The major major problem was with the subcontractor the company used to re-install the wood framing and re drywall the finished room. His mistakes were further compounded by the very poor response of the company to his horrible workmanship. He worked over three days to re-place the wood studs that had been removed around the room and had to replace the "baseplate" floor studding as well. He did not properly align the bottom floor stud (in some cases it was off by 3+ inches) and most of the studs he replaced were crooked. There is no way that drywall can be installed on the framing that he built. He later admitted that he had showed up for the job after a "3 day bender" (his words). The work he did to re-stud and re-drywall the bedroom was a disaster. He had to re-do it and it still was not level. (We have since repainted the room and there is a clear line around the room at knee height where he replaced the bottom half of the wall as it bows outward. When the carpet was reinstalled and baseboards replaced, the baseboard had to be cut down by 1.5 inches because the new wall was off that much from the pre-existing wall. The contractor we used for the carpet job noticed right away that the walls were not done correctly. None of the baseboard will lie flush against the wall and will need to be caulked extensively (one wall has a gap of 1/4"). When we attempted to rectify this situation with customer service, we had a major run-around. The customer service manager was dismissive, condescending and not at all helpful. Ultimately the owner of the company came out. We ended up giving up on getting the finished room done correctly, and settled for a sub-par job because we need the room to be finished. We were able to reach a compromise on the stud-work in the rest of the basement. We were told we would be given a 2-year warranty (instead of 1 year) on the workmanship. Despite a follow-up email requesting this in writing, the company has not yet responded to us. We would like to recommend this company to others because of the quality workmanship with the waterproofing. However, as long as they continue to use this subcontractor for their carpentry needs, we do NOT recommend them. We also believe they need to improve their response to valid customer complaints. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/killingworth/budget-dry-waterproofing%2C-inc-reviews-2296755.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"A Stewart Roofing and Waterproofing","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CT","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ann P."},"reviewBody":"Missed the first appointment, but came 2 days later. He actually went up to the roof and did an inspection, not from the street as previous contractors. He took photos with his camera phone and showed us his findings. He declined to do a much bigger job which the other contractors wanted to do. He told us that it was not necessary.
Alex and his son showed up on the day of the job and set to work. He took pictures of the roof to show his work. He repaired a leak which had been problematic. Two previous contractors had tried unsuccessfully to fix it. It has been 2 months now. No signs of leaking after snow and wind driven rain storms. Everything is tight and dry.
He waterproofed the front of the house, filled in cracks between the bricks, another long crack on the side of the house, caulked around the garage, windows, door. Everything is tight and dry.
His price was very fair. He also gave us a 10% discount.
Knows his stuff."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/bronx/a-stewart-roofing-and-waterproofing-reviews-7818114.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"U S BASEMENT WATERPROOFING INC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CT","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kitty B."},"reviewBody":"US Basement Waterproofing is very efficient."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/stamford/u-s-basement-waterproofing-inc-reviews-4230611.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"D & B PLUMBING REPAIR SERVICE","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CT","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"UMA R."},"reviewBody":"I have recommended D & B Plumbing Repair Service to others. I have been using him for four years now. He responds promptly to my calls. My friends all say this about him also."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/stratford/d-and-b-plumbing-repair-service-reviews-413557.htm"},"position":9}]}
Basement Leak Repair reviews from real Angi homeowners in Bridgeport, CT
Made an appointment to assess the crack repair.Then he gave me a reasonable price for the job.I already had a price quote from another company and attack a crack came $300.00 below his.They came 2 days later,was there about 2 hours.He did a neat and thorough job.Cleaned up afterwards.I was...
Arianne H.
3.0
05/2014
The waterproofing went fine. Very professional crew came and excavated around the perimeter of basement and installed the system then repoured the concrete. We had no issues with that work. They were punctual, cleaned up after themselves and did a good job. The major major problem was with...
Ann P.
5.0
10/2013
Missed the first appointment, but came 2 days later. He actually went up to the roof and did an inspection, not from the street as previous contractors. He took photos with his camera phone and showed us his findings. He declined to do a much bigger job which the other contractors wanted to...
We are a full service remodeling company. We specialize in kitchen and bath, tile, carpentry, painting exterior and interior, general and basement remodels. Call us we are here to address all your remodeling needs.
"All our projects were completed competently and on time. Communication was excellent. Work was efficiently done and areas left clean. Workers are nice people."
Judy S on October 2024
We are a full service remodeling company. We specialize in kitchen and bath, tile, carpentry, painting exterior and interior, general and basement remodels. Call us we are here to address all your remodeling needs.
