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Frank's Basement Systems

Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair

About us

Since 1985, Frank's Basement Systems has served the Greater Buffalo, Rochester, and Western New York regions in basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation and repair, and residential and commercial foundation repair services. As a member of several nationally-recognized contractor networks, such as Basement Systems, Supportworks, and CleanSpace, Frank's Basement Systems has access to patented, award-winning products and comprehensive training.

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space, sump pumps, egress windows, masonry, stone, gravel, wells & pumps.

Services we don't offer

Residential mowing & snowplowing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7408 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
13%
3
5%
2
4%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.3
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 226-250 of 408 reviews

Teresa R.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This company was prompt in reply to my email request for service, they called the first business day after my note to them ..very business like . They made an appt at my connivence and were prompt in arriving. The plumber assesses the problem, gave us a fair estimate and included the sr discount .. He had to go to buy necessary parts . When he returned he worked steadily until the repair was completed.. a coupe of hours.
Description of Work: No hot water in the showers.. plumber believed it was due to too much water pressure damaging the fixture.. He put in a pressure reducer and rebuilt the fixture ..hot water restored

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
$500

Mike D.
02/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Jeff was very professional & will use Mr.Franks again
Description of Work: Replaced the tub trap & fixed hot water tank

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
$500

Mark W.
02/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The installed shower door went awry, but the company agreed to replace it. I have been very impressed with the professionalism and courtesy of the company as a whole, and would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Two shower drains were replaced and a new shower door installed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

NANCY P.
02/2012
4.0
drain pipe, pavers, gravel
  + 0 more
We were generally satisfied with them. They did a good job. They were reasonably priced. They accommodated us. I asked him to do something different on the patio work and he had no problem doing it in stone work. As for responsiveness we had to call them a couple of times. We will use them in the future.
Description of Work: We used Frank's Drainage and Waterproofing last summer to do a patio and some plumbing for us.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Nancy T.
02/2012
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are very professional and do quality work but next time I will ask for a quote up front.
Description of Work: They installed a toilet for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Ronald W.
02/2012
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
They started later than they were supposed to. However, I was satisfied with their work, although I would have liked it better if they had a single foreman on site to look over the entire project.
Description of Work: They replaced the foundation to my house.

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

Lynda F.
02/2012
5.0
drain pipe, plumbing
  + 0 more
All work was done professionally, they cleaned up the entire site... They followed three times to assure that everything was satisfactory.
Description of Work: Installed downspout drains... Water jetted drain tiles... Installed exterior drainage pipe to drain standing water near foundation...

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
$3,000

SARAH F.
02/2012
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
The service tech who came to the house to perform the estimate was thorough and professional. He showed me what the problem was and explained exactly how the work would go. We ultimately didn't use them because we had a comparable estimate (cost-wise) from a company with which we had previous positive experiences. But we would definitely consider them for future estimates and work.
Description of Work: We called Mister Plumber for an estimate on having our main sewer line replaced.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,200

Sheryl Y.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was fantastic service. Very prompt service. He didn't make a mess, very clean. Extremely professional.
Description of Work: They had to replace a seat of the toilet that was leaking into basement. Sealed all leaks.

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
$226

ALAN H.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
My experience working with them was positive. They knew what they were doing. I had had trouble with the plumbing before, under the house. They were able to get under there and get it fixed. They solved the problem. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Frank's Mr. Plumber in October 2011. They fixed a broken pipe that I had.

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
$600

Linda R.
12/2011
5.0
plumbing, wells, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
They were fairly quick, they showed up when they said they would. It didn't take that long to do it. They answered any questions I had when they were doing the operation.
Description of Work: They replaced a sewer line from the house to the street.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Sharon H.
12/2011
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
I received a call from the company owner asking for information regarding my previous experience, and asking for another chance to revaluate his company. I requested a sewer inspection. The technician sent was prompt, courteous, and professional. He did a thorough plumbing inspection, but was unable to do the sewer inspection when we couldn't locate the outside vent . They gave me a free service contract for a year and stated if I should have a clogged drain to call and they would snake it from where ever the problem was. Thank you Mr. Frank for a years less worry. Few company owners care enough to go the extra mile to satisfy a client that didn't even use them.
Description of Work: The technician went over the complete plumbing inspection with me, showing me where potential problems were, and gave me a free contract for a years inspection service.

