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74 I was contacted by Shawn chacons through internet. He and several of his crew arrived the next day and evaluated the job. Shawn was very reassuring. After getting three different appraisals, I called Shawn back and scheduled the job. We have a basement that needed a sump pump and overall...
C&M RenovationsNeeded someone who could review an older home. Tony was wonderful. He pointed out the issues and explained why they were an issue. His report was detailed and on the mark. In fact, when he was there he told us that he was smelling gas. He found the gas leak and we call PSE&G who repaired the...
Shupenko Engineering IncAfter an innocent issue with having my wrong phone number, the crew showed up eager to complete the job, later than planned on a Friday afternoon. There were at least 4 men in the basement, making sure they completed the job even though I told them we could reschedule because of the later...
I found water in my basement and thought a pipe had burst. I called Safeway Development and spoke to Greg. I explained the situation to him and was told he would be here in about three hours. I was really worried that my basement was going to flood and told Greg that my husband was out of...
BAS Construction is a Full Service Home Improvement and Remodeling Company. We do it all, Basement Remodeling & Finishing, Kitchen Improvement, Bathroom Improvement, Painting, Siding, Home Improvement, etc. You name it, we do it. Our Company is fully Insured and Certified. We offer only the highest quality services to our customers while keeping the cost affordable to your budget.
"It was a great experience. Sina and his team were professional and took great care to do a great job. They constantly had new ideas to make the process better and worked with me on ideas I had. Best contractors I have ever worked with."
Sameer A on July 2022
BAS Construction is a Full Service Home Improvement and Remodeling Company. We do it all, Basement Remodeling & Finishing, Kitchen Improvement, Bathroom Improvement, Painting, Siding, Home Improvement, etc. You name it, we do it. Our Company is fully Insured and Certified. We offer only the highest quality services to our customers while keeping the cost affordable to your budget.
"It was a great experience. Sina and his team were professional and took great care to do a great job. They constantly had new ideas to make the process better and worked with me on ideas I had. Best contractors I have ever worked with."
Sameer A on July 2022
Weather-tite Waterproofing is a family owned, full service basement waterproofing company that has been serving our customers since 1992.All work is performed by our trained,professional staff,never by sub-contractors.All inspections are done by owner after which you shall receive a free, written estimate.
"Excellent service. Courteous, prompt, clean, friendly and great attention to detail."
Shari M on July 2025
Weather-tite Waterproofing is a family owned, full service basement waterproofing company that has been serving our customers since 1992.All work is performed by our trained,professional staff,never by sub-contractors.All inspections are done by owner after which you shall receive a free, written estimate.
"Excellent service. Courteous, prompt, clean, friendly and great attention to detail."
Shari M on July 2025
Water control, drain systems, sump pumps, battery back-up pumps, crawl space encapsulation & wall repair. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional email - [email protected]
"Very happy with the service and the concrete work provided by Sean and his crew. He was able to meet a strict schedule and was helpful answering my questions and offered smart solutions. In the end, the job was done on time, correctly and I am extremely pleased overall. Thank you, Sean and Century Masonry for making it look easy and doing a great job!!"
Mike C on November 2024
Water control, drain systems, sump pumps, battery back-up pumps, crawl space encapsulation & wall repair. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional email - [email protected]
"Very happy with the service and the concrete work provided by Sean and his crew. He was able to meet a strict schedule and was helpful answering my questions and offered smart solutions. In the end, the job was done on time, correctly and I am extremely pleased overall. Thank you, Sean and Century Masonry for making it look easy and doing a great job!!"
Mike C on November 2024
A. DeBenedetto Construction, LLC handles all types of masonry work in Several Counties including Essex, Hudson, Union, Bergen County areas. Locally owned and operated, we have over 40 years of dedicated experience in the industry. A. DeBenedetto Construction, LLC will solve all your waterproofing and drainage problems!
"Antonio and his crew are very knowledgeable and hard working. We had a bunch of repairs that needed to be made to our 25 year old multi family building. The crew worked hard in cold weather and there were surprises along the way, but Antonio was very fair in his pricing and made sure that everything was completed to the correct standards."
Amanda P on March 2025
A. DeBenedetto Construction, LLC handles all types of masonry work in Several Counties including Essex, Hudson, Union, Bergen County areas. Locally owned and operated, we have over 40 years of dedicated experience in the industry. A. DeBenedetto Construction, LLC will solve all your waterproofing and drainage problems!
