BENNETT WATERPROOFING

Quality job. Very professional. Would hire again!!

Jamie came out to survey the site and make his estimate; he responded very quickly to our Angie’s List message. He prescribed an interior excavation of the area, installation of a French drain, linking up the drain with a new sump pump and routing the drain pipe outside. He originally had us scheduled for Monday, April 29. He was able to get to us two days early, and his crew arrived promptly at 7:30am on Saturday the 27th! He first told us that it would probably be a two day job, but his crew finished everything by early Saturday afternoon :) We were blown away by the professionalism and thoroughness of Jamie Bennett’s team. Highly recommend Bennett Waterproofing!

Not only does Bennett's French drain system look sound and well-designed, but he went the extra mile in preserving our plantings and front porch, as well as in mulching the plants and putting down new gravel on a dirt walkway. The site was cleaned up immaculately, something that I rarely see anymore from contractors. This should end the leaks in our basement. Jamie and his crew are the best, and I recommend them without reservation. I can report that Bennett's waterproofing of our basement passed its first test with flying colors: a completely dry basement after 4+ inches of rain in ~12 hours from remnants of Hurricane Michael. Well done, Jamie.

I called BENNETT WATERPROOFING because I thought the sump pump was not working. They were very knowledgeable, arrived on time, discussion was easy, they answered all my questions, fixed the problem and gave me very good advice. Very good company, if all contractors were like them the world would be a better place ! I will recommend them to all my friends.

After getting a few proposals from waterproofing companies, I decided to go with Bennett. James knows his business and after inspecting the problem area in the basement and outside, he provided options for me to consider. I found his pricing of the work to be similar to the other proposals solicited. He and his team were punctual, friendly and left the work area in great shape. I will certainly call him back for future projects.

He came by the house on time and gave his honest professional opinion that a landscaping company was better suited to perform the work due to an issue with the outside grade. I really appreciated the honest advice and he even took my call a couple of weeks later for more advice! Good guy, honest, professional and very helpful!

He did not charge us at all even if he traveled all the way from MD.

I have worked with Bennett Waterproofing before and will always call them for any basement. waterproofing issues.

Met James and was very impressed with his honesty and professionalism. We both decided the job was not appropriate.

James was a pleasure to work with. He always answered his phone, was patient with my questions, and took time to explain his thoughts and actions throughout the repair process. It was a muddy, messy, and physically demanding job but James and his guys worked quickly, left our house in great shape, and the quality of workmanship was clear. It's worth noting that the owner of the company was not only on site for the full two day job, but was the first to grab a shovel and did almost all the inside work himself. We highly recommend this company and are confident the basement will be dry now.

Our house had just sold and the prospective buyer discovered that there was a leak in the basement. This was so problematic that I contacted at least five other well reviewed companies for waterproofing here on Angies List. They all provided professional responses and did their consultations and came back with astronomical prices or suggestions that involved ripping the house apart. The problem was a clogged pipeline that carried groundwater from the front of the basement (outside the foundation) under the slab into the sump pump which was at the other end of the house. Unbeknownst to us that pipe had clogged and water was draining around it causing excess rainwater to seep through the cracks in the basement into the house. Nearly everyone suggested ripping out the floor and replacing that clogged pipe which would have been a monumental expense. James is fantastic. During my first phone contact I felt he was different. He was honest. But what set him apart was his sheer brilliance. Instead of replacing the whole pipe, he suggested that we just install interior drain tile and place a second sump pump right where the leak it, and it was literally half the price of what it would have cost me using the alternate method. Amazing! I gave him the job and never looked back. He finished the job in one day, cleaned up and left the house is great shape. My realtor who came by commented on how well the workmanship was, and that they had left without any trace of even work being done (but the work was done). What's more, come pay time, he was honest about not needing an outlet installed and reduced my price even further. He even honored the Angies List coupon for 10% on top of all that. I cannot say how pleased I am at the sort of man James Bennett is. I wish that I had discovered him sooner. I would heartily recommend him to anyone needing waterproofing work for that perfect balance of price and quality. Excellent!

GREAT JOB VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PROFESSIONAL JAMES AND HIS CREW WORKED VERY HARD TO GET THE JOB DONE WELL VERY EASY TO WORK WITH HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM

Senior Project Manager arrived during the scheduled time period and assessed our problem. He didn't try to sell us anything but educated us on our problem and patiently explained everything including how the matter should be handled and by what type of contractors since his company doesn't do this type of work. This was extremely helpful.

James Bennett fit me into his busy schedule today and came to my home to see my leak woes. James arrived on time, friendly and professional. Scoped out my remaining water infiltration problem. We tested with a garden hose that yes it was the spotty sealing around the basement door that was allowing water in. After I spent at least $5K I really didn't need to. James recommending I caulk certain areas missed and see if it held while my flooring was still up, and if not, look into replacing the door with proper waterproofing and better quality. James would not accept any money for his time and expertise. If you are having difficult to resolve basement water issues, do yourself a favor and call Bennett Waterproofing first.

Mr. Bennett and his crew arrived on time. They completed the work the next day. They were courteous and professional, and completed all they promised to do, and cleaned up neatly after themselves.

