Groundworks is the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider. Groundworks is a vertically integrated company with its own manufacturing operations and a world-class software solution, allowing us to serve our customers more effectively. From the first phone call to the annual maintenance offered, our customers have peace of mind knowing we’re there with one mission – to repair, protect and improve their home.
"After meeting with Bob, and being shown and explained the project necessary to take care of our crawl space issue, I was convinced they were the guys for the job, They arrived when they said they would, and finished in the time estimated. A job well done and highly recommended !!!"
Steve P on November 2024
Groundworks is the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider. Groundworks is a vertically integrated company with its own manufacturing operations and a world-class software solution, allowing us to serve our customers more effectively. From the first phone call to the annual maintenance offered, our customers have peace of mind knowing we’re there with one mission – to repair, protect and improve their home.
"After meeting with Bob, and being shown and explained the project necessary to take care of our crawl space issue, I was convinced they were the guys for the job, They arrived when they said they would, and finished in the time estimated. A job well done and highly recommended !!!"
Steve P on November 2024
For over 30 years in the neighborhood, 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric has provided the highest quality, efficiency, and reliability in service to customers. Celebrating thousands of 5-star reviews online and an A+ Rating on BBB for years, the company has become the North Shore’s most trusted & consistent plumber, heating and air conditioning, and electrical service company. Also proud to be titled a Diamond Elite Contractor with Mitsubishi Electric and a Mass Save Heat Pump Installer. We take pride in being there for you 24/7 with manufacturer-trained technicians and a commitment to providing customers with manufacturer-trained technicians and a commitment to providing customers with an easy, effortless customer service experience. You're guaranteed to be left with the service and upfront pricing with customized options for what's best for your home in the long-term.
"Luis M. came to fix a furnace humidifier. He arrived on time and was very professional and knowledgeable about the equipment. He was able to quickly determine the issue and repair the underlying problem. Very pleased with his service and time he spent to explain the issues and operation of the unit."
Wayne O on February 2024
For over 30 years in the neighborhood, 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric has provided the highest quality, efficiency, and reliability in service to customers. Celebrating thousands of 5-star reviews online and an A+ Rating on BBB for years, the company has become the North Shore’s most trusted & consistent plumber, heating and air conditioning, and electrical service company. Also proud to be titled a Diamond Elite Contractor with Mitsubishi Electric and a Mass Save Heat Pump Installer. We take pride in being there for you 24/7 with manufacturer-trained technicians and a commitment to providing customers with manufacturer-trained technicians and a commitment to providing customers with an easy, effortless customer service experience. You're guaranteed to be left with the service and upfront pricing with customized options for what's best for your home in the long-term.
"Luis M. came to fix a furnace humidifier. He arrived on time and was very professional and knowledgeable about the equipment. He was able to quickly determine the issue and repair the underlying problem. Very pleased with his service and time he spent to explain the issues and operation of the unit."
Wayne O on February 2024
O'Brien Plumbing Works is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over40 years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects.We are a full service companey for all of your plumbing and heating needs Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"I would thank them for the work and services. Max was very prompt and polite. We were definitely taken aback with the bill. We were not informed about any of the charges around: 1. Time taken for pulling the permit(1hour@$180) 2. Time for inspector coming in(1hour@$180) 3. Price for permit These 3 costs total to $425. The material cost of $263 definitely seemed marked up. * I wish they had mentioned about expecting these costs so that we could make an informed decision. * We have had several permits pulled in last year ( had frozen pipe burst situation so had renovations going on for multiple months) and never were charged for the time taken to pull permit or for inspectors time at the time of inspection. * Max mentioned it was going to be $180 an hour and you were here for 2 hours from start to end.. The father(Peter) kept mentioning about the emergency charges that there are plumbers that charge $300 an hour, I was clear that we were okay with waiting for a couple of days so there was no question of those charges being applied. He kept giving an explanation of the bill being high enough but it seemed very vague. We were charge $1100 for 2 hours of work to fix a slow gas leak that National grid had identified and pointed to us so they shut of our gas supply. National grid guys had told us that it would be only 1-2 hours of plumbing work. I would not recommend them for sure for the sour taste it has left for us. I wish we went with presidential plumbing or 128 plumbing that we have gone in the past. They are expensive but you know the quote before hand."
Angela K on January 2024
O'Brien Plumbing Works is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over40 years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects.We are a full service companey for all of your plumbing and heating needs Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"I would thank them for the work and services. Max was very prompt and polite. We were definitely taken aback with the bill. We were not informed about any of the charges around: 1. Time taken for pulling the permit(1hour@$180) 2. Time for inspector coming in(1hour@$180) 3. Price for permit These 3 costs total to $425. The material cost of $263 definitely seemed marked up. * I wish they had mentioned about expecting these costs so that we could make an informed decision. * We have had several permits pulled in last year ( had frozen pipe burst situation so had renovations going on for multiple months) and never were charged for the time taken to pull permit or for inspectors time at the time of inspection. * Max mentioned it was going to be $180 an hour and you were here for 2 hours from start to end.. The father(Peter) kept mentioning about the emergency charges that there are plumbers that charge $300 an hour, I was clear that we were okay with waiting for a couple of days so there was no question of those charges being applied. He kept giving an explanation of the bill being high enough but it seemed very vague. We were charge $1100 for 2 hours of work to fix a slow gas leak that National grid had identified and pointed to us so they shut of our gas supply. National grid guys had told us that it would be only 1-2 hours of plumbing work. I would not recommend them for sure for the sour taste it has left for us. I wish we went with presidential plumbing or 128 plumbing that we have gone in the past. They are expensive but you know the quote before hand."
