Drycrete Waterproofing

(2015) Professional work, quality product, helpful with follow-up questions even a year later.

We are absolutely thrilled with the job that Jason and his crew did for us. Our basement has had water problems for years but exposure to an external town leak took our water problems to a whole new level. We were in a mess and reached out to several contractors. Jason was by far the most knowledgable, responsive and responsible of everyone who we spoke with. Jason and his crew arrived exactly as scheduled and worked nonstop. They removed and disposed of existing debris, dug out the interior perimeter of our large basement, installed drainage pipes and two sump pumps. Adjacent to the basement is an old root cellar which also experiences flooding and had an old gravel and dirt floor (a real mess). Jason and his crew installed the same drainage system in the root cellar with another sump pump and poured a beautiful concrete floor. We can hardly believe the difference. Additionally, Jason and his crew are super nice, very patient with questions and very clean. These guys are very hard workers, take pride in their work and know what they're doing. We highly recommend Drycrete Waterproofing.

It went very well. Jason is very professional and responsive, and kept me informed of what work needed to be done and explained it in understandable terms. The final work, while not as fun as a new kitchen, was done very well. They cleaned up after themselves and got the whole job done within about 5 hours. Not many people get excited about having to have a sump pump installed, but if you do, or have other basement water issues, Jason and Drycrete are the company to call. They know what they are doing and they do it well. Price is certainly competitive and fair.

Jason and his crew were amazing! My basement was a little bit of a disaster and they went above and beyond to install a new system to keep water from coming into my basement. They even took out a couple brick walls that were not wanted and filled in a few existing holes in the floor. Jason was the sweetest guy and was even ok with my dog barking at him! If he was a contractor I would hire him to do all my projects! I loved working with him!

Our basement was dank and musty with what I thought was an earthen floor. Turns out it was concrete so badly degraded it might as well have been dirt withal. So Jason and his crew dug down further than they had expected. But before that I had saddled him with an awful task. He had indicated to me that he was willing to haul out debris from the basement that he could dispose of. Well I have health problems that limit my endurance, and it was my job to get everything out of the basement. I greatly underestimated the amount of stuff in the basement that was disposable. And I am a hoarder! I even took some of the things I need to dispose of to the storage space because I didn't want him to have to deal with it. I had put off hauling stuff out of the basement until the few days before the job. If I knew I had the mountain of garbage that Jason gallantly spirited away, I would have hired a disposal service. I am so very sorry for this and it is entirely my fault. But he was super nice about it despite filling a whole truck with the junk I foisted on him. Jason was keen to show me how he did the job well and pointed out the attention to detail he took where I might not have noticed what was in fact a very nice job indeed. I felt so small because not only is he physically taller than me, but I was so embarrassed about the massive pile of junk I fobbed off on him! But wait; there's more—the cast iron pipe that carries our sewage out to the city line had completely corroded through—imagine an iron pipe roughly the length of a man's height with a radius of two or three inches. turned almost entirely to rust, casting foils out from itself, but along the *entire* length of this big cast iron pipe was a gap of greater than an inch! Basically all our sewage was flowing through a partial pipe completed by the soil encasing it. There has long been a miasma in the place but because of a street-wide problem a few years ago, I did not realize there were structural problems with the pipe. So Jason had no choice to replace it then and there. Fortunately for both of us, I was tired sore from moving stuff and slept late the second morning. He sent me an e-mail apprising me of the situation, which was cool because I indicated to him that it was the best way to get in touch with me. One other example of professionalism I must include—the first time he called me down to watch his progress (the job took two days), the two brick planters which flank our basement door had been used as places to put their heavy toolboxes, despite the planters having been very obviously planted with not only flowers but herbs that we eat. I was angry about it but also feeling very sheepish about the junk pile i left him, so I pointed it out to Jason in a way that I hope was polite. I am sure I whined a little too much. I am not a whiner but I was really mad about the plants. Well, they were very careful around them after that. It is the kind of professionalism that is so professional that it makes one almost embarrassed to ask them to maintain a high standard. While we have not even had the floor poured and the real proof of their work will be to live with it for a few seasons, I can recommend Jason based on his professionalism, courtesy, and good communication. His team was also nice for a person with sensitive ears. To have a crew of contractors in one's house and having the most abrasive sound being the jackhammer is beautiful indeed.

Jason came to our house several times and helped to resolve some issues left quickly. Overall they provide the reliable service and gain our trust. Meantime Jason is very patient and honest. Highly recommend!

Of all the contractors I spoke with (4), Jason struck me as the most genuine—beyond that, he communicated in a way that was easier to understand than the others, so that gave me much more confidence that I understood what he was proposing and how it would address our problems. One of the requirements when having a French drain installed is that that all materials against the walls need to be cleared away. Jason included in his price the labor of moving all of the heavy appliances (washer and dryer) and a massive workbench that was attached to the wall and riveted to the floor. He also took out a wall-attached heating system. Other contractors told me it would be up to me to move all of these things or to hire someone else to do it before they came. In spite of this, Drycrete’s pricing was very competitive. The basement waterproofing done by Drycrete came after we had just installed a new patio and driveway, so we were concerned that his people be careful not to damage anything while doing their work. We were not disappointed—everything was in the same clean state it had been before he started. I would strongly recommend Jason and Drycrete based on the work they did at our home. Of course it is too soon to tell whether our water problems have been solved since the system has only been in place for a couple of weeks and no heavy rainstorms have occurred yet. But I feel confident that I can reach out to Jason anytime and that he will stand behind his product. I plan to post an update after a year or so to let others know how well the drainage system functions.

We live in a 100 year old house, with a field stone/cinder block foundation. As were were demoing our basement to get it ready to be completely finished, we noticed that water was coming through the walls and pooling on the floor. Since we were investing a lot of money into the project, we decided that we need to have the cracks addresses and have the basement waterproofed. We met with a couple of different vendors, but Jason was the most helpful. he explained that because of our foundation, unless we were going to dig around the entire footprint of the house, and waterproof from the outside, that there wasn't another way to completely waterproof it. What we COULD do, was put up these super thick barriers to guide water down to the floor into a french drain system that went around the entirety of the basement. This would prevent any insulation from getting wet/moldy and would ensure that we wouldn't have any future flooding. We scheduled the project about 2 weeks out, because it was in the middle of the winter, but he had a cancellation and we were able to bump it up 10 days sooner. Jason's team was in and out in 2 days, and in addition to this project, they also cut into the floor in the area where we would need to access the drain pipes for a bathroom to save our plumber some extra work. AND he left some extra material behind in case we wanted to put more tape on, or if we needed to add more of the barrier to a section of the basement where we aren't going to be finishing it out. A few months after he came out, we thought there was an issue with part of the barrier (we thought it ripped, it didn't). He came out pretty quickly to take a peek and to give us a piece of mind. There wasn't anything wrong with the system, but it was good to know that Jason was accessible after the project ended to stand by his work. We've worked with a lot of vendors lately and not all of them have as much accountability as Jason does. Jason really went above and beyond for our project, and we genuinely enjoyed working with him. I'd say we'd use him again, but if it works we hopefully won't have to address the problem again. But I would 100% recommend him to anyone.

In short, these guys were awesome. I wish Jason was a general contractor. I would hire him for every job I needed done. He's got a level of honesty, integrity, and professionalism you don't see much these days. Jason was very responsive and willing to answer all of my questions. It was obvious he knew what he was talking about. I got a few other estimates, but Drycrete was the best value and I liked the details of the proposed work. I hired Drycrete to install a French drain system and I also paid them to do the demo work of tearing out all of the water-damaged walls in my basement. I also asked Jason if he would tear out an interior wall that I would otherwise have to do myself. Jason said no problem, and even though that interior wall turned out to be a nightmare to remove, Jason stuck to his word... and his original estimate. I think what I liked most of all was that when Jason and his crew came across something they didn't like (an old cast iron p-trap on the main soil stack, un-capped drain pipes from an old sink/washer, a flimsy sump pit liner that had the bottom cut out, a sump pump discharge pipe that was unsecured and routed out a window, etc.) they didn't just cover it up or move on; they took care of it themselves or came and got me so that I could call out a plumber or electrician.

Jason and his crew were top notch in every regard. Our basement flooded after a meager rain fall (less than an inch) and our sump pump failed. Even so it was unclear where the water came from. We got 4 proposals and we selected Drycrete Waterproofing because Jason was the only person to actually measure the floor where the water was the highest. Because that area was actually lower than the area were the sump pump was, he determined that the water likely came solely from the failure of the sump pump. He then recommended replacing the pump with two more powerful ones and digging a bigger sump pump hole. The other companies proposed French drains and other elaborate fixes that we did not need. We value the honesty and integrity of Jason in not doing unnecessary work. He did everything he said he would, and he and his team did the work in the timeframe that was included in the proposal. The work was superb. I cannot recommend his company more highly.

Jason and his crew are fantastic, I could not recommend anyone more highly. Our basement had been seeping water every spring since we moved into our house 5 yrs ago. I'm certain it had been seeping water for the prior 70 years too (i.e. since it was built) but that's a different story. Anyway, I got quotes the first year we moved in, and had a generally horrible experience with salespeople that were very agressive and clearly looking to gouge people, since that was the spring of the historic floods in the northeast. That spring, we literally had little geysers shooting water out of our walls onto the floor. We had a sump pump that would clear the water and prevent it from actually flooding the floor, but there were several little streams flowing across our basement. Fast forward 5 years and we've saved some money to get the project done. I had three different contractors provide estimates for the job. One tried to tell me I had a monolithic slab and would need to install a false floor, pump, and dimpleshield or something. Turns out I DON'T have a monolithic slab and I'm very glad I didn't go with their plan. Second guy suggested a full perimeter french drain, but they were quite expensive and didn't seem to take my questions seriously. Then Jason came out. It was obvious to me right away that Jason was 1) HIGHLY knowledgable about his work, his competitors and all of the various problems homeowners have with this type of work; 2) a completely normal guy with a family and a house and all of the same considerations with contractors that I have; and 3) a professional who prides himself on doing quality work. Jason's estimate came in on the low end of the other two, and was substantially lower than the estimates I'd received in 2010. I spoke extensively to Jason on the phone (he gave me his cell phone number and was VERY responsive before, during, and after the job). His crew came out on the expected day, worked very hard, and finished the entire job that day (they had estimated another half day for clean up). I had hoped we'd have a very wet spring and I'd get to really test the system, but it has been pretty dry so far. In any case, I get an e-mail from my wi-fi-enabled pump every week telling me what is going on, and I called Jason recently to ask him a question, and he got back to me immediately, as always. I have all the confidence in the world in Jason's guarantee and his workmanship. Highly recommend.

The experience was great from start to finish. Jason and his crew repaired a long-standing water problem in my elderly mother's basement with sensitivity and professionalism. He came right out to look at the job, and provided a price that was very fair, especially considering later difficulties with the work. Questions were responded to quickly and completely. The job was scheduled promptly. He was willing to adjust his work schedule to accommodate my mother. In performing the job, they went above and beyond expectations, hauling off some debris and hauling an old freezer out to the road. When the job itself proved more extensive than anticipated due to extra thick concrete in the foundation and a large amount of water, two hours of jack hammer work turned into over a day. Jason was very solicitous of how my mother was holding up with the noise and worked hard to finish as quickly as possible and complete the noisy work while mother was out. The job came out beautiful, with impressive attention to detail in adding floor drains for the bulkhead area. They did a great job of cleaning up, and Jason explained the whole system. They have an excellent warranty that is transferable. I would not hesitate to hire this company again or to recommend them to anyone with a water problem.

DryCrete is an excellent company and I would highly recommend them to friends and family. We used them in two different homes over 5 years apart and we really couldn't of been happier. Jason is a professional and takes pride in his company. He took the time to explain all of our options and answer all of our questions. They installed a french drain and sump pump system in our old house before we finished the basement. DryCrete was in and out in one day and we never had a water problem again. Before that we would get 2-3 inches of standing water! When we sold the home the DryCrete system became an important selling feature, the home inspector was quite impressed and raved about it to the new buyer. Our new house needed the same system and we didn't consider using anyone else. Jason and his crew spent 2 days and removed 13 tons of material using 5 gallon buckets! They installed about 150 linear feet of pipe and even fixed a leaking crack in the foundation. We can hear the pump kick on after heavy rain and the basement is dry! It's tough to spend the money on something you never really see but it's well worth the peace of mind. I should also mention it's a messy job but they did a great job cleaning up and stopping dust from getting into the living areas of our home. If you're in the market for a sump pump and french drain, definitely check these guys out.

Like any good home owner you check around. I even have a friend in the waterproofing business. I contacted Jason here and he was very responsive. He is not only the owner but does all the work with his guys, I respect that. Jason came by the house looking around the basement and after 15 minutes was able to give a quote on the spot. Before any work was to be done, Jason met with me on the first day before starting to rehash what would be done and agreed upon that in writing, talked about progress halfway through and confirm at the end everything was done to what we agreed upon and be sure I was satisfied. Jason and his guys did an amazingly thorough job, I offered to Jason that he can me as a reference for anyone nearby especially my neighbors here -- a lot of these people have the same basement issues I did. Thanks Jason, great work. -Keith

Jason and his crew were very professional. He explained the work that needed doing and quoted a fair price. They installed a drainage system in our basement and injected resin into a foundation wall crack that was found. They dredged a couple of window wells and put in grave at no extra charge. The job took a day and a half and they cleaned up after themselves very well. We are looking forward to a dry basement; the rest of the winter and the comig spring should be a pretty good test.

Jason was great to work with. Prompt, professional, and knowledgeable. My existing pumps failed, and I was getting nervous that there might be flooding soon if I didn't get it taken care. Jason was able to come out on short notice to do the work. My new system is much better than the old system. I'm quite happy with it.

Jason Kaye was great to work with. He listened to my needs and concerns and answered all of my questions. On the date the service was performed, Jason arrived with a crew and they had the cracks opened and flexible resin injected in about 2 hours. New 3/4 hp sump pump installed which had a much improved activation design from the unreliable old 'float' pump. Discharge piping installed that went up to garage ceiling and out through back basement wall. Now the system can work even if I am not home to open the garage door and hitch up a hose!!

Jason (owner of DryCrete) was quick to responding to my initial request for a quote. His knowledge of the issue was great, and quoted a great price on the work and materials. On the day of the project work, he arrived early in the morning with a crew of workers. They worked quickly, professionally and neatly to get the job completed. The job was done excellently, and he and his crew cleaned up very well. There has not been any water leaking through the repaired cracks. There has been a fair amount of heavy rainy days in the last month since the work was done, and no water in the basement! My husband and I were both extremely pleased with Jason and DryCrete. We would definitely recommend DryCrete.

We had a fantastic experience with Jason and his team. He was the third contractor we'd had come out to look at our basement, which had been seasonally wet and sometimes flooded for years. Jason gave us the most reasonable quote that we received by several thousand dollars. He was communicative leading up to the process, and even agreed to drop a load of gravel for us for outdoor stormwater management while they were bringing their truck. As promised, after a few months our basement has dried out and the drains helped us withstand even the biggest rain events this summer and fall. We've had a number of other contractors come into the basement since then and they've all commented on what a professional job Jason's team did. I would highly recommend them for any projects - we had a great experience.

Jason always answered the phone promptly when I called to discuss and schedule the work. Mike did the work and came right on time, and did not mind me asking questions as he worked in the basement.

Explained process. A simple and sensible solution for collecting water before it gets into your basement. No fancy stuff, just common sense. Work was done fast and clean. Modernized and tidied up my old sump system. I've dealt with contractors for 40 years and Jason is as good as they get. You probably think I'm a relative but I'm not, I got his name here. He's the real deal. Hire him... he will fix it and be a pleasure to work with.

When I met with Jason to get an estimate several months ago, he was the only contractor of the 4-5 whom I met with who looked at my basement and suggested a seam injection in addition to the sump pump. I appreciated that he suggested taking a more conservative approach to see if that would solve the problem (unlike other providers who proposed more major, extensive (and expensive) solutions. Jason is personable, careful, thorough, and respectful. He's easy to reach and his team showed up promptly as scheduled. He took time to speak with me about what he was doing , found an additional source of water that could leak into the basement, and investigated until he was satisfied that he understood the issue and how to address it. He works very carefully because that's how he would want his own home to be treated. After the job was finished (and my basement was cleaner than the way he initially found it), Jason was kind enough to set up and connect a new dehumidifier for me that would have been too heavy for me to move down the ladder into the basement. Working with Jason and Drycrete Waterproofing was a terrific experience from start to finish.

Jason and his team came today - on time and oh so pleasant. They were down to work in 15 minutes. My husband and I came down often to take pictures and ask questions. Jason often come up the steps to let us know when they were on to a new phase. We know have a trench and drain around the perimeter of the basement - sealed and leveled with concrete. We have a new sump pump system and the whole system draining to the back yard. Not only was Jason the foreman, he was down digging trenches with his men. He was very much a part of the process and took great pride in the work of the day. The walk through was a joy - even in a basement! I am so delighted in the final product and the process over all.

Jason and his team did an excellent job. Their work was fast and high quality, and the price was better than any other quote. When we did get a little water from an unexpected path (basically impossible for him to have anticipated), Jason stood behind his work and quickly took care of the problem. Definitely one of my best experiences with a contractor!

The experience was excellent in all respects. Jason returned my calls promptly and showed up on time. Jason's customer service ethic was way beyond our expectations. For example, our main sewer pipe was propped up on a paint can and a 2X4. Jason went to Home Depot and purchased and installed hangers to secure the pipe. In addition, he removed an old slop sink and installed a backstop valve for us. This was all done at no additional cost, though I did offer to pay extra. His crew worked carefully and did their very best to minimize concrete dust (which is nearly impossible to do). I highly recommend Jason for any basement waterproofing project and would most definitely hire him again. Please do note - as indicated above, be prepared to be left with a fine layer of concrete dust, so I recommend you take whatever precautions you can take to move items out of the area.