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Top-Rated Foundation drain installation pros in Saint Elmo - Updated Nov 2026

Sure Dry Waterproofing
4.8(
97
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed a sump pump inspection and we also had a clogged drain pipe. Don was there the same day we called and was done in under 30 minutes. Definitely call this guy for all your sump pump/waterproofing needs. Will be hiring again!"
Response time8 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Effingham Foundation Systems
5.0(
3
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My home (crawlspace) was inspected recently by Foundation Recovery Systems. We were given very helpful information on improving our situation with waterproofing/encapsulation of the space. The owner was professional with his presentation/service. We were very satisfied."
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
4.4(
256
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Concrete Foundation - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We removed the wood paneling in the basement shortly after moving in.  That's when we noticed 13 cracks in the foundation.  None of them structural issues.  They came in and repaired all of them in one day.  A couple of them were difficult to get to due to stairs and piping, but they did a great job on all of them.
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+13

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc
4.1(
69
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Concrete Foundation - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I walked into my basement on Saturday afternoon to discover a pool of water on the floor.  Looking at the walls I traced it back to right above the window that sits below my kitchen sink.  I popped the paneling off the top of the window box and immediately saw that the galvanized pipe leading from the sink drain to the stack had corroded and a hole had formed.  Frantic because it was 4pm on a Saturday and I knew I couldn't use my kitchen sink or dishwasher until I got this fixed (no easy task with two toddlers to keep up with), I jumped onto Angie's List looking for a plumber with Saturday hours and a good rating. 
I called McDonagh and was told they could have someone at my place in an hour.  Todd showed up at 5:30 and immediately got to work.  Patrick (the owner) showed up with his son Nolan shortly thereafter to take a look and get Todd some parts off of his truck.  We gave Nolan a piece of the pizza my kids were having for dinner as an apology for interrupting his Saturday too.  Patrick came back with a price estimate that seemed fair to me for emergency short-notice service on a Saturday night.  Todd replaced the entire section of pipe from the sink drain to the stack and was finished and out the door by 7:30, leaving us with a fully functional kitchen again. 
Huge thanks to Patrick and Todd (and Nolan) who really saved the day for us.  These guys are absolute professionals and really saved us from some major inconvenience.  Would absolutely recommend and use them again.
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AOM Remodeling and Restoration
4.6(
52
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dimitri did a very good job on our hallway. He managed to paint a very tight corner without getting any grey paint on our newly installed white trim. He has a very steady hand with the brush. The grey paint did bleed through the tape onto the baseboard trim in a couple locations but he made certain to repaint the trim and not just leave it up to us to fix. That was very professional of him.
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+5

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Basement Seepage Solution Inc
3.6(
29
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Concrete Foundation - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Basement Seepage Solutions was my fifth quote. I almost canceled because I was sick of getting quotes and all the big companies charge about the same $70-90 per foot of drain tiles. Matthew's company beat these quotes hands down. He charges $50 a foot plus $10 off a foot for Angies list members (a savings of $1000 for me.). This company beat the next lowest quote by $3,600 so this was a no brainer. Matthew's company did excellent work. They were on time and professional and communicated with me the entire time. Also, Matt is on site during the process and is not just a sales man who comes for a quote then sends out a crew. The job took two days mainly due to the Villages inspection schedule. But I think this is preferable over the big companies that want to do it all in one day but are in your house from 8-8. Highly recommend if you need any sort of basement work done"
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+8

Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Rardin Plumbing Heating & A/C
4.6(
11
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They are excellent. I am a truck driver and not home very much. I needed my pipes winterized so they wouldn't freeze. The antifreeze is non-toxic. They drained my hot water heaters, put the antifreeze in. He turned off the water and made sure that it was winterized. I could turn the heat off. I thought it was high until, I realized they used two cases of antifreeze, and it is expensive. They were professional, courteous, and no issues. The price was good. I have no complaints with anything they did. I had to make an appointment, because they are busy. It took a while for them to come out on time and they showed up on time. Everything was good. They provided a good quality service at a reasonable price."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Foundation Drain Installation FAQs, answered by experts

The least expensive basement waterproofing methods include grading soil away from your home, installing downspout extenders on your gutter system, and applying a waterproof paint on the interior of the foundation walls. Installing a French drain is a relatively inexpensive method if you do the work yourself, although it’s labor-intensive and can be challenging to install properly.

Signs include persistent dampness, mold or mildew presence, musty odors, and visible water stains. If any of these occur, it is advisable to contact a professional for an inspection.

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.

No. Sump pumps have different capacities, which refers to the volume of water that they can remove. They also come in various horsepower ratings, which measure the size of the pump’s motor. For many homes, 1/3 horsepower is enough. But if you live in an area that floods often, you might need a more powerful model.

Yes, many people choose to bury their sump pump discharge pipes. When you leave the pipe visible in your yard, you might trip over it or accidentally damage it with your lawn mower. Plus, from an aesthetic perspective, hiding the discharge line underground looks nicer than leaving it out in the open. Before burying a sump pump pipe, review your local building codes to make sure your installation is compliant.

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