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David Arnold 856-308-5855 The representative arrived on time and provided an estimate for installing french drain, vapor barrier, dehumidifier. This was acceptable and I may hire for proposed work. However the work that I purchased on Angie's List was not completed, see notes below. The purchase on Angie's list was for the following: $95 for an in-depth foundation inspection, crawlspace inspection (Not performed), home water leakage inspection (not performed), and drainage analysis (not performed) used for creating a preventive water leakage plan Includes a diagram of your home with elevations of your foundation (no diagram was provided and no elevations were measured). Comprehensive results and analysis of inspection, including current foundation and drainage conditions (not performed)

This was a big project for my wife and I. We were very concerned about the overall cost and the structural integrity of the house foundation as the basement was being excavated. Jerome and Damon did an outstanding job for us and made sure we were comfortable with the entire process. Damon was especially attentive -- he is thoughtful, intelligent, resourceful and provided excellent service and advice. The few problems that came up were dealt with quickly and I am extremely happy with the result - a clean, dry work space with a nice flat floor. 95% of the job was completed in 5 days. I am still amazed by this given that all the excavated material and the new concrete was handled in 5 gallon buckets exclusively. The other amazing thing was how much the crew actually enjoyed the work; I wish I had as much fun on the job as the Select Basement crew - that tells me that Jerome treats his people the right way. Anyway, thanks guys for a terrific job.

Employee arrived on time, installed the backup sump pump, explained how it worked and left. It could not have been easier!

Ever since we purchased our home, we had a water leak around the pipe that brings fresh water into our home. It leaked only when it rained. We had other contactors try to stop this leak but they were unsuccessful. When we had a severe rain storm that flooded part of our basement, we called Select Basement Waterproofing. They diagnosed the problem, which was difficult for us to understand. Both DJ and Jerome were very patient in explaining the problem to us. They assured us that they would do what ever it takes to fix this leak. The service men that came to our home were knowledgeable and very pleasant to deal with. They explained every step that they took to stop this leak. They day after they completed their work, we had a rain storm. For the first time in 13 years we had no water enter our basement. We highly recommend using Select Basement for all your basement needs.

We went with Select Basement because of all the in-person quotes we received, their sales rep came across as being the most honest & sincere as opposed to the other companies' obnoxious sales reps. He made himself available to answer all of our concerns/questions even when we would call him various times throughout the entire day. The team worked tirelessly for 2 days straight & they were very pleasant and professional. They also covered the upstairs entrance way with plastic to reduce dirt and dust. The crew supervisor was equally attentive in answering all of our questions. They worked efficiently & performed a huge job in a relatively short span of time. We do wish that we would've been better informed of what to expect regarding the digging of the trench around the water heater & furnace, and carefully explained what our options were beforehand. This particular finished area looks bad, like a jagged semi-circle around the utilities with deep cracks through to the concrete and 3 inches of gray plastic sticking up from the floor. Had we known this prior, we would've opted for the upgrade of a square grate system around the utilities. We spoke to them about our concern and our only option to change this was to pay another $800 to reopen the trench. For the amount of $$ already spent, we feel that we shouldn't have been left uncomfortable with any part of the job. Also it was noticed after installation that one backup battery pump's discharge pipe was run way too long for only a 1/4 HP pump in which case the pump would not have been able to push the water the distance of the basement in the event of an emergency. Thankfully the issue was caught & immediately rectified. We recommend Select to potential costumers but advise them to make sure that they explain to you what the finished outcome will look like in painstaking detail for the entire perimeter of your basement & if they say anything that concerns you, ask what your options are & do this before they start drilling. Also keep in mind the lifetime warranty is only for the system (french drain trench/pipes, etc) and not the actual pumps.

I used Angie's List for this. They come every quarter. I was more than happy. I would definitely grade them an A+.

Responded back to me within a few hours. They showed up on time to work and they were very neat. They stopped my basement from flooding. I am so happy with their work. Their price was very reasonable. I highly recommend them to everyone.

Very well, they were responsive, right on time, clear and fast with very accurate pricing quotes and professional staff. Extremely easy and professional experience.

I would highly recommend this company. I gave a B for price only because I have no prices from other companies. The job was completely explained. They came on short notice and were able to accommodate my time frame. They were like a well oiled machine. Big team that worked well together in a very difficult space to work in. Super dirty, wet and only 28" height of space. They were very efficient. Price came in slightly higher due to a second pump system that needed to be installed. They cleaned up after themselves. Very respectful of us and our home. Foreman Ray and Tom were terrific and explained each of steps and showed and explained what they were doing. So pleased with this experience with Select Basements. Work was completed on time.

Hi the water proofing company is a small company with the team leaders have a stake in the company.hence the work is perfect and there is no shoddy job. 3 people came over and did the additional water proofing in a span of 2 hours. cleaning was done by the crew and they left. however i did clean after them as all of them were working with cement , ground stone. how the water proofing was perfect. thanx a lot Parag

Outstanding company to work with. You reach office staff immediately (without leaving messages) and start scheduling. Rep offers you choices how to remedy your problem within budget. You choose when you want work started Crew arrives on time and frequently explains what they are doing and the next steps. They do all the cleanup . Office staff does follow up calls to be sure you are satisfied with the work.

