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Avatar for WEATHER-TITE WATERPROOFING INC.
WEATHER-TITE WATERPROOFING INC.
4.8(
100
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Fairfield, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Professional, reliable, honest and hardworking. Bob was wonderful to work with! We urgently needed basement waterproofing and Bob was efficient and worked in a timely manner. I have already recommended Bob to a friend and will continue to do so!"
Response time12 hrs
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for American Dry Basement Systems, LLC
American Dry Basement Systems, LLC
4.9(
118
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Fairfield, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had my basement waterproofed almost 3 years ago by them and I had no issues since then with the basement flooding regardless of how much it rains. I highly recommend using American Dry Basement!"
Drainage Trench
Jackhammer
Mixing SuperCrete
Compress Wash Stones
Spreading SuperCrete

+7

Response time11 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc.
Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc.
4.3(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Fairfield, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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Warranties offered

"Excellent job.... Keith knew exactly what was wrong with our garage wall, he explained everything in great detail and offered us the right solution. The work was done in a timely manner. We are very pleased. Thank you CT Basement!"
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Basement Finishing in CT
Basement Finishing in CT
Basement Finishing in CT
Basement Finishing in CT

+13

Response time10 hrs
195 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Dirty Deeds Basement Waterproofing
5.0(
4
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Fairfield, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dean and his crew were professional, reliable, extremely neat/clean and went above and beyond, often, to make the sure work was completed to my satisfaction. They did small things not even required to make sure the entire basement area was much more than even expected. The basement has never been so dry in the 40 years I have lived here. I would hire them again in a heartbeat."
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+24

Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Groundworks
Groundworks
4.9(
13
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Fairfield, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Groundworks is the North America's leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider. Groundworks is a vertically integrated company with its own manufacturing operations and a world-class software solution, allowing us to serve our customers more effectively. From the first phone call to the annual maintenance offered, our customers have peace of mind knowing we're there with one mission to repair, protect and improve their home. For state licenses visit Groundworks.com/licensing

Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Concrete
Concrete

+16

630 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
329
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Fairfield, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nixon was amazing. I never have good experiences with handymen but he was able to fix my front door, weatherproof my doors, and fix my dehumidifier basement issue that have been huge issues before now. He’s reliable and does a great job. Highly recommend!"
Response time10 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Waveleone Construction, LLC
Waveleone Construction, LLC
5.0(
25
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Fairfield, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With experience in project management, construction, and property management, we leverage our industry knowledge and vendor relationships to ensure your project receives the upmost quality to maximize your investment.\n\nOur management team and pre-qualified contractors possess the general characteristics of experience, reliability, and honesty.\n\nWith outstanding communication skills, we coordinate the various trades, and assure the project meets the goals of on-time delivery, expected quality, and committed budget.

Full Home Remodel
Bathroom in Basement
Basement Finish
Dining Room
Full Exterior Remodel

+8

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

Statistics show that 98% of basements will experience some form of water damage over time. However, that doesn’t mean all basements will experience severe flooding. The best way to prevent a water-damaged basement is to keep up with home maintenance and have proper drainage installed outside your home to direct water away from the foundation. You can also consider building a flood wall around the house if you live in a flood-prone area.

Pooling or standing water in your basement should be cause for alarm and action. This indicates that there is a leak or a drainage issue, and until you repair the root of the problem, the situation will only happen again or grow in severity. It’s important to deal with water damage as soon as it occurs.

The primary downside to crawl space encapsulation is the high cost, which can be several thousand dollars. Additionally, the process can make future repairs more complicated by limiting access to plumbing and electrical wiring within the crawl space. Encapsulation also requires sealing off any vents, which can be a disadvantage for home designs that benefit from the airflow they provide. It's recommended to consult with a crawl space contractor to determine if the benefits outweigh these potential drawbacks for your specific home.

There are a few downsides to a wet room, the most important of which is the risk of mold growth from the moisture and humidity. Standard bathrooms can have the same issue, but wet rooms are more likely to experience problems because water is less carefully contained. You also have less privacy since the entire bathroom is open, and the room must include waterproofing, which makes wet rooms more expensive to install than regular bathrooms.

A sump pump can be added to an existing basement. To do this, you will need to use a jackhammer or sledgehammer to break up the concrete and dig a pit. You will also need to create a hole in your basement wall to run the discharge pipe through.

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