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

James K.
11/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
At approx 10:00 AM Thanksgiving morning I placed a panic call to Mr. Plumber because we had managed to completely jam our garbage disposal system with potato peelings generated in dinner prep. Our kitchen sink was useless, I had made several attempts to solve the problem, and really was only effective it isolating the problem. Imagine my surprise when Frank himself answered the phone! Within 20 minutes we had a very competent plumbing specialist at our home working to clear the clog! This was a major almost rock solid drain clog too I might add. He snaked the drain, cleared the lines and reassembled our under sink plumbing and we were good to go. I do not know or pretend to know how others feel about emergency plumbing calls. . .from dire panic, to total frustration, and the realization that nothing good is about to happen. None of this happened Thanksgiving morning, giving us just one more Blessing to be thankful for Thanksgiving Morning. Ladies and Gentlemen, if you find yourself in the middle of a desperate home maintenance situation please call 716-873-7473 with confidence. This is the very best recommendation I can possibly give for the service I have come to expect and rely on!
Description of Work: 10:00 AM Thanksgiving Morning, a very large family dinner party planned to start at 1:00 PM, we managed to render our kitchen sink useless! But I am getting way ahead of myself. As previously reported I am a customer of Frank DiMaria. We had extensive drainage, construction, concrete, heating and landscaping work done here in 2011. I am a Mr. Plumber MVP Diamond package member, giving me priority service in the Plumbing>Heating>Cooling divisions of his service package.

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
$19.99

James K.
10/2011
5.0
concrete repair, drain pipe, landscaping, lawn service, masonry
  + 3 more
All of the work contracted for was completed and I am extremely happy with the quality of the work done and the professionalism of those doing the work. Our property is now a showplace. Our home of 18 years is now they way we always wanted it but never got around to doing. I would not hesitate in recommending Frank's Landscaping to anyone in need of the services we required. If there was to be bit of advice I would pass along, it would be to let Frank choose his own sub-contractors, and keep an open line of communication with all parties involved. I kind of insisted Frank use a particular sub contractor for part of the extensive project. It could have been a much more seamless production if all of the parties involved were similarly motivated. Putting these two parties together was solely on me, and were it to be done again I believe I would reconsider my insistence. Cudos to Frank Dimaria and his extremely hard working crew. Today everything is done to my satisfaction and we are still friends, and in fact I have continued our professional relationship with a maintenance contract as our plumber to maintain our home and furnace and AC.
Description of Work: I had a complete external property makeover done. 1. For years our back yard had very serious drainage issues. 2. Our garage was in sad state of repair. 3. Concrete driveway was was cracked and grass was growing through it. 4. Front yard was not level and had become over run with weeds. 5. Front of the house landscaping was overgrown and ever-green shrubs had taken over the front of the house. Contract with Frank was to remove the existing garage and build a new and larger unit behind the house, replace the 8 foot wide driveway with a 10 foot wide concrete driveway leading to a slab for the new 24 x 30 foot garage. Excavate and run drainage tiles throughout remaining back yard and all the way to the front of the property ending at the curb. Tie in all of the down spouts from the gutter system of the house, new garage and the sump pump to the drainage system, He was to level the property and re-sod front and back lawn. In the 5 foot area beside and behind the new garage he installed landscaping cloth as a weed barrier and completely covered this area with stone, also received same treatment beside the deck and property line beside house. Once the man work was done Frank was going to landscape the area in front of the house with assorted greenery. mulch, and a barrier to keep the lawn in the lawn.

