JES Foundation Repair (JES), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Virginia and Maryland. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, JES is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"Outstanding Crew of Matt, Dave and Quentin. Professional Respectful of property and communicated great and answered all questions. Highly recommend JES and this crew if you need any work completed. Thank you JES and Matt, Dave, and Quentin."
James W on January 2025
JES Foundation Repair (JES), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Virginia and Maryland. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, JES is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"Outstanding Crew of Matt, Dave and Quentin. Professional Respectful of property and communicated great and answered all questions. Highly recommend JES and this crew if you need any work completed. Thank you JES and Matt, Dave, and Quentin."
James W on January 2025
JES Foundation Repair (JES), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Virginia and Maryland. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, JES is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"Not complete yet, but everything checks out great so far."
Terry O on November 2024
JES Foundation Repair (JES), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Virginia and Maryland. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, JES is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"Not complete yet, but everything checks out great so far."
Terry O on November 2024
Virginia Foundation Solutions is an award winning, veteran owned, Class A Contractor servicing home owners in the Greater Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Our specialties include Foundation and Crawl Space Repair, Structural Repair, Crawl Space Encapsulation, and Basement Waterproofing. Our purpose is to redefine our industry by proving that a contractor can create a remarkable experience for our customers. This belief system has served us well- in 2018 we were named to “The Fantastic 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Virginia” by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and to "The Roaring 20" by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. We were named to Fantastic 50 again in 2019 and were named the inaugural winner of the Norfolk BBB Torch Award for ethics. Call a contractor you can trust @ 757-340-0917. Free Inspections and Estimates.
"3rd time I have used VFS. Cost was very reasonable. Workmanship has been excellent. The team is very cordial and easy to work with."
David N on February 2025
Virginia Foundation Solutions is an award winning, veteran owned, Class A Contractor servicing home owners in the Greater Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Our specialties include Foundation and Crawl Space Repair, Structural Repair, Crawl Space Encapsulation, and Basement Waterproofing. Our purpose is to redefine our industry by proving that a contractor can create a remarkable experience for our customers. This belief system has served us well- in 2018 we were named to “The Fantastic 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Virginia” by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and to "The Roaring 20" by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. We were named to Fantastic 50 again in 2019 and were named the inaugural winner of the Norfolk BBB Torch Award for ethics. Call a contractor you can trust @ 757-340-0917. Free Inspections and Estimates.
"3rd time I have used VFS. Cost was very reasonable. Workmanship has been excellent. The team is very cordial and easy to work with."
David N on February 2025
The Drying Co./ThermalTec is a Home Performance Contractor that was founded in 2002. Over the last 15 years we have serviced over 10,000 homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses from Hampton Roads to Richmond and in between. Our specialties include: Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair, Attic and Crawl Space Insulation, Radon Testing and Mitigation, Mold Remediation, Air Sealing, Duct Sealing, Spray Foam, Cellulose Insulation, & Whole House Insulation To see what The Drying Co. is doing to protect its employees and customers, go to https://www.thedryingco.com/about-us/press-release/2037-precautions-taken-by-the-drying-co-to-ensure-the-safety-of-our-customers-employees-during-covid-19-concerns.html Ensuring the Safety of our Customers & Employees During COVID-19.
"great customer service"
Elisha M on May 2025
The Drying Co./ThermalTec is a Home Performance Contractor that was founded in 2002. Over the last 15 years we have serviced over 10,000 homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses from Hampton Roads to Richmond and in between. Our specialties include: Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair, Attic and Crawl Space Insulation, Radon Testing and Mitigation, Mold Remediation, Air Sealing, Duct Sealing, Spray Foam, Cellulose Insulation, & Whole House Insulation To see what The Drying Co. is doing to protect its employees and customers, go to https://www.thedryingco.com/about-us/press-release/2037-precautions-taken-by-the-drying-co-to-ensure-the-safety-of-our-customers-employees-during-covid-19-concerns.html Ensuring the Safety of our Customers & Employees During COVID-19.
"great customer service"
Elisha M on May 2025
Hampton Roads Water Services provides residential and commercial plumbing and water treatment. What sets us apart from the rest is we have the experience that if things go wrong… we know what to do. WE OFFER FINANCING IF NEEDED! We are fully licensed and insured and guarantee our work.
"Great service and price!!"
Rita M on April 2025
Hampton Roads Water Services provides residential and commercial plumbing and water treatment. What sets us apart from the rest is we have the experience that if things go wrong… we know what to do. WE OFFER FINANCING IF NEEDED! We are fully licensed and insured and guarantee our work.