"Antonio and his crew are very knowledgeable and hard working. We had a bunch of repairs that needed to be made to our 25 year old multi family building. The crew worked hard in cold weather and there were surprises along the way, but Antonio was very fair in his pricing and made sure that everything was completed to the correct standards."
Amanda P on March 2025
American A-1 Waterproofing has an A+ Rating with the BBB and has never had a complaint in our 33 years of business. American A-1 Waterproofing is certified as a "Certified Waterproofing Specialist" (CWS) by the National Association of Waterproofing and Structural Repair Contractors. American A-1 Waterproofing is the only basement waterproofing company in New Jersey that is certified by the NAWSRC. Other companies in NJ may be "members", however we are the only company actually "certified" by the NAWSRC. We are listed as Water Plus, Inc. / American A-1 Waterproofing on the NAWSRC website. We are licensed, bonded and insured. We do not use subcontractors, we do all the work ourselves. American A-1 Waterproofing is family owned and operated. Same owner and same business name for 25 years. All work is guaranteed with a 25 year tranferrable warranty against water seepage except in the event of a prolonged power outage or a natural disaster. A natural disaster is an earthquake, cyclone,hurricane or any act of God beyond American A-1's control.
"Extremely knowledgeable and highly professional. Would never even think of using/hiring another waterproofing company. Elaborate waterproofing system put in by this company that has allowed us to breathe easier during flooding rains. They fully understand water flow, slope, and all aspects of keeping the inside of our house “dry”. Lou and the group are tremendous and care about the product they produce."
Andre E on May 2025
American A-1 Waterproofing has an A+ Rating with the BBB and has never had a complaint in our 33 years of business. American A-1 Waterproofing is certified as a "Certified Waterproofing Specialist" (CWS) by the National Association of Waterproofing and Structural Repair Contractors. American A-1 Waterproofing is the only basement waterproofing company in New Jersey that is certified by the NAWSRC. Other companies in NJ may be "members", however we are the only company actually "certified" by the NAWSRC. We are listed as Water Plus, Inc. / American A-1 Waterproofing on the NAWSRC website. We are licensed, bonded and insured. We do not use subcontractors, we do all the work ourselves. American A-1 Waterproofing is family owned and operated. Same owner and same business name for 25 years. All work is guaranteed with a 25 year tranferrable warranty against water seepage except in the event of a prolonged power outage or a natural disaster. A natural disaster is an earthquake, cyclone,hurricane or any act of God beyond American A-1's control.
"Extremely knowledgeable and highly professional. Would never even think of using/hiring another waterproofing company. Elaborate waterproofing system put in by this company that has allowed us to breathe easier during flooding rains. They fully understand water flow, slope, and all aspects of keeping the inside of our house “dry”. Lou and the group are tremendous and care about the product they produce."
Andre E on May 2025
Welcome to Chifla R Painting and Construction, LLC! We specialize in remodels, painting, drywall and whatever construction and handyman services fall in between. We are well versed in most aspects of home improvement, so feel free to ask us about your project in mind. We offer both residential and commercial services. Call today, for your free estimate or with questions. Thank you for letting us introduce ourselves and have a great day!
"Did a very good job..replaced trim as needed..overall very professional"
James B on September 2024
Welcome to Chifla R Painting and Construction, LLC! We specialize in remodels, painting, drywall and whatever construction and handyman services fall in between. We are well versed in most aspects of home improvement, so feel free to ask us about your project in mind. We offer both residential and commercial services. Call today, for your free estimate or with questions. Thank you for letting us introduce ourselves and have a great day!
"Did a very good job..replaced trim as needed..overall very professional"
James B on September 2024
Jersey Dry specializes in basement waterproofing. We strive to be recognized as the Number One Waterproofing Company in the state of New Jersey. We earned an A+ with BBB and 5 Stars with the Home Advisor. Our number one goal is our customers' trust and satisfaction. Therefore, we provide our customers with a Full Lifetime Warranty that is transferable from owner to owner for the life of the home. We also offer Free Once-A-Year Maintenance for all our customers. We do all the work ourselves and do not hire subcontractors. This way we provide superior service because our employees are committed and dedicated to their work. We offer Free Estimates and 0% Financing. Our company is fully licensed and insured (NJ HIC Lic# 13VH07815700)
"Such great service, and a lovely DRY basement still to this day. The crew was quite nice and respectful, cleaned up very well when they were finished."
