Everdry Waterproofing Wisconsin

It went very well. After install 3 weeks later they came and fixed leveling issue. Very happy with the results are basement is fially mildew free and usable.

As stated above, the work was top quality, the customer service was excellent, and the annual warranty is phenomenal!

EverDry performed the services on my home described above and did a great job. It is such hard, messy work, and not fun for the homeowner both because of the mess and because it is expensive. At the time I had it done, the job foreman told me that if I ever broke through the cistern (an old system for providing water to the house), that they would come back to finish the drainage work whenever they could access the interior of the area. A couple of years later, I had an opening cut into the cistern to install a laundry shoot. I subsequently called Everdry Waterproofing to hold them to their promise. Although scheduling the work proved to be a real pain - they were hard to reach, each person kept passing the buck, it was hard to get a return call - they did ultimately keep their word, and after I pursued them via phone for several weeks and got insistent - they did indeed come back and finish the job, as promised. The main result is that I have had NO WATER whatsoever in my basement since Everdry did the work. The damp smell is mostly gone, and the unfinished space is much more functional for laundry and storage. My basement is no longer an emergency situation every time it rains. It is the single best thing, in a long list of repairs and remodeling projects, that I have done for my home.

It took about three days but the men showed up on time each day and work steadily until everything was done. Obviously breaking up the concrete around the bottom of the wall created dust and mess but the men covered everything with plastic and kept the mess to a minimum. Around the outside they had to dig up some shrubs and plants and they were careful to preserve and replant these when they had the tile put in. As they went along with the project the foreman explained to me what they were doing and when they would finish the project. considering the job they had to do i was very satisfied with the outcome. It took several months for the walls to dry out before I could repaint the walls where the paint had flaked off due to moisture and I was able to do that late this summer. As of a year of completion I see no evidence of leaking and the dry walls I was promised has become a reality and I am now happy to say that my basement is dry and my water problems have been solved. I would recommend Everdry Waterproofiong to anyone who is having problems with a wet basement.

Drain tiles were replaced and basement walls sealed along with moisture barrier.

There were wet spots down the corner of basement wall and other spots along the back wall back in Oct. 2011. Everdry replaced the drain tile. They also dug, by hand, a 2 foot trench along the basement wall down to the foundation in areas and sealed the wall along the back and side of the house. I very much appreciated not having my whole yard dug up. They removed the plants and put them back when done. They cleaned up very well and were professional and explained everything. The reason I gave a B for quality is that I had wetness on the wall blocks after completion, more than before. However, they came back about 3 times and finally discovered the problem. Where the new drain tile was connected to the old drain tile was uphill, so water was backing up. I did think they were very responsive in trying to solve the problem and after a few times, at no charge, they did. They also extended the new drain tile a bit more. My basement has been dry ever since with no problem. I would recommend them for their responsiveness and not giving up and solving the problem. Also for the care they took in not messing up my whole yard.

The entire experience went very well. All the staff at Everdry, to include those in the office and the crew that actually did the work, were VERY thorough, prompt in responsiveness, polite and professional. I no longer have to worry about dampness, mold, or water in my basement. The process was thoroughly explained prior to committing and during the water proofing process itself. Staff were very knowledgable and all questions were answered. It is costly, but well worth the money. And the fact that the work is guaranteed and transferrable make it all the more worthwhile. I highly recommend this company and the work they do.

We are very pleased with the services Everdry performed. They dug around the entire foundation to apply waterproofing, jackhammered the perimeter of the basement, replaced the drain tile, installed a basement dehumidifier, and even removed an old shower that had been installed in the basement. The work was completed within a couple of days and they cleaned everything up afterward. We've had no issues with water in the basement since this work was completed, whereas before it would happen with any heavy rain and after the snowmelt.

Very professional. Kept to schedule. Workers kept area clean. This was a lot of money. We let the problem go too long, trying self repair. It would have cost less to fix if we had called in the professionals sooner. I have no point of reference if price was high or fair, because no other contractor could do what this company was able to do. Which was new drain system without disturbing neighboring property, hand digging an outside working trench to check for cracks and seal foundation exterior without using bob cats or leaving ruts in yard. I feel confident every time there is a heavy rain, that we don't have to worry about the basement flooding. I don't expect to ever use this provider in the future, because I don't expect to ever need them. But, we have a warrantee. So, if there is a problem, we call them and they fix it. Edit 8/118/15. Somehow the box "Share on Band of Neighbors was checked". This was not my intention. I have removed that checkmark.

