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DB's Plumbing & Drain
4.8(
194
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time I've hired DB's Plumbing & Drain and I continue to be very happy with them. This time, there were two problems: A main sump pump that had died and a backup sump pump I had connected with flexible tubing which began springing pinhole leaks within months and spraying water all over the room. DB's swapped the dead pump with a spare I had on-hand and reattached the backup pump to the outflow pipe with standard PVC piping. They also joined both pumps to the main pump's larger outflow pipe with a Y-junction which should improve the backup's rate of flow. While they were at it, they replaced the check valves and disposed of a lot of rusty nails and junk that had been swept into the sump pit over the years. All told it only took 2 hours and now everything is quieter, no water spraying around and I have peace of mind that the place isn't going to flood in the next winter storm."
Sewer replacement Inside and out
Team at our new locations ribbon cutting
Expansion tank with new venting
New pipe continued
Whole house re pipe

+212

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Prince William Plumbing
5.0(
33
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So, the first one to come and inspect and give an estimate was a different company; if we hadn’t had Prince William Plumbing out here after that, this other company might have scammed us out of many thousands of dollars by replacing our main service line. Prince William Plumbing did a much more thorough investigation and discovered that the problem was a connection to the sprinkler system and not the main line. They saved us so much money, while also being incredibly professional. Even the techs that came out to do the work were awesome. Truly great people at this company."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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JES Foundation Repair
4.2(
1,028
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional and quality work. Great communication from team, (Steve, Tryone, Deownte, Daniel, and John). Work started and completed on time. Would recommend to anyone for basement waterproofing/sump pump installation. Thanks JES."
Protect Your Basement
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

223 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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3 PROS Basement System
4.0(
39
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The process was explained in great detail which helped me understand what was recommended to have done and why. The Comfenergy contractors that came onsite were super friendly and respectful. They did a great job and showed me the work that they did. The only issue I had was that they didn't know what to charge me after the work was done. I had to look up what I had put down on the deposit, then let them know the balance. The next company to come out was Atlantic Duct Cleaning for the duct cleaning and the Aeroseal duct sealing. Again, the contractors were friendly and thorough. They showed me before and after pictures of the ducts, and I got a report of the Aeroseal results from before to after. I can feel the difference in the warmth of the home. I would recommend both companies."
Crawl Space Before Picture
Finished!
Beautiful Encapsulated Crawl space
SaniDry Sedona
Spray Foamed walls

+32

Response time1 day
100 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Beacon Home Services, Inc.
4.6(
2,081
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Well trained electrician arrived on time, offered a fair price, and installed a dedicated outlet for our new sump pump right on the spot. Haven't had the final inspection from the County yet, but the work looks very professional."
Beacon Home Services - Electric, Plumbing, Drains
New water heater replacement
Our Team
Electrician - Installing 2 new electrical panels
Beacon Home Services - Electrician

+31

Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
584 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Copper Fox Foundation Repair
3.8(
10
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We specialize in basement waterproofing, foundation services and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

Carol--Troy VA
Exterior Waterproofing
Things we see in a CRAWLSPACE
Carol--Troy VA
Exterior Waterproofing

+164

Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Mermaid Water II
4.9(
91
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you, your water filtration system is a perfect fit for our house in Reston VA. Worked with Randy who made free water test and recommendation and had the system installed by young man Matchett. Working with both gents was a real pleasure: they were in time, professional, did not waste my time, were right to the point. Installation was a breeze, received good recommendation, system works great, had another free water test after system was installed. Very happy with results. Strongly recommend."
Kinetico Non-Electric Water Softener
Kinetico Non Electric softener / filter
Kinetico Reverse Osmosis
Commercial Kinetico
Water Softener Install

+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Gainesville, VA

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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