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The Builders & Cleaners

4.89(
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The Builders & Cleaners

4.89(
94
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Customers say: True professional
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Based in West Haven, Connecticut, our team has provided an excellent, affordable service to more than thousands of houses over the years. We are committed to supporting our customers throughout the evaluation process, during the service itself and are available to answer any queries once the work is complete. We are a licensed and fully insured company aiming to respond to all requests involving our services within 24 hours or less. Our professional and knowledgeable staff have a combined experience of over 12 years within the construction, air duct cleaning, and landscaping industries, ensuring guaranteed satisfaction with every job. We pride ourselves in providing a safe, hazard-free environment and maintaining respectful, cordial communications with all of our clients. All technicians can be relied on to keep project sites clean both during and after the work is complete.

"Reached out to get our gutters cleaned. David was very responsive and offered a reasonable rate. Did the job quickly and thoroughly, sent lots of pictures and video of the finished work. Very satisfied, would definitely recommend"

Isaac D on October 2025

Based in West Haven, Connecticut, our team has provided an excellent, affordable service to more than thousands of houses over the years. We are committed to supporting our customers throughout the evaluation process, during the service itself and are available to answer any queries once the work is complete. We are a licensed and fully insured company aiming to respond to all requests involving our services within 24 hours or less. Our professional and knowledgeable staff have a combined experience of over 12 years within the construction, air duct cleaning, and landscaping industries, ensuring guaranteed satisfaction with every job. We pride ourselves in providing a safe, hazard-free environment and maintaining respectful, cordial communications with all of our clients. All technicians can be relied on to keep project sites clean both during and after the work is complete.

"Reached out to get our gutters cleaned. David was very responsive and offered a reasonable rate. Did the job quickly and thoroughly, sent lots of pictures and video of the finished work. Very satisfied, would definitely recommend"

Isaac D on October 2025


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American Dry Basement Systems, LLC

4.90(
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American Dry Basement Systems, LLC

4.90(
103
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
29 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We serve our customers with pride and work hard to ensure complete satisfaction with every job. Having waterproofed close to 25,000 basements since 1997, you can be sure you'll get the experience, quality, and waterproofing performance you need. Why choose us? We want to help protect your most significant investment from any foundation damage or water control problems. We uniquely use ICC code compliant practices, dust suppression, our proprietary foundation repair technology, and leave your home without any post-repair mess. Whether your basement floods during rainstorms or it just has that musty, "basement odor," we have the solution! We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"What can I say about American Dry Basement Systems? A few years ago, our area experienced an extraordinary amount of rainfall. My backyard looked like a pond, and water was rising all the way to the back of my house. At the time, there was already some water in the basement, but I believed I had a solid plan in place to manage it—completely unaware of the damage that was about to unfold. The next day, I went downstairs to check the situation and was devastated to find nearly four feet of water filling my basement. Storage totes were floating, along with irreplaceable family artifacts that meant the world to me—pieces of history from loved ones who are no longer here. I immediately tried contacting the fire department, but I wasn’t alone in this situation; many others were dealing with flooding as well. With no other option, I had to purchase another water pump. After a grueling 10-hour ordeal, the water was finally removed. Unfortunately, the damage was already done. I lost cherishe"

philip m on December 2025

We serve our customers with pride and work hard to ensure complete satisfaction with every job. Having waterproofed close to 25,000 basements since 1997, you can be sure you'll get the experience, quality, and waterproofing performance you need. Why choose us? We want to help protect your most significant investment from any foundation damage or water control problems. We uniquely use ICC code compliant practices, dust suppression, our proprietary foundation repair technology, and leave your home without any post-repair mess. Whether your basement floods during rainstorms or it just has that musty, "basement odor," we have the solution! We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"What can I say about American Dry Basement Systems? A few years ago, our area experienced an extraordinary amount of rainfall. My backyard looked like a pond, and water was rising all the way to the back of my house. At the time, there was already some water in the basement, but I believed I had a solid plan in place to manage it—completely unaware of the damage that was about to unfold. The next day, I went downstairs to check the situation and was devastated to find nearly four feet of water filling my basement. Storage totes were floating, along with irreplaceable family artifacts that meant the world to me—pieces of history from loved ones who are no longer here. I immediately tried contacting the fire department, but I wasn’t alone in this situation; many others were dealing with flooding as well. With no other option, I had to purchase another water pump. After a grueling 10-hour ordeal, the water was finally removed. Unfortunately, the damage was already done. I lost cherishe"

philip m on December 2025


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Republic Masonry

5.00(
20
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Republic Masonry

5.00(
20
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Customers say: Quality work
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