We were referred to Everdry by our landscaper (whom we trusted) so I had let my guard down on this one, so I am partially to blame. I have a rule to always get estimates/opinions from 3 different contractors at minimum. But since this company was recommended, we called them out first. And paid for it dearly. The actual work done was OK, but nothing spectacular. The crew showed up on time and were professional enough, but the workmanship was sub-par. They left a lot of cement in my basement sink, the ridged drain plastic installed along the basement wall was uneven and sloppy, and I had to have them come back to fix uneven concrete work. Then there were leaks that appeared after the job was done, which they did come back and fix as well. The real problem I have with this company is their sales tactic. It's just all so shady. It's the same story I've read on other peoples reviews... They send a rep over to take a look at the situation. They then sit you down and use fear tactics to add a sense of urgency. They insisted on including my spouse, which, of course, just feeds into their fear-based approach. "Mold is a serious problem, and your family is in danger" sort of thing. Even though our water issue was pretty minor. Once they see you are actually thinking about it, they "do you a favor". Because they are "booked so far out", they call up the scheduling department, and lo and behold, there is an opening that just opened up within the month! "But that opening will fill up super fast", they tell you, "so if you want it, you better act now." And of course, we bought it, hook line and sinker. So, we singed a contract for $18,000. Which we could cancel within a week. Of course, that did not sit well with me. That's a lot of money. And the whole way it went down made me so uncomfortable. So I got a second opinion, and of course they came in way less than that (like $9,000). Still a lot of money, but enough to convince me that I needed to cancel that contract with Everdry and think about this some more. So, I sent a signed contract cancellation letter to them. Unfortunately for me, I did not read all the fine print, and we technically only had 3 days to cancel, and I had missed it by a couple. I stated I still wished to cancel the work, at which point they sent over the original sales rep along with his manager. Again, my spouse had to be present for this, and it really was something I wish I could have spared her. The manager was completely rude and disrespectful. We were told they had already ordered all of the supplies for our job (which, I would totally have understood), but what made our job so special that those same supplies couldn't be used for the next job?? I asked, but he avoided an answer. Obviously, he knew I was right or was lying in the first place. He then said if we wanted to get out, we'd have to pay something like 40% of the cost. I didn't really want to do that. We went back and forth for a bit and he ended it by threatening to bring in lawyers.... So, we were basically stuck/forced into this $18,000 overkill and overpriced fix for our basement. Upon completion of the job, the lead contractor asks you to write a testimonial. Of course, we were shown a whole folder of these during the initial sales process. I had wondered how so many people wrote anything positive, but now I understood: you have to write them while the lead contractor is watching you. But honestly, the guys who actually did the hard work were great and totally respectful, so I went ahead and wrote a nice comment (sorry, to whomever reads that during their next hard sale). The only other positive is the lifetime warranty. A couple years after the job, we tore out the back concrete slab to put in a deck. Since there was concrete there when they originally did the job, they didn't apply the outside waterproofing treatment to that area. I called them up and they sent out a crew to take care of that at no cost. The negative there, is that the lifetime warranty will cost you $50 a year to maintain. I would completely avoid this company if you can. The actual work is OK, but is overpriced. And the sales team will take advantage of you at every opportunity.

They were very professional and did a great job with cleanup. There was an issue with replacing plants properly.

From start to finish, this company remained responsibly, respectful, prompt and always professional. Flow of information between us and Everdry remained steady during whole process from assessment to estimate to work and through completion. If there were ever questions about how we would like something to be done or how we wanted something to look, we would be asked, even if it meant holding up work, which didn't happen often because of the flow of communication of what had been done and what was going to be done and questions would normally be taken care of the day before it was done. My wife and I have had many things done to our home since we began living here in 2004, and we've found it extremely hard to find decent contractors to do...well, practically anything to our satisfaction. Either it draggs on for EVER and never is completed at a timely fashion, using every excuse imaginable to get out of it, or their work is not worth the money paid, or they make you feel as though you have no idea what you even want! Everdry has never given us a reason in 11 years to say anything negative about them. They have been our best investment yet.

They did a good job. They cleaned up and they were very pleasant people in a very unpleasant situation.

It went good, they were only here two days. There were at least half a dozen people here. The salesman who came out to do the presentation did a good job. They did an excellent job, very quickly. They left the area clean. They were very courteous and professional. You could tell they were here to do a good job.

