Basement Waterproofing, Wells and Pumps, Drain Pipe Installation
About us
Dira Associates, INC. d/b/a Arid Basement Waterproofing is a family owned & operated business. We are the oldest waterproofing company in New Jersey and one of the oldest in the tri-state area. We specialize in French drains and sump pumps and gladly give referrals in your neighborhood. We also are distributors for the best dehumidifier and battery backup pump system on the market. We DO NOT subcontract our work and our French drains come with a lifetime transferable guarantee.
Business highlights
61 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Services we offer
****FREE Estimates to Homeowners***** Basement waterproofing, French drains, sump pumps, battery backup pump systems, dehumidifiers & driveway grates.
Services we don't offer
Sealants, Waterproof Painting, Pumping water out of a basement
Very well. His workers were very professional. They cleaned up after their work. They laid plastic on the floor to prevent dirt from the work. Their work was done with quality and professionalism. The price was reasonable. I was very pleased and satisfied.
Description of Work: Fix French drains
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Augie C.
04/2019
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
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!
Description of Work: Basement Waterproofing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
NICOLE K.
04/2019
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
 + 0 more
Honest, quick, clean, professional and very friendly! I would highly recommend everyone I know who needs a french drain to use Arid! They are very fair with their prices. We are more than satisfied with all they did for us - from the initial meeting to the final payment, this is one of the best contractors that I've ever had the pleasure to work with! And the best part is that my basement has been 100% dry since the job was completed.
Description of Work: Interior French Drain
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Paul P.
12/2018
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
 + 0 more
I called Arid when my sump pump that the previous owner left died during a rain storm. I spoke with Pat, who was extremely responsive, honest, and professional. Pat was very understanding as I explained that water had come up into the basement through the sump well. He sold me on a primary and backup pump system with battery backup and sent his crew out to my home that day. The installation took about 40 min and 20 min after the pump was installed, the water levels dropped back to normal. I have already hired Arid again to come back and perform a liner install around the pump and will look to Pat and his team in the future for all my basement waterproofing needs.
Description of Work: Sump Pump Replacement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
Benjamin F.
11/2018
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
I did my homework before selecting a basement waterproofing company and went with Arid. I'm glad that I did. Admittedly, this is a dusty, noisy, messy job. The crew was polite and professional and they treated my property with care. My water issues were during periods of extreme rain, which I have yet to experience since they completed the work. I'm confident that the system will work just fine when needed. Their price is very reasonable, and if you have been considering this work for your basement, give Pat at Arid Basement Waterproofing a call.
Description of Work: Install french drain around 70 linear feet if my basement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sal P.
10/2018
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
 + 0 more
From start (work estimate) to finish my experience with Arid was as good as could be expected. Their field workers did a great job installing the French Drain and sump pumps. Actual work was done mid-July 2018. Unlike 2 other estimates I rec'd, Arid provided me with specific(written) information as to what I should expect during the job and after. They also laid out what we needed to do as homeowners to lessen the impact of the dust that was to be created. I found their entire staff to be timely, professional and personable and willing to answer all my questions. If I should need additional work of this sort, Arid would be my first phone ccall.
Description of Work: Interior French drain along 60 ft of basement wall with main and back-up sump pumps and battery back-up
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
Anthony M.
10/2018
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
Did a great job, thorough, good cleanup and were careful not to make a mess on our main floor. Came back afterwards to flash the french drain to see if that helped reduce our radon levels. Really nice guys, would highly recommend.
Description of Work: French drain and sunk pump in an unfinished basement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,800
Maria B.
01/2018
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
Arid put in a French drain and a subpump in the basement of our business. Arid was timely, very informative, kind, efficient and affordable. Customer service was outstanding! I would definitely recommend to anyone! Job well done!!
Description of Work: French drain and sub pump in basement of our business
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Anthony M.
01/2018
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
Super good everything was done efficiently and quickly., I have previously evaluated this company and I Did not utilize their services on 1/19/18.
Description of Work: French drain was set up in basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Scott C.
06/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
The project went smoothly. Arid came on time, completed the work over two days with minimal dust. The original bid had two pumps in the design. After the foreman got on site he discovered we really only needed one, saving us $300. Overall quite happy with the work.
Description of Work: Had french drains and a sump pump installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Response from Arid Basement Waterproofing
Thank you [Member Name Removed]! It was a pleasure to do work for you.
Lorraine H.
04/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
 + 0 more
The job went as described. The crew covered the items that could not be removed from the cellar. It is a dusty job so you should remove all things when having this type of work completed in the home.
Description of Work: Replace French drain in cellar; install new sump pump and back-up sump pump
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robert M.
01/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: French drains and a sump pump in our basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
Heidi V.
10/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
Excellent service all around. Having a French Drain installed is disruptive, but the work was done quickly and expertly. When I had some questions later they sent some one out to take a look and help me. I'm very pleased with Arid.
Description of Work: French Drain
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Robert P.
09/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
 + 0 more
Team was very professional, arrived when they said they would. Work was loud, of course, but it went smoothly and they cleaned up well.
Description of Work: Had water in the basement. Got a French drain installed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200
Richard M.
