Quality 1st Basement Systems

Basement Waterproofing, Wells and Pumps, Foundation Repair,

About us

Quality 1st Basement Systems has been helping homeowners improve their homes for over 20 years. We have currently helped over 6,000 homeowners with All Things Basementy by designing effective solutions for their home’s needs. Whether our homeowners are interested in waterproofing a wet basement, fixing cracked foundation walls, insulating their crawl spaces, finishing their basements with mold-resistant materials, and raising concrete slabs, we can help! We’re currently the largest waterproofing company serving both residential and commercial clients in the tri-state area and are continuing to grow. As a member of the internationally renowned Basement Systems, Inc. network and Foundation Supportworks, Inc. network, we have global resources, but provide local service! The Basement Systems network thoroughly trains our employees at the Basement Systems, Inc. corporate headquarters in CT. Our hard work and dedication to our customers have earned us an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and several Super Service Awards from Angie’s List. We service most of New Jersey, all 5 boroughs of New York City and certain parts of Pennsylvania. Thousands of homeowners have experienced the Quality 1st Basement Systems difference. We invite you to do your homework and check out our credentials and compare. Put our experience and integrity to work protecting your investment. Our reputation exceeds all others because of our culture of WOW customer service.

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Basement Waterproofing and Basement Finishing, Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Encapsulation and Insulation, Bilco door replacement, Sump pumps, Dehumidifiers, French drains, Concrete leveling, Vapor barriers for the crawl space and basement, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Insulated wall panels, Flooring, Sub floor matting, Bowing & cracked basement wall repair, Sagging floor repair, Helical & push piers, Support jacks, Humidity & mold control, Concrete leveling, Concrete Raising, Wall Stabilization

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6289 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
7%
3
5%
2
2%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.4
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7

Filter reviews by category

Showing 226-250 of 289 reviews

Allen J.
09/2009
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Everything was fine. They were neat, nice, and worked long hours to get the job done.
Description of Work: They waterproofed our basement with a patented process.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

Max B.
09/2009
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They are a very professional company. They were not the most expensive company but it was pricey.
Description of Work: Quality 1st Basement Systems put in a system to dry out basement out. They installed a water guard, a sub-pump, and a dehumidifier.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Fausto T.
07/2009
4.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
We obtained the estimate in April and out 5 different offers, this one was by far the best. We also heard from neighbors regarding the great reputation of the company. We got our basement waterproofed on 6/24/09 and so far things have been great. There was a lot of noise while they were here due to the nature of the job (drilling around the perimeter), but they were very courteous, professional and the clean up was great.
Description of Work: We installed a drainage system around the perimeter of our basement leading the water to a sump pump and sending out to the the street.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

William C.
05/2009
3.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They only sent 1 person to do the work, and it really required more than 1. I had to call 2 times to get them to correct it. They charged my cc at the end for the remaining balance without even calling to ask if that was the card I wanted to use.
Description of Work: They put a sump pump in my basement with a discharge line.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Bob V.
03/2009
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Everything from the sales call right on through cleanup was just very well done. The price was very competitive too.
Description of Work: They put in a waterproofing system in my basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

David K.
01/2009
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Excellent!!!!! I had a water problem in my basement for years. After finding 1st quality on Angie's list, I gave them a call. I was given an estimate and soon after the work began. They did a great job,were always on time and were done in less than 2 days. After several rain storms that would have rendered my basement unusable, my basement is bone dry. I couldn't be more satisfied. I highly recommend them. Because my foundation was not what they thought, they took $1200.00 off of my original estimate! I thought that was incredible! Thank you so much! Dave.
Description of Work: Perimeter drain and complete pump system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500

Joshua H.
10/2008
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Everything was all very positive. The estimate was correct. They came in and got the job done in one day. We have not had any major rains to test it but it does seem to be working. They were willing and available to answer all the questions I had to my satisfaction.
Description of Work: We had them come in the basement and put in a drainage system and a vapor barrier.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

LASITHA A.
09/2008
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They were very punctual and they were worked very well. Also cleaned up all their work that they didn't leave any mess. They had reasonable price and the quality was good. Did the job to my satisfaction.
Description of Work: They came over to my house and installed a drain system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Nathaniel K.
08/2008
5.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
  + 0 more
The quality of work was good. I'm still waiting for a really hard rain to make sure there are no problems though. They got everything finished quickly and were done all in one day. I got three different estimates and this companies was actually the lowest of the three. They were on time and did a nice job of cleaning everything up.
Description of Work: They came in and put in a perimeter, sealed in a crawl space to prevent water damage. They installed and hooked up a sub-pump and also installed a dehumidifier system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000