Sarah L on October 2024
Jersey Dry specializes in basement waterproofing. We strive to be recognized as the Number One Waterproofing Company in the state of New Jersey. We earned an A+ with BBB and 5 Stars with the Home Advisor. Our number one goal is our customers' trust and satisfaction. Therefore, we provide our customers with a Full Lifetime Warranty that is transferable from owner to owner for the life of the home. We also offer Free Once-A-Year Maintenance for all our customers. We do all the work ourselves and do not hire subcontractors. This way we provide superior service because our employees are committed and dedicated to their work. We offer Free Estimates and 0% Financing. Our company is fully licensed and insured (NJ HIC Lic# 13VH07815700)
"Such great service, and a lovely DRY basement still to this day. The crew was quite nice and respectful, cleaned up very well when they were finished."
Sarah L on October 2024
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.
"Arid was professional, helpful and did a great job waterproofing our basement!"
Briana A on May 2025
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.
"Arid was professional, helpful and did a great job waterproofing our basement!"
Briana A on May 2025
We specialize in Basement French Drains and Sump pumps. We feel constant communication is key. Being able to fully understand each others views through out the project, will allow us to determine the best solution so that you can have piece of mind and focus on the ones that you love. we have over 35 years of combined experience. We are family operated. We Have a long line of perfectionism in our work.
"Edgar did an outstanding job. Everything was done in one day. Great price"
Kathleen D on August 2024
We specialize in Basement French Drains and Sump pumps. We feel constant communication is key. Being able to fully understand each others views through out the project, will allow us to determine the best solution so that you can have piece of mind and focus on the ones that you love. we have over 35 years of combined experience. We are family operated. We Have a long line of perfectionism in our work.
"Edgar did an outstanding job. Everything was done in one day. Great price"
Kathleen D on August 2024
ZJ's Construction LLC. provides home improvement services with many years of experience. The owner, Luis Stalin Rivera, delivers only the finest work and is well known for his efficiency, honesty and competence. All of our employees come with experience of over a decade. Our company provides quality and professional services to exceed our customers' expectations. We provide 100% satisfaction leaving our customers proud of choosing our services. We can only guarantee the best!
"Perfect and friendly service. Clear information and fair price. Very good and clean work. Working on a new project, will hire him again."
Peter T on March 2025
ZJ's Construction LLC. provides home improvement services with many years of experience. The owner, Luis Stalin Rivera, delivers only the finest work and is well known for his efficiency, honesty and competence. All of our employees come with experience of over a decade. Our company provides quality and professional services to exceed our customers' expectations. We provide 100% satisfaction leaving our customers proud of choosing our services. We can only guarantee the best!
"Perfect and friendly service. Clear information and fair price. Very good and clean work. Working on a new project, will hire him again."
Peter T on March 2025
The cost to finish a basement is $18,400 for the average homeowner. However, this cost could be as little as $2,800 or as much as $34,500, depending on the basement size and the materials needed. If your basement is already outfitted with electrical and plumbing, expect the cost to fall on the lower end.
For example, the drywall cost for this project averages around $1,750, but other features, like hiring a plumber, cost between $45 and $200 per hour.
The cost to remodel a basement is between $12,100 and $33,400 for the average homeowner. The price you pay can be as little as $3,500 or as much as $50,200, depending on the size and condition of your basement and the type of remodel you're doing.
If you're doing a simple project like adding a home office to your basement, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $3,000. However, if you're adding a bathroom, which is an extensive project, you can expect to pay between $6,600 to $16,500.
Damp proofing and waterproofing are both methods to help keep your basement dry. Damp proofing keeps soil moisture from entering your basement, which is helpful since your basement is underground. Waterproofing, however, keeps both soil moisture and liquid water out of the basement, which is essential, especially if you live in a wet environment. Because it’s more protective, waterproofing typically costs more than damp proofing.
Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms.
Finishing a basement is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.
Remodeling a basement means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring.
The cost of basement waterproofing is $4,950 for the average homeowner. However, you could end up paying between $600 and $14,000, depending on factors like basement size, waterproofing method, and the region you live in.
If you live in an area with heavy rainfall, you might be paying more for waterproofing than if you lived somewhere drier since waterproofing contractors would be in high demand. Likewise, a 500-foot basement costs between $2,500 and $5,000 to waterproof, but that price rises significantly for a larger basement.
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