Angela K on January 2024
John T Ambrose Home Improvement & Repair is dedicated to providing clients throughout the North Shore with superior home repair and improvement services. You can trust us to treat your property with the utmost care and with 30+ years experience there is nothing we haven’t seen. Your home is where you should feel the most comfortable. Improving the quality of your home should be stress-free. If your outdated kitchen or broken-down plumbing fixtures make you dread spending time at home, turn to John T Ambrose. We provide home improvement services to the North Shore, surrounding areas such as Ipswich, Danvers, Topsfield, Boxford, Hamilton, Wenham, Gloucester, Essex, Andover. We can handle small home repairs to large scale additions so you can relax and know your next project is in good hands. With years of experience, we know how to improve your home by updating key areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and master bedrooms. We use trusted brands to renovate your home and ensure your next project last’s a lifetime.
"We would absolutely recommend John Ambrose. Him and his team recently did a complete kitchen and mudroom remodel for us and we couldn't be happier. He had full transparency with the time the projects would take to complete, what materials would cost, and great communication with us the entire time. John exceeded our expectations in every way possible. We enjoyed working with him so much that my husband and I keep thinking of new projects we can have him do for us to help us complete our dream home!"
Amanda B on February 2023
John T Ambrose Home Improvement & Repair is dedicated to providing clients throughout the North Shore with superior home repair and improvement services. You can trust us to treat your property with the utmost care and with 30+ years experience there is nothing we haven’t seen. Your home is where you should feel the most comfortable. Improving the quality of your home should be stress-free. If your outdated kitchen or broken-down plumbing fixtures make you dread spending time at home, turn to John T Ambrose. We provide home improvement services to the North Shore, surrounding areas such as Ipswich, Danvers, Topsfield, Boxford, Hamilton, Wenham, Gloucester, Essex, Andover. We can handle small home repairs to large scale additions so you can relax and know your next project is in good hands. With years of experience, we know how to improve your home by updating key areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and master bedrooms. We use trusted brands to renovate your home and ensure your next project last’s a lifetime.
"We would absolutely recommend John Ambrose. Him and his team recently did a complete kitchen and mudroom remodel for us and we couldn't be happier. He had full transparency with the time the projects would take to complete, what materials would cost, and great communication with us the entire time. John exceeded our expectations in every way possible. We enjoyed working with him so much that my husband and I keep thinking of new projects we can have him do for us to help us complete our dream home!"
Amanda B on February 2023
Super Service Today is a full service plumbing and drain cleaning company. Our team is experienced and fully equipped to solve your problem. We are your regular plumber's drain cleaning professional. Your home or business will be treated as if it were our own! Customer service is our number one priority and you will see first hand when you call! We take the time to really listen and understand your goals and needs to make sure you are fully satisfied with the service you receive. Our service experts are trained to offer long term solutions that will best work for you and your family. We are a family owned and locally operated company serving Middlesex County, Essex County, Suffolk County and surrounding communities. Super Service Today, Inc. specializes in all aspects of plumbing, gas work, residential heating, drain cleaning, sewer repairs and main water service relays. We are available to assist you with all of your plumbing requirements from faucet installs to sewer replacements. We are solution experts that you only need to call once. Give us a call today to see how we can help you with all of your plumbing needs. We do not service Window AC units.
"Over charged my father for a backwater valve repair gave him an invoice with no specific breakdown on the job that was done. Had to request for a breakdown invoice Charged him $4k for a 4 hour job that was not done properly as the basement re flooded again. Gave me a run around for 3 weeks to get a breakdown on the invoice. As you can see from the screenshot.poor work Watch out for these guys. They don’t get the job done and they overcharge. We had to also pay for their the permits they were suppose to already have. And also pay for the rental truck and fuel! Second image is from the basement re flooded again after work was done"
Sheila S on March 2025
Super Service Today is a full service plumbing and drain cleaning company. Our team is experienced and fully equipped to solve your problem. We are your regular plumber's drain cleaning professional. Your home or business will be treated as if it were our own! Customer service is our number one priority and you will see first hand when you call! We take the time to really listen and understand your goals and needs to make sure you are fully satisfied with the service you receive. Our service experts are trained to offer long term solutions that will best work for you and your family. We are a family owned and locally operated company serving Middlesex County, Essex County, Suffolk County and surrounding communities. Super Service Today, Inc. specializes in all aspects of plumbing, gas work, residential heating, drain cleaning, sewer repairs and main water service relays. We are available to assist you with all of your plumbing requirements from faucet installs to sewer replacements. We are solution experts that you only need to call once. Give us a call today to see how we can help you with all of your plumbing needs. We do not service Window AC units.
