Get matched with top basement waterproofing pros in Cambridge, IL

Q: How much does it cost to finish a crawl space?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-crawl-space-encapsulation-cost.htm">encapsulate your crawl space</a> to protect it from damage for an average cost of <b>$5,500</b>. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn&rsquo;t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won&rsquo;t be able to use the area as living space.</p></div>

Q: What are the pros and cons of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:</p><p>Pros</p><ul><li><p>Can increase the value of your home</p></li><li><p>Separate space from the rest of the house </p></li><li><p>Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style</p></li><li><p>Increase the amount of living space in your home</p></li></ul><p>Cons</p><ul><li><p>May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing</p></li><li><p>Lack of natural light if it&rsquo;s below ground level</p></li><li><p>Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage</p></li><li><p>Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Is it safe to stay in a house with a flooded basement?

• <div><p>It depends on <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/causes-and-costs-flooded-basement.htm">what caused your basement flooding</a>, the extent of the problem, and the risk of the flood continuing. If your flood is coming from a septic system or sewer line, breathing in the sewer gasses can be dangerous, so you should vacate. If the flood occurs from an ongoing natural disaster, relocating to a safe area might be wise. If you just have a plumbing leak or rainwater coming in, you can likely stay in the house if you don&rsquo;t have electrical lines down there, but make sure you call in professionals to fix the issue immediately. </p></div>

Q: Is it OK to live in a finished basement?

• <div><p>Living in a finished basement is acceptable, but only if the space has the proper points of egress and includes smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to ensure the safety of the occupants. A good way to ensure your finished basement is suitable for use as living space is to get the basement finishing project properly permitted. </p></div>

Q: What's the difference between a vapor barrier and insulation?

• <div><p>A vapor barrier keeps moisture out of the crawl space, while insulation reduces the amount of unconditioned air&mdash;and sometimes moisture&mdash;that enters the space. Coupling a vapor barrier with insulation can help prevent humidity and related moisture damage in a crawl space while also making your home more energy-efficient. Just be sure to use insulation that won&rsquo;t get damaged from moisture, like rigid foam board or expanding spray foam insulation.</p></div>

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your basement waterproofing project in Cambridge, IL?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Basement Waterproofing pros in Cambridge, IL

*The Angi rating for Basement Waterproofing companies in Cambridge, IL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Basement Waterproofing needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Basement Waterproofing companies in Cambridge, IL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Basement Waterproofing needs.

Last update on October 29, 2024

Reviewed in October 2024
Doryan inspected my basement and wrote my contract. He explained everything involved and kept in contact with me, letting me know when the work would start. Alec was in charge of my contract work and he was very knowledgeable and thorough. He called letting me know what time they would be there...
Foundation Recovery Systems
Request a quote
Reviewed in February 2022
Horrible! Employee did not tell us to not run water. I was washing my hands and employee yelled expletives at us from the basement calling us stupid f****! I told him we had not been told not to run water and again more expletives. I then told employee Zach that I was going to go outside and...
Wirth Inc
Request a quote
Reviewed in May 2020
Had water leaking in a basement near an inactive fireplace in an old house. He took out the fireplace, found cracks in the brickwork of the foundation, fixed it and walled up the fireplace. No more leaks! He’s very easy to work with and finished the work under the estimated time and cost. Also...
RC Masonry - Home Facebook
Request a quote
Reviewed in February 2020
We hired Wilson Construction to build a new room in our basement. Ben and his team are all excellent people and great to work with. They completed the job in less than 3 weeks and at a reasonable price. What impressed me most is that Ben is looking long term to be your contractor for life and...
Wilson Residential Construction Services, LLC
Request a quote
Reviewed in July 2018
Our Central air went out during 100-degree weather, so we needed to fixed ASAP. Doug’s came out to give us an estimate on replacing the whole system, including removal of old boiler. The price wasn’t bad, and they could start on Monday the following week, so we agreed. 1 guy showed up to start...
Doug’s Heating & Air Conditioning
Request a quote
Reviewed in February 2018
I bought my house without knowing there was waterproofing done by MidAmerica Basements. Therefore thought nothing about transferring a warranty to my name (my fault). I had to tear apart my basement because of their poor quality of work. The concrete they used on the job eroded away and caused a...
MidAmerica Basement Systems
Request a quote
Reviewed in February 2015
I definitely recommend this company for all of your mold remediation and duct cleaning needs. Jim came out to inspect my mold issues in our crawlspace and determined it was a small enough job that I could do it myself. Very knowledgeable and kind, walked me through step by step on eliminating...
Illinois Home Solutions
Request a quote
Reviewed in August 2013
Window replacement was done well with quality windows. <br /> Weatherization was done in one day including a major sealing of a crawl space connected (open) to the basement. Had a few very small issues, but quickly rectified. <br />
HCI Marketing LLC
Request a quote
Reviewed in April 2013
The day prior to our scheduled cleaning the area experianced major flooding. Even though they were bombarded wtih calls from people wanting their basement carpets done,. they honored our appointment. We had a few spots on a lightly colored carper that they easily removed. The owner was present...
All Fiber Kleen
Request a quote
Reviewed in January 2012
Ron from ABR has always been a pleasure to work with. He was always on time for appointments, gave great opinions on colors and design (for the first job, we had colors picked out that we wanted to go with and he gently offered some suggestions and subtle changes that really improved the...
AAABR Service Company
Request a quote

Find Basement waterproofing pros in Cambridge

Mid America Basement Systems

3.8(

)

Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Highly recommend this company if you need any basement waterproofing done, Very efficient and polite! They came out early morning and stayed to finish project till 8:30 pm; also never took any lunch or breaks! 125% satisfied"

+41

Response time1 day

107 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by76%of homeowners

Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Thrasher did a good job on the basement foundation and installation of new sump pump. A little pricey. Workers were prompt, courteous and cleaned up when done."

