The JES Story

….a man and a jackhammer

Services We Provide

Protecting, Repairing and Improving homes for over 27 years

Basement Waterproofing

Did you know just one inch of water in your basement could cost you up to $8,000! Don’t risk it – protect your greatest assets!

Concrete Lifting

Cracked sidewalks, sinking patios, uneven driveways, pool decks, and more! See what concrete lifting can do for you!

Crawl Space Repair

Crawl space moisture means crawl space mold. Mold creates health problems for your family.

Foundation Repair

Cracked bricks, sticking doors and windows, and cracks around door frames are signs of foundation problems.

The JES Story…Our Story

jesse-stella-tropics — *Husband and wife team,*
*Jesse and Stella Waltz.*

JES Foundation Repair, founded in 1993 by husband and wife team Jesse Waltz, PE, and Stella Waltz, is a subsidiary of Groundworks: a family of companies that provides engineered solutions for foundation repair, underpinning, crawl space encapsulation and moisture management, concrete lifting, and basement waterproofing.

Since its founding, JES has grown from a one-man operation into a professional team of more than 450 repair experts providing more than 250,000 engineered solutions for residential and commercial properties across Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. We maintain offices in Appomattox, Baltimore, Chester, Manassas, Roanoke, and Virginia Beach, and devote our years of experience, industry knowledge, and specialized training to help customers protect their homes and commercial buildings from water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation failure.

At JES, we believe you deserve the best solution for your home’s problem. In order to provide the best service, solution, and product, we have professional engineers on staff. Every installer and inspector has been extensively trained by our team of Professional Engineers, in addition to manufacturer training and certification.

MEET OUR LEADERSHIP

Meet THE TEAM