"All our projects were completed competently and on time. Communication was excellent. Work was efficiently done and areas left clean. Workers are nice people."
Connecticut Basement Systems is your trusted expert for basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, basement finishing, and foundation repair. Using patented, warrantied products, we provide permanent solutions for your home. Have a wet, flooded basement or crawl space? Tilted or bowing foundation walls? A basement you want to finish? We have a solution. We proudly serve homeowners and businesses all throughout Connecticut & Westchester County, NY. Call us today for a free inspection and no-obligation, estimate. Financing available. Additional phones - (203) 881-5090. Award winning.
"The visit to my home in West Hartford was a nice affair. The technician explained everything. He even mentioned that I had to get a plumber to remove the sink away from the wall, so the work could be done to repair the window and wall area, but I did not hear him mention that I had to pull permits. The problem with this permit pulling issue is that I never initiated the pulling of permits, and this also is a red flag for me. The pulling of a permit should always be done by the contractor who is doing the job. It ensures that the permit pulled is to code. It ensures that the permit pulled follows local ordinance and CT. laws and statutes regarding construction, and that also includes consumer protection mandates in the State of Connecticut. Having me pull the permit to allow the CT. Basement Systems to do the work is a big, red flag, and it can result in my home owner's policy being cancelled if the permits are pulled either after the fact, or the permits pulled do not line up with the inspection process. I can also be fined by the town for pulling permits after the fact too. I've had my furnace replaced. The plumbing company who replaced the furnace followed state law and guidelines. Especially, since funding provided through a loan from a Credit Union chosen by the State of Connecticut ensured that permits were pulled correctly, legally. The same applies to my roof being replaced. The roofing company pulled the permit. Having a customer whom you are charging in excess of $20,000 to pull a permit is putting that customer in legal jeopardy, which is unacceptable. If I sell my house, and I had the work done in my basement, and the permits were pulled by me. The person who bought my house could sue me for an incorrectly pulled permit. How would I answer questions from the town about the technical aspects of the job, which should be handled by the contractor directly? Why introduce another layer of bureaucracy that slows down communication? Have the contractor pull the permit, so that the contractor and the municipality, town or city can communicate directly, and the pulling of the permit is done correctly and legally. How would I know, when the town should be doing an inspection during or while the job is being completed or after the job is completed? This should never be a requirement of the customer to pull the permit for a job to be done. The tech who visited my home mentioned that I had to hire a plumber to move a basement sink, but they did not mention about pulling of permits, but I went and re-read the quote again, and it is at the bottom of the quote page under "Customer Will" that states not only hiring of the plumber but also pulling permits and scheduling inspections. I did not have this job financed by CT. Basement Systems. I, instead, decided to get a home equity loan. If I did not get the home equity loan, then decided to go with CT. Basement Systems financing, then I would be screwed. The best thing I did was slow the process down, seek my own financing, and ask larger, bigger, deeper questions that prevented me from making a mistake by allowing this work to be done."
Marcus L on August 2023
Connecticut Basement Systems is your trusted expert for basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, basement finishing, and foundation repair. Using patented, warrantied products, we provide permanent solutions for your home. Have a wet, flooded basement or crawl space? Tilted or bowing foundation walls? A basement you want to finish? We have a solution. We proudly serve homeowners and businesses all throughout Connecticut & Westchester County, NY. Call us today for a free inspection and no-obligation, estimate. Financing available. Additional phones - (203) 881-5090. Award winning.
