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Avatar for Forrest Excavation
Forrest Excavation
5.0(
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Readfield, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I received a phone call from Forest Excavation within 1 hour of my request. They were very professional. The complaint I have is that home advisor contacted a professional no where close to the town I live in. I think if you are going to recommend professionals home advisor needs to correct how their location searches and apply what the person has entered for the demographic info."
Our Work
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+32

Response time9 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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swb plumbing/hvac
5.0(
14
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Readfield, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So I live in a older house (1947) so the plumbing is older too. Anytime I used my sink dishwasher or laundry the water would all but flood my basement making it almost unusable. I called and talked to Seth he was able to get to my home the next day and diagnose the problem my pipes in the concrete were old and clogged beyond repair well he managed to completely redo all of my plumbing brand new and have it up and running in a matter of a few hours! I now have a dry usable basement. He gave me a very decent price as well! Now hopefully I don't need another plumber anytime soon but if I do I'm calling seth at SWB!"
New condensate line property piped into existing house sewer to code
1 1/2” water mains
3 zone heat pump install
Install condensate pump and neutralizer to bring existing boiler upto code.
1 1/2” water mains insulated after we installed them.

+10

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Evergreen Plumbing Solutions
5.0(
3
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Readfield, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What a pleasure doing business with Evergreen Plumbing! Caleb was very helpful and a good communicator on the telephone! Was able to send Zack to my home the same day! He diagnosed my disaster and fixed the leaks under 2 sinks! Quality of life issue that we’d been nursing along for a while! Wonderful to have access to a company that gives prompt friendly excellent service in our area! Highly recommend!! Thank you!"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Maine House Lifting
New to Angi
Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Readfield, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project.\nTo understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Spray foam insulation
Spray foam insulation
Spray foam insulation
Spray foam insulation
Spray foam insulation

+11

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Seth T. Flaherty Construction
4.9(
10
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Readfield, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Seth contacted me with a short time and came here to assess my drainage system around my basement gave me a quote, was here on time. He quickly noticed the issue was the drainage system the original contractors placed around the basement. Seth worked with me on a new quote and stuck to that price. I had a great experience working with him all around, he's a hard worker and takes pride in the work his company does. I highly recommend Seth and his crew . Give him a call! You won't be disappointed."
Response time2 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

The best way to ensure the ground next to your home’s foundation drains properly is to divert water away from it as much as possible. While a flood wall can stop water from entering the house, gutters and spouts can help direct rainwater and melting snow away from the foundation. Keep your gutters as clear as possible from dead leaves and other yard debris so they can effectively divert water from your house. Add extenders to the spouts so the water runs out and away from your home, not into the surrounding soil.

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.

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

A sump pump can be added to an existing basement. To do this, you will need to use a jackhammer or sledgehammer to break up the concrete and dig a pit. You will also need to create a hole in your basement wall to run the discharge pipe through.

Yes, the air from a damp basement can travel up into your living area through a process called the stack effect, so moisture, mold spores, and other debris in your basement air can all decrease your indoor air quality on your main floors. Additionally, damp basements can promote the rotting of building materials, which can damage flooring, insulation, and framing on your first floor in addition to materials in the basement.

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