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Avatar for Arid Basement Waterproofing
Arid Basement Waterproofing
4.9(
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Serving Hackensack, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1963

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The previous owner of our property used his French drain installation as a selling point, but shortly after we moved in we found water in the basement after a storm. It turned out that the "French drains" were a trench at the edges of the basement and a sump pump. The drains were not piped to the sump pump. We had Arid install real French drains with pipe to the sump pump well. Thus was in 2005 and we have not had any water in the basement since. Pat explained the job well and his team performed it quickly. They cleaned up well afterwards. The pump finally gave out last night (after almost 12 years). Arid is going to install new one on Friday."
PVC French drain
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Cementing trench
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Sump pump with a cover

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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WEATHER-TITE WATERPROOFING INC.
4.8(
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Serving Hackensack, NJ and surrounding areas

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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
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.6(
308
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Serving Hackensack, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had basement french drains installed. Communication after the inspection/estimate was excellent. Gave me a start day and they arrived on time to get the job started. They protected my hardwood floors and thoroughly cleaned the floor once they were done. Time will tell if There are any problems with the drains."
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Foundation

+15

Response time1 day
336 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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American A-1 Waterproofing
4.7(
148
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Serving Hackensack, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roland contacted us promptly and set up an appointment to evaluate within a few days. We described the water problem we were having and he looked into possible causes. After ruling out a couple of things he said that French drains were the way to go. He accommodated our schedule when setting up a date for the work to begin. Work was started on schedule and was completed over three days. The work crew was pleasant and communicative. On some days the number of people working was pretty large. The project consisted of digging a perimeter trench along the basement wall; installing filler fabric, stone, and perforated PVC pipe to exit into a sump pump; installing a sump pump and a battery backup; connecting the sump pump drainage to our municipal storm drain; drilling out the bottom foundation blocks and mounting drain board to the foundation; re-cementing the concrete floor; reconstructing a concrete platform at the foot of our basement stairs that needed to be removed for the trench to be dug; clean up and removal of debris. All of these things were done expertly. The construction area was curtained off to keep dust and debris isolated. In order to run the drain out to the municipal storm drain it was necessary to dig under a section of sidewalk. The workmen targeted a section of sidewalk that was in need of repair already, so we got the benefit of a repaired sidewalk as well! We knew at the outset that this company does not do electrical work. A power line for the pumps had to be installed by another contractor after the drain was completed."
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Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Ralph Maresca Plumbing & Mechanical LLC
4.9(
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Serving Hackensack, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Ralph on Sunday as pipe broke under kitchen sink. I sent him video of the problem and we set appointment for Monday as he was able to squeeze me in on short notice. Ralph and his assistant, Peter came and Ralph gave me an estimate of the job. I said go ahead. Ralph and Peter did the following: Removed and replace drain waste line, dishwasher tail piece and new stainless steel basket strainer, new nuts and washer for connections. They ran water multiple times to test the system. Ralph was not happy with one of the connections, even though no water was leaking. He just did not feel right about it as if it was his own home and replaced the connection again. It's nice to see someone who takes so much pride in his work and will not finish the job until he is satisfied that it was done right. Will definitely hire again."
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Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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A Debenedetto Construction LLC
4.7(
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Serving Hackensack, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1952

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Did a fantastic job fixing the foundation on one side of my house and installing a 10' outdoor sump pump. He also installed a 'rock garden' and french drain to improve drainage on the side of my house near a retaining wall- it not only works great but looks great too. Most importantly, Antonio was patient will all of my detailed questions, and he did a great job keeping me calm throughout the work. His staff was hard working, but also pleasant and respectful, and did a great job cleaning up when done with what was a messy job. Thank you!"
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Retaining Wall Verona NJ
Beautiful Steps Montclair NJ

+50

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Quality 1st Basement Systems
4.4(
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Serving Hackensack, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From initial call to final installation was impressed all around with professionalism with this company. I have never had work performed in my home that went as smoothly as this did. And when the installers left it was like they were never here... they left it as clean as it was when they got here."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Village Landscaping and Contracting
4.9(
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Serving Hackensack, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Village Landscaping and Contracting did an exceptional job with the landscaping and masonry project at my home. They installed a French drain, regraded a paved area, and repaired masonry work around the house, all with impressive efficiency and professionalism. The team worked quickly yet thoroughly, ensuring a high standard of quality in every detail. Their quote was fair and reasonable. I highly recommend Village Landscaping and Contracting for anyone looking for reliable, high-quality landscaping services at a reasonable pricing."
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Continental Plumbing and Heating
4.7(
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Serving Hackensack, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Love these guys! I called around 9 this morning and spoke with Elpidio. After texting a photo of our kitchen drain problem to him he was able to send me a quote, a contract and put me on the schedule for 3pm same day! As soon as I paid the deposit online we were set. Two of his colleagues actually came early (they called first) and finished within an hour. Clean and efficient and great price. We found our new go-to plumbers!"
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Foundation Drain Installation questions, answered by experts

In most cases, standard homeowners insurance policies do not cover damage from a sump pump failure or overflow. Coverage for water damage is often limited to sudden, unexpected events like a burst pipe that was not caused by negligence. To be covered for sump pump issues, you will likely need to purchase a specific rider, endorsement, or additional water backup insurance. If your insurer offers this type of coverage, they may require proof that your sump pump is regularly maintained.

DIY is possible for small systems like French drains. Professional installation ensures proper grading and long-term effectiveness.

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.

Basements with persistent moisture problems or flooding shouldn’t be finished until the moisture issues have been fixed. In addition, if your foundation is cracked, you have unmitigated radon levels, or you have asbestos or lead pipes, remediate the underlying problem before finishing your basement. Turning a basement into living space before fixing these issues can lead to serious health risks or structural damage. 

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.

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