We live at the top of a hill, and we've all heard water runs downhill so we shouldn't have a leaky…read morebasement problem, right? Ha! After watching the (ground level) window well in my front yard fill entirely with water one incredibly rainy day about three years ago when I happened to be in the "cellar," and then let go with all of the water seeping around the frame and down my wall... well I finally understood that damp & musty smell my basement always had. Btw, the spot is not directly under the window but off to the side which is why I always thought water was seeping in through the foundation on the side wall where the stain mostly is (water does move downhill haha). Pioneer Basement responded quickly, gave me several options and quotes, and made financing easy. We decided about two years ago to waterproof only part of the basement since that's the area that is usually damp. We also went with the thermal vapor wrap on that part of the wall, and added the dehumidifier which was optional but recommended. Completely solved our problem - and ended the musty scary haunted basement stink entirely. Fast forward to now. I'm again randomly in the basement (for an internet wiring issue) and notice the absolute faintest but-still-I'm-not-imagining-it damp smell. Yup, after another of the crazy rains we've had this year, and... not at a wall but once again about a foot away from another ground level basement window, a small puddle. Of course, it's at a spot without the drain, sump pump, vapor wrap we'd invested in for part of the basement. Once again, Pioneer Basement sent an estimator over within a day or two - polite, knowledgeable, and quick to deliver multiple quotes (finish the full perimeter, do a smaller portion, consider adding window enclosures to tie into the drainage system...) and financing options. This is a company that delivers a high quality critical product, with a great warranty, at a fair and equitable price. They offer exceptional customer service. Your basement will thank you for having them do your waterproofing. And you'll never need to be scared of opening that cellar door again.

Exceptionally poor, slow-to-no response in simply scheduling an appointment. Took the time off of…read morework only to receive a call just before the difficult-to-schedule appointment to inform that the appointment was cancelled, claiming the one person in the entire company who could do this work was out sick. They would not return the (steep, expensive, overpriced) deposit via the card they charged upon our request, instead saying they could send another person same-day as the appointment after all -- despite supposedly having only one staffer specializing in the particular work we had scheduled out sick (the things that make you go hmm...). Gut feeling told me not to trust their work at that point. The company being too cheap to pay the transaction fee to refund the card they charged for the deposit, instead they issued a refund check needing to be cashed at their specific bank. Absolute refusal to refund the card we paid the deposit with. We cashed the check same day, questioning whether the company had even enough cash on hand to refund us (not a joke). Instead of apologizing for the whole miserable ordeal as business and customer service etiquette would dictate, instead they demeaned us for becoming upset over some really seriously bad bad bad customer service.

I called Hammer Basement Waterproofing because we have a unique situation in the basement of our…read moreold house. Emilio came right out and assessed our situation. He was honest and did not try to sell us products that we do not need. He has many years of experience and is extremely knowledgeable in all things related to basement construction. I would recommend him to my family and friends! - Shannon M.

My sump pump let go and my basement flooded. Emelio came over, assessed the situation and told me…read morethey were booking into May, but he would come after hours to install a new sump pump if we were to experience a weather emergency. Needless to say, we were under a flood watch last Saturday. Emilio was in New York on Friday, he and his brother came to my house at 8:15 pm and installed a new pump! I cannot express how appreciative I am to Emilio for his commitment and integrity! I would highly recommend Hammer Basement Waterproofing!

Alvin was great! This was the first time I had Alvin as my annual service and maintenance for my…read moreFrench drain (sump system) and backup battery. He was professional and knowledgeable and explained clearly and thoroughly. We would not hesitate to recommend Alvin. Ron C. West Roxbury

I'm happy to be able to update this review on Groundworks! The GM came out personally to look at…read morethe job and said he would correct all the issues created by his crew. Guess what he kept his word! Mostly everything was fixed back to its condition before they came out. Now with all the recent snow and all the melting thats taking place, my basement would have been a literal disaster. But its not, its super dry and smells great and is airtight. I'm so thankful I called them when I did and that the work was completed in time for the snow fall. I 'm also super thankful to the GM for being thoughtful and following thru on his commitment to provide a superb service along with great customer service.