Bennett Waterproofing was AMAZING! I called them on a Tuesday afternoon to ask about getting a free estimate for an area in our garage with water damage. I spoke with the owner over the phone and he asked lots of questions to make sure that he understood the situation. He mentioned that they only do waterproofing and that they work very closely with another company called Mold Pro to address mold remediation issues. When I explained that it was important to us to get a quote for how much the entire repair process would cost (addressing the mold, waterproofing, repairing the wall, etc) he said that he would call his partner at Mold Pro to see if they could come out together to do an estimate. He offered to come that evening but said he would check first and let me know what time worked for his partner. Not even 30 minutes later, he called me back to tell me that he and his partner could come for an estimate at 10:00 am the next morning. This morning they rang the doorbell at 10:00 am on the dot. Their punctuality was so appreciated! They were incredibly nice and professional and came to look at the damaged area. They took their time explaining that the real issue was a landscaping issue and that we needed to lower the grade of the area outside in order to stop the water coming in. He did not try to sell me anything that I didn't need, and was completely honest. He explained exactly what needed to be done, and made recommendations for things that we can do on our own to address it. He even told me about how long the landscaping work should take so that we would have a sense of what was appropriate when those companies make recommendations. The gentleman from Mold Pro, Al, was exactly the same - professional, courteous, and very honest. He explained that with a few products from Home Depot and some elbow grease, we could remedy the issue on our own and we didn't need to spend hundreds of dollars having them do it. He even had one of the products in his truck and sold it to me on the spot. He explained step by step what to do. I cannot say enough about how WONDERFUL these two gentlemen were. If we ever have another waterproofing issue, they will be the FIRST people that I call. You will not regret getting in touch with them!

I have a problem with humidity in my crawl space as the dehumidifier stopped working. Mr Bennett visited the home and confirmed that the dehumidifier was not working properly. He provided information as to how I should proceed since there may be a warranty and if now how to quickly remedy the situation. He visited my home within the same day that I made contact, surveyed the situation, told me how to easily remedy the situation and charged nothing. AMAZING! Thanks for your rapid response and honesty!

James Bennett was very professional in his approach and, unlike another company which inspected the basement and used fairly high pressure sales tactics to get us to do sign a contract, was low key and flexible around payment for the work that we agreed upon. The work was scheduled quickly and begun on the agreed upon date. The scope of the work that was required, which involved installing a new drainage system in the basement and applying waterproofing material to the basement walls, as well as installation of a second sump pump was completed in three days time. New cement that was poured in the basement to cover the trench was smooth and even with the existing floor and the entire basement was left "broom clean." Bennett's work is going to ensure the new homeowners will have a dry and moisture free basement far into the foreseeable future. Very simply, quality work by a quality company that is both trustworthy and reliable. I would not hesitate to recommend Bennett Waterproofing to anyone who needs any type of waterproofing work done in their basement.

The team at Bennett could not have been more responsive, empathetic or professional when we called. We walked into our home after being away and found a completely flooded basement. The Bennett team offered to visit in the evening same day we called but we ended up finding a convenient time on the weekend since no more rain was expected. They did not charge us for the walk through, assessment and recommendations for different options to waterproof our home. When we are ready to invest into the more technical/structural solutions, we'll be calling them back.

James Bennett, President, installed a new sump pump. He arrived on time and installed the new sump pump without any problems. He explained how the pump works, how much water is pumped out each time the pump is triggered to discharge, and other useful information. I believe that Mr. Bennett will give you an honest and accurate estimate and is very, very willing to satisfy the customer. Having less than favorable experiences with other waterproofing companies, Bennett Waterproofing stands out and really should be at the top of your list and the company you choose.

They were really great from beginning to end. This really is a family-run business, and the son, Jamie, came out to give me an estimate. When I called to tell them that I wanted them to do the job, they scheduled me promptly and came right on time. They took care to blast through the basement floor in such a way that I would only need to replace one row of tiles where the work would be done. During their work, the discovery of a wall behind a wall created some extra work, but they didn't charge extra. (I added a sum onto their bill, though, to be fair.) Everyone worked incredibly hard while they were here and took great pride in their work. It's been almost a year and a lot of heavy rain, but there's been no water in the basement. Bennett also gave me a lifetime warranty. I'd recommend them to anyone that needed waterproofing done.

This was a tough job--2 large pickup loads of wet trash, concrete chunks, old vapor barrier, and 60 years of accumulated crawlspace trash, all hauled out of a 25x50' crawlspace with less than 5' headroom, through a single small trapdoor, followed by the drainage work and vapor barrier (plastic over fresh gravel) installation. James and his 2 helpers worked straight through two full days, had great attitudes and did (as far as I can see, not being an expert) terrific work. We would definitely hire him again (though we hope never again to own a home with a crawlspace again!). The only reason I gave a B on price was that 6K was a tough bill for us, and we didn't shop around for other estimates. Based on Bennett's reputation and quality of work, though, I'm confident it's a fair price for the work he did.

The owner is actually a really good guy. We appreciated that he wasn't just trying to make money off of us. He was great to work with and we appreciated his honesty.

Great. I called in the morning and was called back around lunchtime. Jamie said he could come out and look at the problem that afternoon. He showed up right on time. Looked at my problem and said he didn't do the kind of work I needed. He then gave me pretty detailed instructions on how to fix my problem by digging a shallow drainage ditch away from the house, line it with landscape cloth and stones. Also he suggested that I caulk under the doorway where the sepage appeared to be entering the house. He also told me that it should take me about 8 hours to fix it. It took about 6 hours and worked great. Total cost was about $35 from Lowes for the rocks and caulk. I had the landscape cloth already. He also gave me advice on what scam artists might tell me I needed. It rained pretty hard last weekend and last night with everything working perfectly and no more water entering my house.

He called me back and came to look at my crawlspace. He is responsive, timely, and didn't charge me.