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'58 Foundations & Waterproofing

4.6(
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Electrical Baseboard or Wall Heater - Repair, Concrete Flatwork - Repair & Resurface, Poured Concrete Wall - Install,

About us

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

Business highlights

67 years of experience

Services we offer

Basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, foundation repair, mold removal, radon mitigation

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.691 Reviews
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Yossel K.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great job, lifetime warranty - which they have honored throughout the years.
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing

"Thank you so much for the review. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance in the future! - The B-Dry Guy"

Phyllis L.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
MY BASEMENT WAS LIKE A RIVER EVERY TIME IT RAINED.  I HAD AT LEAST 7 OR 8 CONTRACTORS COME OUT TO GIVE ME ESTIMATES.  B-DRY SENT OUT THEIR FIELD GUY ON A SAT. MORNING.  HE TOOK A LOOK AT MY BASEMENT, MEASURED IT, AND SAT DOWN WITH ME AND EXPLAINED EVERYTHING  THAT THEY WOULD DO.  HE SHOWED ME WHAT KIND OF MATERIALS THAT THEY WERE GOING TO USE AND SKETCHED OUT WHAT THEY WOULD BE DOING TO CORRECT MY PROBLEM.  I SIGNED THE CONTRACT AND HIS GUYS CAME OUT ON MONDAY MORNING TO START THE WORK. THEY WERE A VERY HARD WORKING CREW.  I DON'T THINK THEY EVEN STOPPED TO EAT LUNCH.  I WOULD SEND THEM COLD DRINKS DOWN STAIRS.  MY JOB WAS COMPLETED IN 2 TO 3 DAYS.  THEY STAND BEHIND THEIR WORK. I WAS TOLD NOT TO PUT ANY FURNITURE OR ANYTHING DOWN THERE UNTIL AFTER IT RAINED A FEW TIMES.  I SAW A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER I CALLED THEM THEY CAME BACK AND PUT A DRAIN BOARD IN THE FRONT OF THE DOOR.  I HAVE NOT HAD A PROBLEM SINCE. I HAVE THEM COME OUT ONCE A YEAR TO CHECK MY SYSTEM.
THEY ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST AND DON'T TRY TO ROB YOU.  I HIGHLY RECOMMEND B-DRY.  IF YOU USE THEM FOR YOUR BASEMENT PROBLEM YOUR BASEMENT WILL BE DRY.
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing

"All I can say is WOW! Thanks so much for this great review. We greatly appreciate your kind words and are thankful to have made you so happy with our products and services. Please feel free to contact us at any time and thanks for being a member of the B-Dry Family!"

Diane R.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000
A great experience from the first phone call. All calls were returned promptly; appoints kept; budget was adhered to. B-dry's construction company, especially the foreman, was a pleasure to work with and did an outstanding job.
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing

"Thank you for choosing B-Dry to provide such a huge service for you and your home. It sounds like the experience was great and we appreciate your kind words. Please feel free to reach out to us at any time if we would ever be needed in the future. Thanks for becoming part of the B-Dry family."

Ruth D.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were excellent. I would recommend them highly.
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing

"Thanks for the wonderful review and please let us know if we can be of any assistance in the future!"

David R.
Oct 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It turned out fine and it hasn’t leaked since. We got 3 estimates and they were in the middle, and that is why we chose them. They were prompt and able to get the job done quickly. We also had to have the boiler moved which involved extra costs. I was pleased with the work.
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing

"Thanks for choosing B-Dry to take care of your waterproofing issues once...and forever. We appreciate your kind review!"

FORREST C.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It was great. It was a good experience.
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing

"Thanks for taking a moment to provide a review. We really appreciate your input. Thanks for choosing B-Dry to solve your problems."

Lee Y.
Oct 2013
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It turned out pretty well. They did everything they said they were going to do. Overtime now, I’m not sure if they maybe should’ve dug the trench further away from the basement. I have had a couple issues with the foundation settling, and not sure if that has anything to do with it or not. What they did, did dry the area out completely. Make sure that you’re clear on exactly what they are going to do, attentive to the details, and ask questions when needed. They also gave me a warranty on their work and I haven’t had any problems with it going bad. I would recommend them to others.
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing

"Thanks for taking time to write a review. If you are having signs of foundation issues, please give us a call and we would be more than happy to set up a time when we could take a look at it for you and see what the problem might be."

