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Arid Basement Waterproofing

Basement Waterproofing, Well and Pump Service, 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

Family owned & operated
62 years of experience

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

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Senior Discount

10%

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
Reviews
4.985 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
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Briana A.
May 2025
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
Arid was professional, helpful and did a great job waterproofing our basement!

Joel M.
Oct 2020
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
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.

Augie C.
Apr 2019
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
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!

NICOLE K.
Apr 2019
5.0
Basement Waterproofing, Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
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.

Paul P.
Dec 2018
5.0
Basement Waterproofing, Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
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.

Benjamin F.
Nov 2018
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
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.

Sal P.
Oct 2018
5.0
Basement Waterproofing, Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
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.

Anthony M.
Oct 2018
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,800
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.

Andy C.
Jul 2018
5.0
Basement Waterproofing, Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
Very well, no issues.

Maria B.
Jan 2018
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
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!!

Anthony M.
Jan 2018
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
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.

Tom M.
Dec 2017
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
The work was excellent.

Scott C.
Jun 2017
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
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.
Response from Arid Basement Waterproofing

"Thank you [Member Name Removed]! It was a pleasure to do work for you."


Lorraine H.
Apr 2017
5.0
Basement Waterproofing, Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
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.

Richard G.
Feb 2017
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,214
Excellent, outstanding work

Robert M.
Jan 2017
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
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.

Heidi V.
Oct 2016
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
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.

Robert P.
Sep 2016
5.0
Basement Waterproofing, Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200
Team was very professional, arrived when they said they would. Work was loud, of course, but it went smoothly and they cleaned up well.

Richard M.
Aug 2016
5.0
Basement Waterproofing, Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Roland F.
Jul 2016
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Roland F.
Jul 2016
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
unknown

Pamela C.
Jul 2016
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500
unknown

Richard M.
Jun 2016
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
This is difficult task & I was really impressed by their work. They completed the job in 2 days.

Rounel N.
Jun 2016
4.0
Basement Waterproofing
unknown

Jeanne S.
Apr 2016
5.0
Basement Waterproofing, Drain Pipe Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500
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.
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Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number

13VH00906300

Trade License Locale

NJ

Trade License Authority

New Jersey Division Of Consumer Affairs

Trade License Expiration

03/31/2026

State Contractor License Requirements

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FAQ

Arid Basement Waterproofing is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 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
Arid Basement Waterproofing accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, MasterCard
Yes, Arid Basement Waterproofing offers free project estimates.
No, Arid Basement Waterproofing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Arid Basement Waterproofing does not offer a senior discount.
No, Arid Basement Waterproofing does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Arid Basement Waterproofing offers warranties.
Arid Basement Waterproofing offers the following services: ****FREE Estimates to Homeowners***** Basement waterproofing, French drains, sump pumps, battery backup pump systems, dehumidifiers & driveway grates.
Sealants, Waterproof Painting, Pumping water out of a basement

Contact Information

315 Shea Drive, New Milford, NJ 07646

Service Hours

Monday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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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