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Waterproofing One
4.7(
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Serving Elsmere, 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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10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc
4.6(
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I reached out to this company for a sump pump upgrade and a cracked wall repair. The technician who did my install was very polite and informative. We've had several big storms since my installation was done and I'm happy to say my basement has remained totally dry. I'm very glad I chose this company, I would recommend them to anyone in need of help with their basement!"
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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(
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Warranties offered

"Basement waterproofed correctly efficiently and quickly outstanding customer service Josh did great communicating throughout the entire process and left no question unanswered"
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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Basement Waterproofing Nationwide Inc
4.6(
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A superior company. They follow through on their commitments. They have long time employees with great experience. BWN waterproofed our leaky basement about 10 years ago. No problems for almost a decade. After a recent weekend downpour we had water along one of the basement western storm-facing walls. We called and opened a service ticket with Gary. They called back in a little over a day and scheduled a repair at our convenience. Joe, a long time employee, very courteous, professional, and respectful, arrived on the job. He had reviewed our prior project and knew the property well. And it was a window well drain that had clogged. Luckily, it was easily unclogged and the problem was completely solved. We have always been pleased with the work and response of this locally owned business."
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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 Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

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 Elsmere, 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 Elsmere, 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

Water damage to concrete is often gradual and can take months, if not years, for a concrete structure to be fully destroyed. The process often starts with cracks on the surface, followed by sinking slabs and eventually crumbling cement. Therefore, it is important to repair minor damages early to prevent the situation from worsening.

You don’t always need to install a dehumidifier in your encapsulated crawl space, but it might be a good idea in certain instances. If you notice obvious signs of condensation, mold, or musty smells permeating from your crawl space, a dehumidifier can help. It’s ideal for homes in humid areas.

In a worst case scenario, structural damage like rust on metal beams, rotting wood, and swelling on doors and windows can signal moisture problems that would benefit from a dehumidifier.

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.

Some basement waterproofing methods can actually cause your water or moisture problems to get worse, which is why it’s so important to call in a professional who knows how to solve your underlying issue and use the appropriate waterproofing methods. An example of this would be applying latex waterproofing paint to the insides of your basement walls without fixing the water issue outside. Doing so can trap moisture in the basement walls, which can promote mold growth, peeling paint, and even damaged concrete. However, when done by a professional, the only downside to basement waterproofing is the up-front cost.

A moisture or vapor barrier helps separate the warm air inside your home from the cold air outside of it. Without it, your walls could collect condensation, mold, or other damage. Check your local building codes to see if including an interior vapor barrier is necessary for your building project or renovation, especially for rooms that are likely to be humid, like bathrooms.

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