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Waterproofing One
4.7(
152
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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Warranties offered

"Excellent all around experience!!!!!!!! After a series of storms and gradual water soaking our basement carpet several times, I finally called Waterproofing One in April, 2017 after seeing their ad several times on our St. Basil's church bulletin. I spoke initially with the owner-Joe who was helpful and he dispatched Dave Cook who came over within an hour. Dave Cook has been in this business and related utility engineering previously for over 30 years and really knows his stuff. Dave was extremely thorough, spending time in the basement, looking at some pictures I took of the damage and spent a considerable amount of time walking around the exterior of my property and reviewing the landscaping where most problems start. Dave wrote up a report of what work was needed including extending downspouts, recommending we have our contractor add a louvered door at the top of the steps for aeration (a great idea given no windows in basement) , waterproofing the well water closet walls, spraying impacted area for potential mold, and installing a new French drain and sump-pump system with battery backup. Gene and his crew then came over on May 17, 2018 and performed the construction and installation work and did a great job. Those guys worked extremely hard in what is inherently a muddy line of work and were very courteous, professional and left the basement very clean. Gene took extra time to show us exactly what they were doing as they drilled holes into the lower cinder block walls, laying of the perforated pipe and some of the damp mold on the wooded studs he extracted at the impacted area. We paid exactly what Dave originally quoted! Dave Cook came back checked on things and made some other recommendations including adding stones around the foundation outside and in holes to avoid soil erosion and soften the acceleration of rain water into the ground. Once the work was finished and our carpenter redid the walls and painting, We had subsequently refinished the basement with high end vapor/mold resistant padding from Mohawk and a quality polyester carpet. 15 months later and here we are on September 30, 2019 after 50+ rain storms since installation and NO WATER nor Mold issues in the basement!!! We are really enjoying our basement again thanks to WATERPROOFING ONE!!!! 5-STARS!!!!!!!!"
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+7

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc
4.6(
230
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are currently happy with the basement waterproofing and remodeling that was completed! There were issues - most minor but we haven't anything to compare as this was the first-time having contractors complete basement work for us; and our home is almost 100 years old. They were flexible given unexpected issues that came about with the basement. The water proofing was done first and they did a great job. They were happy to review and resolve any remaining questions/concerns and/or issues. Jorge in the service dept. is professional, punctual and is a great representative and asset for this company."
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+129

Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Basement Gurus, LLC
4.7(
203
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Warranties offered

"From start to finish this company gets things done the right way. I would highly recommend to anyone needing any type basement work done especially waterproofing. These guys are the best in the business! Thank you Basement Gurus for my dry basement."
100 Ft 4 inch HDPE to drywell
Concrete Replacement
Egress Installation
Walls After Wall Pin Installation
After Concrete has been removed

+339

Response time1 day
555 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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MD Waterproofing & Radon Reduction, Inc.
3.9(
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roland jr and his crew from MD Waterproofing did a great job under difficult circumstances. A previous renovation by a previous owner dropped the basement floor. What we didnâ t realize is that they had never added underpins so the foundation was undermined. Once Rolandâ s crew broke into a wall to solve a leak, they saw this. They explained the issue clearly and explained the remedy. We were able to quickly get a new quote for the additional work from our company contact, Steve Maney, who was very professional throughout this. Total cost for our house was just over $20k for underpinning two walls and redoing the associated French drains. We will definitely go with MD Water proofing to finish the last two walls, once we have the money saved"
Excavation
Finished Product
PVC pipe installation
Finished Product
Draintile Installation

+4

Response time3 days
Response rate92%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Basement Waterproofing Nationwide Inc
4.6(
182
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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Emergency services offered

"This was a huge job. A complete basement waterproofing - new internal drains installed and two new sump pumps installed. The guys were great - came on time worked hard all day and cleaned up after themselves. The only negative was at the completion of work when it was time to pay the amount was less than what was originally quoted. I told the guy that and he insisted that it was what he had. I even showed him the quote on paper. I paid it - glad it was less, but a few days later got a call from the office telling me I needed to pay another $1600 (the difference between the original quoted price and at the time of service price) I told her what the guy told me and she got a little rude saying "well you knew what the quoted price was" - yeah I DID know and was prepared to pay but after install HER guy insisted it was the price he had. I wasn't trying to get out of paying but the confusion on how much it costs was with the people working there. I didn't appreciate her attitude as if I was trying to skimp out of paying. Nevertheless, I ended up with this additional payment. However, the work is supposed to be guaranteed for life. No complaints there."
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Response time2 days
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Dry Tech Waterproofing Solutions
4.5(
272
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"Super professional, efficient, and great finished product. Weâ re very happy with the work and would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for a basement waterproofing system."
Digging out the area
Filling in the crack
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Insulation board is placed over the Water Shield
Water Shield

+24

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
137 neighbors recently requested a quote
Basement Waterproofing Specialists
4.0(
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a serious basement flooding problem. I had my basement waterproofed 2 times. it didn't work! Basement Waterproofing Specialists installed a commercial drain system and after 2 years I have never had a drop of water they are AMAZING, thank you Basement Waterproofing specialists YOU ARE THE BEST!"
Foundation Repair
 Before and After Stone Work
 Mirra Drain
 Mold Remediation
 Clean Work Areas

+67

Response time11 hrs
112 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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AVG Waterproofing
4.2(
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had two jobs install a French drain sump pump in my basement and replace concrete in driveway to garage 26 ft by 5 ft and it was all done in a day and a half they cleaned up and left everything neat a crew of seven hard working guys will hire again thank you AVG waterproofing"
Encapsulation
Encapsulation
Basement
Basement
Basement

+11

Response time2 days
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

A plastic vapor barrier should completely cover your basement to prevent water from penetrating through the walls. This typically goes before installing insulation to prevent moisture from building up and becoming trapped on the inside of your insulation, where it can collect and lead to mold damage. Installing insulation after the vapor barrier allows for any moisture to exit the walls for better ventilation.

Covering the dirt floor in your crawl space with a vapor barrier helps insulate the space and improve the air quality in your home. It protects your crawl space from pest infestations, excess moisture, and mold growth. It also makes the crawl space less dusty, which means there’s a lower chance of dust mites breeding and causing allergic reactions in your home.

Unfortunately, mold can grow pretty much anywhere, on any kind of surface. However, you’re most likely to see it in damp areas like basements or bathrooms, as well as anywhere there has been a water leak. Consult a local mold specialist to determine if certain areas of your home are prone to mold based on climate and other factors.

You’ll need to reseal the foundation every five to 10 years, depending on the sealant you’ve used, the moisture conditions present in and around your home, and the condition of your foundation. Having a foundation inspection conducted before reapplication can help you catch any problems before you begin resealing. Of course, if you notice any new leaks or other moisture problems at any time, it may be necessary to reseal the foundation sooner.

Yes, cleaning a crawl space is worth the cost. Although it's an out-of-sight area, neglecting it can lead to significant problems like pest infestations (including termites and carpenter ants), mold, and fungal growth, which can cause structural damage. Regular cleaning helps prevent these issues. While hiring a contractor has ongoing costs, the price for cleaning—typically between $0.50 and $4 per square foot—is much lower than the cost to remediate a pest or mold problem. Additionally, a clean crawl space can lead to improved indoor air quality and more comfortable temperatures in your home.

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