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Avatar for Baker Electric and Sons
Baker Electric and Sons
4.1(
17
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Kevin called me the same day I posted the pro request. I scheduled him to come by to do a quote two days later and hired him at that point. Kevin replaced a scary exterior electrical outlet and power cord that powers a pool pump. The power cord was coming out of the ground and arcing and the old outlet was melted around a socket. Not good. Kevin fixed it right up and replaced and greatly improved the whole set up, including installing an exterior outlet and switch that are both protected by the weather. Very impressed and will hire Kevin again."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Woodys Concrete
Woodys Concrete
3.0(
2
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cody & crew were great to work with! Arrived on site on schedule, great communication thru the project, and I was left with an outstanding product. I look forward to working with them again!"
Sidewalk replacement
Hot tub pad
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New England Home Renovations LLC
4.0(
311
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Concrete Foundation - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In summary I have to say Richard was  excellent!  He came when he said he would and finished the work when he said it would be finished.  As I solicited multiple bids for the work NE Renovations was among the most competitive.  As the work was completed I was so pleased I ended requesting he come back to do additional jobs.  He was very accomadating and even explained various options on how best to accomplish the additional work.     
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New boiler install
Removal of cast Iron to PVC.
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Northeast Home Inspections
4.8(
6
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Steven from Northeast Home Inspections was punctual, and thorough in his work. He took time to examine the house I wanted to buy, walked me through all the details of defections and issues he found. His reports was very detailed, and easy to read and understand. He provided so many pictures backing his findings. He even helped me calculate the cost of the potential repairs on the house. I think this is what is to be going above and beyond the expectations. Steven’s inspection report really helped me make a quick decision on the purchase of the house. It was definitely a money saver. I would definitely hire him again and would recommend his to anyone looking for a professional house inspector."
Attic
Attic Access
Septic
Septic
Septic

+15

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Acadia Construction
Acadia Construction
4.7(
14
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a Commercial Job last winter involving the resoration of an Indoor Swimming Pool. It required 'Design on the Fly' type work, coordination with other sub contractors, and a definite time line to complete. Brandon, and all of his crew, were absolutely the best in every way. He had several helpful and insightful recommendations about what we were doing, which made for a better overall outcome for the project. Great guy to work with. On a scale of 1 to 5, let's go with 6."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Foundation Drain Installation questions, answered by experts

Basement toilets don’t always need a pump. However, it is the most common setup because plumbing systems use gravity to move waste away from the home. Basement toilets often sit below the home’s main sewage system, and installing a sewage ejector pump pushes the wastewater and sewage up to the main sewer line. Alternatively, you can use an upflush or macerator toilet that breaks down the waste and pushes it straight to the main sewer line rather than via a sewer line from the bathroom.

The best basement waterproofing method depends on the specific issue causing the water intrusion. For minor problems, simple solutions like installing a properly functioning gutter system to direct runoff away and grading the soil to slope away from your foundation can be effective.

If you have more significant water problems, the solution will need to be more robust:

  • For standing water on the basement floor, a floor drain or a sump pump system may be the best solution.

  • For water pooling around the foundation, installing an exterior French drain can intercept water before it reaches the basement walls.

Other effective waterproofing methods, which can be used depending on your home's specific needs, climate, and soil type, include sealing the interior walls, landscape alteration, installing interior drainage systems, and using a dehumidification system to control moisture levels.

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 dedicated sump pump pros in most areas who can install sump pumps. However, plumbers and waterproofing specialists should also have a good amount of experience with installing sump pumps. If you don’t have any dedicated specialists in your area, reach out to a basement waterproofing specialist or a plumber.

Most people consider a French drain to be one of the most effective solutions for foundation leaks, but it’s not always a standalone solution. French drains will help keep water away from your foundation to reduce the risk of leaking and structural damage from soil expansion, but depending on your foundation type and location, you might need other systems or techniques—like soil gradation and gutter and leader installation—to resolve the underlying problem.

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