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Avatar for The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati
The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati
4.2(
178
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Serving Waco, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was not a foundation issue. Chris came and walked through all the locations which would’ve caused the dampness as a part of the free estimation and help me find the issue."
After Encapsulation
Before Slab Repair
After Slab Repair
Sump Pump
Wet Basement

+8

28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Doctor Rooter Plumbing
4.9(
27
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Serving Waco, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Has done several projects for me. From completely new water lines (colored so people like me can tell whatâ s hot water and whatâ s cold water haha), to installing/fixing toilets! Simple or complicated, he figured it out and got the jobs done. Very clean and efficient too! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for any of your needs! Professional and a straight shooter - wonâ t beat around the bush if itâ s bad news, but gives very fair prices! Value for the money is 10/10!"
Fully finished - leak free
Sealed without any leaking
Shower Wall
Tub faucet missing gasket
Toilet constantly running

+13

Response time5 hrs
135 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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GRS Plumbing, Heating & Air
4.7(
52
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Serving Waco, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our exceptional service begin with a call and talking with Courtney. Top notch customer service! Gary gave us a quote to replace our electric counter top range with a gas range and to install a hood vent. I just cannot say enough about the caliber of work and the attention to detail that we received. GRS will always be our go to for any plumbing projects!"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dauenhauer Plumbing
4.4(
103
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Serving Waco, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dalton from Dauenhaur plumbing was excellent. Customer service interactions were great. Overall good experience at a good price (in my opinion)."
89 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Lexington
4.3(
43
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Serving Waco, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The plumbers were great did a great job & very professional. The cost of just installing a faucet that I had was very high for the installation only."
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install

+22

Response time5 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
4.0(
12
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Serving Waco, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jordan and DK were professional and courteous. Excellent work done by them on my garage."
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Foundation

+16

351 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Got Your 6 Plumbing LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Waco, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was great. Jamie was affordable, timely, and very honest. I could not be happier with the installation of our new water heater. Thank you Jamie Clay"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clog Busterz
4.3(
41
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Serving Waco, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very nice came in and removed water heater and had me wait for floor to dry out to see if it needed to be replaced. Then came back and installed new water heater. Explained everything"
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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FLT TRUCKING LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Waco, KY and surrounding areas

"I can’t say enough good things about FLT Trucking! They are extremely professional, punctual, and easy to work with. Be sure to contact them for any of your landscaping, excavating, or hauling needs. You won’t be disappointed!"
Excavating Project
Before down the path
Done
Before
Making it passable

+17

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro
Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro
4.1(
173
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Serving Waco, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very expensive service... I was charged 210 dollars for 5-minute reprogramming of my new ecobee4 thermostat. I requested a technician to come to check my Air conditioner as my electric bill was higher compared to the last year.. he found nothing wrong with the system. I suggested to him that it might be the newly installed ecobee4 thermostat. He checked the wiring was good. He found out that it's set up to auxiliary heat as primary and reprogrammed it and charged me 210 dollars without letting me know it will be that expensive prior to the reprogramming... Imagine, 5-minute setup of the thermostat and they charge you 210 dollars.. I will never recommend them to anyone"
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Waco, KY

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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