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Avatar for Drycrete Waterproofing
Drycrete Waterproofing
5.0(
19
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jason and his crew came on time, performed the repair quickly and professionally and left a job that they can be proud of. We have had several days of rain, some rather intense, and i am pleased to say that my basement is dry for the first time in a year or more!"
Drain systems / Sump pump
On the job
Crew
3/4HP Pump
Sump pump

+9

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Pioneer Basement
Pioneer Basement
4.5(
264
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow! Unbelievable! If we ever have a water problem again, Pioneer will be the only waterproofing company that we call. We were getting some water in our basement which has a stack-stone foundation and radiant floor heating. We interviewed three companies and were particularly concerned about a solution that would stop the water without compromising the radiant tubes that were in the floor. Initially, Pioneer recommended a baseboard system that would run along the outside of the wall. Upon inspection, Mike Oliveira discussed a traditional drain to sump pump solution. We reiterated our concern about puncturing a tube in the floor and Mike assured us that he and his team would hand chisel potential problem areas to avoid the tubing. Moreover, this solution would save us roughly $2K and give us a lifetime guarantee vs. a 25 year guarantee on the baseboard system. The team showed up on time, cleared a 50' span of concrete by Noon, uncovered two sections of radiant tubing without puncturing the line, installed the moisture barrier, sump pump and new concrete by 4 p.m. They had to drill through a hefty header board to connect the pump line to an existing drainage line that carries water away from home and that was completed by 5:30 p.m. Mike came back in a week and we tested the fix using free-flow from our sprinkler system -- it worked perfectly. Subsequently we've had some consistent spring rain and absolutely no water in the basement. The team (including sales, service, billing, installation) was professional, courteous and available when we had questions. They saved us money, fixed our problem and provided a lifetime guarantee. We're both ecstatic and amazed!"
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+5

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for LBJ Masonry
LBJ Masonry
5.0(
40
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was really happy with the guys they made it very easy and done an excellent job. We had multiple leaks in our basement and they repaired the foundation and waterproofed it for us. Thanks again would highly recommend !!"
chimney repointed.
basement foundation leak repair.
exterior foundation repair
retaing wall build
chimney rebuild

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Key Waterproofing Construction
Key Waterproofing Construction
4.6(
229
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"very professional, punctual, and thorough installed an internal french drain system including demolition work and sump pump and backup sump pump with dehumidifier. Bulk of work done within 2 days, balance of work to be down when weather warms up and ground is soft enough to place drain outlet pipe and down spout extensions underground"
Response time12 hrs
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
4.5(
5,399
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matthew from Sila was amazing. Not only did he leave what was a mess, super clean, he put in the time necessary to help make sure that all the changes I wanted were in place. New PVC to the sewer line, new extra tap for the vent I'll need next year, re-routed old drains to not only look better, but everything is now tighter-knit and well-organized. Even threaded rods to bracket the drain and valve so that the whole system doesn't shake when it shuts off. I am thoroughly impressed with the focus, the time, and the result. Sila's pricing is high, but in this case I am convinced that I got what I paid for... a system that I won't have to worry about one bit, for many many years to come."
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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Erickson Foundation Solutions
4.6(
10
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mixed review I had spoken with other radon remediation companies and received quotes before meeting with Erickson Foundation Solutions. The salesman, Chris, seemed much more thorough in his approach and he gave a presentation explaining radon, its danger and the process to remove it. The quote was slightly higher than another quote, but I felt more confident. And with the added fan moisture guard, the system came with a 10-year warranty. So I agreed to the proposed plan and paid a deposit. Later I decided to not install concrete in the adjacent (but not connected) basement/crawl space. I asked Erickson to quote installation of plastic sheeting to seal that space. John, the sales manager’s quote doubled the total price. I already had found durable plastic sheeting for about $300. So how would that become $2000 extra? John explained that there would be a drainage mat under the plastic and it would be attached every few inches to the walls and then sealed with caulking. But besides sealing the area, the quote also included another extraction hole and piping to connect it to the fan. This seemed to me like over-kill for a 1200 square-foot house. But he said without the second extraction location, they would not warranty the job. So I accepted the “up-sell” and signed. Today the office called to tell me when the crew would arrive and they arrived on time and were very pleasant. However, they did not have the drainage mat. They called their supervisor and was told that it was not included in the quote and would be an additional charge. In fact it had been a verbal inclusion, not written. The crew was surprised that a second extraction hole was quoted, since the radon levels were not very high to start (3.8 and 5.4). So I feel that I accepted a possibly unnecessarily elaborate system, more elaborate than I probably really need, for twice the price. And didn’t receive the drainage mat that I was told would be part of it."
View of the cracked and bowing field stone foundation wall.
PowerBrace wall supports are installed, and the new steel reinforced concrete wall is formed around them to fully stabilize the bowing foundation wall.
The auxiliary wall is anchored to the floor below and joists above and stabilized with PowerBrace wall supports.
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+54

