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Avatar for Waterproofing One
Waterproofing One
4.7(
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had a good experience overall. They had an opening in the schedule so were able to start quickly. Property had some plumbing buried in the floor that the crew had to work around and it was all done without any issues. Crew was professional and easy to work with. Haven't had any water issues since the drain and sump were installed several months ago--despite several big rains."
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+7

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc
4.2(
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I signed up to have a modular log home built on an existing foundation. The builder had a number of specifications that needed to be met to get the foundation ready for the new house. I contacted 8 other companies, but no one could help me with my long list of tasks. When I finally got ahold of Highlander Waterproofing, I started by telling them I was a problem child. I listed all the work that needed to be done and Mike told me that nothing on my list sounded sounded scary. I got a couple of visits from Mario, the manager, and Mike, the senior engineer, and one of their senior job bosses. They were all knowledgeable, helpful, positive, and suggested that I use steel supports instead of concrete to save space. Work started in August when Dewey and JT started knocking off the top 2 courses of block. "The Gents" - Dewey (the job boss) Devon, Jimmy, Matt, and Dave - did wonderful work. Because of Murphy's Law, we had to knock some walls down and rebuild them because of bowing, and we ended up adding an internal French Drain. They set rebar, poured tons of concrete, dug footers, put up steel support beams, installed glass block windows, put down sill plates, and rebuilt the front where the garage doors will be. I cannot even begin to say how pleased I am with the work they did. And they were a lot of fun to boot! They let me video them daily, tease them mercilessly, and they had the good grace to laugh when my dog made off with their breakfast jerky. There is still some work to do when the house actually gets here in April - insulating the outside wall, backfilling, putting the sump pumps in, rebuilding the center wall, and digging footers for the porch. I have absolute confidence in Highlander Waterproofing and "The Gents." I would recommend them highly and with no reservations to anyone who needs foundation work. I will add to this post with the final pictures in April."
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+18

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Once & Done Waterproofing Solutions, LLC
4.6(
61
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a great experience with this company! Very professional and polite. They waterproofed our foundation quickly and efficiently. They really know what they are doing! Highly recommend!"
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+14

Response time11 hrs
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.2(
538
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company was very organized from estimate to installation. The men they sent to complete the job: Caleb Haywood, Christian Garcia and Noah Jones were AWESOME. They worked on our job for a long time and they were professional from the minute they got here to the minute they left. They encapsulated our crawl space and it looks so so good. They cleaned up the yard and everything so well there was not even a tiny piece of material left. We would recommend the company and these installers to anyone which is rare anymore! Great job guys … thank you."
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+16

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Basement Gurus, LLC
4.8(
216
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dan and his team were both efficient and knowledgeable. They installed a french drain sump pump and made repairs to our footings at our residence three years ago and not a drop of water since then! Thats why we recommended them for the work we recently did at our church. The crew installed a complete system with two sumps and pumps in two days! From start to finish they did an outstanding job at competitive prices using quality materials. The clean up was amazing as well! Except for the new concrete, you would never know all of the work that was involved! I highly recommend Dan and the Basement Guruâ s for all of your water infiltration/foundation needs!!! You wont be disappointed!!!"
100 Ft 4 inch HDPE to drywell
Concrete Replacement
Egress Installation
Walls After Wall Pin Installation
After Concrete has been removed

+339

Response time1 day
679 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Worthington Basement Health Systems
4.6(
48
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1962

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had numerous issues with water in our basement in the 5 years we owned our home, it was not an easy fix and we received numerous ideas and quotes. The rep from Worthington came out and was amazing, did not try and up sell us, and identified and fixed every problem. Worthington was not the cheapest firm we spoke with but would you really want the guy with the lowest price for a job like this? We would recommend this company emphatically."
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Glentronics Pro Series Pumps

+22

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Dry Tech Waterproofing Solutions
4.4(
275
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Drytech contacted me about my inquiry for a drain system in my driveway. We set up a date and time. The company called the day before â to confirm the time. The representative arrived on time. We discussed the issues w/ my driveway, and my concerns. After discussions he told me that I probably did not need a drain system. While he did not complete any work for based (because of his honesty) I was impressed with his questions, the time he spent with me and how pleasant he was. He left me his card and informed me what issues to look for."
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Water Shield

+24

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
227 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Driveway Lady LLC
4.2(
254
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was disappointed with the amount of overspray onto the house, gutter, and hose station. I thought time would have been taken to be more careful. Now I know that I needed to cover everything myself.
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Foundation Drain Installation questions, answered by experts

Whether to waterproof your basement from the interior or exterior depends on several factors, including your budget.

Exterior waterproofing is generally considered the superior method because it stops water at the source, preventing it from seeping into and damaging your basement walls. This approach offers the most protection, making it ideal if you use your basement for storage.

By contrast, interior waterproofing is often less expensive and requires less labor because the area is more accessible.

For maximum protection against water leakage and moisture, applying waterproofing measures to both the inside and outside is the best solution. However, if you must choose only one, stopping water from the outside is the most effective approach to preserve your foundation and prevent damage.

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.

The type of stormwater drainage system you need depends on your area’s storm severity and frequency. Your property’s location should also be considered, including the surrounding soil type, nearest roads, existing drainage systems, and slopes and hills. Your property’s structure, such as decks, walkways, crawl spaces, and foundation, also affects what drainage system will work the best.

Grinder pumps alone cost $300 on average. The average cost to install a new grinder pump is between $2,000 and $4,000, including the pump and labor. This price can also change based on the exact type of grinder pump you choose, labor costs in your area, and the power system your home currently has.

No, homeowners insurance policies do not typically cover sump pump installation. However, some companies may offer incentives in the form of discounts or reduced premiums if homeowners install sump pumps. Insurance companies do this because sump pumps can reduce water damage claims. You may also be able to obtain enhanced water-backup coverage after installing a sump pump.

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