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Advanced Basement Solutions
4.5(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Trafford, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Even though this was a company that did only basement waterproofing work, the company representative was very HONEST. After I described the situation to him, he very honestly told me that the problem was not likely ground water coming in and that I most likely did not need his company's service. He was correct. It ended up being a plumbing issue. I very much appreciated his honesty. If you ever think you may need basement waterproofing services, be sure to consider this honest, trustworthy company."
Completed Internal French Drain with Wall Treatment
Completed Internal French Drain System
Completed Internal French Drain System with Pump
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+5

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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H&R Waterproofing, LLC
4.7(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Trafford, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Outstanding job by H&R in the waterproofing my basement on February 16. It was Providence as 10 days later a water line in front of my house burst sending thousands of gallons of water cascading toward my house and against the walls of the basement that were waterproofed. The internal french drain and sump pump performed as described by H&R and my basement stayed dry as a bone. We would definitely recommend this business. H&R stands far above other competing basement waterproofers in their honesty and work."
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Drainage

+17

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
99 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Steel City Waterstoppers
4.8(
24
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Trafford, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had the Steel City crew install the waterproofing system (French drain and sump pump) and wall strap in our basement. They are very friendly and efficient. They finished the project within one day and cleaned up everything. Then they walked us through and explained to us how to check whether the system is working. They also called us to check whether things are going well several days later. BTW, they have lifetime warranty! Very nice experience working with them and I would recommend to everyone!"
Waterproofing/Structure
Waterproofing/Structure
open trench
Pump Basin Trench
Waterproofing/Structure

+11

Response time2 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Advanced Basement Solutions, Inc.
4.2(
71
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Trafford, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Absolutely miraculous job! They turned our wet nightmare dungeon into a perfectly dry basement! Highest recommendation! We got floor drains, sheeting over our stone foundation, a sump pump and floor drain at basement door. Work was fast, professionally and was exactly what the basement needed."
Wall Plate
Installing Wall Anchors
Installing Wall Anchors
Driving Rods
Earth Anchor

+20

Response time8 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Thankfully, you do have a few sump pump backup options in case it fails. One option is a battery-powered backup sump pump. Another option is using a portable backup generator as a power supply for your sump pump. Unlike a battery-powered backup which has limited power, a generator can run around the clock for as long as you need it. 

Or you can opt for a water-powered backup pump, which uses your home’s water supply as a source of power. However, this may not be the best option if you find your house frequently has low water pressure.

The best ventilation for a crawl space is a fully encapsulated crawl space with its own separate ventilation system. If you go this route, ensure you have the proper crawl space code requirements done and dusted before encapsulating your crawl space with a moisture barrier and installing appliances that may not be up to the proper specs.

Preventative measures, such as maintaining drainage systems, installing sump pumps, inspecting roofs regularly, and crafting comprehensive emergency plans, can help mitigate future risks.

The foundation repair that will work best varies based on the extent of the damage, the underlying cause, soil conditions, weather conditions, and more. Permanent foundation solutions like underpinning and exterior drainage solutions are better than temporary fixes that don’t address the source of the issue. Some examples of more temporary solutions include mudjacking or slabjacking, waterproof paint, and dampproofing. The best course of action is to have a reliable foundation specialist inspect your issue, treat the underlying problem, and restabilize your foundation.

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