06/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
This is difficult task & I was really impressed by their work. They completed the job in 2 days.
Description of Work: They put it two pumps and entire drain throughout the entire basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jeanne S.
04/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe
 + 0 more
Pat thoroughly inspected the property inside and out and made holistic recommendations to solve the suspected water problems. He was very professional and took time to explain his recommendations and considerations. Unlike the other companies I met with, he also provided options depending upon my budget and desire to start small or big and was willing to recommend a contractor to take down and rebuild the finished part of my basement. Overall estimate was comparable to others, approximate cost was for full basement and several windows. I ended up choosing a different company but the choice was close. I'd recommend contacting Arid when considering basement waterproofing.
Description of Work: Thorough analysis and recommendation for French drains
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500
Richard M.
12/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
They were so professional and they made sure everything in the house was perfect. He went around the house with a stapler just to make sure nothing would fall. He was really great. I was so happy with them. There was only one thing I wasn't sure of and I thought I wanted it in a different spot and I changed my mind and they came out and put it in a different spot with no question.
Description of Work: They did a full french drain throughout the basement and also 2 sump pumps.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
George D.
05/2015
3.0
basement waterproofing, wells
 + 0 more
The company is located in Ramsey NJ The original inspection was completed for the original cost. The additional work, a check valve was performed on the same day the tech explained that this would prevent the back- up into the slop sink. However as the tech explained this is only a temp fix. We discussed different alternatives and his Boss , mr Fusco was suppose to call me with prices. He never called. The tech who came was very polite and seemed knowledgable For this reason I would not rate this provider as reliable
Description of Work: Checked sump pump and suggested check valve for overflow
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$65
Arthur S.
04/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe, wells
 + 1 more
What a positive experience this was! Arid is a family owned business, and they've been waterproofing basement for over 40 years. I'd gotten estimates from some larger and smaller companies, but I'm a guy with a lot of questions and the 'Arid Family," Pat, Mike, Beverly and Kara answered all of them, making a good first impression. Their price was right in the middle and seemed fair for the work that was done, which involved excavating a trench around my basement's walls, laying perforated PVC pipe, liners, gravel, re-cementing and installing a sump pump. Seven men arrived and did the job from start to finish in six hours. They were courteous and professional, took all debris away and swept clean. Mike, the job foreman, was a real gentleman and addresed any concerns I had. Pat, the owner and his cousin, came by on three separate occasions to do walk throughs and make sure everything was prepped properly berfore their crew showed up. Unfortunately, I had a finished basement which was getting water through the foundation, making life pretty miserable, these past few years. So I had to 'unfinish' it so Arid could do their job. They walked me through the process and made sure the demo work was done correctly. I'm looking foreword to 'life without water', at least in the basement and would highly recommend Arid if you're having similar problems. By the way, if you ask for recommendations they'll show you a book with hundreds of them!
Description of Work: Installed French Drain and Sump pump around full perimeter of basement (approximately l00 feet).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,800
Aleesha W.
03/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
 + 0 more
Overall pleasant and professional.
Description of Work: Checked our Sump Pump set up and advised how we could upgrade in the future. Great insight!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Patricia H.
02/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
 + 0 more
It went well. I was impressed he didn't try to sell me a new pump but showed how it was getting older and should be ok for now.
Description of Work: checked the operation of my sump pump
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Anil T.
02/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
It was fine. There was one of those specials on Angie's List, so I contacted them. We were able to schedule something within a few weeks. They were able to come down and just inspect. They did attempt to sell us other things, but what they were trying to sell was just exorbitantly priced and I wasn't going to go for it. Everything else would have been changing a battery. If I were to purchase it, it wasn't part of that contract. Had I purchased additional services, it would have been very high priced. It wasn't pricey for the piece that they did. The gentleman who came out was a very polite, very decent person. He was above board. He was very transparent in his dealings with us. I don't know if this is a teaser rate that they have and then they get you and then they get you good. So that we don't know. But for the piece that I've got, it was very good. I would not use them to buy the battery and do that kind of stuff.
Description of Work: It was just an inspection. We didn't have any major work to be done, but I wanted to get it inspected. We have a battery and they inspected all of that.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$49
Response from Arid Basement Waterproofing
Hi [removed name], Thanks for giving us an opportunity to inspect your sump pump and battery backup system. I'm sorry you feel like our prices were exorbitantly high. However, if you do your research on battery backup systems, you'll find that what we are offering is spot on. Remember, you get what you pay for. Please do not hesitate if you want to revisit it and get more information.
Cheryl H.
01/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
The inspection went well. And I will be using their services!!!!
Description of Work: Review my sub-pump system, and took the time to educate us, since we are first time homeowners.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Laurie D.
12/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
all in one day went smoothly. basement has been dry ever since!
Description of Work: interior french drains
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Samuel G.
12/2014
5.0
wells
 + -1 more
Tre was great. He showed up on time, was easy going and informative. I'd definitely use them again, if i need any work
Description of Work: They checked my current sump pump to make sure it was working. Also, they advised me on options in the future, if something were to need to be replaced.
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Service Categories
Basement Waterproofing,
Wells and Pumps,
Drain Pipe Installation
FAQ
Arid Basement Waterproofing is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
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Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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