"The visit to my home in West Hartford was a nice affair. The technician explained everything. He even mentioned that I had to get a plumber to remove the sink away from the wall, so the work could be done to repair the window and wall area, but I did not hear him mention that I had to pull permits. The problem with this permit pulling issue is that I never initiated the pulling of permits, and this also is a red flag for me. The pulling of a permit should always be done by the contractor who is doing the job. It ensures that the permit pulled is to code. It ensures that the permit pulled follows local ordinance and CT. laws and statutes regarding construction, and that also includes consumer protection mandates in the State of Connecticut. Having me pull the permit to allow the CT. Basement Systems to do the work is a big, red flag, and it can result in my home owner's policy being cancelled if the permits are pulled either after the fact, or the permits pulled do not line up with the inspection process. I can also be fined by the town for pulling permits after the fact too. I've had my furnace replaced. The plumbing company who replaced the furnace followed state law and guidelines. Especially, since funding provided through a loan from a Credit Union chosen by the State of Connecticut ensured that permits were pulled correctly, legally. The same applies to my roof being replaced. The roofing company pulled the permit. Having a customer whom you are charging in excess of $20,000 to pull a permit is putting that customer in legal jeopardy, which is unacceptable. If I sell my house, and I had the work done in my basement, and the permits were pulled by me. The person who bought my house could sue me for an incorrectly pulled permit. How would I answer questions from the town about the technical aspects of the job, which should be handled by the contractor directly? Why introduce another layer of bureaucracy that slows down communication? Have the contractor pull the permit, so that the contractor and the municipality, town or city can communicate directly, and the pulling of the permit is done correctly and legally. How would I know, when the town should be doing an inspection during or while the job is being completed or after the job is completed? This should never be a requirement of the customer to pull the permit for a job to be done. The tech who visited my home mentioned that I had to hire a plumber to move a basement sink, but they did not mention about pulling of permits, but I went and re-read the quote again, and it is at the bottom of the quote page under "Customer Will" that states not only hiring of the plumber but also pulling permits and scheduling inspections. I did not have this job financed by CT. Basement Systems. I, instead, decided to get a home equity loan. If I did not get the home equity loan, then decided to go with CT. Basement Systems financing, then I would be screwed. The best thing I did was slow the process down, seek my own financing, and ask larger, bigger, deeper questions that prevented me from making a mistake by allowing this work to be done."
Weather-tite Waterproofing is a family owned, full service basement waterproofing company that has been serving our customers since 1992.All work is performed by our trained,professional staff,never by sub-contractors.All inspections are done by owner after which you shall receive a free, written estimate.
"Excellent service. Courteous, prompt, clean, friendly and great attention to detail."
Shari M on July 2025
Weather-tite Waterproofing is a family owned, full service basement waterproofing company that has been serving our customers since 1992.All work is performed by our trained,professional staff,never by sub-contractors.All inspections are done by owner after which you shall receive a free, written estimate.
"Excellent service. Courteous, prompt, clean, friendly and great attention to detail."
Omega Development is a Fairfield, County staple. With over 20+ years of experience Omega is your one stop shop for all things construction.
"I recently had an asphalt driveway put in. The crew was very professional. The driveway is smooth and very happy with the quality of the new driveway. They even went above and beyond and put in a small drainage area for water runoff. It has definitely improved the appearance of my home."
Elaine A on February 2025
Omega Development is a Fairfield, County staple. With over 20+ years of experience Omega is your one stop shop for all things construction.
"I recently had an asphalt driveway put in. The crew was very professional. The driveway is smooth and very happy with the quality of the new driveway. They even went above and beyond and put in a small drainage area for water runoff. It has definitely improved the appearance of my home."
Above & Beyond Contracting excels in all areas of residential home improvement and commercial needs. Our work includes state of the art kitchens, baths, basements, windows/doors, decks and more. Our commitment to the customer is our number one priority. Our staff is professional, dependable, and honest. Let us make your design ideas a reality. 914-681-6080.
"If you're looking to remodel, hire Bud at Above & Beyond Contracting! Him and his crew were reliable, trustworthy, friendly and easy to work with. His quote was by far the most detailed & fair I received. If there was an issue, he put your mind at ease and took care of it. He recommended details I didn't even think of and it elevated the remodel & I love it. I am so happy with my renovation and couldn't be happier that I went with Above & Beyond Contracting."
Chris R on June 2025
Above & Beyond Contracting excels in all areas of residential home improvement and commercial needs. Our work includes state of the art kitchens, baths, basements, windows/doors, decks and more. Our commitment to the customer is our number one priority. Our staff is professional, dependable, and honest. Let us make your design ideas a reality. 914-681-6080.
"If you're looking to remodel, hire Bud at Above & Beyond Contracting! Him and his crew were reliable, trustworthy, friendly and easy to work with. His quote was by far the most detailed & fair I received. If there was an issue, he put your mind at ease and took care of it. He recommended details I didn't even think of and it elevated the remodel & I love it. I am so happy with my renovation and couldn't be happier that I went with Above & Beyond Contracting."
At Connecticut Custom Creations™, we specialize in transforming kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and attics into beautiful, functional spaces tailored to your needs. We take great pride in helping people build their dream homes, a core value that drives everything we do. As an owner-operated business with over a decade of experience, I bring seasoned expertise to every project, no matter the size. Whether it’s a small renovation or a large-scale remodel, we’re committed to delivering exceptional results with care and precision.
