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Avatar for Acculevel, Inc. - Wisconsin
Acculevel, Inc. - Wisconsin
3.9(
231
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matt was up front about the cost and understood our policy to obtain estimates from 3 companies before proceeding with work in our home. He itemized the estimate and explained the procedure and warranty. He was pleasant to work with! He did not require an hour of my time or insist that both my husband and I be present in order to give us a sales pitch. The price was competitive and not inflated to cover marketing expenses. I like that the company is family owned & local, and that the workers are employees, not sub-contractors. The men who did the work were efficient and we have had no water in our basement since the waterproofing was done. I believe the contractors who followed Acculevel's work were a little surprised at the materials used, and they had to adjust their plans somewhat, but all is good in the end. Thank you!"
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing

+26

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for NORTHERN PLUMBING & SOFTENING
NORTHERN PLUMBING & SOFTENING
4.6(
33
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I was going to have some work done to my basement and needed the water heater moved. It was time replace the heater so I asked Northern if they could remove the heater and install the new one the next day. They were fine with that. The workers were very professional and friendly. The installer took the time to explain all the controls and maintenance. Very pleased with results"
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At Northern Plumbing & Softening, we sell and install Hague Quality Water softeners, the best in water treatment equipment, and service all makes and models of water softeners. (That's nearly 50 brands!)
In addition, we sell water softener salt and other supplies to help keep your water softener running effectively and efficiently. You'll conserve water and your water will be the highest quality. Soft water is better in so many ways, and we can help achieve it for you and your family.
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+7

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for McQuillan Home Services LLC
McQuillan Home Services LLC
4.0(
504
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1883

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The technician arrived on time. The cost job was about five times what I was expecting. $628 for a dryer reinstall, plus $322 for the venting. No parts were required for the gas portion of the project as the dryer was moved so that the basement could be waterproofed. The venting was required as the dryer was previously connected with a flexible vent and the building inspector stated it should be solid. Other than the price, everything was great."
McQuillan Furnace Installation
McQuillan Furnace Installation
Boiler Install 1
Boiler Install 2
Boiler Install 3

+20

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for DBS Residential Solutions, Inc.
DBS Residential Solutions, Inc.
2.6(
18
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job needs to be fixed already it wasnâ t done to completion on day one. I needed the concrete patio to shed water away from the house. It currently is shedding water towards the house. Why I hired them is to correct that problem. My hope is this small issue will be able to be resolved today."
Concrete Repair After
Concrete Repair Before
Cabin Stabilization Before
Cabin Stabilization After
Basement Waterproofing After

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
185 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Maltese Contracting
Maltese Contracting
4.9(
57
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend. As much as it sucks to have to do projects like waterproofing a basement, when it happens you want reliability and efficiency. That's what we got with Maltese. We were in a time crunch and they fit us in their schedule. Got the job done in 3 days and it was smooth sailing. Used our egress for entry to not travel through the house. We were able to work from home without a hiccup. Absolutely no complaints."
State Fair Grandstand Walls
Paver Driveway
Outdoor Firepit
Limestone Boulder Walls
Landscaping and Retaining Walls

+179

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

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.

In most climates, contractors recommend closing your crawl space vents in winter. Keeping them shut protects your crawl space from freezing temperatures, pests, and cool breezes that can lead to chilly floors in your home. However, it's often best to speak with a local crawl space team about your specific design and its relationship to the winter season.

While it’s possible to seal a foundation yourself, it’s not recommended, as it’s a tricky and labor-intensive job. Foundation sealing is best left to the pros to save yourself time, remove the risk of doing it wrong, and keeping yourself safe. Call a foundation repair professional near you to see what the job will cost.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

Physically, the most challenging part of finishing a basement is installing egress windows or doors when the space is below ground level. Mentally, the hardest part may be envisioning the project and planning around load-bearing and mechanical obstacles.

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