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Avatar for Pressman Home Services
Pressman Home Services
5.0(
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Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paradigm Home Solutions hit a home run in every respect. Complete waterproofing of a wet 600SF basement with French drains and two new pits with sump pumps. Since then the basement has been completely dry. This was part of a whole house remodel: structural, electric, plumbing, gas, etc. Paradigm stands out as the best contractor we dealt with through this entire project. Bob and Andy answer their phones without fail, their crew showed up on the scheduled days, worked hard (real hard) for 2 days straight in the July heat, and made no shortcuts or excuses. When we had a couple of simple questions a few weeks later Bob picked up the phone immediately. I wish all contractors demonstrated this sort of quality, commitment and communication."
replaced section of broken sewer line
finished up a french drain installation
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+7

Response time4 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc.
4.9(
90
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Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently hired Basement Systems USA to install a sump pump and basement air system in our new home in Glen Arm, MD. They did a great job! Their communication and workmanship was incredible. We ll definitely be recommending them to our friends and family!"
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Tough day
Found it in a crawlspace
What is it?
Found it in a crawlspace

+142

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Basement Gurus, LLC
4.8(
158
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Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I'm not fully moved into the home yet, but I will update when I am there permanently. The crew was very professional, worked diligently, cleaned up after every day of work (three day job--french drain expansion, two additional sump pumps installed, window drains into the sump pumps, pretty extensive job)."
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
697 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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A1 Handyman & Home Plumbing Services
4.8(
187
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Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A1 Handyman & Plumbing Services saved my house. I moved into a home built in 1925 and after three months noticed an open, leaking pipe in the basement ceiling. Water was pouring out of it, to provide a more accurate description. Sean from A1 came to the house. He investigated the leaking pipe further and discovered not only serious plumbing issues (multiple pipes connected to the same main drainage pipe) but also an abandoned oil tank was hidden behind the drywall; the consequences of neglect and thriftiness from the previous owners. The huge tank made it impossible to reroute the pipes properly. Sean removed the oil tank, ripped up the subfloor, and reorganized the pipes correctly. The inspector had failed to see this issue and the previous owners did not disclose it. Sean's honesty and professionalism was a blessing and a nice change of a pace from my homeowning experience to date. He's a plumbing guru as far as I'm concerned, not to mention a gifted problem solver. I've hired him again for a different issue and will continue to do so when needed in the future."
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+4

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dry Tech Waterproofing Solutions
4.7(
220
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Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was to put a sump pump and French drain into a crawl space off my basement. It was completed in a timely fashion. They removed all material in the crawl space and also sprayed an anti mold solution. When I called company to ask questions Jason kindly explained the answer."
Digging out the area
Filling in the crack
During
Insulation board is placed over the Water Shield
Water Shield

+24

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
146 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Unique Indoor Comfort
4.7(
611
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Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1966

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Unique Indoor Comfort, among others, to obtain a proposal for replacement of my furnace and air conditioning system. Unique took measurements off all the rooms (for sizing calculations), answered all my questions, and provided me with a written proposal with several system options ranging in cost. Some other contractors that had estimated this job had failed to either take measurements or provide a detailed written proposal. Although Unique did not have the cheapest proposal for this work, I felt most comfortable choosing Unique for the job because of their professional approach to the work, their ability to answer my questions, and their well-detailed proposal. The installation took one day. The contractors wore booties and put down cloths to keep my carpet clean when moving equipment. The installation went well, and I was satisfied with the quality of the work. The only issue I had was that the installation team forgot to install an upgraded piece of duct work. This duct piece only affected the efficiency of the system, not the operation, but it was included in the contract and touted by Unique as a benefit of their installation. After I noticed this and contacted Unique, they apologized and sent someone to install the upgrade within a few days. Overall, I am very satisfied with the system and the installation."
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+3

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Aqua Plumbing & Heating
4.5(
94
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Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"At first you would think that they charge a lot of money to install a water service. Billy broke it down so it was easy to see how the plumber really doesn't make a lot off a job like this and the price is because there are so many different contractors involved. The city charges roughly half the cost $1500 and then there's the backhoe operator, the concrete people, the street repair people. They were fast too. They started at 6Am and were done by 10AM."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Zoom Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service, Inc.
4.7(
498
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Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The overall service and experience were fine. The only minor issue I had was the company providing the contact info of the service tech coming to provide service. I often do not respond to unknown names or numbers. In fact, the first two times the tech called I did not answer because a strange company name came up not Zoom. The other thing was pricking I felt they were high almost $280 to clear my drain using a snake. The tech was on time friendly cleaned up after himself and prepped the area to avoid leaks. My problem was resolved quickly."
Installing Underground Pipe
Snaking
Crawler Cam in Manhole
Excavator Digging
Jetting Roof Stack

+30

Response time10 hrs
128 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.6(
393
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Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ryan, Eric and Matt did a great job waterproofing and installing sump pumps. They where onTime, professional and did a great job. They did fantastic work and very very professional the entire time. They took time to review different aspects of project that made me feel comfortable that they understood the job and had options for how I would like things done. Would definitely recommend this crew!! Thanks guys!"
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Protect Your Crawl Space
Protect Your Crawl Space
Correct Your Smelly Crawl Space
Protect Your Crawl Space

+16

538 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Philadelphia, 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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