DryZone Basement Systems is your local expert for ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! We specialize in basement waterproofing, foundation and crawl space repair, as well as sump pump installation. Whether your sump pump doesn't turn back on or you have a chronic wet basement, we have the solution! We are a multi-year Super Service Award winner, dating back to 2010 and offer free estimates for everyone. We serve homeowners across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
"From start to finish DryZone made everything easy. Thank you"
Hutch H on April 2025
DryZone Basement Systems is your local expert for ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! We specialize in basement waterproofing, foundation and crawl space repair, as well as sump pump installation. Whether your sump pump doesn't turn back on or you have a chronic wet basement, we have the solution! We are a multi-year Super Service Award winner, dating back to 2010 and offer free estimates for everyone. We serve homeowners across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
"From start to finish DryZone made everything easy. Thank you"
Hutch H on April 2025
Hoctor Built Homes has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction and one call does it all services from landscaping to New Home construction. We pride ourselves in being the experts in the industry. Call us for a free quote today!
Hoctor Built Homes has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction and one call does it all services from landscaping to New Home construction. We pride ourselves in being the experts in the industry. Call us for a free quote today!
GTF & Sons Construction - Your Trusted Home Improvement Experts in Barnstable. From small repairs to major renovations, our skilled team is here to bring your vision to life. With our attention to detail and commitment to quality, we deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations. Contact us today for all your home improvement needs.
"They did a good work and very communicative. They are a good company and know what they are doing."
Mathew A on February 2023
GTF & Sons Construction - Your Trusted Home Improvement Experts in Barnstable. From small repairs to major renovations, our skilled team is here to bring your vision to life. With our attention to detail and commitment to quality, we deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations. Contact us today for all your home improvement needs.
"They did a good work and very communicative. They are a good company and know what they are doing."
Mathew A on February 2023
Loyd's Home Improvement is ready to provide everything and anything your home needs to look and feel new again at affordable prices. With over 25 years of experience, Loyd's Home Improvement has designed and build several Handicapped decks and ramps. Call today for details! Additional DBA - Harold Loyd.
"The project was twofold. The sunroom needed three new sliders after damage from frozen pipes. Harold’s men installed the doors but made a mess of the casing on all three. Unevenly matched etc. Harold attempted to fix it. The second project was two remove clapboards on back of house and replace with shingling. He also suggested that the kitchen casement window needed replacing. We paid $1042.00 for the window. He never came back. We waited 6 months and I contacted him. He assured me he would have the window installed. He was a no show. I’ve made several attempts to get him to finish the job. We went through a cold winter and he had left the shingling open around the kitchen window. He also never installed the outside light on the back of the house after removing it for work. I fired him and yet he tells me he doesn’t have the money. I am short of going to small claims court. People beware!"
Sarah B on April 2019
Loyd's Home Improvement is ready to provide everything and anything your home needs to look and feel new again at affordable prices. With over 25 years of experience, Loyd's Home Improvement has designed and build several Handicapped decks and ramps. Call today for details! Additional DBA - Harold Loyd.
"The project was twofold. The sunroom needed three new sliders after damage from frozen pipes. Harold’s men installed the doors but made a mess of the casing on all three. Unevenly matched etc. Harold attempted to fix it. The second project was two remove clapboards on back of house and replace with shingling. He also suggested that the kitchen casement window needed replacing. We paid $1042.00 for the window. He never came back. We waited 6 months and I contacted him. He assured me he would have the window installed. He was a no show. I’ve made several attempts to get him to finish the job. We went through a cold winter and he had left the shingling open around the kitchen window. He also never installed the outside light on the back of the house after removing it for work. I fired him and yet he tells me he doesn’t have the money. I am short of going to small claims court. People beware!"
Sarah B on April 2019
Anchor Building & Designs is a fully licensed and insured Construction company. We are proud to be the Top 1% Massachusetts licensed contractors according to BuildZoom rank. Our company has over 25 years of combined experience on the Cape providing to all costumers the best experience as possible. Our team is totally prepared for any type of construction, from small to high end custom homes. We are proud of our reputation and will be more than happy to connect our new costumers to previous happy costumers. Feel free to contact us anytime for a free consultation.
"Great work start to finish"
Michael S on October 2024
Anchor Building & Designs is a fully licensed and insured Construction company. We are proud to be the Top 1% Massachusetts licensed contractors according to BuildZoom rank. Our company has over 25 years of combined experience on the Cape providing to all costumers the best experience as possible. Our team is totally prepared for any type of construction, from small to high end custom homes. We are proud of our reputation and will be more than happy to connect our new costumers to previous happy costumers. Feel free to contact us anytime for a free consultation.