"Dustin and his team were fantastic from start to finish on our bathroom remodel. They worked tirelessly to make our vision of the room a reality. During the entire process they added their expertise and design knowledge to help us refine what we wanted. Their workers were professional and courteous every day. And when something wasn’t quite right, Dustin was there to make sure it was replaced or re-done correct. We couldn’t be more happy with the results. 100% Satisfied!"
Scott D on October 2025
At Connecticut Custom Creations™, we specialize in transforming kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and attics into beautiful, functional spaces tailored to your needs. We take great pride in helping people build their dream homes, a core value that drives everything we do. As an owner-operated business with over a decade of experience, I bring seasoned expertise to every project, no matter the size. Whether it’s a small renovation or a large-scale remodel, we’re committed to delivering exceptional results with care and precision.
"Dustin and his team were fantastic from start to finish on our bathroom remodel. They worked tirelessly to make our vision of the room a reality. During the entire process they added their expertise and design knowledge to help us refine what we wanted. Their workers were professional and courteous every day. And when something wasn’t quite right, Dustin was there to make sure it was replaced or re-done correct. We couldn’t be more happy with the results. 100% Satisfied!"
From start to finish let us help you with your home renovation and home remodeling project. Whether you need your kitchen remodeled, your bathroom remodeled, a roofing project or any other home improvement project completed, our licensed home renovation contractors will be with you every step of the way. We are happy to provide design work for your kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, basements or any other home project you are seeking. We will provide you with multiple photo realistic renderings and 360 degree views as well as complete floor plans and elevation maps so you can see your vision brought to life before the project begins. We take a comprehensive approach to your home renovation project, guiding you along the way, so that we come in on time and on budget. We pride ourselves on three things that set our work apart from all the rest. Communication. We will provide a detailed estimate and keep you updated throughout the entire project so you are confident in our process and are never left wondering where we are on the timeline. Highly skilled craftsmanship. Our licensed, experienced, and insured home remodeling contractors with direct references will ensure you get the highest quality of work for your project. Competitive pricing. With detailed and transparent pricing estimates we will deliver quality results at competitive prices. We are excited to work with you to bring your home remodeling vision to life. Contact us today for your estimate and to make your vision a reality.
"Justin, Jessica, and the whole Dynamic team were exceptional from start to finish. After shopping around, they offered the best price for our wall repairs, communicated well throughout, and the final product was better than we could have hoped for. we will definitely be using them in the future!"
James P on September 2025
From start to finish let us help you with your home renovation and home remodeling project. Whether you need your kitchen remodeled, your bathroom remodeled, a roofing project or any other home improvement project completed, our licensed home renovation contractors will be with you every step of the way. We are happy to provide design work for your kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, basements or any other home project you are seeking. We will provide you with multiple photo realistic renderings and 360 degree views as well as complete floor plans and elevation maps so you can see your vision brought to life before the project begins. We take a comprehensive approach to your home renovation project, guiding you along the way, so that we come in on time and on budget. We pride ourselves on three things that set our work apart from all the rest. Communication. We will provide a detailed estimate and keep you updated throughout the entire project so you are confident in our process and are never left wondering where we are on the timeline. Highly skilled craftsmanship. Our licensed, experienced, and insured home remodeling contractors with direct references will ensure you get the highest quality of work for your project. Competitive pricing. With detailed and transparent pricing estimates we will deliver quality results at competitive prices. We are excited to work with you to bring your home remodeling vision to life. Contact us today for your estimate and to make your vision a reality.
"Justin, Jessica, and the whole Dynamic team were exceptional from start to finish. After shopping around, they offered the best price for our wall repairs, communicated well throughout, and the final product was better than we could have hoped for. we will definitely be using them in the future!"
Dirty Deeds Inc. is a family owned and operated company. We pride ourselves on our integrity and ability to provide professional and individualized waterproofing services. We offer you the best possible solution to your particular needs, offering a wide range of internal or external solutions. Our business owner Dean has 40 years experience specializing exclusively in basement waterproofing, his work has been recognized and featured in “This Old House Magazine,” showcased on our website: dirtydeedswaterproofing.com Give us a call to schedule your free inspection to identify, mitigate, and resolve your water issues.
"My sewage ejector pump in basement would not stop running and I was looking to replace it. I texted Dean two pictures of the pump, he was able to give me a quote over text and the price was quite reasonable. He received a new pump on 5/22/2023 and came over to my house. After opening up the old pump and checking, he told me that the only thing that is really broken is the check valve, the switch got stuck but is still functioning, and the pump itself works fine. I ended up asking him to only replace the check valve and the switch and this saved me about $1000 from the original plan. I appreciate Dean's honesty, professionalism, and a job well done."