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
$35,000

Joe Z.
10/2011
4.0
basement waterproofing, plumbing
  + 0 more
The basement is DEFINITELY DRY but I thought the fancier walls would be a little more durable than they are--you have to be careful because you can stab stuff through them. The basement, however, does seem a bit more warm than before--even though we did have insulation before. The guys who did the work were very careful not to get anything else dirty and they cleaned up well. The only thing I would have to say about the guys is that there was some kind of tiff between two of them, and it sounded like the one was going to walk off the job. I am very conflict-averse, so just the fact that something like that was going on made me a little nervous. The job foreman seemed cranky. The salesman, Frank Nati, was very professional, knew his stuff, and even came back to look at the concrete to be sure it was drying. Lately, we have had a LOT of rain, and I can say that our basement is EXTREMELY DRY! I'm very happy with the final outcome. (And the fact that we have a legal, written guarantee for 35 years gives me that extra piece of mind that I need!)
Description of Work: Frank's fixed many cracks in my basement walls, dug a trench for the water to drain, and put up walls. We spent extra in part of the basement for the fancier walls that are insulated and have a vapor barrier.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,200

Chris B.
09/2011
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They rerouted the pump that pumps stationary tub water out of the basement into our septic system. They fixed it. They were very professional. They also quoted on some rough plumbing, but I thought that was too expensive.
Description of Work: We used Mr. Plumber for some drain work. They corrected some illegal hookups and a house code violation.

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
$379

JOHN C.
08/2011
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
On the start date, I was greeted by Charles and Chris. They were friendly and professional. Their crew put in supports under the living space flooring. They then dug down to the bottom of the foundation. The bad section of concrete blocks were then removed. A new footer was poured to support about a 15' length of new concrete block. The new concrete blocks were installed and pointed. A couple of days later, the dug out trench was re-filled with dirt. The total job took about 5 days and looks great. All of the workers were always pleasant and professional, and did a great job in cleaning up the area each day.
Description of Work: Removal of some foundation concrete block. Put in a new footer and installed new concrete block.

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
$12,000

Evelyn J.
08/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
24 Aug they were a no show. Called the office. Mike the project manager said it did not get on the production board. He called back and said both inside and outside would be done Friday, 26 Aug. Office called back about permits and surge tank. Yes, we (owner) were going to have this done, but the plumber we had used was not licensed in North Tonawanda. We told Frank Nati, the salesperson this. He apparently never told the office. They arrived on Fri, 26 Aug and did the work. Very professional throughout. We've had them back since to put water siphon on the sump. They were Johnny-on-the-spot to repair a leak in the sump exhaust.
Description of Work: Franks's was contracted to install drain pipe from the basement to the street and to finish waterproofing the basement. We signed the contract. Work was scheduled for 24 Aug (outside) and 29-30 Aug (inside).

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,900

Courtney G.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Frank's Sent a plumber over for the initial call. Very punctual. Took a look at our situation, explained all options and then came back for a scheduled service that very next day.
Description of Work: Frank's came out to check out a pipe that was in a state of disrepair. Plumber was very responsive, kind, and punctual. Did work that we asked and explained, in detail, what had to be done and what our options were. Very pleased with Frank's and will certainly call again when needed!

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
$750

Denise K.
08/2011
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Trimmed all shrubs around my home and put down mulch. UPDATE: 10/27/11 **Since I last reported on Frank's Landscaping, I received a phone call from Frank DiMaria, the owner of the company. He was quite disturbed by my report. Frank offered to do whatever needed to be done in order to rectify any situation and to make my husband and I happy. He asked why I didn't contact him to begin with. I honestly didn't have a reason other than I just figured the company was so big that my business didn't matter............obviously I was wrong. I've never gotten such a sincere phone call from the owner of a company before that was so willing to "make things right". We haven't had the opportunity to talk about what can be done, but just the fact that Frank called me and was so willing makes all the difference in the world as to whether or not I would hire them again and I definitely would!!!!! Companies that care so much are a dying breed!!! Thanks Frank for showing me that some companies do still take pride in their work :)
Description of Work: Frank's trimmed all of the shrubs around my house and put down mulch. They did not pick up their clippings and put the mulch right on top of the clippings. Because no weeks were pulled, all the weeds came up through the mulch.

