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41 This past week my sister had called our chimney sweep to clean it if needed . She went down to basement with the two workers at which time one of the men noticed that the part of the water heater that was supposed to be replaced, was leaking, and also stated that the part was VERY old. He...
He replaced an outside faucet which also required replacing a part of the pipe that runs through a small structure in the basement leading to a small brick and mortar structure (~2-3 tall, with a skylight that allows light into basement). I had scheduled the repair 2 weeks earlier but ...
C & C plumbingHe did a very good job and it hasn't leaked since. We had to pay some additional costs for extra work. We have used him before and we have always enjoyed his work.
Roger Romero Roofing LLCVery poorly. I have known these folks for many years, and trusted and respected their work. As it turns out, the errors and omissions of their inspection have ended up causing additional damage to the house, and over 12,000 to me in additional repairs. Of course, since they are not...
Levy Carling is a local guy providing prompt and professional service at a reasonable rate. He is smart enough to have already secured the permits for taking septic waste to a number of regional wastewater treatment plants. That's why he was able to come out and takeover the job that Drain...
I had a leak from my garbage disposal. Not an emergency, but I called during the week between Christmas and New Years. They got back to me and scheduled an appointment for the week after New Years. The service person arrived right on time. He immediately determined that the disposal I had...
Had a leaky toilet. Did a thorough inspection of the toilet, plus checked my water pressure by looking in the basement and outdoor faucet. Provided estimates for a new toilet (to permanently address ongoing problem).
MarGo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling IncWe had a botched roof fan vent job done last spring by an amateur builder - and this Fall/Winter it began to leak. Jason came to check it out in the late fall and he did a quick fix and said to call him in the spring to have it repaired. It didn't leak once all winter long so his...
Water in your basement? Cracks in your foundation? Leaky foundation walls? Call Woodford - we can help! Woodford Bros., Inc. specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, concrete leveling, crawlspace repair, gutter installations and radon mitigation. Founded in 1962, Woodford's original focus was foundations and barns. Now, we do basement waterproofing, concrete leveling and radon mitigation. That's why Tom and Mike got the name "Basement Brothers." Honesty and hard work are at the heart of what we do, as modeled by our owners Tom and Mike Woodford. Our headquarters is in Apulia Station, outside of Tully, NY. We serve all of Central New York, including Syracuse, Rochester, Binghamton, Oswego, Ithaca, and Auburn.
"Josh Taft and Brad were very personable, professional and efficient. They were also respectful of my house. This is the second time I’ve used your company. No offense, but I hope I don’t need the services of your company again."
Sandy H on February 2024
Water in your basement? Cracks in your foundation? Leaky foundation walls? Call Woodford - we can help! Woodford Bros., Inc. specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, concrete leveling, crawlspace repair, gutter installations and radon mitigation. Founded in 1962, Woodford's original focus was foundations and barns. Now, we do basement waterproofing, concrete leveling and radon mitigation. That's why Tom and Mike got the name "Basement Brothers." Honesty and hard work are at the heart of what we do, as modeled by our owners Tom and Mike Woodford. Our headquarters is in Apulia Station, outside of Tully, NY. We serve all of Central New York, including Syracuse, Rochester, Binghamton, Oswego, Ithaca, and Auburn.
"Josh Taft and Brad were very personable, professional and efficient. They were also respectful of my house. This is the second time I’ve used your company. No offense, but I hope I don’t need the services of your company again."
Sandy H on February 2024
Midstate Basement Authorities, Inc. is Central New York's trusted, full-service basement waterproofing and foundation repair contractor. Fully insured, and equipped to handle any size job for both residential and commercial. Services include basement waterproofing, water control systems - interior and exterior, crawlspace encapsulation and repair, foundation repair, structural analysis and repair, sump pumps, wall crack repair, and bowed wall repair. Serving Ithaca, Syracuse, Binghamton and everywhere in between. We do not service new construction - as in pouring new foundations or basement remodeling. We also do not do shotcrete or gunite sprays and we no longer offer concrete leveling/lifting. We treat our customers like family from start to finish by providing excellent customer service, preventative tips, free inspections and fair estimates on work that needs to be done.
"Excellent, Bill was extremely profrssional"
Kelly R on March 2025
Midstate Basement Authorities, Inc. is Central New York's trusted, full-service basement waterproofing and foundation repair contractor. Fully insured, and equipped to handle any size job for both residential and commercial. Services include basement waterproofing, water control systems - interior and exterior, crawlspace encapsulation and repair, foundation repair, structural analysis and repair, sump pumps, wall crack repair, and bowed wall repair. Serving Ithaca, Syracuse, Binghamton and everywhere in between. We do not service new construction - as in pouring new foundations or basement remodeling. We also do not do shotcrete or gunite sprays and we no longer offer concrete leveling/lifting. We treat our customers like family from start to finish by providing excellent customer service, preventative tips, free inspections and fair estimates on work that needs to be done.
