Can you finish a basement that leaks?

• <div><p>Yes, you can finish a basement that leaks, as long as you address the leak first. Before finishing a basement, you’ll need to repair any cracks in the walls and waterproof the basement to prevent future leaks. It’s much harder to clean up a water leak from a finished basement than an unfinished one, so preemptively addressing any leaking areas prevents expensive repairs in the future.</p></div>

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Q: What do you put around the bottom of your house?

• <div><p>If you decide to fill the space around your home&rsquo;s foundation with landscaping materials, it&rsquo;s important to consider the aesthetic as well as technical factors like drainage and protection from pests and the elements. Materials such as gravel, rubber mulch, concrete, and brick masonry are all good options.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to have a crawl space or a slab?

• <div><p>Crawl spaces are the more desirable option overall because they provide additional space for storage and utilities, but they are more expensive to install and maintain. Slab foundations are considered a better option in warmer climates where the depth of the frost line isn&rsquo;t an issue because they&rsquo;re more affordable, but crawl spaces are better in areas where the frost line is deep or where flooding can be an issue. </p></div>

Q: What is the best basement waterproofing method?

• <div><p>The best basement waterproofing method depends on the issue you&rsquo;re trying to solve. For example, if you have standing water on your basement floor, a floor drain or sump pump might be your best solution. Or, if you have standing water around your foundation, installing a drainage system that protects your basement and foundation might be better. </p></div>

Q: What is the cheapest way to renovate a basement?

• <div><p>There are several small, inexpensive upgrades you can make to upgrade your basement. Although you still need to adhere to building codes and obtain permits when necessary, you can complete small but mighty tasks like painting the masonry walls and installing entertainment devices to make the space more usable. </p></div>

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Last update on October 27, 2025

Reviewed in July 2020
All of the people that came to do the install were courteous, friendly, helpful, knowledgable as well as neat, clean and quick at doing their work. This includes the guys that dug the hole to the guys who dug the trenches to the guys who installed the equipment in the basement. At each step...
Dandelion Energy
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Reviewed in March 2016
Sean was professional and competent from the beginning. We still haven't met in person but we interact as though we've known each other for years with mutual respect and trust. Sean has gone the extra mile for me over and again. My basement got flooded three times in about three months and...
SM Mechanical, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2015
Healthy Spaces just finished the project we had to waterproof the basement and remove the mold. We had seen a few other contractors besides this company and are very pleased we chose to hire Mark (owner). He didn't give alot of "bs" as a couple other contractors did. Very genuine person. ...
Healthy Spaces
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Reviewed in April 2015
I purchased an Angie's List Deal last year. On the initial visit, it turned out that our HVAC unit was in too small of a space for them to get their equipment in (it's located inside our small storage unit in the basement). They let me know that they could do the work, but that they would need...
Richmond Restoration
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Reviewed in November 2011
Adirondack Basement originally came on September 22, 2011, but left because they thought there might be fuel oil in our sump pump. There wasn't. The soonest appointment we could get was three weeks later.
Adirondack Basement Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2010
Very straightforward and nice to work with. Only issue is that some of the area's of our home (old basement) were left a little messy. 2 months after completion we are still waiting for someone to walk us through the operation of our system (Heating and A/C). Anytime that I have called for...
A. Johnson Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
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Adirondack Basement Systems, Inc.

Adirondack Basement Systems, Inc.

Customers say: True professional

64 local quotes requested

27 years of experience

With over 25 years of professional experience, Adirondack Basement Systems is an upstanding Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau, and members of Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association! We have a fully trained staff to help you with all of your waterproofing, foundation support, concrete repair, and crawlspace needs. We provide free estimates and lifetime transferable warranties. If your basement is in need of care and attention, we're only a phone call away! We look forward to serving you! If you are planning on finishing or refinishing your basement, call us before you begin your project. We want to help you to protect your investment by making sure that your damp basement is dry all the time. Adirondack Basement Systems is an upstanding Accredited Business of the Better Business Bureau, and members of Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association, National Association of Home Builders, and New York State Builders Association.

"It was a complex project. They were very careful with their procedures and raised sunken concrete sections next to the house and around a pool to allow for drainage. They filled the major cracks. They were courteous and on-time over several days. After many years the water in the basement problem has been resolved."

Robert D on September 2018

"It was a complex project. They were very careful with their procedures and raised sunken concrete sections next to the house and around a pool to allow for drainage. They filled the major cracks. They were courteous and on-time over several days. After many years the water in the basement problem has been resolved."

Robert D on September 2018

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