We had a water intrusion issue last summer in our basement due to issues on our foundation wall and…read morepoor grade resulting in water pooling under our porch. Virginia Drainage provided a competite quote and a more reasonable solution to the issue without the major demo work other waterproofing companies wanted to do. They helped with grading, excavation-soil compaction in the issue area, and waterproofing the problem spots in the foundation. Haven't had any issue since. Crew was on time, cleaned up, and worked great. Would use again.

Jose works closely with you from project design through implementation. His field team works…read morequickly and efficiently, and the office staff is both courteous and attentive to detail.

Ernest was recommended by a friend and we could not be more pleased. He and his friendly crew dug a…read moretrench next to the basement wall, installed drain pipe, gravel, and a sump pump. They patched two cracks and noticed that an existing downspout should be extended. They installed a drain in the window well also. The estimate was quite accurate; the final price was higher because of the newly-discovered cracks that needed to be repaired. In any event, the cost was extremely reasonable; we had been quoted twice the price by another company. The dust was minimal, Ernest was very open and communicative and they cleaned up the mess very nicely. I highly recommend Ernest Waterproofing; you can't go wrong!

This review is for installation of a replacement french drain and sump pump in a basement in NW DC…read more I really did my due diligence researching and contacting companies. I had five companies out to my property and felt that Ernest was the best value. He provided high end components such as the Miradrain, but charged a very fair price. His company was incredibly responsive, even responding to my 9pm texts and emails within the hour. He was incredibly friendly to work with and I really liked that it is a family owned business. Also, I was out of town during the installation, but he was incredibly wonderful about taking lots of pictures and documenting the different stages. My general contractor was at the house working on another project and said Ernesto's work was excellent and he went above and beyond. He also had great ideas about how to hide the discharge pipe and make the property look as nice as possible. His work also comes with a lifetime warranty. Ernesto was also able to squeeze my work in the week I needed. I explained that I had a tenant in a hotel costing me money each day and he made it work in his schedule. I would 100% recommend this guy!

My kitchen sink was leaking and Elliot from DMV Plumbing answered my call at 9 in the evening. Not…read moremany places were open or available, but Elliot was and he responded to my need. After a brief call, I took a short video to show him what was going on. He immediately noted the problem, and addressed the issue for me the next afternoon. His communication was superb and he solved the problem for me. Any plumbing issues, this is the company I'll be calling.

We had a problem with our sewage line and had to replace a crack. Yos and his team were very fast…read moreto send out the estimate and schedule the service. They showed up on time and completed the work the same day. We were very impressed and will definitely work with them in the future if we have any more issues. Highly recommend this company!

Outstanding process done professionally. The entire structural repair project to our house was…read morewell organized, clearly explained, and promptly executed to our satisfaction. We especially appreciate Jose and his hardworking crew for their careful and neat work. There is no doubt we would choose them again if needed.

I had some concerning signs of settling and wanted a professional opinion. The first first…read morefoundation specialist I called gave me a ridiculous quote and was very pushy. Upon calling DESKA, I was put on the line with a real human and had an appointment for the very next day. Len came out and gave me an honest assessment and put away many of my fears regarding my foundation issues. They also informed me what to look for when identifying serious issues. 100% recommending and using DESKA moving forward.

after much searching, I found Basement Masters. So happy I did. Long story, short...I have a…read more French drain in my basement that appears to have a leak. System has lifetime warranty, but the company who installed it many years ago suggested I have a plumber and a foundation specialist check it out before they come. If not there their issue under the warranty, there's a hefty charge. I contacted Randall, the owner of Basement Masters, who came out promptly, looked at old system, discussed concerns with warranty coverage I might encounter, and found no foundation cracks. He kindly offered to have me call him after the old company comes out to assess the issue. All done for no charge. You'll not do business with a more honest, reliable company. I highly recommend Basement Masters and Randall ,

We had water in our basement and couldn't identify the source. We had one other basement…read morewaterproofer in to help diagnose and he tried to scare and sell us a bunch of stuff without even confirming the problem. I called BMW and Leah reassured me that they would make sure the problem was indeed related to water intrusion -- she asked lots of questions and I sent photos over and she told me she didn't think it was the problem. We finally found that a drain pipe coupling had failed. I was grateful that Leah was so honest and helpful at a time when we were really stressed out. In the end, we did not need BMW to do a job for us, but in the future I would not hesitate to reach out if we needed help with basement moisture.

Very pleased with VM Drainage. The team installed a french drain along our back and side yard…read more This solution has greatly improved our previous water issues/soggy backyard and the overlaying rocks look great as well! We also had the team replace a large concrete section of our driveway. During each project, the team was courteous of the property and cleaned up the area well. Leo did a great job on the recommendations and estimates, and provided clear and concise explanations/updates each work day. VM Drainage is very responsive on updates and questions through phone calls or emails (thanks Nathalia and Leo)! Highly recommend for french drain solutions and concrete placement!