"Great service and price!!"
Rita M on April 2025
A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters, a Groundworks Company, celebrating over 35 years of service! Trust, transparency, and quality service at a fair price are at the core of A-1 Sewer & Drain. We offer residential and commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, and installations for gas lines, water lines, sewer lines, and water heaters. We offer 24/7, emergency service year-round, since sewer and drain problems can arise at any time.
"Jordan was excellent and met every promise made. Would definitely use A1 again for well pump work."
Jayson S on June 2025
A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters, a Groundworks Company, celebrating over 35 years of service! Trust, transparency, and quality service at a fair price are at the core of A-1 Sewer & Drain. We offer residential and commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, and installations for gas lines, water lines, sewer lines, and water heaters. We offer 24/7, emergency service year-round, since sewer and drain problems can arise at any time.
"Jordan was excellent and met every promise made. Would definitely use A1 again for well pump work."
Jayson S on June 2025
Check out our reviews from ANGI Leads! https://pro.homeadvisor.com/ratings/ Our mission is to be the plumber who brings back the personal touch! We're passionate about plumbing and delivering an exceptional experience. Once you meet us and see our quality work, we're confident we'll be YOUR plumber for life! When you hire us to install your new water heater, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! Thank you in advance for considering us!
"Install performed flawlessly and quickly. Plumber (Mike) bought and delivered requested brand and model & took away the old one."
Adam S on June 2025
Check out our reviews from ANGI Leads! https://pro.homeadvisor.com/ratings/ Our mission is to be the plumber who brings back the personal touch! We're passionate about plumbing and delivering an exceptional experience. Once you meet us and see our quality work, we're confident we'll be YOUR plumber for life! When you hire us to install your new water heater, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! Thank you in advance for considering us!
"Install performed flawlessly and quickly. Plumber (Mike) bought and delivered requested brand and model & took away the old one."
Adam S on June 2025
Our professional plumbers have over 35 years of experience. With a background like that, you can trust that we have the skills needed to get the job done right the first time. We strive to provide excellent customer service and top-quality workmanship. We're licensed, bonded, insured and ready to take on your job. Call us now at 804-749-0303 to schedule the plumbing services you need.
"Turned out to be bad seal."
Cliff M on May 2025
Our professional plumbers have over 35 years of experience. With a background like that, you can trust that we have the skills needed to get the job done right the first time. We strive to provide excellent customer service and top-quality workmanship. We're licensed, bonded, insured and ready to take on your job. Call us now at 804-749-0303 to schedule the plumbing services you need.
"Turned out to be bad seal."
Cliff M on May 2025
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"Excellent job"
Lakisha S on December 2024
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"Excellent job"
Lakisha S on December 2024
When looking for quality work, we have it all. Our process is easy. Design, build, and elevate. We have decades of experience and can help with projects from small to large. Our attention to detail gives us an advantage over other contractors to ensure that you receive high quality work at the best price. Key to remodeling is communication. It’s important that the contractor is willing to listen and understand your needs to ensure that your project is completed to a higher standard that what you expect. It’s our level of customer service that elevates your project to the next level. We may be new on Angie’s List, but we are not new to the industry. We have decades of combined remodeling experience in the area. Please contact us for a free design consultation and let us show you the Quality Remodeling difference!
"We are more than pleased with our bathroom we just had done. Thanks to the team at Quality Remodeling. 5-Star service is what you get from this company and their prices are more that great if you are like me and didn't have the largest budget. They worked with me to get my bathroom done at a price I could afford. Will us this company again. Thanks!"
Davis L on October 2023
When looking for quality work, we have it all. Our process is easy. Design, build, and elevate. We have decades of experience and can help with projects from small to large. Our attention to detail gives us an advantage over other contractors to ensure that you receive high quality work at the best price. Key to remodeling is communication. It’s important that the contractor is willing to listen and understand your needs to ensure that your project is completed to a higher standard that what you expect. It’s our level of customer service that elevates your project to the next level. We may be new on Angie’s List, but we are not new to the industry. We have decades of combined remodeling experience in the area. Please contact us for a free design consultation and let us show you the Quality Remodeling difference!
"We are more than pleased with our bathroom we just had done. Thanks to the team at Quality Remodeling. 5-Star service is what you get from this company and their prices are more that great if you are like me and didn't have the largest budget. They worked with me to get my bathroom done at a price I could afford. Will us this company again. Thanks!"
Davis L 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.