James I.
08/2008
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They did a good job and I have no complaints with them. I would recommend them to other people and I will use their services again in the future.
Description of Work: They encapsulated my crawl space which had water in it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,500

Julie V.
08/2008
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
It was a worry free experience for me. The noise from the jack-hammer was very minimal, they cleaned up everything and took all the garbage with them. I had a wonderful experience. Very professional. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Dug a trench around perimeter of entire basement. Removed all debris. Installed a drain around entire perimeter of basement and sealed it with cement. Patched any/all cracks. Installed and sealed sump-pump, dehumidifier, outdoor drainage system. Installed a water-proof wall barrier and raised waterproof flooring. They cleaned up everything, showed up on time and finished the job on time! I love them!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000

PHYLLIS L.
08/2008
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I appreciated that they were on time. They gave me a presentation and answered all of my questions. They did not try to pressure me or scare me into making a decision and they made sure I understood the work that needed to be done. Their prices are reasonable and every time I called them with a question a person would answer the phone and if not they would call right back. They came out on August 28th to do the work. After that, I waited for rain from the tropical storm, and I didn?t get any water in the basement, plus it pumped out a lot of water. I was pleased with the service and with the salesperson. They sent me a form asking for my response on the work that was done. I have gotten an estimate from them for more work to be done on a later date.
Description of Work: They were going to put in a sump pump and a drainage system in the basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joseph A.
07/2008
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
  + 0 more
Excellent-They were Clean, Punctual, Patient, Friendly, Honest and explained EVERYTHING, Every step of the way! Great experience-Ken was a joy to work with!
Description of Work: Secondary French Drain, Additional Sump Well, 6 Pumps with 2 Battery Back-up & Dry Floor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$21,000

Peggy H.
04/2008
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They were on time, courteous, and cleaned up very nicely. I've recommended to several other people already.
Description of Work: A representative came out and gave a computerized presentation of what they could. He didn't pressure me at all. He looked at my basement and I told him my goals, and he said they would be able to meet those goals.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500

Russell P.
04/2008
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
The young man who came to do the estimate was on time, helpful in presenting alternatives, and courteous. No high pressure pitch at all. He did an excellent job explaining how the system worked and what would be done. The crew came to do the job several weeks after I agreed to have the work performed. They were prompt, courteous and very efficient. They were so good that my basement was considerably cleaner after they were done than at any time during the past 20 plus years I've lived in my house. The work was done efficiently, quickly and very professionally, with minimal disruption to our house. Overall, I am very pleased with the job done and with the company.
Description of Work: I had a waterproofing system installed in my basement, including French drains (their "Water guard" system), a triple sump pump and some grating around a doorway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,700

sara K.
01/2008
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I was quite happy with the professionalism of the office and the entire job. Literature was mailed to prepare us for the salesman's appointment. Estimates were e-mailed back and forth and corrections made to our satisfaction. The workers showed up on time and were very pleasant to work with. They also installed a plastic barrier before starting on the dirty work of drilling the cement. This saved a big clean up job. Job was completed on time. We have only had a small rainstorm since the installation, but there was no water on the basement floor. Will write another report if things go wrong, but so far, so good.
Description of Work: French drains were installed at rear of basement where water was entering. Outside leaders were redirected away from house and installed underground.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Orlando F.
11/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Good experience overall. The installers were very professional and clean considering it was done on a rainy day and there was a lot of movement of materials in and out of the house. The guys arrived punctually but the job took a bit longer than expected. There were no issues in arranging for them to come back to finish up minor touch ups.
Description of Work: Installed WaterGuard with Triple Safe sump pump in main basement and Clean Space system (plastic lining) in a crawl space. Since we are also addressing a radon issue, they also caulked up the flange around the WaterGuard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,300

MICHAEL M.
11/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They explained what the problem was and what they were going to do. I asked many many questions through email that were answer promptly.
Description of Work: Basement drainage system was installed.

