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Avatar for Pioneer Basement
Pioneer Basement
4.5(
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Serving Smithfield, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They advice, and had all our questions answered on sensible and affordable options. Very knowledgeable, prompt, polite, efficient, and thorough team! We are happy with their waterproofing services in our basement (fast sump pump and a grate trench with a discharge line that goes 15 feet to the outside bubbler) as well as crawl space shield installed under our addition. It works well, and Pioneer checked a month later and a year after for inspection and cleaning. A+ work and workers."
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+5

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Start 2 Finish Waterproofing Construction
5.0(
9
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Serving Smithfield, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent company to go for.. Highly professional team. Dependable and right on time. Ed and Bob are so precise in their work and completed as per plan.I would highly recommend S2F to anybody looking for preventing water penetration in basement"
Water Leak Basement
Water Leak Basement
Basement Finishing
Basement Finishing
Basement Stairway

+44

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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New England Foundation Crack Repair, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Smithfield, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul the technician was great. He was professional and informative. I have some foundation issues in my basement and he was able to waterproof everything that was a problem for a decent price. Highly recommended"
Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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DryZone Basement Systems, Inc.
4.0(
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Serving Smithfield, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amed and Antonio did a wonderful job installing the pump system. What was going to be done was explained and I could observe if I wanted to. Steve who accessed the job was excellent. I was very happy with Dryzone and would gladly use them again if needed."
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Drain System
Drain System

+51

Response time1 day
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Beacon Drain Service, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Smithfield, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Your company is outstanding and we are extremely happy. Our technician Garett was prompt and polite. He was very knowledgeable and explained things about our situation that we were totally unaware of. Potentially saving us time and money down the road. Garrett was attentive to our to our needs and was very careful of our pets as he was working. We would definitely use Beacon Drain Service again."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Groundworks
3.6(
475
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Serving Smithfield, RI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Recently had annual maintenance performed on our basement sump pump system . Louie our tech was courteous, on time and tidy. Would highly recommend this company if you have a basement water problem. We've had our system for at least 15 years and never a drop of water in basement!"
Basement
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Foundation

+16

Response time2 days
410 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Rooterman
4.0(
750
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Serving Smithfield, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would like to thank the guys for their quick response to my request thru Home Advisor. They came out within 2 days and the job was completed in 4 hours. They were punctual and cleaned up after the job was done. Hopefully we will not have flooding in our basement no with the new sump pump. Thanks again!!!"
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Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

It’s not the number of weep holes that should be of concern to builders but rather their spacing. Weep holes are usually spaced anywhere between 16 inches on center when using round tubes or wicking materials and 24 inches on center when using open-head joints. This is a more conservative spacing than the 33-inch maximum spacing on center that’s mentioned in the International Residential Code. All in all, the total number of weep holes a brick exterior should have will depend on the size of the structure.

Underfloor insulation alone will not cause moisture and mold, but improper installation can. Although the purpose is to seal any drafts, your subfloor still needs ventilation. If you seal the area too tightly and prevent all airflow, this can cause moisture to get trapped. This moisture eventually leads to mold and—if your floors are wood—rotting.

Overwatering can cause issues like water pooling and drainage problems. To prevent overwatering, monitor your soil levels on a regular basis and change your watering schedule as necessary.

Sandbags are the most common and efficient way to create a flood barrier at home. Some local authorities pass them around to homes before the risk of a flood. Otherwise, you can use flood-proof house materials, like burlap or woven plastic bags, to make sandbags and fill them with sand or cat litter. Make sure that when you stack them, they’re tightly laid on top of each other, creating the effect of a firm wall against accumulating water.

Yes, basement insulation needs a vapor barrier due to its susceptibility to moisture seeping in from the outside of the house. You should install a moisture barrier before you install insulation or purchase insulation that comes prebuilt with a moisture barrier to avoid water damage in your insulation and costly mold and water remediation expenses. 

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