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Avatar for Waterproofing One
Waterproofing One
4.7(
152
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My main reason for hiring them was they could do the work on a specific day (Fri) that week and I knew I had no plans. Plus they had other good ratings. They also promised a 1 day job. With other companies I knew I was going to have to do more planning around schedules. They even gave me a discount because they had a hole in their schedule. They never showed up on Fri and did not call (office staff issues). I called and we rescheduled for Monday, they showed up late (new truck hit an overpass), and did not finish that day. When they did show up, the lead guy looked at the job and completely re-engineered it. He was hyper and a bit scattered in his thoughts. It turned out he was the owner but I did not know at the time. I had extreme reservations but was on the hook schedule wise and did not want to start all over again so let them do the work. On day 2 the owner's brother showed up to finish the job and he told me he would not have done what the workers did the day before to patch the crack in the foundation. I think the work was eventually good and have had no leaks, but it was quite an experience."
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+7

8 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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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+1 more

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

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 rate100%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Basement Gurus, LLC
4.8(
216
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From the beginning of the project to the end, Basement Gurus made the process feel painless. They gave me a clear understanding of what remedies were necessary to fix my foundation and ensured that all of my expectations would be met. The contracted workers were timely, considerate, clean, and personable. I would strongly recommend Basement Gurus for any waterproofing work and will be using them as often as necessary in the future."
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
613 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing Nationwide Inc
4.6(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+1 more

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was having some issues with water coming into the basement through the foundation and walls during rainy weather. Not flooding, or even shop vac-able volumes, just enough to be annoying and require mopping. Dominic and his crew were here today to install an under-floor drainage system and a new sump pump. I was dreading the demo (I have a concrete floor) and the mess involved, but these guys came prepared for everything! They used dust abatement measures to protect all my basement-stored items, and they removed and hauled all the debris away when finished with the excavation. What really impressed me was the concrete restoration upon completion. I've previously had a sewer line replaced through the basement floor, and the contractor really "botched" the floor repair. I can't describe how different this experience was! The concrete installed today is immaculate! Dominic takes pride in his work and with good reason! The new concrete is perfect! I am thrilled!"
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Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Dry Tech Waterproofing Solutions
4.4(
276
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend DryTech for basement foundation repair. Steve Lombardi was amazing! He walked me through the repairs I needed, educated me on the process and was able to schedule the repairs quickly. On the scheduled day for the repairs, the team (Carlos, Alex and Derek) arrived on time. They were very professional and worked quickly. They had to dig up my front and side yard to get to the repairs. After the job was completed (only took 1 day) you cannot tell they were there! They did such a great job on putting everything back in the correct place (including bushes, landscaping lights and mulch) it looks like nothing was done. I could not be happier that I selected DryTech for the job. Do yourself a favor do not waste time looking around- hire the best!"
Digging out the area
Filling in the crack
During
Insulation board is placed over the Water Shield
Water Shield

+24

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
235 neighbors recently requested a quote
Basement Waterproofing Specialists
4.0(
597
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairPoured Concrete Wall - Repair

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, hard working forman and crew who knew what they were doing. Foundation repair and installation of sump pit. pump and backup pump was completed in two days, as promised. Highly recommend."
Foundation Repair
 Before and After Stone Work
 Mirra Drain
 Mold Remediation
 Clean Work Areas

+67

Response time11 hrs
269 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Worthington Basement Health Systems
Worthington Basement Health Systems
4.6(
48
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1962

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a French drain installed in our basement, along with two sump pumps. From what I can tell, the work was performed correctly and to the specifications outlined in the contract. I found Shawn, the owner, to be responsive, helpful, and pleasant to deal with. Overall, the crew that installed the trench and sumps arrived on time, worked efficiently, and completed the job in 3 days, leaving a clean basement behind. For the sake of fair balance, I will detail two issues in the service I received. The first had to do with the condition of my footer when the trench was dug. As they were digging, I noted that in one section of the wall, the footer appeared have been damaged by their jack hammering. Upon calling Shawn about this issue and sending him pictures of the damage, he stated that it was related to how large the footer was and how the footer was poured when the house was built. He also assured me that the footer was in good condition and the part they chipped away was not load bearing and had no impact on the structural integrity of the foundation. This seemed to be a reasonable explanation so I thought nothing of it. The second issue had to do with cracks in the basement floor. Before the work was started, there were one or two visible cracks in the floor. Yet, after their work was complete there were well over a dozen visible cracks. Upon calling Shawn again, he stated that his jackhammers could not have caused that damage and there might have been smaller cracks that got larger when they began working. I do not have photographic proof to dispute this explanation so I can only cite my memory regarding the condition of the basement floor; however, in combination with the first issue it makes me wonder how much care was taken when they dug the trench. Not being structural engineer or having photographic proof, I can not refute the explanations given to me, but my advice to others would be to photographically document the condition of your basement prior to getting work done and carefully watch the work being performed."
step one - drainage
step two - rainscreen
step three - HDPE encapsulation
finished product
Glentronics Pro Series Pumps

+22

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Foundation Repair questions, answered by experts

Yes, engineers assess soil load-bearing capacity and provide construction guidelines.

Violating building codes can lead to a number of consequences, including fines, citations, and even being required to demolish the structure and start over. If your house isn’t compliant with code requirements, you can also run into trouble when it comes time to get homeowners insurance or sell your house. Following all applicable building codes will avert costly consequences.

No, house settling is normal as your home’s foundation settles into the soil below and as the framing of your home shifts as it expands and contracts with changes in temperature and moisture. However, if you get to the point where your doors and windows aren’t opening easily, your floors are uneven, or you can visibly see that your roof line is wavy or uneven, you are more likely to have foundation issues.

Yes, it is worth repairing concrete cracks. Concrete cracks are normal, and they can be hard to keep from appearing. However, it is worth repairing cracks in concrete for many reasons. For example, it’s possible to repair concrete to the point where the repair is almost invisible. Also, if the crack is left alone, it can become bigger and more expensive to fix over time.

Yes. Water can penetrate through a concrete foundation wall. This can happen whether or not you have cracks, as concrete is a porous material. You’ll want to take steps to waterproof your basement or crawl space.

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