🔨 Republic Masonry 🧱 Specializing in Chimney Repairs and Interior/Exterior Repointing, Patio Installations and More 📞 Call Henry at 413-276-8322 to schedule your free consultation. Fully Licensed & Insured

"Henry did a great job he even repaired some cracks which were not originally priced out. I am very pleased with the work he did."

Maurice N on August 2025

🔨 Republic Masonry 🧱 Specializing in Chimney Repairs and Interior/Exterior Repointing, Patio Installations and More 📞 Call Henry at 413-276-8322 to schedule your free consultation. Fully Licensed & Insured

"Henry did a great job he even repaired some cracks which were not originally priced out. I am very pleased with the work he did."

Maurice N on August 2025


"Job well done, timely, good suggestions for future work, no pressure was a good experience "

Michael F on January 2026

Budget Dry Waterproofing is a waterproofing company founded on the belief that quality home improvement work does not need to break the bank. We are dedicated to providing excellent service.

"Job well done, timely, good suggestions for future work, no pressure was a good experience "

Michael F on January 2026


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Eastern Waterproofing Co., Inc.

4.83(
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Eastern Waterproofing Co., Inc.

4.83(
31
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
50 years of experience

In an attempt to get back to all the people who have recently contacted us, we're providing email addresses of [email protected] and [email protected]. PLEASE USE EMAIL WHENEVER POSSIBLE! We have gotten inundated with phone calls and apologize that we may have not gotten back to you in a timely fashion, as normal. We pride ourselves on quick response times but the recent rains have caused an unprecedented backlog in calls to our office. We are doing our best to work through it. In the meantime, please, try emailing DESCRIBING YOUR ISSUE, your AVAILABILITY DURING A TYPICAL WEEK and YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS AND PHONE # AND SEND RELEVANT PICTURES, IF POSSIBLE! We will do our best to respond ASAP as we work through our call backlog. *If a requested appointment time is not confirmed through our office it is NOT scheduled with our team! Thank you for your patience and understanding!

"Everyone was really good to work with at the beginning of the waterproofing to the very end. No complains about the completed Job. I have yet to see the system work because we just have not had Heavy rain over a Long period of time."

Stephen M on July 2024

In an attempt to get back to all the people who have recently contacted us, we're providing email addresses of [email protected] and [email protected]. PLEASE USE EMAIL WHENEVER POSSIBLE! We have gotten inundated with phone calls and apologize that we may have not gotten back to you in a timely fashion, as normal. We pride ourselves on quick response times but the recent rains have caused an unprecedented backlog in calls to our office. We are doing our best to work through it. In the meantime, please, try emailing DESCRIBING YOUR ISSUE, your AVAILABILITY DURING A TYPICAL WEEK and YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS AND PHONE # AND SEND RELEVANT PICTURES, IF POSSIBLE! We will do our best to respond ASAP as we work through our call backlog. *If a requested appointment time is not confirmed through our office it is NOT scheduled with our team! Thank you for your patience and understanding!

"Everyone was really good to work with at the beginning of the waterproofing to the very end. No complains about the completed Job. I have yet to see the system work because we just have not had Heavy rain over a Long period of time."

Stephen M on July 2024


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Empire Construction Waterproofing llc

5.00(
15
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Empire Construction Waterproofing llc

5.00(
15
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in basement waterproofing, foundation sealing and crack repair, yard drainage, yard grading, gravel road maintenance, small excavation. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Great work start to finish! They waterproofed our basement and fixed a foundation crack that was leaking for years. Super professional, quick, and neat work. No more water issues! Highly recommend!"

Tatsiana M on October 2025

We specialize in basement waterproofing, foundation sealing and crack repair, yard drainage, yard grading, gravel road maintenance, small excavation. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Great work start to finish! They waterproofed our basement and fixed a foundation crack that was leaking for years. Super professional, quick, and neat work. No more water issues! Highly recommend!"

