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Avatar for Atlantic Coast Waterproofing Inc
Atlantic Coast Waterproofing Inc
4.8(
88
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Gaines, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The most important thing I can say about Atlantic Coast Waterproofing is meet with all other foundation experts first, then call Gary. Why? INSPECTION 1. He pointed out that my basement floor overlaid the footer at different heights based on where you are in basement. --No other specialist pointed this out, this detail is very important 2. He was able to point out previous homeowners put in "home made" system --No other specialist pointed this out, this detail is very important 3. He was able to answer my questions about exterior of house that might need attention to maximize keeping basement as dry as possible, while working in parallel with interior system 4. Professional, respectful, straight forward PROPOSAL 1. Informative 2. Best warranty in the industry. 3. Cost came in similar to other proposals that would not have been effective solution for my situation INSTALLATION - BASICS 01. Anytime Gary ran into a home specific challenge he was able to overcome and offer different solutions to correct 03. Any silly question I had was happily answered 04. Walked me through progress daily 05. Was able to adapt to inspector asking for a different proposed sump pump solution, this was no problem 06. Was able to re-assure me that removal of old shower was best interest when he found sub-par installation and mold! 07. The work was super clean in basement 08. Trench was a good 14 inches wide, dug to bottom of footer, with 4 inch pipe installed 09. Gary made sure to test each weep hole very carefully and re-drilled any hole with questionable drainage or mortar clogs 09. Final gravel, pipe and cement installation was executed flawlessly 10. Permit inspector raved about the good job Gary and his team had done and he passed inspection with flying colors INSTALLATION - ABOVE AND BEYOND 01. There was questionable broken shower drain pipe, he just fixed it, no problem 02. While preparing area around sump pump Gary went the extra mile to investigate what could be another bad "home made" plumbing solution. Turns out the previous owner did not connect sump pump outlet to main sewer line, leaving a visible gap, and essentially allowing sewer gases to escape! Gary then switched gears, put on his plumber hat, and had multiple solutions to correct problem. There was a nominal cost associated with it, but I was MORE THAN HAPPY to pay for properly fixing a very bad plumbing situation. 03. Gary's crew are also there to get it done right. When his crew arrived one member pointed out that cleanout to main sewer line was not up to code. This was not pressing concern, but once other plumbing problems were uncovered, they brought this up to code at cost of some new PVC pipe. Very nice. 04. Gary's final cleanup surprised me, in a good way. After seeing first hand the unavoidable mess this type of work can cause, Gary humbly said they do their best with final clean up. Well, when we did final inspection, the basement and exterior never looked better. Nice."
Excavating this wall in Troy and prepping it for our liquid membrane.
Perimeter of basement floor has been removed and trenches have been dug to the base of the footing.
Repairing Rod Holes.
All soil that is excavated is laid on boards to make clean up much easier at the end of the job.
Removing the perimeter of the basement floor slab.

+28

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for All-ways Dry LLC
All-ways Dry LLC
5.0(
26
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Gaines, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Good communication, professional, courteous and clean up was thorough. We waited a few months before doing a rating to experience a few heavy rains. We are extremely happy with having a dry usable basement. We usually don't do ratings but All Ways Dry exceeded our expectations!"
trench dug and drain tile pitched
Excavated and defects exposed
drain tile encased with gravel
defects repaired with waterproof cement
visqueen Vapor barrier covering gravel

+33

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for J & E of All-Ways Dry, LLC
J & E of All-Ways Dry, LLC
4.9(
22
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Gaines, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The estimate to waterproof our leak in the basement was very close to actual cost. Work performed has been the best solution any other company has done previously in other sections of our basement."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for HomeSpec BasementFix
HomeSpec BasementFix
4.4(
699
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Gaines, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I cannot say enough great things about this company and their team of people. From the initial visit, to the office staff to the guys who performed the work they get a 5 star times two. They were all extremely responsive, kind, caring, professional and very hard working. The job is top notch and the price was better than any other company out there. I have already recommended them to others with full confidence that they will get the absolute best company for the job. Thanks to all the staff at home spec for making this a pleasurable experience from beginning to end. God bless you all. My horrible basement is now so beautiful and dry wahoooooo."
Ann Arbor home waterproofing and foundation repair.
Sump Pump, Dehumidifier, Drainage System, and Vapor Barrier
Before & After Encapsulation
Concrete Leveling & Repair
Egress window & carbon fiber straps.

