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Avatar for Once & Done Waterproofing Solutions, LLC
Once & Done Waterproofing Solutions, LLC
4.6(
61
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"In the last few years, we've been getting huge puddles of water all over our basement floor. Never happened before. Some stretched all the way across the floor. Took hours of work with a shop vac to suck it up and days for the floor to dry. In mid-September, we hired Once & Done Waterproofing. They had the lowest price and specialize in our kind of problem. Work was completed in just one day and very tidily done. Very hard-working crew. But it was a leap of faith waiting to see if that work would be successful. Didn't rain for weeks after the sump pump system was installed beneath our basement floor. Weâ ve now had two really heavy rains. The floor remained bone dry after each of them. A little bit of water still did come in at the base of the outside basement entrance, as expected, but it got no further than the drain they installed in the floor at the door. The real test may not come until next springâ s monsoon season. But so far, so good. Based on preliminary results, I would not hesitate to hire them."
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+14

Response time11 hrs
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Basement Gurus, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had water issues in our basement and they installed a french drain and sump pump which solved our issues. They were quick and professional"
100 Ft 4 inch HDPE to drywell
Concrete Replacement
Egress Installation
Walls After Wall Pin Installation
After Concrete has been removed

+339

Response time1 day
604 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Apex Drain LLC
5.0(
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Apex Drain LLC did a fantastic job clearing my clogged drains on the exterior of my home. They also installed pop-up valves to keep them clear and flowing. All that work was done for a very reasonable price!! Thanks Anthony for your prompt response and excellent service."
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Joe's downspout
Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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H L Bowman
4.7(
406
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jared showed up on time and went right to work. Installing the back up water powered sump pump and new sump pump seemed quite involved to me, but Jared said it would be no problem to do it. I am completely satisfied with their service, and responsiveness. H. L. Bowman is now the only plumber I will use for all of my plumbing needs."
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+6

482 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Worthington Basement Health Systems
4.6(
48
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1962

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had numerous issues with water in our basement in the 5 years we owned our home, it was not an easy fix and we received numerous ideas and quotes. The rep from Worthington came out and was amazing, did not try and up sell us, and identified and fixed every problem. Worthington was not the cheapest firm we spoke with but would you really want the guy with the lowest price for a job like this? We would recommend this company emphatically."
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Glentronics Pro Series Pumps

+22

Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc
4.2(
163
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great install. Dylan, our installer, worked his butt off to get the work done to our satisfaction. We are very pleased with the new sump pump/well that was installed and look forward to many years of worry free operation!Highly recommend!"
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+18

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.2(
538
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We started having issues with our foundation settling. We searched on line for foundation repair companies in our area. We decided to get 3 estimates. Because of their great reviews we called AFS first. Robert Stringfield showed up to explain our issues and gave us an estimate for the job needed. First of all Robert was very polite, professional and knowledgeable about foundation repair. He spent a great deal of time measuring and surveying the issues, causing our foundation to settle. He also found some mold that we were unaware of. He also observed some large cracks in our concrete driveway. After he completed his through inspection, he proceeded to show us the problems we were having by using pictures on his laptop. He then went into great detail explaining how AFS would take care of all of our issues, foundation, mold and driveway. He presented three options that we could choose from. 1. support to stabilize foundation. 2. support to stabilize foundation and install drain system with sump pump. 3. support to stabilize foundation and install drain system with sump pump and totally encapsulate the crawlspace. We chose the third option and decided to have our driveway repaired. AFS does offer low cost financing and a discount for package deals. Also included is a life time warranty, that covers a parts and labor, that is transferable should you sell your house. We also got estimates from RamJack and American Foundation Repair, but because of Robert and the great reviews AFS had, we chose them to do our job. The workers showed up on time and completed our job in five days. Everybody we dealt with at AFS was great! We would highly recommend AFS to get your job done. It was a very expensive job, but gave us the security of knowing it was done right. A rule I have learned over the years: Good work is not cheap. Cheap work is not good."
Protect Your Crawl Space
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Correct Your Smelly Crawl Space
Protect Your Crawl Space

+16

581 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
4.4(
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1959

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They asked if we wanted a smaller pump or a bigger pump. They did not pressure sell anything, but gave me info that helped me make a decision. Very nice sump pump setup installed."
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Installing Vent
Installing Tankless Water Heater
Installing Connections
Finished Tankless Water Heater Install

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388 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Maitz Home Services
4.1(
121
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were walked through the products and installation as well as the benefits of a heat pump. The install was done in one day. Very quick and efficient. We've had the units running for about a month and they are awesome. We're very happy with our decision."
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Reading, PA

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.

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