Meet the Business Owner: In 1973 I helped out a friend to operate a Roto-Rooter in the greater Albany area. As the year progressed, I learned how much I enjoyed the challenge of diagnosing and solving customer's problems. I became a service technician for Roto-Rooter in 1974, then opened a Roto-Rooter franchise in Berkshire County, MA in 1979. In 1982 I then moved to Rensselaer County, NY to operate a 2nd franchise in the Troy and surrounding areas. In 1989 I took over the Roto-Rooter operation in Nashville, TN. But I realized how much I missed the Northeast, so I decided to move back in 1991 to NY and Drain-Away Sewer & Drain Service was opened. History: Established in 1991. With experience dating back to 1974, Richard J. Blanchard opened Drain-Away Sewer & Drain Service in 1991. Through dedication and hard work, the business has grown to service both residential & commercial customers. Drain-Away's highest priority is fast and quality service thanks to our expert technicians and courteous office staff. SPECIALTIES: We specialize in sewer and drain cleaning for both residential and commercial customers, as well as plumbing repairs, video inspecting, water jetting, excavating, internal commercial grease tanks and sewer line repairs. Contact us to discuss your plumbing and drain needs. Albany NY area; 438-9646 Troy NY area; 274-0065 Schenectady NY area; 355-9755 Amsterdam NY area; 843-0515
"Knowing exactly the work needed to be done and paying $100 for a $711 estimate from Reimer Plumbing (Crooks in disguise) I wanted to put my foot in his, anyway. Through Angie's List I found Drain Away, Gave me a reasonable PRICE not estimate, came through promptly, Bredren knocked it out in 15 minutes. Passed their numbers off to 2 co-workers. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!"
EARL B on January 2025
Meet the Business Owner: In 1973 I helped out a friend to operate a Roto-Rooter in the greater Albany area. As the year progressed, I learned how much I enjoyed the challenge of diagnosing and solving customer's problems. I became a service technician for Roto-Rooter in 1974, then opened a Roto-Rooter franchise in Berkshire County, MA in 1979. In 1982 I then moved to Rensselaer County, NY to operate a 2nd franchise in the Troy and surrounding areas. In 1989 I took over the Roto-Rooter operation in Nashville, TN. But I realized how much I missed the Northeast, so I decided to move back in 1991 to NY and Drain-Away Sewer & Drain Service was opened. History: Established in 1991. With experience dating back to 1974, Richard J. Blanchard opened Drain-Away Sewer & Drain Service in 1991. Through dedication and hard work, the business has grown to service both residential & commercial customers. Drain-Away's highest priority is fast and quality service thanks to our expert technicians and courteous office staff. SPECIALTIES: We specialize in sewer and drain cleaning for both residential and commercial customers, as well as plumbing repairs, video inspecting, water jetting, excavating, internal commercial grease tanks and sewer line repairs. Contact us to discuss your plumbing and drain needs. Albany NY area; 438-9646 Troy NY area; 274-0065 Schenectady NY area; 355-9755 Amsterdam NY area; 843-0515
"Knowing exactly the work needed to be done and paying $100 for a $711 estimate from Reimer Plumbing (Crooks in disguise) I wanted to put my foot in his, anyway. Through Angie's List I found Drain Away, Gave me a reasonable PRICE not estimate, came through promptly, Bredren knocked it out in 15 minutes. Passed their numbers off to 2 co-workers. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!"
EARL B on January 2025
With over 25 years of professional experience, Adirondack Basement Systems is an upstanding Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau, and members of Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association! We have a fully trained staff to help you with all of your waterproofing, foundation support, concrete repair, and crawlspace needs. We provide free estimates and lifetime transferable warranties. If your basement is in need of care and attention, we're only a phone call away! We look forward to serving you! If you are planning on finishing or refinishing your basement, call us before you begin your project. We want to help you to protect your investment by making sure that your damp basement is dry all the time. Adirondack Basement Systems is an upstanding Accredited Business of the Better Business Bureau, and members of Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association, National Association of Home Builders, and New York State Builders Association.
"It was a complex project. They were very careful with their procedures and raised sunken concrete sections next to the house and around a pool to allow for drainage. They filled the major cracks. They were courteous and on-time over several days. After many years the water in the basement problem has been resolved."
