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Avatar for American A-1 Waterproofing
American A-1 Waterproofing
4.7(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Passaic, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't say enough good things about American A-1 Waterproofing. Roland and his team were amazing. I had originally opted to go with another contractor to install a French drain and sump pump, but after exposing the foundation, they got spooked and said they wouldn't perform the work. Roland came by and assured me his team could get the work done and they did not disappoint. Through the initial estimate, permitting, construction and final sign off, Roland and his team were communicative, prompt, clean, and extremely professional. It was an absolute pleasure to work with them!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Century Masonry & Waterproofing
4.9(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Passaic, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent service from Sean and crew. On time, hard workers, cleaned up each day and solved my water and musty smell problem in basement of old house. Answered all questions and did not try to sell me things I did not need. You will not have to be worried about service with Sean and Century waterproofing."
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WaterGuard XL
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CleanSpace around support pillars
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+26

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blue Umbrella Waterproofing, LLC
4.9(
57
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Passaic, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"3 2 1 5.0 (163) Reviews All french drain50 clean36 job34 sump pump31 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Christian Camilo 20 reviews·11 photos 2 minutes ago NEW Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness Steve the owner, Tony and Crew @ Blue Umbrella Waterproofing did excellent work. They Truly exceeded my expectation. Steve is extremely customer focused and ensures that his customers have a good understanding of why certain thing need to â ¦ More Photo 1 in review by Christian Camilo Photo 2 in review by Christian Camilo Photo 3 in review by Christian Camilo Photo 4 in review by Christian Camilo +2 David Kirsten 1 review·2 photos 3 weeks ago NEW Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Steve the Owner, Tony & Crew @ Blue Umbrella Waterproofing did a fantastic job from start to finish and exceeded our expectations. â ¦ More Photo 1 in review by David Kirsten Photo 2 in review by David Kirsten Blue Umbrella Waterproofing (Owner) 3 weeks ago Thank you David for such a positive, and detailed review. It was a pleasure to serve you, and to waterproof your basement. If you or your neighbors ever need us in the future, we are always here to help. Dolly Rana 4 reviews·3 photos 4 months ago Service: Foundation repair Iâ m glad I picked Blue Umbrella out of 3 companies I consulted to address the water issue in my basement. Tony & the crew were on time. Tony reviewed with me what/how theyâ re going to do. A brand new sump pump was installed which I liked. â ¦ More Photo 1 in review by Dolly Rana Photo 2 in review by Dolly Rana Blue Umbrella Waterproofing (Owner) 4 months ago Hello Dolly. Thank you for speaking so warmly of Blue Umbrella and for recommending us. We appreciate you taking time to leave us a review and for complimenting Tony, Steve and the Crew. Rishi Athanikar 1 review a day ago NEW Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality Steve and the Blue Umbrella team did an outstanding job with our basement waterproofing project. Their professionalism was evident from start to finish, and they went above and beyond to ensure a thorough and meticulous job, and exceed our â ¦ More Blue Umbrella Waterproofing (Owner) a day ago Thank you for the review Rishi, and for recommending us. We are proud of the work we did and glad we could help you waterproof your basement. Christian Camilo 20 reviews·11 photos 2 minutes ago NEW Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness Steve the owner, Tony and Crew @ Blue Umbrella Waterproofing did excellent work. They Truly exceeded my expectation. Steve is extremely customer focused and ensures that his customers have a good understanding of why certain thing need to be done and what they are going to do. The entire process was incredibly smooth, Steve was very detailed in explaining step by step what was happening, he constantly and consistently checked-in to ensure all work passed his quality check. I was impressed by the install, from the scrub down and sanitizing they gave the basement, to the quality of their materials, the additional drain by the door they provided at no extra charge, and last but not least a draining area for the dehumidifier which saves me the twice daily trip down to the basement. I looked at a few waterproofing companies, and am glad I choose Blue Umbrella Waterproofing. They were reliable, efficient, had high-quality standard, and lastly upfront and honest. I would recommend them for any waterproofing needs."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quality 1st Basement Systems
4.4(
312
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Passaic, NJ and surrounding areas

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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%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Basement Waterproofing Specialists
4.0(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Passaic, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a serious basement flooding problem. I had my basement waterproofed 2 times. it didn't work! Basement Waterproofing Specialists installed a commercial drain system and after 2 years I have never had a drop of water they are AMAZING, thank you Basement Waterproofing specialists YOU ARE THE BEST!"
Foundation Repair
 Before and After Stone Work
 Mirra Drain
 Mold Remediation
 Clean Work Areas

+67

Response time11 hrs
285 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for The A Team Waterproofing LLC
The A Team Waterproofing LLC
5.0(
5
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Passaic, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Waterproofing, Retaining Walls, Pavers and Concrete. The A Team Waterproofing in Harriman, New York specializes in high-quality interior and exterior waterproofing for residential and commercial properties. In every project, I use only the best products available on the market. These include PolyDrain, perforated PVC piping, filter fabric, and Thoroseal items. Additionally, I am able to match the price offered by other contractors in my area.

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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

In most cases, it is safe to live in a home with minor foundation problems, but you should not let the issues persist. Virtually all foundations have small cracks from normal settlement, which are not a structural concern but should be sealed to prevent water intrusion. However, major damage—such as large structural cracks, sinking foundations, or bulging walls—can make a home unsafe. Other issues that can pose safety and health risks include poor indoor air quality from mold or pests, uneven floors, and rotten beams or joists. It is always best to have a foundation repair expert or structural engineer inspect any issues to determine if your home is safe to live in.

Overwatering can cause issues like water pooling and drainage problems. To prevent overwatering, monitor your soil levels on a regular basis and change your watering schedule as necessary.

External pressure on the basement wall can cause it to bow inward. Soil, heavy with water saturation, is commonly the main culprit. The soil exerts immense pressure on the wall, causing it to fail, at least partially. This is known as hydrostatic pressure—these situations can occur after rainfall or simply due to regular groundwater presence and may be temporary or more permanent.  

Typically, waterproofing a basement should last up to 10 years. However, it’s worth noting that with proper maintenance and depending on the waterproofing method and installation quality, you can probably squeeze another decade out of it.

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.

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