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.
"Great to work with."
Diane O on October 2024
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.
"Great to work with."
Diane O on October 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!
"Getting French drains put in. Very knowledgeable "
Mario P on April 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!
"Getting French drains put in. Very knowledgeable "
Mario P on April 2025
Our company was built on the foundation of trust, friendship and years of experience. We strive to maintain those same principles in all that we do. Whether it’s a damp basement, foundation issue or an unhealthy, moldy environment; we are here to help. We promise to lessen the stress of your basement or crawlspace troubles with our comprehensive water management, mold remediation and foundation repair solutions. We take great pride in our ability to transform your needs and expectations into a customized solution. With our quality workmanship being guaranteed, you’ll have one less thing to worry about. Call today for your free estimate!
"Very professional, kind, polite, and intelligent people to work with. I signed the contract and the work was finished the very next day. They were very easy to work with, helped me get financing, and explained everything to me each step along the way. "
Julie Y on May 2025
Our company was built on the foundation of trust, friendship and years of experience. We strive to maintain those same principles in all that we do. Whether it’s a damp basement, foundation issue or an unhealthy, moldy environment; we are here to help. We promise to lessen the stress of your basement or crawlspace troubles with our comprehensive water management, mold remediation and foundation repair solutions. We take great pride in our ability to transform your needs and expectations into a customized solution. With our quality workmanship being guaranteed, you’ll have one less thing to worry about. Call today for your free estimate!
"Very professional, kind, polite, and intelligent people to work with. I signed the contract and the work was finished the very next day. They were very easy to work with, helped me get financing, and explained everything to me each step along the way. "
Julie Y on May 2025
Basement Gurus LLC, is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional waterproofing services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call us today, so that we can give you a free estimate and make your project come to life!
"Lucas was great to work with! He was knowledgeable, thorough, and provided a professionally written quote onsite. "
Dax A on May 2025
Basement Gurus LLC, is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional waterproofing services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call us today, so that we can give you a free estimate and make your project come to life!
"Lucas was great to work with! He was knowledgeable, thorough, and provided a professionally written quote onsite. "
Dax A on May 2025
We proudly serve our 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. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Give us a call today!
"Needed clearing work with fill and resloping for low lying area. Wessner Excavating came in with a fair price bid and the work was done in a timely, correct manner. Would definitely recommend and rehire for additional work."
Mike W on April 2025
We proudly serve our 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. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Give us a call today!
"Needed clearing work with fill and resloping for low lying area. Wessner Excavating came in with a fair price bid and the work was done in a timely, correct manner. Would definitely recommend and rehire for additional work."
Mike W on April 2025
Burke Home Services is a full service contractor who specializes in Quality craftsmanship. Building and maintaining relationships with our customers is our highest priority. From restaurants to a beautiful deck. We focus on energy saving options and implement them on every job possible.
"Actually in two parts, immediate repair and long term. First part is done."
John W on March 2025
Burke Home Services is a full service contractor who specializes in Quality craftsmanship. Building and maintaining relationships with our customers is our highest priority. From restaurants to a beautiful deck. We focus on energy saving options and implement them on every job possible.
"Actually in two parts, immediate repair and long term. First part is done."
John W on March 2025
We are a locally owned and operated basement waterproofing company with over 25 years experience. With over 10 years of servicing the tri-state area, we have many satisfied customers. In addition to our quality workmanship, our warranty is among the best in the industry! Call now for your FREE, no obligation, in home estimate.
"Great! Not going to lie, they are expensive. But they were quick, professional, and efficient. Completed the repairs and clean-up immaculately. Great job!"
Edward B on May 2023
We are a locally owned and operated basement waterproofing company with over 25 years experience. With over 10 years of servicing the tri-state area, we have many satisfied customers. In addition to our quality workmanship, our warranty is among the best in the industry! Call now for your FREE, no obligation, in home estimate.
"Great! Not going to lie, they are expensive. But they were quick, professional, and efficient. Completed the repairs and clean-up immaculately. Great job!"
Edward B on May 2023
Groundworks, formerly Baker's Waterproofing, has specialized in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs since 2009. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across central Pennsylvania. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your basement, foundation, or concrete.
"BS company. Offers a free inspection and all you get is an estimate of repairs. I am selling a home. Buyer wanted an inspection. He didn’t want to pay anything so he called Bakers. Crawlspace was bone dry after 3 days of rain. Instead of a report saying that, I get a list of recommendations. Addition of a moisture mitigation system. There is already a working system in the space. Remove the insulation under the floors. Yeah. Expose all the water piping to freezing temperatures. Insulate the walls of the crawlspace. So, you want to remove good insulation and add it to the walls in an unheated space. I wanted an inspection not a sales pitch. Worthless company. I should sue if the realty deal falls through due to this"
Myrna K on December 2024
Groundworks, formerly Baker's Waterproofing, has specialized in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs since 2009. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across central Pennsylvania. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your basement, foundation, or concrete.
"BS company. Offers a free inspection and all you get is an estimate of repairs. I am selling a home. Buyer wanted an inspection. He didn’t want to pay anything so he called Bakers. Crawlspace was bone dry after 3 days of rain. Instead of a report saying that, I get a list of recommendations. Addition of a moisture mitigation system. There is already a working system in the space. Remove the insulation under the floors. Yeah. Expose all the water piping to freezing temperatures. Insulate the walls of the crawlspace. So, you want to remove good insulation and add it to the walls in an unheated space. I wanted an inspection not a sales pitch. Worthless company. I should sue if the realty deal falls through due to this"
Myrna K on December 2024
Crack in your wall we're the guys to call! Free Estimates and lifetime warranty! We are a local family owned company and pride ourselves on using American based products. Call now and receive a $500.00 discount on any basement waterproofing system.
"Excellent work. High quality, punctual and polite workmen, 100% satisfied, and would recommend without hesitation. Best of all, they were economical. Great job"
William W on August 2021
Crack in your wall we're the guys to call! Free Estimates and lifetime warranty! We are a local family owned company and pride ourselves on using American based products. Call now and receive a $500.00 discount on any basement waterproofing system.
"Excellent work. High quality, punctual and polite workmen, 100% satisfied, and would recommend without hesitation. Best of all, they were economical. Great job"
William W on August 2021
We are a family owned business working in the area since 1995 with more than 30 years of experience. ERB is fully insured with flexible payment options to meet everyone's personal needs. Working in commercial and residential fields as well as sub-contracting. We provide free estimates and guarantee our workmanship on Paving, Asphalt and Concrete projects.
We are a family owned business working in the area since 1995 with more than 30 years of experience. ERB is fully insured with flexible payment options to meet everyone's personal needs. Working in commercial and residential fields as well as sub-contracting. We provide free estimates and guarantee our workmanship on Paving, Asphalt and Concrete projects.
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.