Robert D on September 2018
With over 25 years of professional experience, Adirondack Basement Systems is an upstanding Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau, and members of Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association! We have a fully trained staff to help you with all of your waterproofing, foundation support, concrete repair, and crawlspace needs. We provide free estimates and lifetime transferable warranties. If your basement is in need of care and attention, we're only a phone call away! We look forward to serving you! If you are planning on finishing or refinishing your basement, call us before you begin your project. We want to help you to protect your investment by making sure that your damp basement is dry all the time. Adirondack Basement Systems is an upstanding Accredited Business of the Better Business Bureau, and members of Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association, National Association of Home Builders, and New York State Builders Association.
"It was a complex project. They were very careful with their procedures and raised sunken concrete sections next to the house and around a pool to allow for drainage. They filled the major cracks. They were courteous and on-time over several days. After many years the water in the basement problem has been resolved."
Robert D on September 2018
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 30 employees. Many of our products have warranties. We offer service visits. We will accept credit cards and financing is also offered.
"They were excellent on all counts-knowledgeable, Available to answer questions, efficient, on time, neat workers , and they did a very good job."
Regina R on September 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 30 employees. Many of our products have warranties. We offer service visits. We will accept credit cards and financing is also offered.
"They were excellent on all counts-knowledgeable, Available to answer questions, efficient, on time, neat workers , and they did a very good job."
Regina R on September 2024
Visit our website to see over 325, "5 star", certified, and detailed reviews... https://pro.homeadvisor.com/ratings/................................................................................................................................................... Small local company, big time service. We strive to do the best work we can, with quality long lasting parts, at a lower price than the big boy competitors. We specialize in WATER HEATERS, drain clearing, and water sanatizing and filtration. For 35 years we have been helping home owners add value to their homes. The wave of the future is clean water. We install the highest quality, no-salt, little maintenance, whole house filtration units. Protect your home and your family by getting this done today!
"Very professional and friendly people… They contacted me right away and were able to complete the job the very next day with no issues…"
Eric C on June 2024
Visit our website to see over 325, "5 star", certified, and detailed reviews... https://pro.homeadvisor.com/ratings/................................................................................................................................................... Small local company, big time service. We strive to do the best work we can, with quality long lasting parts, at a lower price than the big boy competitors. We specialize in WATER HEATERS, drain clearing, and water sanatizing and filtration. For 35 years we have been helping home owners add value to their homes. The wave of the future is clean water. We install the highest quality, no-salt, little maintenance, whole house filtration units. Protect your home and your family by getting this done today!
"Very professional and friendly people… They contacted me right away and were able to complete the job the very next day with no issues…"
Eric C on June 2024
D. Rohde Home Services is a fully insured Home Service company that provides affordable top quality services to the Hudson Valley, including parts of Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Greene and Orange Counties. This family owned company has decades of experience and will always arrive at your home with a smile and with all of the tools and knowledge necessary to take care of any plumbing and heating problem, big or small. Bathroom or kitchen remodel? We do that too! We have no minimal trip charge and our pricing is designed to protect the consumer from being taken advantage of. We are there when you need us and will take care of your needs in the quickest, cleanest, and most professional way possible.
"I believe this was a scam. They arrived. There was almost a $300 estimate before starting the job estimate was never supplied blamed, getting a permit, which other plumber was able to get in less than a day never heard back until I complained still have not received an estimate play they did not wanna do the job and just took the money."
Frank M on August 2023
D. Rohde Home Services is a fully insured Home Service company that provides affordable top quality services to the Hudson Valley, including parts of Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Greene and Orange Counties. This family owned company has decades of experience and will always arrive at your home with a smile and with all of the tools and knowledge necessary to take care of any plumbing and heating problem, big or small. Bathroom or kitchen remodel? We do that too! We have no minimal trip charge and our pricing is designed to protect the consumer from being taken advantage of. We are there when you need us and will take care of your needs in the quickest, cleanest, and most professional way possible.
"I believe this was a scam. They arrived. There was almost a $300 estimate before starting the job estimate was never supplied blamed, getting a permit, which other plumber was able to get in less than a day never heard back until I complained still have not received an estimate play they did not wanna do the job and just took the money."
Frank M on August 2023
We are a basement and crawlspace waterproofing company seeking to make your home healthier by solving your basement and/or crawlspace problems. The below ground space in your home can make you uncomfortable. We want to change that. Please gIve us a call and we will send one of our experts to help you understand why you are having the problems and how we can solve it for you. Tell us you heard about us here and get a special offer!
