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Avatar for Century Masonry & Waterproofing
Century Masonry & Waterproofing
4.9(
64
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had started to get water coming in from the foundation of our basement. Sean had come to our home to give us our best option and estimate of what work they would end up doing. Overall it seemed like the best choice, and sure enough, it was. We had french indoor drains installed in our basement, along with an updated sump pump with a battery backup incase of power outages. Ever since this was completed, we've had no issues, and our basement is fully dry. It only took a few days to complete, and they did a great overall job!"
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WaterGuard XL
Final Product
CleanSpace around support pillars
CleanSpace on the floor

+26

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arid Basement Waterproofing
4.9(
89
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1963

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Arid did an amazing job! The sales rep, Mike who came out to give us an estimate was very knowledgeable and explained how the whole process worked. He was very patient answering my three pages of questions! The work they did and the equipment they installed was exactly as promised. I stressed out for so many years about getting French drains because I heard it was so messy and you get dust throughout the whole house. I followed their printed recommendations and there was virtually no dust in the floors above the basement. The Foreman, also named Mike, brought a crew of seven men and ran the job like clockwork. The job was completed in just 5 1/2 hours. They cleaned up every piece of debris and even washed down my driveway! Mike explained how the system works and left me all the manuals. I went with their backup pump and battery system, which they designed, for extra peace of mind. I would recommend Arid to anyone thinking about getting French drains. Thank you Arid!"
PVC French drain
Trench w/ gravel
Cementing trench
Sump pump
Sump pump with a cover

+1

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for WEATHER-TITE WATERPROOFING INC.
WEATHER-TITE WATERPROOFING INC.
4.8(
100
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"As I did the first time I used Bob Lindsay's company, I waited six months to write my review. After withstanding nearly 13" of water from Henri and Ida, I cannot recommend this company enough. We used Bob at my first house and decided to use him again when our final walkthrough of our house revealed a wet carpet in the finished basement. Bob's guys replaced the shallow existing window wells with much deeper, galvanized ones, backfilled them with stone and piped them into a perimeter channel drain that was then flashed and cemented to the basement floor height. The sump pump pit was installed and a battery backup system was provided and wired in. The outside grading around the window wells was also redone to slope any surface water away from the foundation. Due to our Radon mitigation system, a polyurethane caulk was also used to seal the system. We remained absolutely bone-dry these last few weeks despite rain falling at 2-3" per hour in some cases. The work is efficient, his guys are extremely friendly and skilled, and despite the messiness of the job, they do a fabulous job cleaning up. There is a certain peace of mind that having this type of work done provides, and you cannot put a price tag on it, especially if you plan on finishing (or refinishing) a basement. At the end of the job, Bob was even kind enough to have one of his guys tie in a 2" piece of PVC from the floor with a cap (which I then drilled a hole in) so I can run my dehumidifier constantly without ever having to empty the bucket. We have since refinished our basement to our liking and know for certain that this was the best home investment we could have possibly made. A friend of ours has also done her entire basement with Weather-Tite and had an equally wonderful experience. Thanks Bob for saving us not once, but twice."
Response time12 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for American A-1 Waterproofing
American A-1 Waterproofing
4.7(
148
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys could not be more terrific! They were able to diagnose a problem that no other waterproofing could. American A-1 was here 5 minutes and they knew exactly what our problem was. We didn’t know it but we have iron oxide in our ground which needs to be maintained yearly. Also our french drain hadn’t been dug out deep enough to begin with so our finished basement got completely ruined. It was a very low point in our life but these guys came in, did the DIRTY job with HEAVY lifting and never complained once. They were efficient, knowledgeable and cleaned up to perfection when they were done. They even paid for a cleaning service to come in as dust had gotten just about everywhere. At another point in time our window wells were filling up with water and we didn’t know why. They came the next morning and figured out a drain pipe had been punctured by our underground sprinkler company. They did the work that day and it’s been perfect ever since. They could not be better at what they do. I’m in awe of how knowledgeable they are and how hard they work! Thank you to everyone at American A-1 for solving our problem, working hard, and allowing us the ability to enjoy our basement again!"
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+14

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Walker Sewer and Drains, LLC
4.9(
30
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I own a business and had a clogged toilet. I reached out to Stephen and he showed up the same day. He was able to clear the drain. He is professional and extremely helpful. I would recommend him."
Flex Shaft
Ridgid
Response time3 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Joseph & Sons Construction, LLC
Joseph & Sons Construction, LLC
4.9(
168
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Concrete Foundation - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired Joseph and Sons for a basement French drain installation. Angelo and team were easy to work with, professional, and communicated very well. Very fair on price as well. Our basement was already partially finished and they were great in that they did the demolition required, drain and pump install, and refinished the basement (drywall, flooring, etc.). Really nice to have a one stop shop. Will certainly use them in the future!"
custom luxury home
custom luxury home
remodeled spacious basement
Renovated backyard
renovated walkway and driveway

+1

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Quality 1st Basement Systems
Quality 1st Basement Systems
4.4(
313
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I used this company first to install a dehumidifier and then a sump pump. Prices were reasonable and payment plan option available. My basement is now fully waterproof. The excellent customer service is polite and responds in a reasonable time. Awesome company!!!"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Foundation Drain Installation FAQs, answered by experts

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.

If you hire a professional, installing a new sewage ejector pump costs $850 to $3,500, or an average of $2,300. Otherwise, if you handle the installation yourself, you can expect to pay $500 to $1,000 for the sewage ejector pump, permits, and other supplies required for this DIY project.

Your sump pump will discharge water through a discharge line or pipe. The discharge line should be placed at least 10–20 feet from the foundation to avoid any issues.

Yes, you can add a battery to your existing sump pump. There are batteries available that can be plugged into your existing system; however, most battery backups come as a complete system and act as a replacement for your existing sump pump.

Submersible and pedestal sump pumps are two popular types of sump pumps. Submersible models are covered by water in a sump pit, which helps keep the motor cooler and quieter. Pedestal sump pumps stick out of the sump pit, so the motor stays dry and is easier to access. Submersible sump pumps are the pricier option, but they also have longer life spans.

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