We have been in communication with VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions since March 12, 2026 regarding…read moreproblems with two projects which they completed on our home. In 2021 they completed a waterproofing project which carries a 12 year warranty, and in 2022 they completed a patio installation which carries a 5 year warranty. As of April 22, 2026, VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions has not provided a solution to either of these problems. Our foundation wall was bowed before VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions excavated and waterproofed our home in 2021. We showed the bowed wall to VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions before the excavation began, and they recommended proceeding with the project without reinforcing the wall. We began to see small cracks in the foundation wall shortly after VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions completed the waterproofing. We showed the cracked wall to VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions before they installed our patio in 2022. VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions assured us that the cracks were not a problem. However, the cracks have grown substantially since then, and an independent structural engineer has confirmed that the wall is failing. In addition, the patio is sinking, the exterior waterproofing membrane is slipping, and there is a damp smell in our home near the cracked wall. In order to provide access to the cracked foundation wall for repairs, our patio will have to be removed, and the exterior of our home will have to be excavated again. Once the engineer's recommended repairs have been completed, the wall will have to be waterproofed again, and our yard will have to be regraded again. Finally, our patio will have to be reinstalled. We paid VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions to do all of this work in 2021 and 2022 because we trusted their professional opinion about our foundation wall. We now have to pay another contractor to do all of this work again so that our foundation wall can be reinforced. VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions has stated that they will not honor the warranty on the waterproofing project because the man who estimated the project is no longer employed by VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions. They have not provided details about how they will honor the warranty on the patio installation. We will update our review if VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions honors the warranties on their work. In the meantime, we cannot recommend VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions.

We've used this company three different times for various foundation‑related issues, and every…read moreexperience has been exceptional. Their team is consistently professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Most recently, we needed their help to repair a support post under our outdoor deck that had begun to rot due to poor drainage. They not only fixed the structural issue quickly and thoroughly, but also installed a proper drain to prevent the problem from happening again. Their pricing has always been very reasonable, especially considering the quality of their work and the speed of their response. It's rare to find a company you can trust repeatedly, but they've earned that trust every single time. Highly recommend.

I am writing this review to express my gratitude and highlight the excellent service I received…read morefrom Desert Dry through David Reiff and his team. I reached out to desert dry five years after I bought my house. They had installed a French drain for water management for the previous owners and issued a warranty. My issue was water coming into my basement floor. Once I reached out to Desert dry, they swiftly responded, provided the invoices from the previous owner, describing the work they had done and scheduled the appointment. David came in as scheduled and went through great lengths to recreate the water incident. As the wall was open, he found other issues that stemmed from a builder flaw. He was very thorough in explaining and documenting his findings. He honored his warranty by testing and clearing the French drain and increasing the height of the wall insulant. This was not done the first time because the owner did not explain the room would have insulation installed. He tested the slump pump thoroughly, although this equipment was not part of his original work. David came twice to test and assess, stayed at least two hours each time, and when they (David and a team of 3) came for the water management enhancement, they performed as if the work would be invoiced. They arrived on time with all the material, kept me posted as they opened the drywall, protected my floors and furniture, and left the site impeccable. His team did an amazing job and they did so at no cost for a level of effort that would easily stand around 2K given the time and material. I feel the warranty was beyond honored. I will trust them with any additional work and recommend this company to my entire neighborhood as reliable, trustworthy and extremely knowledgeable. On the day they finished, their work was tested against a storm that came through our area that same night. As I sat in the basement, I heard the water run through and be redirected just as planned. The pump kicked in perfectly as planned. 18 days later I am so glad to report that I am confident their work will stand the test of time and any inclement weather that comes our way.

Why am I taking a bunch of pictures of my grass in the winter? Because this grass used to be very…read moremuddy. We recently installed French drains through Exterior Waterproofing Experts after getting four estimates total and I will say outright this company is the most knowledgeable of any I had interviewed. One of the owners is a hydrologist and he is part of Clifton Contracting. They brought up how you shouldn't do a runoff close to the street because it causes ice on the road which no other company had mentioned. He told me how they install legs in the ground and addition to the main ditches to help distribute water better. And we made a plan to do a u shape around the house with two pits underground that replace above ground stone pits we had before. They installed pop-up drain outs near the front and after two heavy rains I'm already impressed of how well the system dries out compared to before. They also do a lot of outdoor landscaping, patio work, outdoor spaces and more. I was incredibly impressed with them. Feel free to DM me if you want me to discuss who else I interviewed. Also now is the great time to do it because it's "winter" and prices are lower than when they would be during normal times. Highly recommend. Contact Evan at 571-599-0528. He texts too.