"Having to go through water problems in a basement is stressful but I am so glad I went with this company. Every person I interacted with was competent and professional. Larry was my first point of contact and he was incredibly knowledgeable and contacted me regularly to check in. I had scheduled multiple quotes but Larry sold me instantly because of his knowledgeable and straightforward communication. Todd, the owner, was so kind and you can tell how thorough he is about the work he does. He took the time to explain things to me and even catch things outside their job scope to make me aware of. He was incredibly fair with the pricing of the job. Nick and Dave were the two I interacted with the most because they did a majority of the labor. They were the best. They were respectful and knowledgeable. They took a lot of time to keep me updated and offer guidance for the long term care of my home. Having them working in my home never felt inconvenient. I could not have been more pleased with them or their work. I would highly recommend this company and the team they have assembled. Thank you for saving my home!"
Jacqueline C on March 2023
We are a basement and crawlspace waterproofing company seeking to make your home healthier by solving your basement and/or crawlspace problems. The below ground space in your home can make you uncomfortable. We want to change that. Please gIve us a call and we will send one of our experts to help you understand why you are having the problems and how we can solve it for you. Tell us you heard about us here and get a special offer!
"Having to go through water problems in a basement is stressful but I am so glad I went with this company. Every person I interacted with was competent and professional. Larry was my first point of contact and he was incredibly knowledgeable and contacted me regularly to check in. I had scheduled multiple quotes but Larry sold me instantly because of his knowledgeable and straightforward communication. Todd, the owner, was so kind and you can tell how thorough he is about the work he does. He took the time to explain things to me and even catch things outside their job scope to make me aware of. He was incredibly fair with the pricing of the job. Nick and Dave were the two I interacted with the most because they did a majority of the labor. They were the best. They were respectful and knowledgeable. They took a lot of time to keep me updated and offer guidance for the long term care of my home. Having them working in my home never felt inconvenient. I could not have been more pleased with them or their work. I would highly recommend this company and the team they have assembled. Thank you for saving my home!"
Jacqueline C on March 2023
We cover all aspects of residential and commercial remodeling as well as new construction projects. Fully insured with free on site and mobile estimates.
"It is a great company and provide a good service. I will use them again."
MILTON L on March 2022
We cover all aspects of residential and commercial remodeling as well as new construction projects. Fully insured with free on site and mobile estimates.
"It is a great company and provide a good service. I will use them again."
MILTON L on March 2022
At JSP Home Services, their Kingston plumbers and HVAC technicians are dedicated to providing excellent customer service and will get the job done right the first time. They have over 50 years of combined experience helping individuals with matters such as bursting pipes, leaking toilets, backed sewage, broken HVAC systems, and more. They understand that emergencies can happen at any time, which is why they’re available 24/7. The Better Business Bureau gave JSP Home Services an A+ rating, while Home Advisor named them as an “Elite Service.” They can work on any make or model and have an indoor air quality specialist on their team. Call (845) 250-6470 to learn how their Kingston plumbers and technicians can help your home or business.
"BEST CONTRACTOR i’ve ever had to deal with Clean cut, uniformed, texted arrival info with tech pic, didn’t rush me and answered all my question’s Micael Kraiza IS THE BEST TOP NOTCH Trouble shot my problem which saved me $1,000’s of dollars This was my 2nd electrician, the first electrician failed in all categories Had 2 calls in for JSP, they are efficient, competent, their office/phone staff are KNOWLEDGEABLE AND KIND and accessible all day long"
Steve A on November 2024
At JSP Home Services, their Kingston plumbers and HVAC technicians are dedicated to providing excellent customer service and will get the job done right the first time. They have over 50 years of combined experience helping individuals with matters such as bursting pipes, leaking toilets, backed sewage, broken HVAC systems, and more. They understand that emergencies can happen at any time, which is why they’re available 24/7. The Better Business Bureau gave JSP Home Services an A+ rating, while Home Advisor named them as an “Elite Service.” They can work on any make or model and have an indoor air quality specialist on their team. Call (845) 250-6470 to learn how their Kingston plumbers and technicians can help your home or business.