Haifeng Q on June 2023
Dirty Deeds Inc. is a family owned and operated company. We pride ourselves on our integrity and ability to provide professional and individualized waterproofing services. We offer you the best possible solution to your particular needs, offering a wide range of internal or external solutions. Our business owner Dean has 40 years experience specializing exclusively in basement waterproofing, his work has been recognized and featured in “This Old House Magazine,” showcased on our website: dirtydeedswaterproofing.com Give us a call to schedule your free inspection to identify, mitigate, and resolve your water issues.
"My sewage ejector pump in basement would not stop running and I was looking to replace it. I texted Dean two pictures of the pump, he was able to give me a quote over text and the price was quite reasonable. He received a new pump on 5/22/2023 and came over to my house. After opening up the old pump and checking, he told me that the only thing that is really broken is the check valve, the switch got stuck but is still functioning, and the pump itself works fine. I ended up asking him to only replace the check valve and the switch and this saved me about $1000 from the original plan. I appreciate Dean's honesty, professionalism, and a job well done."
Groundworks is North America’s leading foundation repair and water management solutions company. Groundworks has been serving homeowners across the U.S. and Canada for decades, providing quality home repair solutions. Groundworks is a BBB-accredited business and a multi-time recipient of the Angi Super Service Award. Our 50-plus years of combined expertise brings Connecticut homeowners innovative solutions and industry-leading warranties to protect their biggest investment, their homes. HIC.0699918
"Professional and efficient tech."
Mark R on April 2025
Groundworks is North America’s leading foundation repair and water management solutions company. Groundworks has been serving homeowners across the U.S. and Canada for decades, providing quality home repair solutions. Groundworks is a BBB-accredited business and a multi-time recipient of the Angi Super Service Award. Our 50-plus years of combined expertise brings Connecticut homeowners innovative solutions and industry-leading warranties to protect their biggest investment, their homes. HIC.0699918
Our crew is a pack of professionals that have been in the business over 10 years. We will deliver what we promise to do. We are reliable, trustworthy, and willing to go the extra mile to make your needs our priority! Our price is the best in the market and yet we deliver the quality you deserve; without compromising our pride in what we do.
"Went exceptionally well"
John M on December 2024
Our crew is a pack of professionals that have been in the business over 10 years. We will deliver what we promise to do. We are reliable, trustworthy, and willing to go the extra mile to make your needs our priority! Our price is the best in the market and yet we deliver the quality you deserve; without compromising our pride in what we do.
"Went exceptionally well"
John M on December 2024
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FAQs for basement leak repair projects in Bridgeport, CT
The cost to finish a basement is $18,400 for the average homeowner. However, this cost could be as little as $2,800 or as much as $34,500, depending on the basement size and the materials needed. If your basement is already outfitted with electrical and plumbing, expect the cost to fall on the lower end.
For example, the drywall cost for this project averages around $1,750, but other features, like hiring a plumber, cost between $45 and $200 per hour.
The cost to remodel a basement is between $12,100 and $33,400 for the average homeowner. The price you pay can be as little as $3,500 or as much as $50,200, depending on the size and condition of your basement and the type of remodel you're doing.
If you're doing a simple project like adding a home office to your basement, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $3,000. However, if you're adding a bathroom, which is an extensive project, you can expect to pay between $6,600 to $16,500.
Damp proofing and waterproofing are both methods to help keep your basement dry. Damp proofing keeps soil moisture from entering your basement, which is helpful since your basement is underground. Waterproofing, however, keeps both soil moisture and liquid water out of the basement, which is essential, especially if you live in a wet environment. Because it’s more protective, waterproofing typically costs more than damp proofing.
Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms.
Finishing a basement is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.
Remodeling a basement means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring.
The cost of basement waterproofing is $4,950 for the average homeowner. However, you could end up paying between $600 and $14,000, depending on factors like basement size, waterproofing method, and the region you live in.
If you live in an area with heavy rainfall, you might be paying more for waterproofing than if you lived somewhere drier since waterproofing contractors would be in high demand. Likewise, a 500-foot basement costs between $2,500and $5,000 to waterproof, but that price rises significantly for a larger basement.
The Bridgeport, CT homeowners’ guide to basement leak repair services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Foundation draining issues can cause a lot of problems for your house Learn how to spot these drainage problems so you can figure out how best to repair them.
Thinking of finishing your basement? Before you do, learn about when permits are required and what happens if you don’t get one before beginning construction.