Their reputation proceeded them but I manage contractors for a living, so I was a little skeptical, but they are a good as advertised. I met with several contractors to evaluate my needs but the salesman, DJ, was very responsive to the multitude of questions that I had, and he was even able to keep the project on schedule when I had to travel for work instead of performing the demolition that I wanted to do to "save money". Their crew was able to accomplish that task in 1/2 day vs. the weeks it would have taken me. On the day of the install they arrived on time, with a full crew, and they did exactly what they said they were going to do. They installed barriers to keep the dust contained to the work area; they put down blankets and mats to keep from making a mess coming and going it the house; they showed me what they were doing; and they cleaned everything up before they left. Did I mention that I manage contractors for a living ? I would highly recommend Select Basement Waterproofing for any and all basement water issues.

Whenever there were heavy rainstorms, one area of the enclosed back porch would hold a big puddle of water. I was afraid that due to this problem there would be mold present behind the paneled walls. I was advised to get a french drain installed outside of the porch in order to take care of this problem. I called Select Basement (after reading all of the great reviews) on a Sunday evening expecting to leave a message on a machine. Instead an answering service took my information down and told me that somebody would contact me on Monday. Sure enough, Monday morning a service representative called and arranged for an appointment the following day. The selected technician, DJ, came at the appointed time (even calling beforehand to let me know he was on his way). DJ looked at the area of concern and then proceeded (with my permission) to take away the damaged paneling and insulation to check for mold. Luckily, none was found! He then went outside the porch and spotted what he considered to be the main source of the problem. The gutter extension wasn't long enough to carry away all of the water from the rooftops since the backyard area was very low and flat. He recommended a 10 foot gutter extension with additional flashing around the cement foundation area. He gave me an estimate for a french drain in case these options didn't work. I was very impressed with his honesty, professionalism and overall pleasant demeanor. He easily could have sold me a french drain instead of suggesting a much less expensive alternative. I am very grateful for the service I received and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them or use them again.

A new drainage system (french drain system) was digged up in my crawl space, around the entire perimeter of the crawl space. They open a drain deep to the foundation block, and opened a hole to install a sun pump. Installed the drainage tubes, installed the sun pump with and cemented everything back. Cleaned up the entire space. i now use this space for storage, since its dry space now This work was done in one day,teh team was very professional

He was prompt and honest and followed up after the estimate was sent. We ultimately picked another company who had a better price and could get us completed sooner.

This is the first review I have ever written for any service or work performed at my home. Given the overwhelming positive experience I had with this company I felt compelled to pass along this feedback. I first found this company on Angie?s List and submitted a very vague and somewhat ambiguous request for a price quote on basement waterproofing. I received a phone call back that day and immediately had someone scheduled to come to the house to discuss the work I wanted done. About a week later, DJ shows up at my house, introduces himself in a very professional manner, and in about 30 seconds we are downstairs and I?m walking him around the basement and garage explaining the unfortunate water problems I have had in the house. DJ had a bunch of questions, all very relevant and insightful. He drew up a plan, took measurements and we sat down and discussed their method for waterproofing a basement and garage like mine. DJ couldn?t have made me feel more comfortable and he was extremely thorough in explaining the process. After he left I did not feel as if I was ?sold? on anything or unclear about what I would be paying for. Fast forward one month, and a team of 10-12 guys shows up on a Friday morning to begin the work DJ and I had laid out. Let me tell you, you will never see or experience efficiency like when you are watching these guys work. They showed up and got busy right away. Within the first hour they had put the plastic up to protect things in the basement and garage and had already dug out most of the french drain. Not only are these guys top notch professionals, extremely efficient, but they are such a pleasure to talk to and work with. These guys love their job and because of that they treat your home as if it was their own. The care they take in doing the job the ?right away? is such a pleasure and relief as a homeowner. They really go above and beyond what you would expect any contractor to do in your house. They cleaned out drains that were not part of the scope of work and they hauled away half a truck load of garbage and junk that I had buried in the back of the garage. When the job was done later that day (which I could not believe) it was as if they were never there. They power washed the walls and floor and hauled away literally every last piece of garbage, whether it was theirs or mine. If there is another job I could hire this company to do, I would, in a heartbeat. All around great experience from start to finish.

So good and very knowledgeable. I was very pleased with the service. The person that came and took his time and was courteous. I liked that he didn't try to sell me what I didn't need. I would recommend him to anyone.

We had a couple of other companies provide quotes and Select Basement not only had the lowest pricing but provided the best service. The crew worked all day Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and we have nothing but positives to pass along. DJ in Sales and Ray the work foreman were fantastic as was the crew of 10 or so more.

The staff and customer service were very courteous, prompt and efficient. They got the job done in just two days ? installed three sump-pumps and a draninage system around the entire basement, which was very impressive for our larger-sized basement and garage. They were also very responsive to any issues or questions that arose after the job was finished. I would recommend this company to anyone looking for a dry and mold-free basement. Thank you Select!!

It went very well. Steve made an appointment and the crew showed up on time. Work was done perfectly and they were out the door in 2 hours. They answered all the questions and work was done perfectly.

I informed the salesman that I felt the cost to install the sump pump was pricy, and I would compare pricing.

It went pretty well, did a nice job. I called them because they were rated well. They came and gave an estimate and came with a lot of man power and got it done in one day.

The provider arrived on time and performed a detailed assessment of the Basement. Recommendation was to install french drains but that required some removal of wooden panels on basement walls. The quote was also not affordable to me so didn't go ahead with any further work.

No one showed up in the scheduled appointment. No calls to cancel and no notice to let the client know if they are going to be late. Nothing! I wasted the whole morning waiting and ending up missing a day in the office. If this is the way they do business now, I'm glad they showed their cards early. I'm dropping them as fast as I can...

It went very well. They were very receptive to me and what was going on, very professional.