Rating CategoryRating 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

Juan D.
10/2007
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
I had a very positive experience from the minute I called Quality 1st Basement Systems (1-866-715-1306) for some information and to schedule an in-home estimate. The sales manager, Dan McNally, was very informative and professional about my options. He recommended the Triple Safe Sump Pump system for the ultimate basement sump pump protection and informed me of other good systems to think about like their Sani-Dry Dehumidifier if I was going to finish the basement. Very honest and pleasant, no hard sell. The Triple Safe Sump Pump system was installed on 10/18/07 by William, Technician. William was very informative about the installation process, all floors leading to the basement were covered, and the surrounding work area in the basement was also covered with plastic sheets to contain any dust. Incredibly neat job with lots of attention to finishing details. I never thought a sump pump system could actually look great. Awesome job start to finish!
Description of Work: An old sump pump system was removed and replaced with a Triple Safe Sump Pump System which has a primary and secondary pump, as well as a third battery operated back-up pump in case of power failure.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

Per I.
10/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells, drain pipe
  + 1 more
They did a good job, were on time and have since done one additional repair for no extra cost.
Description of Work: Installed almost 100 feet of drain, new sump pump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,200

DJ C.
08/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
  + 0 more
This job is something that I was considering doing myself but due to time constraints I wanted to contract it out. The sales consultant was very professional, diagnosed the problem, and offered his solution. No "scare tactics" were used like some of the other basement waterproofing contractors I had. The price was very competitive and scheduling was no problem. The installation took 1 day with 3 guys working. There were a few snags but they were each handled very well. Jackhammering was very loud and there was some dust, but this was known ahead of time, and I had the family cleared out beforehand for the entire day. The finished look is 100 times better than I could have done. Their sump pump system is clean looking and water/airtight. The finished concrete job looks great. Altogether an extremely professional and pleasant experience. We have had several rain storms (some severe) and the basement has been bone dry, when it otherwise would have flooded.
Description of Work: Installed a French drain around 3 walls of my basement using their "patented" drain pipe. Also installed a sump pump. Quality 1st uses the Basement Systems products which I would highly recommend using if doing some sort of basement waterproofing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

RICHARD D.
08/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
The installation of the sump pump and the drilling caused much dirt and dust but the laborers did not leave until they cleaned up.
Description of Work: Drilling in and around corner of basement to alleviate flooding (French Drain).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

A TOM G.
12/2006
3.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Even though I told the salesperson and later faxed the company that I cannot move the shelves and boxes around; their workers were extremely reluctant to do so telling me they were not told they had to do that. When they finished they didn't put things back and they covered things so perfunctorily that everything was covered in concrete dust. Nothing escaped. It cost me hundreds of dollars to have everything moved back into place and to clean the basement.
Description of Work: The waterproofing itself looks good but until we have a series of heavy downpours we won't know for sure.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$10,000

MICHAEL S.
09/2006
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They were on time, very professional, and I had an overall great experience.
Description of Work: I had water problems in my basement for years and I had no success with anyone until I contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems. They installed the Super sump and patented Ice Guard. I haven't had any problems since. They provided me with a wonderful service. Thank you M. Sorrentino.

Rating CategoryRating 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

STEVEN L.
09/2006
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Met with Dan who inspected my basement. Price was within my budget. Work performed in excellent manner.
Description of Work: Perimeter drainage system, exterior leader system & basement air system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,432

Contact information

359 RT-35, Cliffwood, NJ 07721

http://www.SuperServiceBasements.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
13VH01833300
Trade License Locale
NJ
Trade License Authority
New Jersey: General
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Basement Waterproofing,
Wells and Pumps,
Foundation Repair,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Insulation,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Concrete Leveling,
Gutters,
Water & Smoke Damage

FAQ

Quality 1st Basement Systems is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

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

Saturday: Closed

Quality 1st Basement Systems accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Quality 1st Basement Systems offers free project estimates.
Yes, Quality 1st Basement Systems offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Quality 1st Basement Systems does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Quality 1st Basement Systems offers emergency services.
Yes, Quality 1st Basement Systems offers warranties.
Quality 1st Basement Systems offers the following services: Basement Waterproofing and Basement Finishing, Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Encapsulation and Insulation, Bilco door replacement, Sump pumps, Dehumidifiers, French drains, Concrete leveling, Vapor barriers for the crawl space and basement, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Insulated wall panels, Flooring, Sub floor matting, Bowing & cracked basement wall repair, Sagging floor repair, Helical & push piers, Support jacks, Humidity & mold control, Concrete leveling, Concrete Raising, Wall Stabilization

Contact information

359 RT-35, Cliffwood, NJ 07721

http://www.SuperServiceBasements.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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
Saturday:
Closed