"Over charged my father for a backwater valve repair gave him an invoice with no specific breakdown on the job that was done. Had to request for a breakdown invoice Charged him $4k for a 4 hour job that was not done properly as the basement re flooded again. Gave me a run around for 3 weeks to get a breakdown on the invoice. As you can see from the screenshot.poor work Watch out for these guys. They don’t get the job done and they overcharge. We had to also pay for their the permits they were suppose to already have. And also pay for the rental truck and fuel! Second image is from the basement re flooded again after work was done"
Sheila S on March 2025
All Work Construction is proudly the #1 Home Improvement Company for Hooksett NH and beyond. We specialize in bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, exteriors such as vinyl siding, shingle roof replacement, replacement windows, and exterior doors. Contact us today to request our home remodeling services. We offer free estimate consultations! (We serve NH, Northern MA, and partial ME)
All Work Construction is proudly the #1 Home Improvement Company for Hooksett NH and beyond. We specialize in bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, exteriors such as vinyl siding, shingle roof replacement, replacement windows, and exterior doors. Contact us today to request our home remodeling services. We offer free estimate consultations! (We serve NH, Northern MA, and partial ME)
Maize Restoration & Remodeling is an organization providing various services from remodeling bathrooms, kitchens, and basements, to building decks and replacing windows/doors. The organization consist of skilled and ambitious craftsmen dedicated to providing unparalleled customer service and quality workmanship. The organization commits to maintaining professionalism and integrity in every facet of our work to ensure exceptional results and an exceptional experience.
"It went very good and I would definitely use Maize Restoration & Remodeling again for any more work needed on my house."
Mo B on July 2024
Maize Restoration & Remodeling is an organization providing various services from remodeling bathrooms, kitchens, and basements, to building decks and replacing windows/doors. The organization consist of skilled and ambitious craftsmen dedicated to providing unparalleled customer service and quality workmanship. The organization commits to maintaining professionalism and integrity in every facet of our work to ensure exceptional results and an exceptional experience.
"It went very good and I would definitely use Maize Restoration & Remodeling again for any more work needed on my house."
Mo B on July 2024
True to our name, we'll be there when we say we'll be. We know your time is valuable, so we don't leave you waiting. Our rates tend to be less than many of our competitors, with no hidden charges. We are not a large faceless construction company. When you call us or get an estimate for project, you'll talk to the owner and founder - Alan Weisner. Alan has been improving homes since 1996. He brings an old time craftsmanship and level of service to large and small jobs alike.
"The quality of my recent project was not good as the past. So it will depend who are the actual workers and they were not highly skilled."
Dawn E on October 2021
True to our name, we'll be there when we say we'll be. We know your time is valuable, so we don't leave you waiting. Our rates tend to be less than many of our competitors, with no hidden charges. We are not a large faceless construction company. When you call us or get an estimate for project, you'll talk to the owner and founder - Alan Weisner. Alan has been improving homes since 1996. He brings an old time craftsmanship and level of service to large and small jobs alike.
"The quality of my recent project was not good as the past. So it will depend who are the actual workers and they were not highly skilled."
Dawn E on October 2021
We at A.J's Plumbing & HVAC Services have over 25+ years of experience. We are your one stop shop for all your plumbing and hvac needs. We believe and quality and affordability. Give us a call today for your Estimate. We only charge $175 for the first hour and $125 after that. We look forward to working with you.
"Andrew and his crew have done countless jobs for me over past 20 years. He has worked on my home and for many of my customers. Fair price , good quality and great communication!"
Dan C on January 2025
We at A.J's Plumbing & HVAC Services have over 25+ years of experience. We are your one stop shop for all your plumbing and hvac needs. We believe and quality and affordability. Give us a call today for your Estimate. We only charge $175 for the first hour and $125 after that. We look forward to working with you.
"Andrew and his crew have done countless jobs for me over past 20 years. He has worked on my home and for many of my customers. Fair price , good quality and great communication!"
Dan C on January 2025
Clear Water Pump & Well Service, Inc. is your trusted partner for all your well, water filtration and pump service needs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With over 15 years of experience, we are the leading experts in the industry. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional service without compromising on quality, all at an affordable price. We have extensive knowledge of the latest technology in the Water Well Industry in Massachusetts and beyond, and our services are available throughout the region. Contact us today and let us earn your business.
"Good job done."
John N on November 2024
Clear Water Pump & Well Service, Inc. is your trusted partner for all your well, water filtration and pump service needs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With over 15 years of experience, we are the leading experts in the industry. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional service without compromising on quality, all at an affordable price. We have extensive knowledge of the latest technology in the Water Well Industry in Massachusetts and beyond, and our services are available throughout the region. Contact us today and let us earn your business.
"Good job done."
John N on November 2024
Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.
Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.
Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.
You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.
Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.