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Groundworks
Groundworks
3.6(
479
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have used basement technologies for about 15 years.They installed a french drain and sump pump.It workks great.My basement is bone dry.They come every year to maintain the system for $315.Well worth the price.Gives peace of mind.The system stays under warranty. Paul B"
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Foundation

+16

Response time2 days
449 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Concrete Solutions
4.9(
17
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anderson replaced a set of stairs had gotten hit by a plow blade a two years ago. Set he replaced were precast abd hollow. He did a fantastic job with the new ones, NO precast or hollow. I have solid stairs!!!!! The job was completed fast, Anderson and his assistant were awesome!! They explained to me, were courteous snd respectful they paid to detail! I woukd highly recommend them for any Concrete projects! I am thinking of a new patio next year. Concrete Solutions will definitely be getting the call!!! Before and after pics added - see for yourself..."
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
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+11

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Foundation Drain Installation questions, answered by experts

A sewage ejector pump is necessary if you have any plumbing fixtures, such as a bathroom, laundry room, or sink, located below the level of your home's main sewer line. Standard plumbing relies on gravity to move wastewater and solid waste to the municipal sewer or septic tank. However, for fixtures located below grade (e.g., in a basement), gravity is not sufficient.

The purpose of a sewage ejector pump is to actively pump this wastewater and solid waste upward into the main sewer line. Without an ejector pump in this situation, wastewater would have no way to exit and would eventually back up, causing a sewage overflow or flooding in your basement. If all of your home's plumbing is on the main floor or higher, gravity can handle the drainage, and an ejector pump is not needed.

There are several things you can do to maintain your sump pump and prevent sump pump problems. For instance, keeping a lid on your sump pit goes a long way in protecting your pump system from silt, sand, dirt, and other debris. When water drains from the outside, such as along your foundation, or with melting snow, water runoff often brings sediment with it. 

Also be wary of corrosion, particularly if your sump pump system is made of metal. Keep an eye out for rust and have it inspected regularly by a plumber or sump pump technician.

Yes, it’s possible to install a sewage ejector pump outside rather than in a basement. However, there may be some extra steps involved, including running pipes from the inside to the outside of your home and digging (and re-filling) a hole for the basin. If you aren’t comfortable with this type of work, contact a plumbing pro to handle it for you.

Several factors can impact the cost of waterproofing your basement. Some of the most common cost factors include:

  • Location

  • Square footage

  • Cause of the water leak

  • Type of foundation

  • Accessibility

  • Waterproofing method

  • Materials

  • Contractor experience and availability

  • Engineering reports, if needed

  • Structural and other repairs

  • Permits

The cost of basement waterproofing is $4,950 for the average homeowner. However, you could end up paying between $600 and $14,000, depending on factors like basement size, waterproofing method, and the region you live in. 

If you live in an area with heavy rainfall, you might be paying more for waterproofing than if you lived somewhere drier since waterproofing contractors would be in high demand. Likewise, a 500-foot basement costs between $2,500 and $5,000 to waterproof, but that price rises significantly for a larger basement.

The Somerville, MA homeowners’ guide to foundation drain installation services

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