Evan and the onsite service team, led by Santiago, were fantastic. I would not trust anyone else to…read moreaddress my exterior drainage and landscaping issues. We live in DC and have a sump pump that exits our basement into our backyard. Over time, poor drainage, the sump pump outflow exit location, and a few other poorly executed landscaping design issues (put in place by the previous owner) rendered our backyard and side yards useless. Evan was quick to diagnose the root causes of each issue in each location and went above and beyond in his suggestions for remedies. His proposed solutions were functional and creative - he knows his stuff! His pricing was fair for the work scope as well, IMO. Santiago and team were excellent. They arrived timely and worked insanely hard. Further, they were so clean in their work. The hosed down and blew out the workspace after they finished each job in each space - this was very much appreciated. In addition, Santiago and crew went above and beyond my expectations in that they used leftover mulch to touch up a few beds not originally contemplated in the initial scope of work. Finally, upon final inspection, we noticed a few very minor items requiring additional follow up. Evan agreed to address each issue and sent his crew the same day to fix. I couldn't be happier with their work and hopefully, the pictures do their craftsmanship more justice than this review.

Phenomenal! Value…read moreDry was a referral from another small local company whom I implicitly trust. Markus, their VP, came out to give us a proposal and quote. We then got proposals from two other local companies. Though Value Dry was not the lowest quote, we felt by far the most comfortable using them. And we are very glad we did. Our entire basement, which is entirely below grade, has (had!) water seepage due to hydrostatic pressure (water is forced into the house from underground), especially this last year with all of the rain we've had. And we have a huge basement. Markus proposed a new french drain around the entire interior perimeter of our basement, all of the exterior walls: 210 linear feet in total (we have a big basement). He explained in-depth what they proposed to do and why and how. They also added a second sump pump for us. And a battery back-up pump. They sent a crew of just three guys. Roger was the foreman, and you just have to love that guy. Great personality and he calmly and politely answered every question I had (I'm a detail freak). They were fantastic. They kept everything as clean as possible (not completely, but you can only do so much for concrete dust from jackhammers). Their work was very detail-oriented. It was cool seeing the destruction followed by the construction, laying down the new PVC underground drainage pipes, the new concrete on top of it, etc. Roger and I had discussions throughout the week about how best to do several things, like where and how to place the clean-outs (we have two) for the pipes. Bottom line: Look no further. They are honest. Not too expensive. And they deliver exactly what they say they will. Also, just a few weeks after completing our basement they did a smaller job for my in-laws, also local. They were just as happy with their work and with both Markus and Roger and his crew as we were. So this is really two 5 star reviews in one!

Received 4 quotes they wanted me to do work that was not needed. Huge waste of time and said I had…read morea week to make a decision

From the easily arranged estimate by a very professional Maurizio to an impeccable install by…read moreMiguel on New Years Eve Day we highly recommend with the greatest confidence hiring NVWaterproofing to install a new sump pump in our finished basement. They can provide any solution to your concerns and help you decide financially your best option. We trust this amazing group . Miguel worked for hours and cleaned up perfectly. He was so professional !

Working with NV Waterproofing was a disappointment from start to finish, and I wish I'd trusted my…read moreinstinct multiple times throughout the process when the red flags popped up. The initial sales person was a classic over-seller and promised the world while simultaneously doing a very surface-level review of the situation, ultimately concluding that we were in need of an indoor water mitigation system and sump pump. The sales process was tortured, over-the-top, and ended with the classic "same-day-only discount" proposal (red flag number 1). The scheduling process and lead-up to the project was radio-silent with no preparation on what to do or what to expect from the project manager or the sales person until I reached out proactively. I had to call the morning the project was set to begin to even know if they were coming or not (red flag number 2). The project itself eventually began and within less than an hour it became obvious the source of the leak was in fact a burst pipe and not ground water coming in through the basement. I called the office and put a stop order on the work at which point they immediately became very cagey about what options were available to me and from this point on once again went radio silent (red flag number 3). Upon reaching out to the office multiple times (via both email and phone) to address the issue and seek at least a partial refund of our deposit for the issue, they took 3+ days to even respond, and when they did, claimed that despite obvious pictures pointing to the pipe being the issue, it could have been ground water at the same time and they were unable to provide any refund of any kind (red flag number 4). I get that I signed a contract. I get that they planned and scheduled the work. I also now have learned an expensive lesson about trusting my gut and being more proactive about my concerns. But they're supposed to be the experts! And the fact that they took absolutely no responsibility for having done a poor assessment of the situation up-front and then pretended like they were actually still right about it was disappointing and embarrassing. I can't in good faith recommend working with this company to anyone.