"BEST CONTRACTOR i’ve ever had to deal with Clean cut, uniformed, texted arrival info with tech pic, didn’t rush me and answered all my question’s Micael Kraiza IS THE BEST TOP NOTCH Trouble shot my problem which saved me $1,000’s of dollars This was my 2nd electrician, the first electrician failed in all categories Had 2 calls in for JSP, they are efficient, competent, their office/phone staff are KNOWLEDGEABLE AND KIND and accessible all day long"
Steve A on November 2024
Staats Masonry is a small family owned business (Howard and Serena Staats). Over 30 years experience in Masonry and Construction services, with 2 years vocational schooling. Formally trained and certified by well known industry leaders such as Increte, Colormaker and Engrave-a-crete. We repair and replace foundation walls, install drainage systems, catch basins We build retaining walls, install bluestone patios/sidewalks, we also install concrete patios/sidewalk. Rebuild/repair porches/steps. Parge foundation walls. There’s no jobs too small.
"Serena Staats was very thorough and superb customer service! Hired Staats for small re-pointing job as well as removing old paint from brick wall and applying mortar. Job was done on time with excellent results. Would definitely hire again."
Jose C on April 2023
Staats Masonry is a small family owned business (Howard and Serena Staats). Over 30 years experience in Masonry and Construction services, with 2 years vocational schooling. Formally trained and certified by well known industry leaders such as Increte, Colormaker and Engrave-a-crete. We repair and replace foundation walls, install drainage systems, catch basins We build retaining walls, install bluestone patios/sidewalks, we also install concrete patios/sidewalk. Rebuild/repair porches/steps. Parge foundation walls. There’s no jobs too small.
"Serena Staats was very thorough and superb customer service! Hired Staats for small re-pointing job as well as removing old paint from brick wall and applying mortar. Job was done on time with excellent results. Would definitely hire again."
Jose C on April 2023
Hello there, my name is Cyrus and I am the owner of Feather & Stone Home Maintenance. At our company we take great pride in our work. From the smallest of tasks, to the largest projects, each home we work in is treated with the utmost care like it is our own. Our expertise is in plumbing repairs and water treatment with over 10 years in the industry. We are passionate about providing access to water and other essential home systems at fair affordable prices. But we don’t stop there, we also provide service for landscaping, painting and maintenance for all of your homes essential systems. Give us a call and let us tackle your list of projects together.
"We will be asking Cyrus to come back for additional work at the house. He and Lewis were prompt, did an excellent job explaining what they were doing or if plans had to change based on what we needed to fix. The work was done well and at a fair price. We will be asking Cyrus and Lewis back. We are very pleased with their work."
Jonathan S on March 2024
Hello there, my name is Cyrus and I am the owner of Feather & Stone Home Maintenance. At our company we take great pride in our work. From the smallest of tasks, to the largest projects, each home we work in is treated with the utmost care like it is our own. Our expertise is in plumbing repairs and water treatment with over 10 years in the industry. We are passionate about providing access to water and other essential home systems at fair affordable prices. But we don’t stop there, we also provide service for landscaping, painting and maintenance for all of your homes essential systems. Give us a call and let us tackle your list of projects together.
"We will be asking Cyrus to come back for additional work at the house. He and Lewis were prompt, did an excellent job explaining what they were doing or if plans had to change based on what we needed to fix. The work was done well and at a fair price. We will be asking Cyrus and Lewis back. We are very pleased with their work."
Jonathan S on March 2024
Yes, most states require plumbers to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed plumber could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
The cost to finish a basement is $18,400 for the average homeowner. However, this cost could be as little as $2,800 or as much as $34,500, depending on the basement size and the materials needed. If your basement is already outfitted with electrical and plumbing, expect the cost to fall on the lower end.
For example, the drywall cost for this project averages around $1,750, but other features, like hiring a plumber, cost between $45 and $200 per hour.
The cost to remodel a basement is between $12,100 and $33,400 for the average homeowner. The price you pay can be as little as $3,500 or as much as $50,200, depending on the size and condition of your basement and the type of remodel you're doing.
If you're doing a simple project like adding a home office to your basement, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $3,000. However, if you're adding a bathroom, which is an extensive project, you can expect to pay between $6,600 to $16,500.
Foundation repairs cost about $5,000, on average. Typically, prices range from $2,200 to $7,800, depending on the type and extent of repairs needed. Cost factors include foundation type, home size, soil stability, accessibility, and the ultimate cause of the problem and what methods and materials are required to fix it.
The cost of basement waterproofing is $4,950 for the average homeowner. However, you could end up paying between $600 and $14,000, depending on factors like basement size, waterproofing method, and the region you live in.
If you live in an area with heavy rainfall, you might be paying more for waterproofing than if you lived somewhere drier since waterproofing contractors would be in high demand. Likewise, a 500-foot basement costs between $2,500 and $5,000 to waterproof, but that price rises significantly for a larger basement.