Gail K.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are terrific and they are the best that we have ever used. One company we got an estimate from to repair the mortar between the bricks quoted us a price of $70000 because they told me it was a structural problem. I only needed a brick mason to repair the cracks, and it was less than $1000 to repair. I really trust them and have been using them for years. I have recommended them a number of times and they have proven themselves. They are very thorough and they take the time to explain everything to you so you understand. They also want you to verify their work when needed with a structural engineer.
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing

"Thank you so much for the review. We are more than happy to hear about your experiences with B-Dry and appreciate your kind words. Thanks for being part of the nearly 1/2 million B-Dry customers!"

Cuyler T.
Oct 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
They were very professional and did a very good job. The only issue I had was that afterwards I had a leak in my foundation and the location that it was leaking at, wasn’t covered by the warranty, and I had to fix the leak myself. I felt that they should’ve noticed this while doing the job. I would recommend them. They cleaned up after themselves and they did do a good job.
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing

"Thanks for the review and being part of the B-Dry Family!"

Margaret B.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The service is great. Fred the estimator is very easy to work with. They show up as promised and we were very happy with them.
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing

"Thanks for the wonderful review. Glad we provided the services that you wanted and expected. Let us know if we can be of any assistance in the future."

Hunter J.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
They have a lifetime warranty, and I had to call them back on one issue and they responded right away and took care of it. They are pretty reliable.
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing

"Our warranty does speak for itself...Lifetime! Thanks for choosing B-Dry and taking the time to write this review. We love hearing from our customers."

Charles B.
Aug 2013
1.0
It went terrible, the man we were dealing with promised and didnt show. The installers were outstanding but the supervisor terrible.We had worked with them before and we would not reccomend them now
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing

"We are sorry that you were so unhappy about your experience B-Dry. After some extensive research on this project, below is the documentation that B-Dry has on your installation. B-Dry originally installed a partial system in this home in April of 1990 for the previous homeowner. In November of 1992, B-Dry added to the existing system for the new homeowner. In September of 2003, the area was hit by a hurricane which damaged his home. In November of 2003, a B-Dry representative presented the homeowners a quote to finish the rest of area that was experiencing the problem with our Rigid Sealer from floor to ceiling instead of the 1 foot piece that is provided with every basement installation. The homeowners were also made aware that the paneling and studs would need to be removed from the area that was having the problem. In September 2012, we provided another estimate to complete the installation of the area where they were experiencing the problem and explained to the homeowner that we would still need the paneling and studs removed so we could effectively complete the installation. The homeowners decided to hire a contractor to remove the paneling and studs. We agreed with the homeowner and the contractor on our part of the project beginning on January 28th. The day before the installation was set to take place; the contractor said the he needed to postpone our installation for about a week. B-Dry's project manager for this installation was previously scheduled for vacation the next week along with other projects already on the schedule. B-Dry went back and forth with the contractor trying to schedule times and dates for explaining what needed to be done for our part of the job completion. The homeowner wanted us to make sure he was a priority and B-Dry accomplished that to the best of our ability. B-Dry couldn't move or reschedule other projects because of the contractor needing to change their schedule. When B-Dry was finally able to finish the installation, we drastically discounted the price to finish the project because the customer had been put through all of the scheduling conflicts and we felt that we needed to try to help out on our end for the customer’s sake. B-Dry strives to make every customer’s experience as seamless as possible. We do apologize about the scheduling conflicts but we feel we tried our best to accommodate. With such large jobs and processes that we have in place, some installations are scheduled out for months in advance. B-Dry tried to get the installation complete as soon as we had an open date in our extremely busy schedule during that time."

Mary H.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Once we cleared our 70-year-old house's basement walls and a 5' clear space from every wall (involved renting a storage unit for a month, which meant that we purged and organized all the basement contents), then B-Dry's professional team arrived. They worked quickly, carefully, and neatly and completed the work as promised. Since the job was finished, we've not had any water in the basement. It's a HUGE improvement!
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing

"[member name removed] - We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with our B-Dry of Richmond team. We strive to make every customer's experience as satisfying as possible. Thank you for choosing B-Dry to correct your home's water problem once and forever. On behalf of everyone at our company, welcome to the B-Dry family. Regards, The B-Dry Guy"

Charles H.
Mar 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Showed up on time and called to confirm arrival time.   Professional.    The price was a little high, but I got a life time warranty with the pump.
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing

"[member name removed], Thanks for your review. It means a lot to us when our customers have a good experience and share it with others. Thank you for choosing B-Dry. If there is anything we can help you with in the future, we'll be here, as we have been since 1958. Thanks again."