So some background, we had the power go out and the sump pump went out. Water backed up and after we had a water damage company come clean up the mess, it was recommended we have a water proofing company look at our basement for a single mold spot. found on a board. The basement was 90yrs old, so we were bound to find something. The first thing they did is assess our house with a pair of guys who seemed decent enough. After we kinda waivered on whether we really needed their $15,000 system, a week later their and quot;chief inspectorand quot; (really just a closer) showed up (my wife was not impressed with his fancy mustang) to tell us how bad our basement was and how badly we needed their system. He didn't even go into the basement the time I was there (I found out later he had been on an earlier visit but only briefly went to the basement). Some of what he said made sense. But he did seem to be making up some stuff that contradicts science (like the venting system blowing air out of the house but somehow wouldn't create a vacuum that would bring cold air through leaks). He even made up an obvious sale tactic about being able to get us a and quot;special dealand quot; because they had extra supplies sitting in a warehouse they wanted to close. He also told me that fixing the grading in our backyard was not a solution for us. I was a little insulted when he told me the brand new $400 battery backup system (I personally installed after our power outage) was crap. If they wanted to make me happy they could have bought my backup system. So, we feel somewhat trapped because in order for us to sell our house we need a piece of paper saying we fixed the problem. So, we sign with them. My wife, then unsure, decides to get another opinion. We had already had a few other companies out before everydry, some tell us to do nothing, others want to excavate but nobody has any REAL objective data (humidity readings of our walls were elevated but very inconsistent). We have an expert come out, who scopes and tests our draintile, find out it is completely fine and functional (which counters and quot;the chief inspector'sand quot; theory that our interior drain tile isn't functional. We then call Everydry and tell them we want to cancel the deal or modify it to make it cheaper. They send the chief inspector/closer out again. He disputes the drain tile test as flawed and Everdry's drain tile is going to be bigger and better functioning. In order to cancel he tells us that they'll have to charge us 40% to pull out of the deal because they had already ordered the supplies (which seemed completely made up considering much of the supplies were just and quot;extra sitting in a warehouseand quot;). Granted, we waiting a couple weeks hmming and hawing before trying to pull out of the deal. He was also unsympathetic to our concerns of emptying out our life savings and/or taking on debt. Figuring at that point that we might as well go with this because we are going to have to do something about our basement and paying 40% for nothing just made us mad and made me feel trapped. So, the guys show up, seem to do a decent job (even the foreman pitched in). They then tell me they are going to have to move the electrical box (due to code... not their fault) but then they tell me I'm going to have to hire a plumber to have a drain put in (the condensation line from the furnace use to run into the sump hole). The closer/chief inspector told us that EVERYTHING would be covered if they encountered problems (including more expensive waterproofing and a few other things I specifically asked during his visit). The foreman also said that he recommended hiring a company to fix the grading in our backyard because it was a big part of the problem (something that contradicts the and quot;chief inspectorand quot;) and putting a lot of extra load on our wall. Since Everdry gave us a lifetime warranty on our walls why would I pay extra to have our backyard grading fixed? If it was important then the chef inspector should have recommended it. The foreman didn't understand why we were not happy about moving the sump pump to what was previously a living area that we'd now lose and partition (and Everydry tries to promote in making basements into living spaces-- we lost living space). They finish the work mostly on time but were EXTREMELY focused on getting done by 5pm. In fact I would have rather them stay a little longer, work slower and get the job done right. The foreman reminded the assistant several times they were behind and needed to get done. The assistant foreman actually told me that and quot;Miller timeand quot; was coming up and they needed to get done. It seemed obvious that once 5pm hit that everyone was getting paid overtime (or something). They did a pretty crappy job of cleaning up, and even threw away things that we had specifically asked them NOT to throw away (like the hose from the sump pump outside). Basement work is obviously dusty work and they left our house very dusty, which could have been helped if they would have setup an exhaust fan (in fact I should have setup a box fan on a daylight window). They moved the sump to meet the code with the electrical box (which is what needed to be done) and had to drill a hole through the side of the house. Due to them trying to get done ASAP the final walk through was done extremely quickly. I was physically handed a deodorizer bottle and told to set it up. When I noticed a couple things had been tossed I had wanted saved, the assistant foreman yelled at the guys in the truck (which leaked oil on our driveway by the way.... Not cool) who started digging through trash. Now this is what probably made me the most upset.... 1) we actually had to call them back to seal the and quot;worst cracksand quot; that the initial inspectors pointed out. They completely missed them. The assistant foreman said he didn't see them. 2)they didn't seal the front stairs along our house (which the inspectors also told us was a major problem.) 3)we found water damage on several pieces of wood, specifically a couple of doors that had been removed but propped up and exposed to some water (we have pictures). My wife called and we were told they'd reimburse us. 4)the and quot;newand quot; interior drain tile piping was, for what I could see, identical to what was removed. The crew even decided to leave about a 10 foot piece of the old drain tile intact under our stairs and simply connected it to the new system. This somewhat contradicts what Mr chief inspector said about bigger and better system if they relied on the old system. Yes, I realize other pieces of their system were put in place including a new exterior system that will improve drainage. 5) although they did seal the vinyl siding on the exterior of the house around the PVC pipe coming from the sump pump, they did NOT actually seal around the pipe into the basement with insulation (I have pictures).. At the beginning of winter I was trying to figure out why my basement was so cold. The concrete wall around the pipe was cold. I looked along the pipe going through the wall and could see light on the other side. I know they were paid to waterproof and not reinsulate the basement, but I paid $15k and they couldn't even seal around the pipe they put through my wall with a $3 of spray foam and $2 of fiberglass insulation!!! I went ahead and did it. But just illustrates what I believe is lack of care in double checking that i's were dotted and t's were crossed. Overall, good drainage system, very expensive, somewhat shady and high pressure sales techniques, some disagreement on what needed to be fixed by inspectors and the crew (and what and quot;everything extra we pay forand quot; really meant) and then not making sure the job was done right, slight water damage, lots of dust and an oil spot on my driveway to top it off.