+29

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for EverDry of Greater Grand Rapids
EverDry of Greater Grand Rapids
3.4(
129
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Gaines, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew who came to our house were great! They were polite, humerus, professional, answered all my questions; no matter how "silly" they were. When they left, the only evidence that workmen had been in my home was my repaired/waterproof basement."
EZBreathe
SmartPower
After,Living Space
After
After,Living Space

+94

Response time1 day
159 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Your Home Solution Experts
Your Home Solution Experts
4.7(
82
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Gaines, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Steve and his crew, Rick and Joey were so efficient and did a great mold remediation and blown insulation. Rick and Joey cleaned up the mess of removing old insulation and making sure the attic was good and clean to put down new insulation and blow insulation into the attic. They also found that my crawl space had no barrier between the dirt floor and the house, so I hired them to take care of that. Steve and his crew made us feel like we were very important customers. Jessie, Director of Client Services, is so great with scheduling the crew in a timely manner. She will also remind you when to expect the crew and who the crew is by sending you their picture and name. I highly recommend Your Home Solution Experts."
Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI)
Mold discovered behind bed
Multi-Layer Insulation
Mold discovered behind bed
Solar Fan

+20

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Pelkey Services
Pelkey Services
5.0(
22
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Gaines, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bryan and his team were able to complete my water heater replacement with timing that met my needs, and high quality work. They also changed out two valves that were leaking on a connected water line for me (for an additional charge). Pelkey Services work was efficient, clean, and met my expectations. I would work with them again, and recommend them."
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+6

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by31%of homeowners
Avatar for Ayers Basement Systems, LLC
Ayers Basement Systems, LLC
4.2(
9
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Gaines, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent workmanship, price and cleanup. I got all plus more that I was bargaining for when they were hired. The system works as promised in Bills initial visit and I could not be happier with the project . Thank you"
Stairstep Cracks Indicate Foundation Problems
Hazardous Bowing of Wall
GeoLock Wall Anchors Stabilize Walls
Braces Prevent Walls from Dangerous Leaning
Basement Flooding Nightmare

+31

Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

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.

No, everything doesn’t get wet if the bathroom is well-designed and the fixtures are properly installed. It’s important that the floor of a wet room drains correctly, and proper waterproofing and slip-resistant flooring are used to avoid creating slipping hazards. Since the shower isn’t housed in an enclosed space, you’ll need to make sure the towel rack and toilet paper holder are placed in areas where they won’t get wet.

A sump pump can remove excess moisture from under a house if standing water is present. Other ways to protect your crawl space from moisture include installing a vapor barrier, using a dehumidifier, installing insulation, and using a fan to dry the space. Finally, keeping your gutters clear of debris and positioning your downspouts away from the home’s foundation can prevent moisture from getting into the crawl space in the first place.

While a standard gutter system is widely considered the most effective way to prevent water damage to your home's foundation, several alternatives are available. These options can be used on their own in certain climates or as supplementary protection.

Common alternatives include:

  • Rain Chains: These are decorative chains that hang from the roof's edge, guiding rainwater to the ground.

  • Drip Edges: These metal strips are installed at the edge of the roof to direct water away from the fascia. While often used with gutters, they can be paired with a ground-level solution but are typically not sufficient on their own.

  • Rain Dispersal Systems: These systems work by breaking up the heavy sheet of water flowing off the roof, dispersing it over a wider area.

  • French Drains: This ground-level system uses a perforated pipe in a gravel-filled trench to collect and redirect water runoff away from the house.

  • Drip Paths: Placed directly below the roofline, these paths made of concrete, stone, or other materials prevent soil erosion and guide water away.

It's important to note that some alternatives like rain chains and dispersal systems may not be adequate in regions with heavy rainfall because they don't divert water away from the foundation as effectively as a full gutter system. Ground-based solutions like French drains can be very effective but are often more expensive and can affect your landscaping and curb appeal. Many experts recommend installing a full gutter system for maximum protection and using alternatives as supplementary measures.

Pooling or standing water in your basement should be cause for alarm and action. This indicates that there is a leak or a drainage issue, and until you repair the root of the problem, the situation will only happen again or grow in severity. It’s important to deal with water damage as soon as it occurs.

The Gaines, MI homeowners’ guide to basement waterproofing services

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