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Basement Waterproofing in Northern Virginia

Your basement might have issues like mold and moisture that impact the rest of your home. Learn how your Northern Virginia home can benefit from permanent solutions from JES.

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Northern Virginia Local Office

JES Foundation Repair

7940 Gainsford Ct.
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 420-1887



Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 7 am – 11 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 11 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 11 pm

Basement Waterproofing Services in Northern Virginia

Maintaining a dry and mold-free basement in Northern Virginia can be challenging due to the area’s cold winters and humid summers. Whether it’s for storage or extra living space, keeping it healthy is crucial for your safety and home’s structural integrity.

While DIY fixes may provide temporary relief, it’s wise to have your home professionally inspected and repaired by experts such as JES Foundation Repair. Our experienced team has the solutions and expertise necessary to ensure your basement remains dry for good. Explore our services below.

Basement Problem Signs in Northern Virginia

Basement problems aren’t just inconvenient — they can put your home and family at risk. It’s important to recognize signs of trouble, and even harder to determine if there’s damage to the foundation. Keep an eye out for leaks, efflorescence, mold, musty smells, and other issues like condensation, humidity, wet drywall, and flooding in your Northern Virginia home. Don’t wait for a small problem to turn into a major hazard. Get the help you need, and contact our team for a free estimate today. We’re here to help ensure your home is safe and sound.

Causes of Basement Damage in Northern Virginia

Basement issues in Northern Virginia are often caused by the region’s clay and silty soil, which can shift or retain water around your foundation. During construction, the soil removed for the foundation is backfilled, creating a clay bowl effect that traps water and forms an artificial water table. This added pressure can lead to cracks, leaks, and bowing walls. Interior issues, such as a faulty sump pump, water heater, or plumbing, can also contribute to the problem. Our team can help diagnose the cause and provide lasting solutions to ensure a safe and dry home.

Basement Waterproofing Solutions in Northern Virginia

Ensure your Northern Virginia basement, and consequently, your entire home, is safeguarded to the best of its ability by enlisting the expertise and equipment of a reliable basement waterproofing team. Following a thorough inspection by JES, viable solutions such as an interior drain, sump pump, dehumidifier, wall vapor barrier, or a combination of these options will be proposed. While each solution brings unique advantages, they collectively function as a comprehensive waterproofing system that guarantees your basement the ultimate protection it deserves. Trust in JES to shield your home from water damage.

Why Choose JES Foundation Repair

JES Foundation Repair has been Northern Virginia homeowners’ go-to resource for basement waterproofing solutions for almost 30 years. We are keenly aware of the challenges residents face due to the area’s variety of unstable silty, clay, and loam soils, as well as constant rainfall and excessive humidity. We have created specialized basement waterproofing solutions to solve these issues and keep your basement permanently dry and protected. In addition, thousands of homeowners like you have given us positive customer feedback, and we have also won numerous awards, like the Angi Super Service Award. 

Nobody should have to put up with a wet, moldy, musty basement. Contact JES to schedule a free basement inspection and repair estimate. The process only takes a few minutes, and your basement and home will be secure for many years to come. 

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Jeanne was amazing! Very detailed and informative. I loved that she listened to our needs and wasn’t pushy.

Jeanne was amazing! Very detailed and informative. I loved that she listened to our needs and wasn’t pushy.

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JES was super professional, clean and accommodating. They clearly understand customer needs and put the customer first. John Rector,…

JES was super professional, clean and accommodating. They clearly understand customer needs and put the customer first. John Rector, Quandray Jackson, Roquman Carlos and William Walker were fantastic at their craft. They worked quickly and efficiently. Look no further than JES for all basement repair work.