We were afraid we had basement seepage so we researched Angie's list for basement waterproofing companies to come in and give us estimates on potential repairs, if needed. Everdry would not come out unless both homeowners were there. After re-reviewing all Angie's List comments, I got the impressionthat Everdry might want both homeowners available so that they could strong-arm a contract right on the spot. Not something I was interested in -- so I cancelled their appointment as I knew there were plenty of other reputable companies to work with who would only give me an estimate.

The basement had water seepage and over the years produced cracks in the foundation. After several estimates, by several companies who could do the job, and much research through Angie's List and BBB; Everdry was the company chosen. Liked the idea of doing a complete job versus either inside or outside. When the workers showed up, the head guy insisted a recommendation letter be written at the completion of the job. Wasn't expecting that. Felt forced into doing that and then realized that is how the sales guy is able to produce so many satisfied customer letters. The workers did a really good job. They were courteous and polite. Questions were encouraged and answered with patience. Issues arose after Everdry left. When the EZ breathe system was installed, we were only given verbal instructions on how to use it. We were supposed to receive an owner's manual, but never did, even after several attempts to get one. Andy in customer service never was able to get a copy. If the house is ever to be sold the new owners won't know how to operate it, not that our memories are all that accurate only after a few minutes of verbal instruction. The other issue we experienced was the newly poured cement has cracked after only a few months. Again, when Everdry was called, without seeing the cracks, Andy determined that the cracks were only cosmetic and it was a homeowner problem. Not the expected response after paying over $24,000. He also informed homeowner that there was information in the materials left with us. There were a lot of papers given to us and to read over every single item would be time consuming. If this is such a common occurrence, perhaps one of the workers should mention a preventative method or that it should be expected, instead of homeowners becoming disappointed in the work that was done and nothing being done by the company to fix it. Based on the work done at the time, this company may be hired again, but based on their customer service, not quite sure we would use this company again. Would have liked to been informed about the possibility of the cement cracking. Everdry sent Toby out to inform us that the cracking was normal due to their cement mixture. He also brought instructions on how to operate the EZ breathe and taped it to the vent so we would always know how to operate it. Because of their thoroughness, we are now satisfied with Everdry.

.The men came in, sealed off the stairwell with plastic and covered the furniture that was in the basement before jack hammering the concrete next to the walls. They carried the concrete out of the house. Outside they dug down about 1 1/2' from the wall and coated the walls and cracks. They also sealed the patio and front door areas next to the house. I was pleased that none of my bushes or flowers were damaged.. They cleaned up quite well after they finished in 3 days. It was not as dusty as people had warned. Overall, I was pleased with the work the men did, and I am hoping the mold on the walls will eventually be taken care of. by the painters.

