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About Basement Authority of West Virginia

Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation, Basement Waterproofing and Concrete Lifting Experts

History

Spouses Pat and Ricki Edwardson founded Basement Authority of West Virginia in 2003. Ricki has a long history in the industry, beginning her career in her father’s construction business and receiving a bachelor’s degree in engineering. In 2022, BAWV partnered with Groundworks, the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation and water management solutions company, to strengthen their business and expand their presence in the community. BAWV is a BBB accredited business with over 50 trained experts to assist the homeowner with any foundation repair, waterproofing, crawlspace, or concrete needs.

Awards & Affiliations

Groundworks, LLC BBB Business Review

Services We Provide

Basement Authority of West Virginia (BAWV), A Groundworks Company, – specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across West Virginia. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, BAWV is here to restore your foundation or basement.

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Foundation Repair

Investing in foundation repair is beneficial for any home. The process ensures your home’s safety and stability. Discover more with Basement Authority of West Virginia!

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Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation WV

Crawl space repair and encapsulation is necessary in areas where the soil easily absorbs water. Once the water begins to spread through the soil, it makes it even more important to protect your West Virginia home against the elements.

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Basement Waterproofing

Basement waterproofing can ensure your basement remains dry and free of water damage, keeping your basement and any belongings stored there safe.

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Concrete Lifting

Concrete can suffer from all kinds of problems including cracks, sinking, and pitting. Thankfully, all of these issues can be resolved with our concrete lifting services.

Proudly Serving Beckley, Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg and Surrounding Areas

Beckley · Charleston · Huntington · Parkersburg · West Virginia

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Had my basement window well replaced by Bix after it started to cave in and fill with water after a storm. They were quick to come out and…

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Gary came out and completed a masterful inspection. Very professional.

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We have not scheduled the job yet, but Tyler Woody performed our inspection yesterday. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made…

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Caesar Goodman was a delight and super informative in helping me make an informed decision on what to do with my ground floor. He answered…

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Tyler Woody came to inspect my crawlspace in Beverly. He was very detailed and helpful.

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Bill Burgette came to help me today and was awesome! So helpful and knowledgeable. Can’t wait for the work to begin on the house! January…

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Joe repaired two long cracks in the foundation of our house. He showed up at the scheduled time, explained everything that he was going…

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Jay Willet came to Cowen and helped us with our Crawlspace

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Great company and great people! Hard working crew who got the job done right the first time. Would highly recommend!

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Aden, Jaeden, and Xavier did a great job. Very professional.

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Ethan Hoffman came out to do an annual inspection of the pumps Groundworks installed in my crawl space. He was both professional and…

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Trenton, Elijah, Tristen and Jordan did a superior job lifting the foundation. I was impressed by their knowledge and professionalism. I…

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Tim Pratt was straight forward and showed me the process. They got the job.

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Bill Burgette came by and was very knowledgeable with identifying the problem and proposing a solution! He shared videos to help understand …

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Eric Reeder did our inspection in St Marys for foundation repair. He did a very good job in explaining everything to us and is a good…

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Foundation Lifting and floor leveling.

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Michael Cornecelli Great Guy! Very informative and led me step by step to making an informed decision to protect my home at a reasonable…

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Eric Reeder Very pleased with Eric. He explained everything very well.

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Tim Pratt was an awesome person. We just bought a house in parkersburg and he showed us exactly what we needed for our new house to get…

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The inspector that was assigned to come and assess. Very friendly, finally got answers to my questions, took pictures showed pictures…

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Work with Basement Authority of West Virginia! Level Up Your Career.

Groundworks stands apart by being dedicated to being better. We are driven in the pursuit of improvement – for our customers, for our employees, for their families.

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Our Locations

Charleston, WV

132 Rocky Step Rd.,
Scott Depot, WV 25560

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