1-800-BUSYDOG Basement Technologies is one of the fastest growing and most progressive basement waterproofing companies in the world. Our company designs and manufactures innovative waterproofing and dehumidification products. No matter what the problem is, we have the industry leading tools and expertise to solve waterproofing problems once and for all.
I had my system installed in 2004 because with any rain I would get 2 to 3 inches of flooding. Since it has been installed I have not had a drop of water in the basement. This is a professional outfit and I would rate them excellent in every respect. It was a big job and they did an excellent job. They are always pleasant to deal with. I highly recommend them
Description of Work: My annual check of my system to make sure it is functioning properly
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$315
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on Angie's List. We are thrilled to hear that it's been such a good experience for so many years. Let us know if we can ever do anything to make it better. Enjoy the rest of the Summer!
Sean M.
06/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
Jessica was fsntastic. I received a letter with all the information I needed to renew my warranty. Everything was great! Thanks!
Description of Work: Informed me my warranty on the pump was going to expire.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$349
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Have a wonderful 4th of July and let us know if we can ever do anything to make your experience better.
Alice M.
05/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
Busy dog techs Bernie and Dylan were prompt, professional, courteous, knowledgeable and neat. They explained every step and the work area looked the same as before they came.
Description of Work: Annual service check
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
That is great to hear! We'll make sure to pass your feedback along to Bernie and Dylan.
Charles M.
05/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
Went fine. Good advance communications. Serviceman was professional, pleasant, and informative. Gave good advice for several things I could do myself to monitor the system and avoid trouble and extra expense in the long run.
Description of Work: Annual service of pump and backup battery system. General check of overall drain system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$265
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
Thank you for taking a moment to provide your feedback, we know you are a busy man! Have a great Memorial Day weekend and we'll see you next year. If you have any questions in the meantime, just give us a call.
Alan B.
05/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
I think I already covered this above.
Description of Work: Jay checked all 3 of our sump pumps and their backup batteries to make sure everything was working correctly. He did it all cheerfully, explaining everything that we asked, and cleaned up everything afterward.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$463.5
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
We'll make sure to pass this on to Jay...he takes pride in his work. We are lucky to have him on the team! Thank you very much for your ongoing business and support.
Deborah M.
05/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
They responded promptly to our request for someone to come out for an evaluation. We felt they were honest in their assessment and didn't try to oversell. Once we made the decision to proceed they are able to respond quickly. The team arrived on site at the specified time. They were professional and friendly. They explained the job completely before they started. Communication was great. Work done professionally. They cleaned up and we could barely tell they had been digging in the yard. Everything was completed as promised. Would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Installed window wells, extended down spouts away from the house to direct water away from the house. Repaired a crack in the basement. All this was to address a persistent water problem we had in the basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
This is our favorite kind of response! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and most importantly, thank you for giving us the opportunity to fix your basement related problems. Let us know if you have any questions in the weeks and months to come.
Mary G.
05/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
Agent arrives on time, is mindful and respectful of our home. After checking the two separate systems we have for any maintenance issues, they explain Anything that was done. If something needs fixing for an additional charge, they explain it and usually proceed.
Description of Work: This company has serviced our system since original install in 1996. They maintain the system, check and tweek any issues.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Donald M.
05/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
provided the checklist of preventative maintenance, reviewed everything in detail. Had this company for years. Always professional both in office and the technicians o-site I have the next maintenance scheduled for 5/16/2016.
Description of Work: Annual service maintenance
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$390
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
Thank you for the kind words and ongoing business! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you next week.
Maureen D.
05/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
It took the installer less than a few hours to install. He showed up on time, was clean, explained everything and was very friendly.
Description of Work: When they were assessing my basement for leaks and foundation related issues they say a stack of bottled water cases sitting by the steps. At that point we started talking about drinking water and Mitch mentioned that they sold whole house water filtration systems. He quoted a fair price for what I was already spending so I moved forward with the purchase. They installed a tank approximately 10 x 60 inches in height right where the main water supply enters my home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
Thanks for your business and feedback [Member Name Removed]. We'll look forward to serving you for many years to come.
Melanie B.