Charlie T.
Aug 2012
2.0
$5,000
After all was said and done we actually ended up with a few items included in the job that were not on the contract and the work they did seems to have accomplished its intended purpose. I am confident that if I had not checked behind them each day that would not have been the case.
CAROL A.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000
They were the nicest company that we had worked with in a long time. This company did exactly what they said they were going to do and got done in a timely manner. They did a really good job; their price was compatible with everybody else because I did compare prices. B-Dry was a little more expensive than the other bidders but they did what I wanted them to do.
Eloise W.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did this over forty years ago for us. We have only had one problem and it was because the pump went out. Other than that everything has been great.
JENNY B.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
They were great except it hasn't rained enough for me to really judge how the work went.  I guess it went well because I didn't have any water come in the basement when it rained a lot, but it was a general rain.  It didn't pour.  I think things went well, but I don't know for sure.
Dallas P.
Jun 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,700
The crew which performed the work in my basement was efficient and professional.  The work was well done and on schedule.  Everything appears to be working well so far,  but we have not had enough wet weather yet to be able to determine whether or not the waterproofing system actually works as claimed.
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing

"Thank you for your comments, and we're glad you like your B-Dry System. If you ever have any questions in regard to our system, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. Thanks! B-Dry"

Mike H.
Jun 2010
3.0
The guy was nice and professional for the most part, but due to the reasons I mentioned - I decided not to go with B-Dry. B-Dry may be fine for someone with a higher budget that has a more profound water issue in their basement. But I felt they just didn't provide a solution that was inexpensive and practical for my situation. In addition, the up selling of the other products and the negative comments about other basement waterproofing companies just frankly made me feel a little bad about using B-Dry.
Vicki S.
Nov 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
They were excellent and my basement was the only one in the neighborhood that did not get flooded. I got several estimates and my basement is about the size of a cellar. It has a sump pump and had water in it all the time and I wanted it waterproofed. They were the third company that I called and they came out and I told them what I wanted. They gave me that information and a couple of other things that I could do if I wanted and they gave me different prices for those options. They did not pressure me and as soon as I said that I didn't want that, they did not mention it again. They were very honest about what I had to absolutely have to make the water stop from coming in and that's what they did. They were very punctual and it actually ended up being more work than they thought because it is such an old house and it took a whole day. There was no additional charge and the guys that came out were very professional. It has not leaked a drop and we've had several bad storms. I have told all my neighbors about them and I would definitely call them if I needed something else waterproofed. They also put in a new sump pump and put something around the sides of the walls. The price was actually better than other prices that I had gotten.
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing

"Thanks for your kind review of our B-Dry services! We appreciate you! Regards, The B-Dry Team"

Elizabeth C.
Oct 2007
2.0
$3,800
I was promised a Friday date for the work. I had made arrangements for my four animals to be boarded at the vets on that day so that they wouldn't be stressed by the noise. Service manager called Thursday and said that they were running late on a job and that they would not do my job until Saturday. On Saturday, the prep team and crew arrived late and there were two crew members, not three as there should have been. I was told by the salesperson that the outside drain pipe would not be visible. When the crew members were working on digging outside, I expressed concern about the width of the digging and how much of my grass was being torn up. I also stated what I was told by the salesperson that the pipe would not be visible. Not only was the pipe visible, but they had put a large cement structure at the end of the pipe. Also, they left cement footprints all over my driveway. They finished after dark. They had to come back several times to repair/fix things.
KENNETH E.
Jun 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very well.
BOBBIE G.
Oct 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
We were pleased with the result. At the next termite inspection, we were told it was dry as a bone under there.
Homeowner
Aug 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
Since our basement was wet and they did this work in the winter, they had to wait a month or so and let it dry out before they could finish the work. Therefore, they had some clean-up issues, but were decent and courteous.
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'58 Foundations & Waterproofing is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
'58 Foundations & Waterproofing accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, '58 Foundations & Waterproofing offers free project estimates.
No, '58 Foundations & Waterproofing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, '58 Foundations & Waterproofing does not offer a senior discount.
No, '58 Foundations & Waterproofing does not offer emergency services.
No, '58 Foundations & Waterproofing does not offer warranties.