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I had basement waterproofing done and JES did great work. They started the job on schedule and finished a day early. Roberto Lemus,…

I had basement waterproofing done and JES did great work. They started the job on schedule and finished a day early. Roberto Lemus, Osman Ochoa and Alejandro Vazquez were fantastic. Roberto kept me informed during the entire process. At the end of every day I was given an update and walk thru. They cleaned up when the entire job was finished. They were a great team and should I need JES again, I would be happy to work with this group. Thank you JES for a great job!!! Shirley Tucker

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seen leaking after work, Andre Williams came and explain to my understanding and discuss the next step the best professional outcome I…

seen leaking after work, Andre Williams came and explain to my understanding and discuss the next step the best professional outcome I witness in a great while.

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Andre Williams was on time very knowledgeable at his job. Excellent customer service advised me of other things that were needed to improve …

Andre Williams was on time very knowledgeable at his job. Excellent customer service advised me of other things that were needed to improve the air quality in my home. The foundation of my home front porch and explained the importance of the stability of my home and the service call for my Sup pump system was thoroughly inspected and checked and everything is good. Andre is excellent at his job and I greatly appreciated his willingness to help and improve the foundation of my home. I greatly appreciate Andre for helping my family and I and look forward to having him to provide other services to our home. Thank you Karen Estes

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Jeanne was very thorough during the initial viewing of our property. She then returned and met with my wife and I and was very gracious in…

Jeanne was very thorough during the initial viewing of our property. She then returned and met with my wife and I and was very gracious in explaining the details of what JES was proposing to do to repair our chimney that was pulling away from the side of the house. Jeanne was very professional in every aspect of her explaining, answering questions, and providing relief to my stressed out wife as we had been given an estimate by a brick Mason that was much more expensive than what Jeanne had proposed to us. All in all Jeanne is a true professional and leaves no details out of the proposal and the repair. Thanks for a wonderful experience Jeanne and JES foundation repair.

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Andre Williams that came out for the annual inspection as top notched tech started with an introduction and discussed the inspection plan….

Andre Williams that came out for the annual inspection as top notched tech started with an introduction and discussed the inspection plan. plus, didn't leave a trace or work after completing the work. definitely a professional service done right.

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I had the best inspector from JES, Andre Williams. He was prompt, professional and very knowledgeable. Andre gave me some great advice…

I had the best inspector from JES, Andre Williams. He was prompt, professional and very knowledgeable. Andre gave me some great advice regarding things that I should keep an eye on. It was a pleasure to meet Andre and a pleasure to work with JES

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Michael came to provide an inspection for a concrete walkway. He was professional, transparent, and talked through solutions with us so…

Michael came to provide an inspection for a concrete walkway. He was professional, transparent, and talked through solutions with us so that we made the best decision for our home.

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Proud Customers Michael & Wendi Williams give 5 Thumbs Up to the JES Bristol Crew led by Jaime Castillo, Ernesto Castillo, Milton T….

Proud Customers Michael & Wendi Williams give 5 Thumbs Up to the JES Bristol Crew led by Jaime Castillo, Ernesto Castillo, Milton T. Fernandez and Jose Diaz. Work, Execution and Professionalism at its BEST! THANKS SO MUCH!!

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Andre Williams came out to do our annual inspection of our drain and sump pump and couldn't have been more efficient and helpful. We have…

Andre Williams came out to do our annual inspection of our drain and sump pump and couldn't have been more efficient and helpful. We have been extremely happy with JES! Joe and Trish

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Jay was great. Gave me great education. Thank you Jay

Jay was great. Gave me great education. Thank you Jay

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The entire JES team needs to be commended — Rafael Garcia, Jose Lovato, and Wilton Mendoza — the very fine crew — arrived on time and…

The entire JES team needs to be commended — Rafael Garcia, Jose Lovato, and Wilton Mendoza — the very fine crew — arrived on time and ready to do the work; they worked efficiently, effectively, and knowledgeably as a well-oiled team and "machine." They informed us of each step along the way and explained everything thoroughly and completely. They used pictures from their phones to help explain the process and what they were doing. After they finished their work, they cleaned up the work area, gave us all the written information we needed, explained everything — they were so informative, helpful, knowledgeable, kind, WARM and FRIENDLY! It's so nice to work with friendly, happy, smiling people! What an amazing staff — Ally at the office — thank you for answering our questions, being so efficient, providing assistance, and being so warm and friendly, too. The JES crew gave us the invaluable peace of mind that our basement will stay dry. No more worries about rain or mold or mildew or critters getting in! We give you 100 stars! All As, 100%! Thank you so very much!