04/2016
3.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
The inspection was fine. The cost was actually what we had to deal with, expensive and then it took them forever. They kept calling me, trying to get me to buy the package. But I had to tell them don't call me anymore I'n not interested.
Description of Work: I use 1-800-BUSYDOG for basement inspection and waterproofing services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$49
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. I am going to remove you from our database to prevent further phone calls. If you ever move forward with a basement waterproofing project, you know where to find us! Thank you very much.
Harry K.
03/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
The service call was responded to within several hours of initiation. the defective component was replaced and as always I had an opportunity to chat with the technician which has always been beneficial with respect to my own self maintenance efforts. Later that evening a fault occured in the GFI circuit powering the sump system and I reset it. It ran through the evening and I placed a follow up call to have it checked. Again the response was quick and the tech and I talked through the possible scenarios. The fault did not re occur and It would appear to be related to the moisture due to the system service and the sensitivity of the GFI circuit. I have had this system for 8 years and other than the annual maintenance visits I've had perhaps three "service calls". The response has always been quick and the service excellent including the information imparted by the Techs. There was one instance where the Tech wasn't a regular road person and he wasn't able to get things right. The company responded immediately and sent a senior Tech out who fixed everything up correctly. If you have to have one of these systems and many of us do, I would definitely recommend this company. My experience from the initial sale through install and subsequent service visits including interaction with the office staff has always been excellent.
Description of Work: Replaced intermittent system component (Float Switch).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
Your ongoing business, support and feedback means the world to us. We'll work on getting straight A's in the years to come. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Paul P.
03/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
This was a yearly maintenance call done,as always, very competently. Basement Tech. is expensive but worth it. Outstanding responsiveness, professionalism and service.
Description of Work: This company installed and maintains an extensive basement drain system including battery back up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
We are so grateful for your continued support year after year. Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to share your experience.
Paul P.
03/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing, basement remodeling, water delivery, water softeners
 + 2 more
Been using this co. for many years initial installation and maintenance. Expensive but outstanding
Description of Work: Yearly maintenance on a basement waterproofing system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
Thank you so very much for the positive feedback and ongoing business, this is what we strive for! We are truly grateful to have you as a customer.
David C.
08/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing, plumbing, wells
 + 1 more
We needed this done quickly as we had a basement window open with flex hose thrown out the window to remove the water. Between the heat, humidity, mosquitoes, and security issues leaving that window open was not a great option. They came and gave us an estimate, said it would take less than one day to install and so put us on an "on call" list for scheduling as soon as possible. The next day I got a call that they had to delay another job and so a technician was free the following day to do our install. He arrived right on time, was courteous and professional, and finished the job in about five hours. The only minor issue was the mud tracked through the basement from his work, but considering the water we had under the slab, it really couldn't be helped. So far I am happy with the work done, but I have some concerns as to how well it will work come winter. Will I end up with a skating pond near the house as the water comes up from the bubbler pot and freezes? Will have to wait and see.
Description of Work: Jack hammered out the old clean out pit where I had a hardware store sump installed, installed a stronger pump with battery backup and hard piped outlet to bubbler pot in backyard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
Thank you so much for the positive feedback! Hopefully at this point you've experienced several bouts of heavy rain and success with the system. Let us know if you have any questions whatsoever.
David S.
07/2015
1.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
Ten years ago we got water in our basement. I called 1-800-BUSY-DOG to ask about their services after which I decided that I wasn't interested. However these people don't seem to take "No" for an answer. Approximately once a year since then these people call me and ask if I'm having any water problems. And each time I told them I'm not interested and please remove me from their list. I got a call again today. I can't speak to the quality of their work, but I would warn any potential customers once they get your home phone number they will keep calling and calling.
Description of Work: These people keep calling me every year despite me asking them not to.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
Thank you for your initial interest in 1-800-BUSYDOG. We have grown into generators and RainSoft in addition to our waterproofing solutions, and we were excited to share the news. We will put you on our do not call list, and we apologize for any inconvenience. Please let us know if we could be of service in the future. Thank you, Karen Hayes
MERCEDES C.
06/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
I was at work for most of the time during work. Did a great job, explained everything
Description of Work: Installed a sum-pump in basement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
It was a pleasure working for you. Enjoy that dry basement!
Anna S.