Bob and his crew installed an underground drainage system for a downspout at my house. I had had…read moreproblems with basement flooding when the previous downspout drainage system became blocked. Bob recommended a new type of drainage system and did an excellent job installing it. The way it is designed, it is highly unlikely that my basement will ever flood again. It looks very good and is hardly noticeable. They did a thorough clean-up after the work was completed. All this was done at a very reasonable price. Bob and his crew were very pleasant and easy to work with. I highly recommend Global Basement Waterproofing and would definitely use them again.

I had my basement waterproofed by Global Basement Waterproofing in 2013. They did an amazing job…read more They always respond and arrive during scheduled timeframes, including annual service appointments. Not only do they do a great job on installation, they use great equipment/products and they help educate home owners on the system and its maintenance. It's a huge relief not to worry about my basement flooding! I highly recommend them.

This company "fixed" my sump pump a few years back, it cost me thousands and it broke! I noticed on…read moretheir website they referred to me as a "he" instead of a she. They also took credit for a drain that was installed in 1978, when in reality they broke my drain and had to fix it! Referred to my house as "old" when the house was completely remodeled.

Great job.Great communication. Always got communications about what the next step was from…read more Christina and Robin. Crawlspace looks new.

I recently purchased a new home with some sump pump issues and wasn't sure if the builder was…read moregiving me a runaround about fixing the issue. I wanted a second opinion from a professional. I called Watchman and spoke with the owner who gave me his opinion. He then offered to come out and take a look. Upon coming out, the owner gave me his opinion and recommendations which I could use to go back to my builder with. Watchman did not charge me for this and did not attempt to sell me anything. They simply advised me of some changes I could ask the builder to make as part of my new home's warranty. It's refreshing to encounter a company and owner that genuinely want to help people.

As I take a break from mopping up water and watching my husband dump 16 gallon shop vac buckets of…read morewater out one after the other from vacuuming the water that is pouring into my finished basement, I am reminded of the time I tried to get Tim, the owner of Watchman Waterproofing, to make good on his "lifetime guarantee" of waterproofing. After spending over $80,000 on a full perimeter system with a sump pump and finishing our basement, I am left with a vendor that refuses to make good on his guarantee, and a house that STILL gets water. Tim told me to "go ahead and sue him" vs. making good on his work. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY if you care about your property ACTUALLY being waterproofed.

C&M was extremely professional, friendly and helpful during my process in finding a waterproofing…read moresolution. I appreciate their willingness to work with me and find something that would work within my budget. Maxsuel was great to work with!

From the owner: I specialize in basement waterproofing. I work with permanent solutions, using proven techniques,…read moreexperiece, and top-quality materials to eliminate leaks, moisture, and mold in a safe and lasting way. My commitment is to deliver real results, not quick fixes that's why every job is done with attention to detail and a focus on adding value to your property.

The work performed in our bulkhead was dramatically perfect. Besides the work being done, the crew…read morewas the most professional we have ever had. They were thoughtful, clean and very polite. Also, they are honest. I can't say enough about them in every way. I would not hesitate to recommend them for any waterproofing job needed. They go beyond the job and actually do more than was in the contract without charging for it. No one is better and they are truly perfect.

Called them because my elderly aunt was getting water in her basement anytime there was heavy…read morerainfall. I explained that it was a fieldstone foundation and the guy I spoke with said "no problem." The gentleman showed up when he said he would, which was great that I didn't have to waster 2 hours in traffic for nothing. However, the oddness ensued quickly. Every time I showed him a part of the basement, he'd say "Great. I'll take a look and find you if I have any questions" but his "inspections" would only take 2 minutes. So, we'd walk to the next part of the basement, he'd say he'd let me know when he was done, then I'd wait a minute or two and then proceed to the next section. (I swear I'm not making this up.) It was really odd. After his inspection, I said "what do you think?" He said they don't really do much with fieldstone foundations (which would have been very beneficial to tell me over the phone) but that he was going to talk with his boss and that I shouldn't worry because they wouldn't "leave me high and dry" (no pun intended.) He then excused himself once again to call someone and then a few minutes later comes back to tell me there isn't really anything they can do and we should contact someone who specializes in fieldstone foundation repair and then leaves. I don't know how long I scratched my head after that encounter. Drycrete might be a magnificent company to do business with and their work might be first rate but, from my single encounter with them, I was not remotely impressed and it was a grand waste of my time.