"Great work start to finish"
Michael S on October 2024
Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.
"Went well. pumps replaced"
Esther H on August 2022
Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.
"Went well. pumps replaced"
Esther H on August 2022
We offer elegant and practical building and remodeling solutions for your Cape Cod home, tailored to your taste and needs. IHS is a fully licensed/insured, family-owned company, with over 20 years of experience in all phases of residential construction. We focus on building lasting professional relationships with our customers, and becoming their trusted go-to contractor for all of their home improvement needs.
"We recently had an “old school” original 1970’s Cape Cod kitchen fully remodeled including adding a slider. Richard did a great job from planning and design (shout out to Hanna on this), to demo, to install, to finish work. Richard was on time, reliable, and not your typical Cape contractor. Super clean at all times and was able to work with us on various hiccups/unexpected stuff along the way. He explained options and the pros and cons of each possible choice. He never upcharged us (unless we asked for something) and was exactly on budget. Very happy with his work and would definitely recommend. We will likely call on him again for our next project."
Kevin H on January 2025
We offer elegant and practical building and remodeling solutions for your Cape Cod home, tailored to your taste and needs. IHS is a fully licensed/insured, family-owned company, with over 20 years of experience in all phases of residential construction. We focus on building lasting professional relationships with our customers, and becoming their trusted go-to contractor for all of their home improvement needs.
"We recently had an “old school” original 1970’s Cape Cod kitchen fully remodeled including adding a slider. Richard did a great job from planning and design (shout out to Hanna on this), to demo, to install, to finish work. Richard was on time, reliable, and not your typical Cape contractor. Super clean at all times and was able to work with us on various hiccups/unexpected stuff along the way. He explained options and the pros and cons of each possible choice. He never upcharged us (unless we asked for something) and was exactly on budget. Very happy with his work and would definitely recommend. We will likely call on him again for our next project."
Kevin H on January 2025
Massachusetts Licensed General Contracting firm, family and woman owned and operated. Whether you would like to remodel a portion of your home, paint - interior or exterior, fix up a room or two, or even build a new home, we are the company for you! We help homeowners to see the true potential in their homes. We collaborate with customers who have an idea, and our designer will help you put your ideas on paper, and then make it a reality in your home. We also have inspection and troubleshooting experience and can provide homeowners with information about problems in the home and solutions to correct them. We offer FREE estimates. Our well established contractors look forward working with you AND your budget to complete your project in a timely fashion. Call today to discuss your home improvement project and schedule an estimate, Mike 774-212-2547. 2023 Roof Special September, October, and November ONLY 1- One day "in and out" 2- Guaranteed 1 year workmanship 3- Lifetime warranty CertainTeed asphalt shingles
"We had this company build a new master-suite in our home. That included floor plan changes, tiling the bath, installing a new shower, a jetted tub and a new toilet. Only 3 months after many things fall apart. A glass shelf almost fell in the tub when my wife was in it. It almost injured her. Towel racks came of the walls leaving giant holes behind. The brand new tub stoped draining. I brought in a licensed plumber to fix that and he told me he never saw "such a sh*tshow". And conveniently Mike told me in the middle of he project that his company declared bankruptcy, so no point suing him."
Alexander V on September 2023
Massachusetts Licensed General Contracting firm, family and woman owned and operated. Whether you would like to remodel a portion of your home, paint - interior or exterior, fix up a room or two, or even build a new home, we are the company for you! We help homeowners to see the true potential in their homes. We collaborate with customers who have an idea, and our designer will help you put your ideas on paper, and then make it a reality in your home. We also have inspection and troubleshooting experience and can provide homeowners with information about problems in the home and solutions to correct them. We offer FREE estimates. Our well established contractors look forward working with you AND your budget to complete your project in a timely fashion. Call today to discuss your home improvement project and schedule an estimate, Mike 774-212-2547. 2023 Roof Special September, October, and November ONLY 1- One day "in and out" 2- Guaranteed 1 year workmanship 3- Lifetime warranty CertainTeed asphalt shingles
"We had this company build a new master-suite in our home. That included floor plan changes, tiling the bath, installing a new shower, a jetted tub and a new toilet. Only 3 months after many things fall apart. A glass shelf almost fell in the tub when my wife was in it. It almost injured her. Towel racks came of the walls leaving giant holes behind. The brand new tub stoped draining. I brought in a licensed plumber to fix that and he told me he never saw "such a sh*tshow". And conveniently Mike told me in the middle of he project that his company declared bankruptcy, so no point suing him."
