Mike from JES/Groundworks was incredible! Not only where all of my concerns addressed, but I…read morelearned so much from him about what goes into this incredible companies work. Mike is an absolute professional and expert in this line of work. JES/Groundworks is definitely your one stop shop for any foundation, concrete, water intrusion events you may be questioning. A lot of companies subcontract in Maryland under one license, but this company does not. They are truly invested in your home! It felt like I had a peer or family member in a professional capacity assessing my home. Do not look any further for the right company. Ask for Michael "Mike" Ficzko!!!

JES Foundation Services (aka Groundworks) not only cashed an $858 deposit check for work on our…read morebasement but they then used the tracking number on the check to steal $7,492.59 from our account. They called it an "accounting error" I'll stick with theft. We have been trying for several days to get our money back and JES/Groundworks has not returned the funds to our account.

Highly recommended for cleaning project, excellent quality of service and professionalism in all…read morethe tasks.

From the owner: Our masonry company is operating in Maryland. MHIC# 157126…read more More than 10 years of experience. The connection, concern and satisfaction of our customers is the highest priority for our company. We are dedicated to solving each of the masonry and concrete problems that our customers have. We are not the company with the lowest prices but we are the company with the highest guarantee, quality and responsibility.

They replaced my sump pump battery, updated, cleaned, and flushed my system very quickly and…read moreefficiently. The new battery looks also, and because of the way they explained everything, I have a better understanding of my system and how to maintain it. Raul and Cornelio were wonderful, and very pleasant.

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

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.

I'm leaving this review to share a balanced but honest account of my experience. While the end…read moreresult of the project was acceptable, the process was far more complicated and frustrating than it needed to be. The sales interaction set the tone with high‑pressure tactics, including statements like "this price is only available today." We moved forward anyway because we knew we wanted the work done. When I later asked to adjust the scope, the salesperson resisted for nearly ten minutes before agreeing to send a revised contract. The first crew delivered solid work on the drain line and concrete, but the vapor barrier installation was sloppy--uneven trimming, gaps, and inconsistent application. They also removed a board supporting the incoming water line without explanation, leaving it hanging from a wire and damaging the clamp. Their initial attempt to "fix" it involved taping the board to a pipe, which was not a proper or safe solution. The sump pump outlet was also installed in a way that caused the discharge pipe to partially block it, putting pressure on the plug. Communication was another major issue. I was never given a dedicated point of contact. I had to reach out to the salesperson again just to report problems. He forwarded my concerns to the office, and I was eventually contacted by Christal. She was professional and genuinely helpful, but her phone number repeatedly showed as disconnected, and only some text messages went through. I had to call the main line each time and ask to be routed to her. A week later, two crews returned and corrected the vapor barrier, repaired the board, and moved the outlet so it was no longer obstructed. The final work met expectations, but the overall experience involved unnecessary sales pressure, communication challenges, and multiple days off work for corrections and inspections.

My experience with JES Repair was frustrating and ultimately disappointing…read more The project itself was completed on schedule, but the quality and planning of the work left a lot to be desired. The beam repairs appear to have been completed in the easiest way possible, with little consideration for the work that would need to happen afterward. The crew cut the subfloor approximately three inches away from the walls and left it unsupported. As a result, my flooring contractor had to tear out two sections of flooring and replace the entire subfloor in those areas because the necessary repairs were never addressed during the original project. Even more frustrating, JES only opened a limited section of the floor instead of exposing the entire affected area. Once the flooring contractor had everything opened up, additional damaged wood was discovered that now requires even more repairs. Since JES was already working in that area, it is difficult to understand how these issues weren't identified or why the floor wasn't opened far enough to properly inspect the entire section. Addressing everything while the area was already exposed would have saved significant time, cost, and disruption. The inspection process was another major disappointment. The county inspection failed and was rescheduled without anyone from JES informing me ahead of time. I was then told that no one from JES would attend the reinspection and that it was between me and the county. As a homeowner, I'm not a contractor and shouldn't be expected to answer technical questions or represent the company's work to the building inspector. I hired JES expecting professional workmanship, thorough planning, and support through the entire process. Instead, I've been left coordinating additional repairs, paying for work that could have been avoided, and handling inspection issues that should have been managed by the contractor. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend JES Repair. UPDATE (07/08/2026): I connected with the resolution team and are working through the issues in a positive and constructive manner.

Service and repair did not meet expectations. Clear expectations were not set and it is u…read morebelievable to me that leaving a finished product (see picture) is acceptable.

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.

An absolutely skilled professional at a reasonable price. I had two areas in my finished basement…read morethat became wet during heavy rains. The initial phone conversation was very productive, and The Crack Man gave me confidence that they knew what they were doing. He explained every step and how cracks like this typically form with houses of this age. He fixed the problem with minimally invasive technology. It's been 11 years now with many heavy rains, and my basement carpet has stayed dry ever since!

Very professional, on time and great with communication, and very honest. Highly suggest to use the…read morecrack man to fix your basement leak and water issues.

Waterproofing your basement can be stressful and expensive. When you spend that kind of money, you…read morewant to be able to trust whom you hire. We did our due diligence by getting four estimates. We were very impressed with Wendall and his crew. The price was reasonable, we had a few questions and concerns to be addressed and were confident with Wendall's knowledge and credentials, not to mention a very personable sales pitch. His crew were polite, thorough, and very efficient. They dealt with a few access obstacles imaginatively and we were very satisfied with the work. We would recommend TruIntegrity to anyone.

Mr. Matthews is absolutely amazing. I was connected to him by a reliable plumber in the area after…read morehaving a flood in my townhouse. He promptly replied to me and quickly came over checking out the area and figuring out what is going on. He was courteous, professional and honest. And he didn't even charge me to come out and look at it! I would recommend him for anyone who is having problems with flooding or needs help with waterproofing. Thank you Mr. Matthews for being so awesome.