Recently my chimney was damaged from a storm on December 19th extremely high winds and heavy rain,…read morethe wind was so strong it lifted the metal insert in my chimney and removed it w/ the bricks still attached. I immediately took to the internet to find a high-quality specialist w/ a 5* rating and reviews to back it as I had installed a high-quality metal roof installed 8 years ago by interlocking roofing at the time the cost was $ 35,000.00 now that same roof today would cost approx. close to $ 100,000.00 so I needed a professional with knowledge with working w/ a metal roof that looks like slate. and wanted to do the proper assessment of damage cost etc. prior to placing a claim w/ my insurance company. As that would give me a good idea of cost repairs what would be involved as it would be a lot different than dealing w/ your normal asphalt roof where they could just go up on the roof where in this case you cannot. You would either need a lift or specialized staging set up as that come at a higher cost. in order to not compromise the integrity of the metal roof and to avoid liability, so I needed to do my do diligences in getting the right company to assess and do the job once the claim was put in. Because it was the weekend, I filled out the information online and in less than a 1/2 hour, I had a response from Brian from Safe Sweep Chimney. Extremely professional and set up an appointment on the 30th of December to come out and assess the damage. Now I had a professional I then went online and filed my claim w/ Amica who I have had for many years and are the Best of the Best when it comes to insurance companies, after filing I was notified that I was assigned a claim representee, and a claim person would be coming out on the 31st of December, so now I have done what needed to be done. Now as stated Brian showed up like he said he would at the time he had stated and was here for well over an hour did a complete assessment, cleaned the chimney and the fee was very reasonable of $ 300 as stated during our first conversation. and wrote up a report in his findings. During his time at my home Brians communication was in terms that I could understand and the process that would need to take place, and yes, a specialize staging company would need to come out and set staging w/ stairs in order to not compromise and damage to my roof but also for the safety of his employees. and the roof would have to be tarped to avoid any scratching etc. Brian also asked me if I had ever had the chimney ever cleaned, I told him no, that I had been told back when I purchased my home back in 1978 that because I didn't have a fireplace it was necessary, that may have been the case back then only to find out not to be true, to my surprise. the cleaning the chimney is one of the things Brian insist should always be done regardless this way it ensures the integrity of the bricks and shows if there are any cracks etc. that can be repaired that can avoid any future expensive cost down the road and avoid any carbon monoxide from seeping into your home. This to me is what sets Brian apart from other his willingness to take the time to educate someone like me of the dangers that could arise, as Brian put it, though it is a costly repair that it's his job to make a homeowner aways of any hazards that could arise in the future, regardless of whether I went with him or not, That was all I needed to hear, I was relieved in knowing that hiring Brian would be another one of those best asset's I would be investing in knowing the job for one would be professional, two I would never have to worry about it again at least not as long as I remain in my home. one of the best choices I could have made by doing my homework and not just hiring anyone, and the second-best thing I ever did was having one of the best insurance companies to protect me with my Home, and Auto and Liability Insurance, Amica I could be happier w/ my decisions and I urge anyone looking for reputable insurance company, reputable Chimney expert call Brian, at Safe Sweep Chimneys as well as Amica, oh one last thing to Brian's credit, who in today's world does this. Brian made it a point to call me the next day to see how I was doing, knowing how frazzled I was and to insure me everything would be alright. but was more concerned about me as a person. Sure, made me feel a lot better. I can only say Thank you Brian, so much appreciated the time and care you took to spend w/ me the day of my crisis. Joseph St. Jean

We recently bought a home on the cape and wanted to have our chimney cleaned and inspected. Brian…read moreand his crew came and did a fantastic job. They covered my living room with tarps and left my living room spotless. The outside of the chimney needed more attention, and Brian gave me a few options which were reasonable. We picked a date and Safe Sweep showed up on time and chipped away loose stucco and repaired my chimney like new! I would highly recommend Safe Sweep Chimney. Karl H