05/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
I felt like the goal was to put in the pump system without not really understanding if it was really needed. I did not purchase the system and glad I did not. The water issue could be resolved using another less expensive method.
Description of Work: checked for where water could be entering into the basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$49
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
Thank you for the opportunity to assess your basement. We are here to answer additional questions regarding the space and look forward to serving you in the future if the need ever arises.
I am very happy with the project. Two sump pumps were installed in my unfinished basement. The job was completed in one day. The installer was with the company for over ten years and an extremely hard worker. He was very knowledgeable about the system that was installed. He is the main reason I am so satisfied with the project. Due to an issue with a footing, one of the pump locations had to be moved. This resulted in 2 feet of track not being installed. I called about this change and the company investigated and then promptly refunded the cost for the 2 feet of track. Within a week, one of the pump was actively working after a big rain storm. The sound of the pump could only be heard directly above it on the first floor. As for the cost, the company was very competitive with other quotes. I also felt that this company had the best products and technology. I would also like to comment on some things to expect during this type of project. First, jack hammering into concrete will cause dust. The company did try to minimize the dust by using plastic sheeting. The company also did sweep the area after the installation. I did do some additional sweeping and mopping after the company left. Second, you will also need to have an electrician install an outlet at the pump locations.
Description of Work: Two sump pumps installed in unfinished basement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
[Removed Member Name] - It was a pleasure working with you on the project, your support and feedback is greatly appreciated. We are here for you should you ever have questions or additional needs in the future. Thank you very much!
Francesca R.
02/2015
2.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe, plumbing
 + 1 more
It was a lot of miss and poor communication and as I mentioned above the job had to be done twice because the first time it was not done incorrectly. Different people from the same company had opposite opinions of how to install and do the job. A lot of scheduling errors and problems.
Description of Work: they laid down water drainage system in one part of basement. after the next rain it leaked in original area again so they had to come back to add additional drainage in another part of wall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0
$5,000
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
Thank you for your original interest and business with us [member name removed]. The area installed from the original proposal was water tested and passed, at the time of install there were no water leaks with the testing in January 2014. With the spring rain storms, water came in, we did a survey in April 2014, and added six more feet of system at no cost to you. Our senior technician and trainer did that install, and did advise you may have a crack and may need to have your wall open more to find the issues if you keep seeing water. This was our last conversation with you in April of 2014, there are no notes or further appointments. We apologize if there was any miscommunication, we truly appreciate your business. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.
Brian W.
01/2015
2.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
Terrible experience; confusing more than anything else. They had been persistent the last couple of years after an initial meeting where we were not ready to make a move. Late 2014 we had a couple of meetings and they became very aggressive with the sales process, coming back to our house 2 more times. We agreed upon a significant project to be done, and then we never heard from them. I followed up 2 separate times by email; the 2nd time after which I received an email back saying someone would contact me that day. Never happened. Very strange, but also very unprofessional.
Description of Work: Never performed the work. Never followed up after we agreed on service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0
$12,000
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
Mr. (removed member name), thank you for your initial interest in 1-800-BUSYDOG, we certainly do appreciate it. We understand your time and your needs are valuable, and we do sincerely apologize your information was not relayed as our protocol stands. We have your paperwork and proposed solutions, we will send them right over, we truly believe this will satisfy your water issues. With this unexpected extreme rainy winter, we have been inundated and do apologize your paperwork was not delivered. We have also updated Mitch Lindsay, our Quality Care Representative, to assist in tracking your work with us from install to completion. Please call us with any concerns or questions you may have, we look forward to servicing you, again thank you for your business, we do appreciate it.
John A.
01/2015
1.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
The inspection went well. The inspector was courteous professional and very helpful. During the inspection it was determined that since I had no actual water leaks or seepage into my basement that I had no need for the company's water drainage system at this time. It was noted that I may need the company's service in the future but not at this time. Since that time I have received at least 10 to 15 or more calls from various people still trying to sell me the company's product and services. Offering me deals discounts etc. Every time I received a call I let the people calling know the same thing I that I have noted above. The calls kept coming. I told the callers that I did not need the service and if and when I needed it in the future that I would call the and let them know. The calls kept coming. After several calls I asked that they take me off their call list. I was assured that they would. The calls kept coming. After several months if this i told one caller to take me off the call list and to note in my file tat I will never purchase anything from the company because of the way they harass potential customers. Believe it or not I received another call just last week!!! I cannot comment on the product or services because I did not purchase anything. But I will tell you I will never buy anything from them and will tell anyone who ever asks not to call them for a quote because they harass and hound you and do not respect you as a potential customer. I can only imagine what the experience would be once you purchased something from them. I had read online similar comments to mine before I purchased the offer on Angie's List but discounted them because they were highly rated on Angie's site. What a disappointment. Word of advice stay away from this company.