"Excellent, Bill was extremely profrssional"
Kelly R on March 2025
Norb Miller General Contractor of Dundee, NY specializes in remodeling services for over 30 years. We have an exceptional reputation in the Finger Lakes region for exceeding our customers' expectations. From kitchen additions, bathroom additions, remodeling and basement conversions to windows and siding, we are here to see your vision to a beautiful end result. Our fully insured company also helps in guiding and overseeing our valued customers' design process. When you want quality and affordable prices, we are here for you.
"Norb and his crew did a great job on all my projects. Highly recommend."
Douglas M on June 2024
Norb Miller General Contractor of Dundee, NY specializes in remodeling services for over 30 years. We have an exceptional reputation in the Finger Lakes region for exceeding our customers' expectations. From kitchen additions, bathroom additions, remodeling and basement conversions to windows and siding, we are here to see your vision to a beautiful end result. Our fully insured company also helps in guiding and overseeing our valued customers' design process. When you want quality and affordable prices, we are here for you.
"Norb and his crew did a great job on all my projects. Highly recommend."
Douglas M on June 2024
We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Pavel and Lucas were great to work with. They arrived on time, worked quickly, and the clean up alone was worth a 5 star review. The quality of their work was first rate and we are extremely pleased with the results. This was not a big project, and we appreciated Pavel fitting us in to his very busy schedule. We highly recommend him!"
Kandace V on August 2024
We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Pavel and Lucas were great to work with. They arrived on time, worked quickly, and the clean up alone was worth a 5 star review. The quality of their work was first rate and we are extremely pleased with the results. This was not a big project, and we appreciated Pavel fitting us in to his very busy schedule. We highly recommend him!"
Kandace V on August 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
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Eric C on July 2020
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
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Eric C on July 2020
Superior Basement Water Control & Remodeling is NOT A FRANCHISE. We're an independent, family owned company focusing on quality projects over quantity, AT FAIR PRICES. We use our years of experience and expertise to deliver SUPERIOR results in every aspect of your project. We're not only Basement Water Control Experts.... we're experts at earning Clients' trust and stellar reviews on Google, as well. Please call us today for a no gimmicks, no pressure, and no charge consultation.
"From the time we first reached out for an estimate to the time the project was completed, George patiently answered all of our questions, and was very clear about the work that would be done, and when. George, Jess and Austin helped install the water control system - they did phenomenal work, and it was all wrapped up in three days. We highly recommend Superior for any work you might need for your basement!"
Kevin M on November 2024
Superior Basement Water Control & Remodeling is NOT A FRANCHISE. We're an independent, family owned company focusing on quality projects over quantity, AT FAIR PRICES. We use our years of experience and expertise to deliver SUPERIOR results in every aspect of your project. We're not only Basement Water Control Experts.... we're experts at earning Clients' trust and stellar reviews on Google, as well. Please call us today for a no gimmicks, no pressure, and no charge consultation.
"From the time we first reached out for an estimate to the time the project was completed, George patiently answered all of our questions, and was very clear about the work that would be done, and when. George, Jess and Austin helped install the water control system - they did phenomenal work, and it was all wrapped up in three days. We highly recommend Superior for any work you might need for your basement!"
Kevin M on November 2024
Call JBK Builders for all your home remodel and siding needs. We established this company on a solid foundation of excellent customer service and quality work Call now for a free estimate!
"The owner is great to work with. Keep you updated on everything. The painter is superb and easy to get along with. They (company) go out of their way to make sure you are happy. You can't beat them, I highly recommend you call and use them."
Jim L on September 2020
Call JBK Builders for all your home remodel and siding needs. We established this company on a solid foundation of excellent customer service and quality work Call now for a free estimate!
"The owner is great to work with. Keep you updated on everything. The painter is superb and easy to get along with. They (company) go out of their way to make sure you are happy. You can't beat them, I highly recommend you call and use them."
