom that exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend!"
Yazmin D on September 2024
We offer quality and affordable general remodeling services.
"Kevin and his team did an outstanding job restoring our basement bathroom. From start to finish, they were incredibly professional, careful, and thorough. I was particularly concerned about moisture getting into the tub area, and Kevin’s team went above and beyond to find the right set of tub and walls to fit our basement. They even had to return one set because it didn’t fit, and I was really impressed with their ability to pivot and ensure we had the best solution. Communication was excellent throughout the project. Kevin was very proactive, mostly texting us each day to let us know when to expect them and being flexible if I had traffic issues. They worked diligently every day over two weeks to complete the restoration, and their attention to detail really showed in the final result. I’m honestly surprised by how much I love the basement bathroom now! I didn’t think I would care much about it since it’s in the basement, but the quality of work has truly transformed the space. Overall, we couldn’t be happier with the work Kevin and his team did. They took the time to explain our options, addressed all of our concerns, and delivered a beautifully restored bathroom that exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend!"
Yazmin D on September 2024
Our Renovation company brings together a team with decades of experience, committed to prioritizing homeowners in every project. Your complete satisfaction is our mission.
Our Renovation company brings together a team with decades of experience, committed to prioritizing homeowners in every project. Your complete satisfaction is our mission.
We are an interior remodeling company specializing in kitchens and bathrooms. We have many years of personal experience providing Pittsburgh residents with quality products and installation. We are a family based business, which means our employees are dedicated to doing quality work in a timely fashion at very competitive prices. We are licensed with the state as HRC #037880. Fully insured. PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECTLY: Carmen.bnq@verizon.net
"We hired Carmen to finish our basement in our house and we gave him just skeleton ideas of what we wanted. I'm glad we let him run with it because we couldn't be happier. Carmen is incredibly professional, talented and creative. I think what's not often talked about with contractors is how they treat their clients and Carmen is the most personable guy we've ever worked with. He was always cognizant of us working from home and was always accessible for questions both before, during and now after the job. We look forward to him doing our master bath next. We wouldn't hire anyone else to do kitchen, bath or basement work. Can't say much other than the completed job is above and beyond what we expected!"
Verle H on April 2024
We are an interior remodeling company specializing in kitchens and bathrooms. We have many years of personal experience providing Pittsburgh residents with quality products and installation. We are a family based business, which means our employees are dedicated to doing quality work in a timely fashion at very competitive prices. We are licensed with the state as HRC #037880. Fully insured. PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECTLY: Carmen.bnq@verizon.net
"We hired Carmen to finish our basement in our house and we gave him just skeleton ideas of what we wanted. I'm glad we let him run with it because we couldn't be happier. Carmen is incredibly professional, talented and creative. I think what's not often talked about with contractors is how they treat their clients and Carmen is the most personable guy we've ever worked with. He was always cognizant of us working from home and was always accessible for questions both before, during and now after the job. We look forward to him doing our master bath next. We wouldn't hire anyone else to do kitchen, bath or basement work. Can't say much other than the completed job is above and beyond what we expected!"
Verle H on April 2024
We specialize in creating custom cabinet and countertop solutions for your kitchen, bath or any other part of your home.
"I started working with Jim Seibert of Trademark Cabinet Company this summer in preparation for a significant kitchen overhaul in my townhouse. From the beginning, he was open to my questions and preferences, and helped me plan and design cabinets to fit in the existing footprint but far surpassed the functionality of my 1980s cabinets. When it came time to do the demo in October, he and his crew were both friendly and professional, and cleaned up after themselves. I watched them repeatedly do calm and focused problem-solving on the fly, and they finished earlier than we expected. Then when they brought the gorgeous cabinets we chose, they were meticulous in their installation and gracious as I watched the whole process from my spot on the stairs. The finished product was superb, the price very competitive, and I only have compliments for their work."
Susan B on October 2023
We specialize in creating custom cabinet and countertop solutions for your kitchen, bath or any other part of your home.
"I started working with Jim Seibert of Trademark Cabinet Company this summer in preparation for a significant kitchen overhaul in my townhouse. From the beginning, he was open to my questions and preferences, and helped me plan and design cabinets to fit in the existing footprint but far surpassed the functionality of my 1980s cabinets. When it came time to do the demo in October, he and his crew were both friendly and professional, and cleaned up after themselves. I watched them repeatedly do calm and focused problem-solving on the fly, and they finished earlier than we expected. Then when they brought the gorgeous cabinets we chose, they were meticulous in their installation and gracious as I watched the whole process from my spot on the stairs. The finished product was superb, the price very competitive, and I only have compliments for their work."
Susan B on October 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.