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Avatar for Arid Basement Waterproofing
Arid Basement Waterproofing
4.9(
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Trench w/ gravel
Cementing trench
Sump pump
Sump pump with a cover

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3 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 Plainfield, 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
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.6(
308
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They explained their system and the installation process in detail. They were very flexible and worked with our schedule to finish installation of French drain system before sale of house. Extra foundation work was needed, and they did that as fast as possible"
Basement
Basement
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Basement
Foundation

+15

Response time1 day
609 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%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 Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+14

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Titan Plumbing, Sewer, & Drain, LLC
Titan Plumbing, Sewer, & Drain, LLC
4.8(
603
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We placed a service call through Home Adivisor to secure bids to replace the main water line from the curb to the house. Titan Plumbing won the contract. Jimmy, the owner, was very responsive and had superb customer service. The team worked diligently to ensure that there was minimal affect to our finished basement and we are so pleased with the outcome. He has a great team and they did an awesone job on the clean up as well. They ran a little late and the project went over budget but we anticipated that it may due to the nature of our landscape and other structures. Moreover, we are very satisfied with the outcome and we would not hesitate to hire or recommend Titan Plumbing Sewer & Drain."
Main Sewer Line Replacement
Water Heater
Main Sewer Line Replacement
Main Sewer Line Replacement
Water Heater

+31

Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
128 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Dawson Mechanical Contracting
Dawson Mechanical Contracting
4.8(
135
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He came at the scheduled time with the proper materials and did the job in highly proficient manner installed the hot water, circulator so that the controls were clearly visible. He explained the operation very clearly. He has my highest recommendation."
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+20

Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Quality 1st Basement Systems
Quality 1st Basement Systems
4.4(
312
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This morning, as scheduled, Damian arrived promptly as promised, to inspect, flood test, clean and maintain our pumping and air- purifying systems.  After Damian had spent approximately two hours making sure everything was operating efficiently and to the proper specifications, he asked if I had any questions or issues of concern that he could address for me. I had none, but appreciate dealing with a professional, polite, technician like Damian. I would not hesitate to ask him back when service on my equipment is needed. Thank you Quality First Basement Systems.  We would highly recommend you to all of our friends and family.
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for International Water Proofing & Construction, LLC
International Water Proofing & Construction, LLC
4.9(
19
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Concrete Foundation - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are a family company with 15 years of experience in the construction industry. We specialize in masonry work, concrete work and waterproofing. We will treat your home as we would our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!

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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Foundation Drain Installation questions, answered by experts

A small sump pump running infrequently uses an average of 10 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month. The average cost for electricity is $0.171 per kWh. The size and use frequency affect how much electricity it uses. Sump pumps average one-third to one horsepower (hp) motors. One hp is equal to 745.7 watts. Watts multiplied by the time your pump is running divided by 1,000 equals your average kWh. Multiply kWh by your average cost of electricity. In areas with high rain or a marsh basin, the average cost can be as high as $15-$25 a month.

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.

You can DIY basement waterproofing in some ways to help save on the overall costs. If your basement isn’t experiencing a lot of water but is noticeably humid, you can try running a dehumidifier that will pull the excess water out of the air. If you notice water leaking due to outdoor drainage issues, you can add downspout extensions to keep rainwater away from your home. 

However, if the problem is more severe and requires a more extensive solution, it’s best to call a basement waterproofing professional to assess the treatment you need and install waterproofing safeguards properly. Since keeping water out of your basement is important, ensuring this job is done correctly the first time is best.

If your basement often leaks after heavy rain, it’s probably caused by hydrostatic pressure. When the ground is saturated with water, it can put pressure on the exterior of your home’s foundation, causing cracks in the basement wall and pushing water through any existing weak spots. Over time, hydrostatic pressure can cause structural damage to your home.

Pooling or standing water in your basement should be cause for alarm and action. This indicates that there is a leak or a drainage issue, and until you repair the root of the problem, the situation will only happen again or grow in severity. It’s important to deal with water damage as soon as it occurs.

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