Tatsiana M on October 2025


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Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc.

4.47(
164
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Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc.

4.47(
164
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Customers say: Super punctual
39 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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."

Marcus L on August 2023


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A&A Waterproofing

5.00(
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A&A Waterproofing

5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

A&A Waterproofing is a locally owned family company that is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. The main reason why we keep our five star rating is our finished product and customer service.

"Came to finish digging out trench to install footing drains around basement area of house. The guys finished the job in 1 day. So far no leaks into basement."

Dennis B on May 2025

A&A Waterproofing is a locally owned family company that is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. The main reason why we keep our five star rating is our finished product and customer service.

"Came to finish digging out trench to install footing drains around basement area of house. The guys finished the job in 1 day. So far no leaks into basement."

Dennis B on May 2025


J & L Concrete Company, Inc.

4.57(
29
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J & L Concrete Company, Inc.

4.57(
29
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

J & L Concrete Company, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"I hired this company April 2024 paid $13,000 for the surround to be resurfaced around my pool. When I open the pool this year April 20 25 there were five cracks called the company. They never called me back. Call the company again never called me back. Email the company texted the company until I reported them to the state of Connecticut and to the site that I found them on They didn?t call me back and then did he came out and repaired the cracks. I signed a contract that he?s not guaranteeing it anymore and by August of this year after he did the work in June it cracked again horrible company."

Angela D on September 2025

J & L Concrete Company, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"I hired this company April 2024 paid $13,000 for the surround to be resurfaced around my pool. When I open the pool this year April 20 25 there were five cracks called the company. They never called me back. Call the company again never called me back. Email the company texted the company until I reported them to the state of Connecticut and to the site that I found them on They didn?t call me back and then did he came out and repaired the cracks. I signed a contract that he?s not guaranteeing it anymore and by August of this year after he did the work in June it cracked again horrible company."

Angela D on September 2025


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ProSeal Waterproofing

5.00(
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ProSeal Waterproofing

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Alex was amazing!! We had a crack in our foundation that another company attempted to repair numerous times. We were fortunate enough to hear about ProSeal and I am happy to report not only did Alex repair the crack to near perfection but the work was done timely, neatly and his customer service skills are top notch. I would HIGHLY recommend ProSeal for all of your foundation needs."

Angela M on October 2025

I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Alex was amazing!! We had a crack in our foundation that another company attempted to repair numerous times. We were fortunate enough to hear about ProSeal and I am happy to report not only did Alex repair the crack to near perfection but the work was done timely, neatly and his customer service skills are top notch. I would HIGHLY recommend ProSeal for all of your foundation needs."

Angela M on October 2025

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Cutting stone comes with a number of safety hazards. First and foremost, if you’re not comfortable with the equipment required to cut stone, including blades and grinders, you could easily injure yourself. The heavy machinery also poses a risk to your ears if you don’t wear proper ear protection; similarly, you need to wear eye protection to keep debris from irritating your eyes.

However, the biggest risk from cutting stone comes from the stone dust. When breathed in, stone dust can be a huge hazard to your lungs. Always wear a face mask when cutting stone to prevent inhaling stone dust, and thoroughly clean the work area when you are finished.

To avoid injury, we recommend hiring a stone-cutting professional, rather than attempting this job yourself.

No, you don’t need to soak the brick before cutting it by hand. In fact, cutting a wet brick can make it harder to see your score lines and may cause the chisel to slip. Soaking is sometimes used with power tools to reduce dust, but for hand-cutting, it’s best to work with dry bricks for better control and visibility.

Some cracking in bricks is normal, such as when a foundation settles. Keep a watchful eye though, and alarm bells should start ringing if new cracks appear or existing cracks lengthen or widen. Temperature changes, moisture, and structural loading can all contribute to cracks in bricks either starting or getting worse.

If you want to avoid damaging your home's brick, you should always use a stain specifically formulated for masonry projects. These stains are designed to penetrate the porous surface of the brick and bond with it, unlike paints, which sit on the surface and are prone to peeling and flaking. Look for stains labeled for use on brick or other masonry surfaces. Avoid using regular paint on brick, as it will not adhere well and will likely lead to future maintenance issues. 

These materials are durable, low-maintenance, and offer excellent insulation and aesthetic appeal.

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