Description of Work: Basement inspection for water and dampness issues
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
[removed member name] we appreciate your initial interest in us, and we are happy Andy Mulcahy was able to determine your exact issue. We apologize for any miscommunication or repeated phone calls, we are very excited and busy at this time of year with the recent rain storms, and for the need of generators in the New England area especially with the winter months among us. We will remove your number from all of our marketing and dialer databases, we sincerely hope if the need arises in the future we may be of service to you. Thank you again for your initial interest and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Taneka S.
01/2015
4.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
 + 0 more
It went well. They gave me some valuable information about my foundation and basement. The only thing that I didn't really care for was that they tried selling me a very expensive dehumidifier. They later continued calling me and attempting to come out to assess my basement as if they had never been out in the first place. I'm sure that they are a good company; it just turns me off when a person or company is too pushy and this is how I felt with them.
Description of Work: They came out and assessed my basement for leaks and foundation issued.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
Thank you very much for the opportunity to assess your home's water and humidity issues. If you do end up moving forward with a water proofing or dehumidification solution we'd be happy to answer questions pertaining to the solution selected and even happier to be the provider. In the meantime, we'll make sure your contact info is removed from existing call lists. Thank you again and happy new year!
Charlotte K.
12/2014
2.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe, foundation repair, plumbing
 + 2 more
Fast forward 2 months, the work is done by the second vendor, Busy Dog won't stop calling me! They told me they can give me another 20% off the price, but they need to come in and do another walk through on the property. I said no. Now two months later, their people are calling me TWICE A DAY. I told them to take me off their list and that I have had the work done. Doesn't seem to matter. I have also heard horror stories since from other people who have used them.
Description of Work: I called Busy Dog to get a quote on a partial internal drain system in October. Their guy came in telling me that my foundation had serious problems and I was in for a world of trouble. He quoted me $8200 (which included a 30% discount), and $1200 to fix a crack. This is after I had a full home inspection (I was buying the place) and it was clear the basement did not have serious water problems. However, being at the base of a hill, I was concerned for the future. I had another vendor that I ended up going with who did a great job for $5200.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
$9,000
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
We appreciate Ms. [member name removed] contacting us in October for an estimate, and understand that she has gone with another vendor for her waterproofing needs. We have our customers, both existing and prospective, in our dialer database for waterproofing as well as our generator and water purification systems, and I would be happy to remove her from our marketing database and apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you, we do appreciate your business.
Sharon D.
12/2014
3.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
The evaluation was never completed. They were supposed to come back out to complete the evaluation after the technician consulted with the rest of their team. I feel like the deal was a waste of time. I have tried to reach out to them to finish the plans but have not been successful. They tried to schedule work to be done but I would rather have a set of plans completed first.
Description of Work: $49 for a Basement Inspection and Preventive Water Leakage Plan
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
I would be happy to assist you, and remove you from our database, however I cannot find your information in our system, and I cannot locate the big deal you purchased either. Could it have been under a different name? Your phone number would help as well. Thank you, Karen Hayes
BARBARA H.
10/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
The technician was very nice. Scheduling an appointment was good. I did not peruse with them further since the job would have been too expensive.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for $49 basement inspection package, with $200 credit towards repairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Response from 1-800-BUSYDOG
Thank you for the opportunity and for the positive feedback. Please let us know if we can provide further assistance in the future.
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Service Categories
Basement Waterproofing,
Wells and Pumps,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Foundation Repair,
Basement Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Mold Testing & Remediation,
Concrete Leveling,
Structural Engineering,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Water & Smoke Damage
FAQ
1-800-BUSYDOG is currently rated 4 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1-800-BUSYDOG accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa