Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - info@pioneerbasement.com. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.
Business highlights
40 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Basement waterproofing, preparation, moisture & water control, pro series sump pumps, battery back up sumps, grate products authorized contractor, crack repair, & foundation repair
Services we don't offer
Household plumbing, hot water replacements, sewer ejector pump replacements, roof leaks
Spokesperson who came out to speak with me was very polite provided with all information that was needed and gave me prices for three possible options that I would have. The price was a couple hundred dollars less than the previous company I was going to use. I also felt comfortable with the fact they they said the price would not change the price is the price which made me feel comfortable. I had option of a sump pump, or a option of a sump pump and draining system (which I could do if sump pump was not enough) and a option of a dehumidifier with the sump pump. I would most likely use Pioneer because I felt comfortable with them. Just did not do at the time because of the holidays.
Description of Work: install sump pump to prevent water from coming in the basement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Lon H.
12/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
+ 0 more
They were very personable and did the job to my satisfaction. They were very prompt they came back out to fix issues. They made it a priority to do what everything that I asked.
Description of Work: Their services were used to install a new sump pump and perimeter drain.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Pioneer Basement
Thank you so much for your review, it makes doing what we do a joy. We love the feeling we get when we can solve a homeowner's problem. Make sure to call the office and schedule your yearly service.
Lynn D.
12/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
saleman was extremely knowlegeable, explained the entire process, we decided we counted afford the work at tht time so we did not contract
Description of Work: appointment for an estimate made, given and follow up call were all very professional and kind
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Pioneer Basement
Thank you for taking the time to review our company.I understand everyone is on a budget these days. If there is anything we can do to help let us know, perhaps we can set up some type of payment plan.
Elizabeth M.
12/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
+ 0 more
A tech arrived on time and very polite. He worked for an hour in the basement doing the above. He finished up and we did the paperwork.He was clean and courteous and professional.
Description of Work: the 2 sump pumps were removed, examined and cleaned. The Santa Fe dehumifier was serviced and a new filter put in.
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
$129
Alice S.
12/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
They did a fabulous job. I am extremely satisfied. They were punctual. This was all in effort to make my basement water proof.
Description of Work: They put a trench around my 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
Response from Pioneer Basement
Thank you - we appreciate your business
JUDITH R.
11/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
The person who answered the phone was courteous and helpful in arranging an appointment. The service man showed up promptly, worked quickly and efficiently, with a pleasant manner. He reassured me that I'd done the right thing in replacing the sump pump when I did, which was nice since I was working on intuition when I decided to make the decision to replace the old one. The price was good because it was an Angie's List Big deal.
Description of Work: Took out the old basement sump pump and replaced it with a new one.
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
$229
Allison P.
11/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
They were prompt and professional, both in the estimating and service delivery.
Description of Work: Installed a Tyroc subfloor and vinyl flooring in the basement of our condo.
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
Walter Y.
08/2012
5.0
excavators, basement waterproofing, wells
+ 1 more
The experience was excellent. They came right away to price the job. I got an extra discount as it was slow season for them when the install was taking place. The installers were in and out in two hours. The installers were careful to explain what they were doing, they were very neat, and they left no mess. They followed up over the phone and let us know if we had any issues they would come back.
Description of Work: They installed a duel sump pump. They jack hammered my basement to do the install.
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
$1,400
Response from Pioneer Basement
Thanks for being our customer and more importantly our advocate. At Pioneer Basement, our goal is to help make people healthy by improving the condition of their below grade space. Thanks for helping us spread that message.
TRAVENE C.
08/2012
4.0
basement waterproofing, wells
+ 0 more
They did a good job overall. The scheduling was good, they were very good with follow up, and they were pretty easy to deal with. Most of the people I have dealt with here have bent over backwards for me. The only thing that was problematic this time around was dealing with the son of the owner after the service was done. He did good initially. He came out and was very professional and gave me an estimate. After the work was done, I was not very satisfied with the way it was completed. I expect a certain level of completion on a job and they did not meet it. When I went down to the basement I noticed that they did not finish the job and they didn't clean up after themselves at all. There was extra wood on the floor and a hole in the wall. I wasn't too upset about it initially, but when I called the son I wasn't too thrilled with his response. He responded by telling me he already went above and beyond what he was supposed to do and that he was done with the work. If it wouldn't have been for this, I would have rated them all A's.
Description of Work: I had them put in a sump pump and a dehumidifier.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
William G.
06/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
+ 0 more
They were fabulous. They came in and they did the job. They cleaned the pump and it looks beautiful. They were very professional.
Description of Work: Pioneer Basement did a sump pump for us.
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
$1,500
Rebecca L B.
06/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
This seemed like a good company and would do a good job, however we ended up going with a different company. The guy who gave the quote was nice, but we ended up going with another company. They were on time and prices were comparable.
Description of Work: I had them out for a quote for waterproofing the basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Dustin V.
04/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
These guys were very professional. The pricing was competitive. The crew was very professional and their work was top notch. I am very happy with my basement now. There hasn't been a drop down there since the job was done. As always you get what you pay for. I would recommend them to any one for basement water proofing
Description of Work: Complete basement water proofing.
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
$8,000
Pam B.
04/2012
2.0
wells
+ -1 more
I paid them to install a a pump for me. When they came out they told me that I have to have the pump bought already. I will use them for other service later.
Description of Work: I paid Pioneer Basement to install a pump for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$229
Response from Pioneer Basement
The member purchased our FastSump Pump Replacement through our Angie's List Big Deal. This is clearly a sump pump replacement for a discounted price of $229.00 (normally $450.00). This is a PUMP REPLACEMENT. This customer purchased this however she NEVER had a sump pump - so there was no sump liner to install the pump into. Our technician gave an estimate and told the customer we would still honor the $229.00 discounted price on the sump pump on any work she decides to do in the future. However I do not think a D rating is justified because our ad clearly said it was a special price for a pump REPLACEMENT - how can we replace a sump pump that has never been installed before. We would hope that potential clients can see that the problem here was because of a lack of understanding on the customer part on what they actually were buying. I appreciate Pam's bringing her displeasure of our company's Big Deal to our attention. We will be discontinuing this Big Deal so that others do not make the same mistake.
Leonard A.
04/2012
1.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
Spent over $2,000.00 for a dehumidifer. It stopped working after several years so I called Pioneer basement and they brought out a loaner while they said they would send my unit back to the factory for repair. I was told I had to pay shipping both ways and labor for the repair but part was covered under the warrenty. The loaner did not work and very expensive instruments were subject to humidity and although nothing was completely ruined it was a mess to maintain. Pioneer basement said they would bring out another loaner. The warrenty is worthless as it coast over $400.00 for this reapair and took over 5 months to get my unit back as Pioneer basement does not have the capability to repair it in house.The unit was also installed wrong and now I have holes in the wall and that had to be corrected so now I have fake duct plates to hide the holes. I lost faith in this company and will not do business again. I also wrote the manufacturor and complained and there was no return call or letter.Worthless warrenty very disaponted!returned to factory for repair
Description of Work: Santa Fe dehumidifier broke down and had to removed and sent back to factory. Cost over $400.00 and took 5 months to repair and return.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
$400
Response from Pioneer Basement
I am sorry that our customer had this all happen to them. I wanted to share a little more information so that customer understands our side of the story. Pioneer Basement's representative visited the home in 2006 and recommended a full crawl space encapsulation because there was an extreme humidity problem. We recommedned this because just putting a Santa Fe dehumidifier only would not fully solve the customer problem. The member's decided to just have the Santa Fe and sump pump installed. While this was better than doing nothing it did cause the unit to work more than it needed to. Even so the unit was fine for almost 5 years with absolutely no problems. Santa Fe Classic was Installed on 9/26/06 warranty expires 9/26/2011. Customer called in on 8/11/11 stating unit was not working properly. She was told if it was a compressor or a leak it normally runs about 350.00-400.00 for labor & shipping. We explained that she still has a part warranty but not a labor or shipping warranty. Pioneer Basement did explain that the repair needed to be done by the manufacturer since it was more than what Pioneer could legally do at our location. (Compressor must be serviced by a licensed HVAC technician.) One of the reasons we provide our customers with a free loaner is because we want them protected while their unit is being shipped & repaired. In this case Pioneer Basement made 2 trips to the home (at no charge) to install our loaners and pick up their unit. On 1/18/12 we called to schedule the unit to get put back in and the bill was $454.36. When the member's complained about the cost, Pioneer Basement credited the Amaral's account $125.00 which was our fee for the labor that was not covered by the warranty. The warranty on the Santa Fe is 1 year parts and labor and 5 years on parts only. (Compressor and Condenser) The manufacturer did cover the parts and only charged for shipping and labor. Pioneer Basement did not make $1.00 on this whole service issue and we went out of our way to help our customer. We at Pioneer Basement cannot be responsible for the time it took for the manufacturer to repair the unit, and we did provide a loaner unit. I would like to propose an offer to the members our Angie's List customer - Pioneer Basement while NOT our responsibility (legally or morally) to do so - will provide a full credit of $450.00 toward the crawl space encapsulation job we recommended back in 2006. It is our sincere desire to help people with their basement or crawl space problems - It was not our intention to cause any problem for our customer.
Catherine W.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, basement waterproofing, drain pipe, foundation repair
+ 2 more
I requested that, they put the humidifier and tried to water proof the basement; they are the best in the area.
Description of Work: I purchased a DC humidifier for my basement from Pioneer 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
Elizabeth J.
02/2012
4.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
They didn't seem to do so much, and still charged us a lot. Everything went well, but it was a lot for just a maintenance checkup without any substantial repair work. It was on time, and the workers that came out were nice. I think the price they charged us when they installed the pump was pretty reasonable.
Description of Work: They came and did an annual check up on a waterproofing system in our basement. It was supposed to be a maintenance checkup on the system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$264
Michael D.
02/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
.I got this referral from Angie's List. They did a good job and did the work under budget. I am happy I chose this company.
Description of Work: .I hired this company to put in a sump pump.
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
Janet K.
01/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
Please see above comments. I have not yet had the work performed on the basement. Pioneer (Fabio) has offered to re-evaluate the basement if the solutions I have chosen do not work out. A general comment - the more contractors you talk to, the more information you can acquire that will help you evaluate the correcgt contractor to select and the right questions to ask.
Description of Work: Pioneeer recently evaluated the basement of my home built in 1865. It has a stone foundation and leaks occur through the walls, an old conduit pipe, and leakage from the floor (which is on ledge) - often with enough water to put out the pilot light on my furnace. Their representative, Fabio, was prompt, extremely professional, and answered all of my questions, both at the time of his visit to my house and later. The price quoted was high, but, with the exception of one alternative contractor, fair for the amount of work that needs to be done. I elected not to have the work done by Pioneer only because I was very slightly more attracted by a proposal from another firm. I would recommend Pioneer to anyone who is seeking a proposal for a solution for their wet basement problems.
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
Heather S.
11/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
Pioneer is very professional and was a pleasure to work with. They were always on time, friendly and answered all of our questions. It was easy to schedule the work and they stuck to their schedule. They did the work for a reasonable cost and the quality was great! They completed the job as they said they would and cleaned up after themselves. Our basement looks great! They also take credit cards, which is a great offering. I would absolutely recommend Pioneer!
Description of Work: Pioneer was hired to put in french drains around the entire perimeter of our basement as well as install a sump pump.
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
$6,875
Juan B.
11/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
They showed up on time, and did exactly what they said they would do. They cleaned up very well after the job was time, and were courteous.
Description of Work: Installed a new sump pump in my 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
$229
Ross M.
10/2011
3.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
I was informed by a representative of Rescon (another Angie's List provider) that Pioneer Basements had relocated to the south coast of Massachusetts and that they had turned over all of their north shore business to Rescon. The representative stated that all of the technologies and equipment used by Pioneer could be provided by Rescon.
Description of Work: I contacted this firm to provide an estimate. My thinking was that since their main office was located in the adjacent community of North Andover that they would make a good fit to provide us an assessment of our basement moisture problems and an estimate of the remedial actions needed to solve our basement waterproofing problems: >> Dampness >> Mold >> Efflorescence
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Michael Z.
09/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
We found water in the finished and unfinished part of the basement, and part of the carpet in the finished basement room was wet. We suspected it was a foundation leak and asked another company who quickly provided a quote to install sump pump. However, after Nick (project manager from Pioneer) came by, he inspected closely on the damage, and did not think it was caused by foundation leak. He took the time and found the real cause of the damage, which is a pipe leak from the A/C unit!!! I am glad I asked Pioneer to come to provide an estimate, and did not go ahead and fix a problem that did not even exist!!! I am so impressed with the honesty of Nick, which I believe is a good reflection of the company's integrity, especially comparing to the other company I used for estimate. I will be writing a review on the other company to reflect the fact on what happened.Thanks, Pioneer!! I will definitely ask for you again for any future basement projects.
Description of Work: No Service performed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Tom Y.
07/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
He was responsive, thorough, professional, and prompt. I didn't use his service because I found a different way to resolve the issue.
Description of Work: He provided an estimate for resolving water in my basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Vincent F.
06/2011
4.0
basement waterproofing, wells
+ 0 more
I have them come out every now and again to make sure everything is functioning correctly. They are pretty satisfactory. I’ve had the same pump for about ten years and it hasn’t failed yet so they must be doing a good job with keeping it working well.
Description of Work: Pioneer Basement Waterproofing did maintenance on my sump pump.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Neal M.
06/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
Pat arrived on time and investigated the basement thoroughly. He found no moisture issues, but did find some mold that may be contributing to the odor, He also left a brochure and estimate for a dehumidification system, but there was no hard sell. There was nothing to proceed with at that point, but if I ever need to have our basement waterproofed, Pioneer will be the first place I call.
Description of Work: I had read Pioneer's ad in Angie's List magazine; it mentioned “controlling odors” and “indoor air quality,” which interested me as for some time we’ve had an odor in the basement that neither we nor anyone else has been able to identify. I asked if they would be interested in taking a look (or a whiff), and they made an appointment for someone to come by and check it out.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Pioneer Basement
At Pioneer Basement our brand is choice and control. We want our customers to buy what they want and when they want it. We believe our customers should be in full control of the sales process and also in control of how they want to pay for their job. Thanks for taking the time to file a report.
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Service Categories
Basement Waterproofing,
Plumbing,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Foundation Repair,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Water & Smoke Damage
FAQ
Pioneer Basement is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pioneer Basement accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, Pioneer Basement does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Pioneer Basement does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Pioneer Basement offers emergency services.
Yes, Pioneer Basement offers warranties.
Pioneer Basement offers the following services: Basement waterproofing, preparation, moisture & water control, pro series sump pumps, battery back up sumps, grate products authorized contractor, crack repair, & foundation repair
Household plumbing, hot water replacements, sewer ejector pump replacements, roof leaks