Alexander V on September 2023
ANGIE'S LIST SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER! With over 20 years of experience we specialize in designing kitchens or any other room in your home or business. We'll create a space for you, with your desired materials and colors while blending beauty and functionality. Your project is our concern from initial meeting to final aspects of installation. We love what we do and look forward to each new enterprise.
"We can't recommend Keith and his team enough. We did a complete remodel of our kitchen and couldn't be happier with the work. Keith is timely, organized, and extremely detail oriented. Communication was consistent throughout the entire project and everything was completed on schedule. Keith's installer, Gerard, is one of the most hardworking people we have ever met. He is professional, meticulous in his work, and everything he did was without a flaw. All of Keith's sub contractors were great to work with as well. Everything was top quality and we are so happy with the end result."
Jenna M on October 2023
ANGIE'S LIST SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER! With over 20 years of experience we specialize in designing kitchens or any other room in your home or business. We'll create a space for you, with your desired materials and colors while blending beauty and functionality. Your project is our concern from initial meeting to final aspects of installation. We love what we do and look forward to each new enterprise.
"We can't recommend Keith and his team enough. We did a complete remodel of our kitchen and couldn't be happier with the work. Keith is timely, organized, and extremely detail oriented. Communication was consistent throughout the entire project and everything was completed on schedule. Keith's installer, Gerard, is one of the most hardworking people we have ever met. He is professional, meticulous in his work, and everything he did was without a flaw. All of Keith's sub contractors were great to work with as well. Everything was top quality and we are so happy with the end result."
Jenna M on October 2023
Inner Boston Masonry is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have 15 years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Contacted Mark within 3 days he was at my home and providing a detailed quote. Might seem small but he was the only one out of 4 contractors who actually measured the space to provide an accurate and detailed estimate. He while discussing what I wanted with me made many recommendations and even mentioned ways to get the job done but at a lower cost. He had the estimate to me within 2 days and it was super detailed and broken down with 3 different ways to complete it. He was on time daily as was his crew. Work areas were cleaned daily. He closed up a broken window for us, redid a dirt floor with drainage and concrete, repointed and waterproofed our basement foundation, ripped out and fully replaced basement access stairs. He even noticed a window that was broken we didn’t and closed it up for no charge. He added a drain to the exterior steps at no charge wasn’t in contract he just knew it was needed, the steps he replaced had asphalt around them and he even repaired the asphalt at no c"
rona a on March 2025
Inner Boston Masonry is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have 15 years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Contacted Mark within 3 days he was at my home and providing a detailed quote. Might seem small but he was the only one out of 4 contractors who actually measured the space to provide an accurate and detailed estimate. He while discussing what I wanted with me made many recommendations and even mentioned ways to get the job done but at a lower cost. He had the estimate to me within 2 days and it was super detailed and broken down with 3 different ways to complete it. He was on time daily as was his crew. Work areas were cleaned daily. He closed up a broken window for us, redid a dirt floor with drainage and concrete, repointed and waterproofed our basement foundation, ripped out and fully replaced basement access stairs. He even noticed a window that was broken we didn’t and closed it up for no charge. He added a drain to the exterior steps at no charge wasn’t in contract he just knew it was needed, the steps he replaced had asphalt around them and he even repaired the asphalt at no c"
rona a on March 2025
Typically, it’s more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to build a new one. New construction loan interest rates tend to be higher than interest rates for traditional mortgages. Additionally, the cost of materials is likely higher when building a new home than it was when an existing home was built (unless it’s a very new one). You’re also paying for all new appliances, finishes, permits, inspections, and connections for water, gas, and electricity.
One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you hire a builder. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.
The most common first signs of foundation issues include:
Cracks in the foundation walls that grow
Signs of moisture or water leaking through cracks in the foundation
Standing water in the basement
Sagging floors or walls
Cracked walls in upper floors
Doors and windows that don’t close properly anymore
Foundation repairs cost about $5,000, on average. Typically, prices range from $2,200 to $7,800, depending on the type and extent of repairs needed. Cost factors include foundation type, home size, soil stability, accessibility, and the ultimate cause of the problem and what methods and materials are required to fix it.
If you’re noticing signs of foundation issues, the first step to fixing a foundation problem is to hire a foundation repair inspector. They will determine the problem, the cause, and the severity before recommending a course of action to repair the foundation. The method for fixing foundation problems depends on the problem and what options are available. A few possible solutions include:
Epoxy injections
Mudjacking
Piers made of steel or concrete
Jacks
Hydraulic piers
Carbon or steel reinforcement strips
Waterproofing materials