+12

Response time2 days

948 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by83%of homeowners

Request Quote

AccuLevel, Inc. - Illinois

3.9(

231

)

Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is a great company to use in making a 141 year old basement waterproof. I look foreward to having a waterproo basemant. Craig was pleasant and went the extra mile to make the experience great."

Basement Waterproofing and Drainage Channels

Dimple Board and Drainage Channel Install

Cross Section Example Waterproofing Installation

+19

16 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by82%of homeowners

Request Quote

Foundation Recovery Systems

3.8(

351

)

Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were pleased with the customer service, skill set and careful attention provided by Indiana Foundation during last week's waterproofing work on our basement. Josh Solomon and Noah Salisbury were diligent in their attention to our questions and concerns, going the extra mile to ensure a quality installation that met our needs. Our basement is already drier and we hope to build it out for a play/rec room soon."

+16

277 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by59%of homeowners

Request Quote

Agape Construction & Improvement

4.0(

)

Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We do all types of work from custom chimney metal to windows and roofing! We can do any job on or around your home. I care for the people we work for and know that without you we are nothing thank you all the owner michael.

Recommended by90%of homeowners

Request Quote

Service One Contracting Services, Inc.

5.0(

)

Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Welcome to Service One Contracting Inc. We are excited to exceed your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now! \n

Response time7 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"Scotts installed new posts on my front porch, patched in some missing stucco under windows and filled in a low spot in my basement floor. It all looks great now! Thanks!"

Response time3 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Request Quote

Todd's Mudjacking Services, Inc.

4.5(

)

Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we are the mudjacking experts you need to take care of your home or business. We are the longest-running mudjacking service in the area, and will treat your property as we would treat our own. Give Todd's Mudjacking Services, Inc. a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time12 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Request Quote

Midwest Basements, LLC

4.0(

)

Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Midwest Basements LLC should be your first choice when it comes to any of your foundation needs. We take the same pride in our work as you do in your own home. Please call and ask about our in house financing and our emergency response service. Thank You!

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Sergio came in and framed up walls to support my pinching joists and finished our basement and 2 weeks."

+28

Response time9 hrs

Response rate100%

Request Quote

Showing 1-10 of 22

Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:

Pros

Can increase the value of your home
Separate space from the rest of the house
Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style
Increase the amount of living space in your home

Cons

May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing
Lack of natural light if it’s below ground level
Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage
Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly

It depends on what caused your basement flooding, the extent of the problem, and the risk of the flood continuing. If your flood is coming from a septic system or sewer line, breathing in the sewer gasses can be dangerous, so you should vacate. If the flood occurs from an ongoing natural disaster, relocating to a safe area might be wise. If you just have a plumbing leak or rainwater coming in, you can likely stay in the house if you don’t have electrical lines down there, but make sure you call in professionals to fix the issue immediately.

Living in a finished basement is acceptable, but only if the space has the proper points of egress and includes smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to ensure the safety of the occupants. A good way to ensure your finished basement is suitable for use as living space is to get the basement finishing project properly permitted.

A vapor barrier keeps moisture out of the crawl space, while insulation reduces the amount of unconditioned air—and sometimes moisture—that enters the space. Coupling a vapor barrier with insulation can help prevent humidity and related moisture damage in a crawl space while also making your home more energy-efficient. Just be sure to use insulation that won’t get damaged from moisture, like rigid foam board or expanding spray foam insulation.

The Cambridge, IL homeowners’ guide to basement waterproofing services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles

Lawrence Bonk
•
Oct 16, 2026Oct 16, 2026
How Much Does Basement Waterproofing Cost? [2026 Data]
Need to fix basement water problems or safeguard your home from damage in the future? Use this basement waterproofing cost guide to budget appropriately.
Rachel Hoffman
•
Jul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Finish a Basement? [2026 Data]
An unfinished basement has a lot of potential for a family room or guest suite. So how much does it cost to finish a basement? Read on for all cost factors.
Dan Simms
•
Jul 10, 2026Jul 10, 2026
How Much Does Crawl Space Encapsulation Cost? [2026 Data]
A variety of factors can affect your total crawl space encapsulation cost. Here’s a breakdown of the cost of this project, whether you hire a pro or DIY.
D.P. Taylor
•
Jul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026
How to Hire a Basement Waterproofing Contractor
Waterproofing your basement is important to protect your home. Follow these tips to ensure that you hire the right waterproofing contractor for the job.
Dan Simms
•
Jul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026
What Is Basement Waterproofing and How Does It Work?
Struggling with a damp basement? Learn about basement waterproofing and how these tips can help keep your basement safe from the elements.
Dan Simms
•
Jul 8, 2026Jul 8, 2026
How to Waterproof a Basement Like a Pro
Dealing with a damp basement? Follow these steps for DIY basement waterproofing to keep water and moisture out and boost your home’s energy efficiency.