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Abdul Jalloh is a tremendous field inspector. He is professional, courteous and a good communicator. He carefully explained the big scope…

Abdul Jalloh is a tremendous field inspector. He is professional, courteous and a good communicator. He carefully explained the big scope of the job and the details. He continued to answer all my questions to my satisfaction. Abdul has a strong knowledge of the housing and engineering areas of the project. He provided options. Abdul provided the trust factor I needed to have JES perform the work needed. I highly recommend the company and you would benefit from having Abdul as your field inspector.

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Micheal Kim was very professional and detailed when explaining all the information! Excellent customer service!

Micheal Kim was very professional and detailed when explaining all the information! Excellent customer service!

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Outstanding company!! Very professional, very reasonable prices, and they do great work! Excellent presentation on the process when they…

Outstanding company!! Very professional, very reasonable prices, and they do great work! Excellent presentation on the process when they came out for the free quote. I really like that they have an internal engineering team at their company that calculates the amount of correction needed for the repairs. The Forman Austin Hicks and Walter Falcon did a great job keeping me updated on their arrival time, explaining what to expect, and making sure I was satisfied before they left. Exceptional company!

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Denis visited our home for an inspection. I believe he offered the most comprehensive explanation regarding the necessary work in the crawl …

Denis visited our home for an inspection. I believe he offered the most comprehensive explanation regarding the necessary work in the crawl space and did an amazing job representing JES!

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Joe York is the best guy you got and he needs a raise. He came in and assessed my house and helped waterproof my basement 10 out of 10!!

Joe York is the best guy you got and he needs a raise. He came in and assessed my house and helped waterproof my basement 10 out of 10!!

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I had a great experience with Michael Reeves during his inspection visit. His attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication to the…

I had a great experience with Michael Reeves during his inspection visit. His attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication to the project really stood out from start to finish. He took the time to thoroughly explain everything, presented multiple options, and walked me through all the possibilities so I could make informed decisions with confidence. What I appreciated most was how patient and knowledgeable he was throughout the entire process. Michael didn’t just focus on the immediate project — he also provided valuable recommendations and ideas for future improvements and projects, which showed he genuinely cares about delivering long-term value to his clients. I highly recommend Michael Reeves to anyone looking for someone who is skilled, detail-oriented, communicative, and truly invested in achieving the best possible outcome for your foundation needs with JES Foundation.

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Wow what an inspection! What started off as a call for a simple concrete slab lift, turned into a full home walk through. Jeanne's…

Wow what an inspection! What started off as a call for a simple concrete slab lift, turned into a full home walk through. Jeanne's explanation of everything was thorough and educational and I was left with a more holistic understanding of my home's foundation and it's issues/solutions. Her expertise on the matter is clearly very valuable and well earned. I look forward to working with her and JES to improve our home!

JES Foundation Repair service area map of the Mid-Atlantic region.

Our Locations

Baltimore

8361 Town Center Ct
Nottingham, MD 21236

Fredericksburg

311 Central Rd.
Suite 2-02
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Hampton Roads & NE NC

2569 Quality Ct
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Northern VA & DC

7940 Gainsford Ct.
Bristow, VA 20136

Richmond

309 Quarles Rd
Ashland, VA 23005

Southwest Virginia / Roanoke

2033 Cook Dr.
Salem, VA 24153

Western Virginia

456 Old Courthouse Rd
Appomattox, VA 24522

Winchester

45 W Boscawen St,
Winchester, VA 22601