After not being able to sleep all weekend due to my concern about the huge financial commitment I had made, I decided to cancel the contract. I filled out the cancellation form, wrote a letter and mailed it on Monday 07/22/13. I also called the company that same morning. The receptionist said she would need to send the saleman back out to my home and an appointment was set for the following day. The salesman arrived at the scheduled time and was accompanied by another individual, Christopher Poitter. Mr. Poitter tried to convince us not to cancel. He offered to drop the price down some more. I explained that my husband and I are retired and on a fixed income. I further explained that we did not wish to take on additonal debt. The $78.00 check that I wrote on 07/19/13 was returned to me on 07/26/13.

The work went fast and they finished in 2 days. There were plenty of workers to get the job done - 6 or 8 men. They cleaned up as well as possible. Everything was covered. All mud was removed without too much mess. We had rain on Friday and they had to quit working outside until it quit. All plants were put back though not all in the same place. A storm window was broken but they are having it repaired.

I recently purchased a single family home in Shorewood that had some issues with dampness in the unfinished basement. I purchased it after the major flooding from a couple years ago, and there appeared to be some evidence of water flooding in the basement, even though the seller did not disclose that information. Given the age of the house, flaking and cracking in the foundation, and concerns with future water issues, part of my plan for purchasing the home included waterproofing it. I was referred to three contractors by a structural engineer I do business with who is a trusted source, and Everdry Waterproofing was one of them. All three came up with basically the same scope of work, but Everdry's price was at least $5,000 cheaper - I ended up paying them just over $15,000 while the other companies were over $20,000. Everdry was prompt in setting up a time for a free estimate, and they were very thorough in explaining their system, as well as their lifetime warranty. The other contractors only offered 20-year warranties, so the lifetime warranty was a plus in addition to the price. My experience with Everdry during the job was awesome. They went out of their way to meet my schedule and complete the job before I moved in which was much appreciated. They were careful in digging up the landscaping around the house and after sealing/repairing the walls put everything back, inlcuding plants, bushes, soil, mulch...everything. My landscaping actually looked better after they left from what it was before. Everdry made a point to covering anything that could get dirty with plastic and they left the site clean each day they were there working. I also did not have the proper electrical outlets in the basement for their EZ Breath dehumidifying system and sump pump, and they actually paid to have new electrical installed working with Shorewood's inspectors. I was very impressed with that extra perk. They also finished the job on time. In addition to finishing the job as promised, Everdry continues to offer service. They told me some of the soil and dirt might settle and that if that happened I could call and they would bring out new soil. I had an issue with a laundry tub leaking after they left. Even though i already paid them they came back and repaired the plumbing at no extra charge. Based on my overall experience with Everdry and the team I worked with led by Toby Mauhar, I would recommend them to anybody looking to have similar services performed on their home or business.

Beware! I had to convince them to send a salesman to speak with only me, and not both my husband and me. The salesman was friendly, but told me some things that seem designated to mislead/misrepresent once I had time to think about them. The quote was such a shock that it wasn't until the next day that I realized I had signed a contract. The quote included a partial excavation and a full excavation of only 2 areas. The salesman gave me less that a 1% discount when I agreed to have them do the work as a and quot;fill-inand quot;. The contract stipulated a time period of 5 1/2 months before the work was guaranteed to be completed. When I decided to exercise my right to cancel, I had another visit with the salesman and what I can only assume was the sales manager becasue he did not identify his position with the company. After much arm-twisting, he agreed to cancel the contract, but only after he pushed me to allow him to come back after I received any other quotes. I will not have them back. After they left, I called the office to request a refund of the small deposit, which they promised to take care of. After a week of waiting for the refund, the deposit still had not cleared my bank nor did I receive the refund. I was forced to pay for a stop-payment, which may have been their intent. Everdry has gotten some good reviews, but they do not like to lose. The entire encounter was very stressful. I felt mislead, pressured and manipulated, and also did not feel that they could be trusted to do a good job after what I went through with them.

The sales person we had ended up being rude and unprofessional. He was nice until we decided we didn't want to sign on with the company and then the tables turned. Buyer beware! Just make sure that you get multiple quotes if you are considering going with this company.

Everdry Waterproofing was great. For having to go through that they were a very good company. They came when they said they would come, they did what they said they were going to do and he actually took me step by step through the process and showed me what they were doing, which was kinda nice. They were in and out very quickly. They were really friendly. We had a snowstorm and they came out in the snowstorm.

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