BENNETT WATERPROOFING

Basement Waterproofing, Wells and Pumps, Excavating,

About us

Bennett Waterproofing has been a family owned and operated business since established in 1987. Business owner, James Bennett, personally oversees all work to ensure quality service. All of our services are very reasonably priced and we offer a lifetime warranty on all system installations. We use state of the art waterproofing equipment and techniques. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. We have hundreds of referrals from satisfied customers. Free estimates and an honest evaluation of your needs are gladly provided. Feel free to call us anytime of day or night.

Business highlights

37 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Interior and Exterior Waterproofing Systems. Interior Basement Waterproofing including drain pipe on the perimeter of home directed to a sump pump. Additional services include: yard drainage systems, sump pump systems, window wells, dura-shield, french drains, driveway drains, downspout drainage systems, stairway drains, crawl space waterproofing, vapor barrier installation, dehumidifiers, battery back-up systems

Services we don't offer

NEW CONSTRUCTION.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

5.037 Reviews
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 1-25 of 37 reviews

NAHID I.
12/2020
5.0
excavators
  + -1 more
Jamie was very helpful with consultation for my basement water proofing. I sent him a few videos of the problem we are having. Due to covid19 quarantine situation, we weren't ready to receive a visit.
Description of Work: Basement water proofing / consultation
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jennifer M.
09/2020
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Quality job. Very professional. Would hire again!!
Description of Work: Basement waterproofing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

William G.
04/2019
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
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!
Description of Work: One side of our basement wall was slowly but steadily leaking during wet weather.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800

Brandon R.
12/2018
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
James and his crew were great from start to finish! They were affordable, honest, and hardworking! Thank you for getting my basement dry again!
Description of Work: Basement waterproofing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Raymond L.
10/2018
5.0
excavators, basement waterproofing
  + 0 more
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.
Description of Work: install a French drain system plus seal walls and slab/wall joint on below-grade walls of an existing basement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

BRIGID O.
05/2018
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Waterproofing in basement and downspout extension

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from BENNETT WATERPROOFING
Thank you so much, [Member Name Removed]! It was a pleasure working for you!

Nadine R.
05/2018
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Sump pump not working

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from BENNETT WATERPROOFING
[Member Name Removed], thank you for the wonderful and kind remarks! It was very nice meeting with you yesterday!

Roula H.
09/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
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!
Description of Work: Waterproofing basement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Deborah R.
07/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
He did not charge us at all even if he traveled all the way from MD.
Description of Work: We were beyond impressed with his professionalism and honesty. He told us that frankly that all we needed to do was to change the outside pipeline that we can get it from HomeDepot and that there is no need for major basement work. Others quoted over $5000 for major work that the house probably did not need.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Shannon S.
04/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I have worked with Bennett Waterproofing before and will always call them for any basement. waterproofing issues.
Description of Work: piping run outside the house to take water away from the house and sump pump areas.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carl B.
03/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Met James and was very impressed with his honesty and professionalism. We both decided the job was not appropriate.
Description of Work: basement waterproofing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Julia Q.
01/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: We'd only been in our house for a few months when we noticed that the carpet would get wet in the corner of the basement on rainy days. We knew there was an existing French drain in parts of the basement that would bring a lot of water to the sump but weren't sure if it extended to the problematic corner. We had several contractors out for estimates but James was the only person to recognize that since it was muddy water the issue would need to be addressed from both inside and outside of the house - all others suggested either one or the other. It was great to watch him work during the estimate and piece together the problem and likely solutions. He ultimately suspected a tree stump near the house had cracked the cinder block foundation allowing mud and water to clog the existing drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Rasi W.
10/2016
5.0
excavators, basement waterproofing, wells
  + 1 more
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!
Description of Work: Fixing a leaky basement, including placement of interior drain tile and installation of a new sump pump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,025

Terryann T.
09/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
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
Description of Work: waterproofing of basement and replacement of window well

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Izzy K.
07/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Basement water seepage issue.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Eve F.
05/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Found problem and recommended solutions for a persistent water leak around our basement door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joan M.
08/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
  + 0 more
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.
Description of Work: Installed a sump pump system in my basement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Fabio V.
08/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
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!
Description of Work: Provided an estimate on an area that had water damage in our garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Boyd C.
07/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
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!
Description of Work: Inspected crawl space for humidity problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Donald T.
06/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Bennett Waterproofing installed a new drainage system and repaired walls in the basement of our house due to evidence of water seeping into the basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000

Manasseh & Pat J.
11/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
He was able to get to us in our time frame and we were pleased with service.
Description of Work: He did a vapor barrier in our crawl space. It went really well! He gave us a Angie's List discount and Senior Discount.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$510

Anna K.
09/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Inspected the basement for leaks and looked for possible weak spots in drainage outside the home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Debra P.
06/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
  + 0 more
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.
Description of Work: Installed a new Zoeller 1/2 HP Sump Pump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$337.5

Odeana N.
05/2013
5.0
excavators, basement waterproofing, wells
  + 1 more
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.
Description of Work: I had water leaking into my basement and needed it waterproofed. This entailed digging into the foundation of two sides of my house, about 1.5 x 85 feet, installing a new drainage system and installing a new sump pump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Erik J.
04/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
  + 0 more
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.
Description of Work: James and his crew took this job on short notice (1 day) and repaired damages from a flooded crawlspace sump pump as follows (following is pasted from their estimate): Remove and haul two truck loads of wet materials in crawlspace to landfill Trench along interior four walls of crawlspace to install 140 feet of perforated drain pipe covered with gravel Drain cinder block walls at foundation level and install miradrain board and durashield to direct water into drain pipe Installation of sump pump basin, Zoeller sump pump and discharge line Installation of vapor barrier in crawlspace 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!).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,950
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Contact information

3914 West Shore Dr, Edgewater, MD 21037

http://bennettwaterproofing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Basement Waterproofing,
Wells and Pumps,
Excavating,
Gutters

FAQ

BENNETT WATERPROOFING is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

BENNETT WATERPROOFING accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, BENNETT WATERPROOFING offers free project estimates.
Yes, BENNETT WATERPROOFING offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, BENNETT WATERPROOFING does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, BENNETT WATERPROOFING offers emergency services.
No, BENNETT WATERPROOFING does not offer warranties.
BENNETT WATERPROOFING offers the following services: Interior and Exterior Waterproofing Systems. Interior Basement Waterproofing including drain pipe on the perimeter of home directed to a sump pump. Additional services include: yard drainage systems, sump pump systems, window wells, dura-shield, french drains, driveway drains, downspout drainage systems, stairway drains, crawl space waterproofing, vapor barrier installation, dehumidifiers, battery back-up systems
NEW CONSTRUCTION.

Contact information

3914 West Shore Dr, Edgewater, MD 21037

http://bennettwaterproofing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day