Jim L on September 2020
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair of Western New York, we specialize in basement waterproofing and foundation repair services. We are the proud recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics 2021! If water is invading your home, you are not alone. We offer custom-designed waterproofing solutions and foundation repair that you can trust. Highlander Waterproofing is family owned and operated and has a 100% commitment to our customer's satisfaction. Much like the foundation repair work we specialize in, building on a strong foundation is the key to success, which is why we have built our business on hard work, endless energy, knowledge and integrity. Contact us today for a free inspection at 877-415-0564 or [email protected]
"I hired Highlander to install a channel drain in front of garage to keep it from getting water in it. The guy showed up with his 16 year old son and dug the trench and laid the pipe very shallowly and left a large open hole in front of my driveway, that was one issue. The second issue was there was no slope to to the pipe. It is straight so the water is not actually draining. The third issue was they cemented the grates onto the the channel drain when they are supposed to be removable so you can clean it. They did correct that and the hole near the driveway they patched with stone, but it is still not pitched properly and the concrete was cracking almost immediately after drying, I asked for the salesman to come back and look at it and asked him if it looked professional, because it didn?t to me or my stepfather who does concrete for a living, and his response was that it did. Well, less than an a year and grates are popping up because the concrete is completely cracked."
Rachel T on August 2024
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair of Western New York, we specialize in basement waterproofing and foundation repair services. We are the proud recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics 2021! If water is invading your home, you are not alone. We offer custom-designed waterproofing solutions and foundation repair that you can trust. Highlander Waterproofing is family owned and operated and has a 100% commitment to our customer's satisfaction. Much like the foundation repair work we specialize in, building on a strong foundation is the key to success, which is why we have built our business on hard work, endless energy, knowledge and integrity. Contact us today for a free inspection at 877-415-0564 or [email protected]
"I hired Highlander to install a channel drain in front of garage to keep it from getting water in it. The guy showed up with his 16 year old son and dug the trench and laid the pipe very shallowly and left a large open hole in front of my driveway, that was one issue. The second issue was there was no slope to to the pipe. It is straight so the water is not actually draining. The third issue was they cemented the grates onto the the channel drain when they are supposed to be removable so you can clean it. They did correct that and the hole near the driveway they patched with stone, but it is still not pitched properly and the concrete was cracking almost immediately after drying, I asked for the salesman to come back and look at it and asked him if it looked professional, because it didn?t to me or my stepfather who does concrete for a living, and his response was that it did. Well, less than an a year and grates are popping up because the concrete is completely cracked."
Rachel T on August 2024
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!
Neverwet Basement Waterproofing We have been in Business for over 15 years Our Main focus is to Permanently fix Residential and Commercial basements and crawl spaces Jobs of all sizes from interior to exterior We install ..Sump pumps.. Water pressure backup... Interior/Exterior drainage Encapsulation....Egress Windows Etc We provide Excellent Customer Service We work in a timely fashion and always pay attention to detail. We strive to Exceed the homeowners expectations! We have A+ rating for customer service with the BBB, Google, Angie's List and the BCB. We Offer FREE Estimates making it convenient for each and every customer Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm We are Fully Insured with Transferable Lifetime Warranty( with NO YEARLY FEES!) Financing Available with a low interest rate! We Accept Cash, Check and Credit Cards Proudly serving Rochester, Syracuse and buffalo Call Us Today for your FREE Evaluation 585-281-8009 Rochester 716-527-0297 Buffalo 315-527-0297 Syracuse
"The Never Wet Basement workers all did a great job. They cleaned up after themselves very well. They were respectful. They asked me questions when needed. They didnâ t rush through any of the work I would recommend them to anybody who needs their basement done. Great job guys. Thanks again."
John G on October 2023
Neverwet Basement Waterproofing We have been in Business for over 15 years Our Main focus is to Permanently fix Residential and Commercial basements and crawl spaces Jobs of all sizes from interior to exterior We install ..Sump pumps.. Water pressure backup... Interior/Exterior drainage Encapsulation....Egress Windows Etc We provide Excellent Customer Service We work in a timely fashion and always pay attention to detail. We strive to Exceed the homeowners expectations! We have A+ rating for customer service with the BBB, Google, Angie's List and the BCB. We Offer FREE Estimates making it convenient for each and every customer Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm We are Fully Insured with Transferable Lifetime Warranty( with NO YEARLY FEES!) Financing Available with a low interest rate! We Accept Cash, Check and Credit Cards Proudly serving Rochester, Syracuse and buffalo Call Us Today for your FREE Evaluation 585-281-8009 Rochester 716-527-0297 Buffalo 315-527-0297 Syracuse
"The Never Wet Basement workers all did a great job. They cleaned up after themselves very well. They were respectful. They asked me questions when needed. They didnâ t rush through any of the work I would recommend them to anybody who needs their basement done. Great job guys. Thanks again."
John G on October 2023
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.
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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