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
$900

Keith C.
08/2011
3.0
drain pipe, plumbing
  + 0 more
The salesman was a true salesman, everything is doable, we are the best, etc. Had someone check the job, but of course they can do it. Drain was installed too shallow and was glued in place. When called they came out, did not talk to me and left. The concrete installer had to cut the drain and improvise a solution. The drain was incorrect for this installation. A foreman from Frank's came out and told me point blank that the drain installed was incorrect and that I needed a clean-out and they would be in touch. They were not in touch. I called and they sent another foreman out. Same story. Same result. I called the owner. He was only available business hours to come out and look and would not trust his foreman's assessment. After repeated attempts and cancellations I gave up on them. I modified the drain myself to work because they were refusing. Other issues in my life did not permit me the time it would take to fight them or process suit. They care about $$$ only, not their customers or their quality.
Description of Work: Franks was contracted to trench and install exterior drains and tie into the drain tiles in the street. This was part of a new driveway install that needed a drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

$2,500

Marilyn S.
07/2011
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
We were very pleased with the work done. It turned out to be more extensive than we had realized, but his camera told the story.
Description of Work: The owner himself responded immediately to my phone call, and came to appraise the problem the next day. His crew arrived promptly and did a great job of fixing a recurring problem. He used up-to-date equipment to evaluate the sewer problem (camera), and ended up replacing the sewer line from the house all the way to the street. His crew also cleaned up the inside results of a backed up sewer! We will be using them again to fix a sump pump problem.

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
$3,800

Marilyn S.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
We were on a tight timetable, and Mr. Plumber made that work. He got the furnace we wanted, gave us a senior's discount, and got the work done immediately.
Description of Work: Mr. Plumber identified a carbon monoxide leak in our furnace and discussed, in great detail, our options. We were very pleased with the prompt and honest service we received.

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
$3,500

Don S.
07/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing, plumbing
  + 0 more
The crew was late arriving. They explained that they needed to finish the previous job and clean-up the job site. We explained what was happening and what was to be accomplished. The crew, under the direction of a very able foreman, went to work immediately preparing the work site. As quitting time approached, they cleaned the area. The crew arrived on time the next morning, went to work immediately. The foreman kept everyone on task. He had them taking breaks in a staggered method so there was no stoppage in the work. It was a large job but they finished, cleaned up, and departed just after lunch.
Description of Work: Frank’s waterproofing division dug down next to a ditch-pour foundation approximately 6 inches below the top of the foundation. They covered the pressure-treated wood above the foundation and the foundation to the bottom of the opening with Geocell. They covered the Geocell with a special material that was sticky on one side. Then they covered the area with a knobby rubber type material to seal the area. When that was competed, the area was backfilled, cleaned, and the area was completely rejuvenated. After they were finished and left, it looked as if they had never been there. The work was exactly as written on the contract. It did the job and we were completely satisfied.

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

Edward D.
06/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
  + 0 more
We were happy with the work they did. The technician showed up on time and cleaned up after himself at the end of the day. When we called the office with questions they were either answered right away or someone called us back within a reasonable time. The only problem we did experience was when the first tech showed up he hadn't been told by the salesman that he would be repairing a crack that had already been sealed about 20 years ago. He did not bring the correct material with him for the job and we had to wait an addtitional day for them to come back.
Description of Work: We had a crack repaired in our concrete basement wall.

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
$650

Contact information

2080 Military Road, Tonawanda, NY 14150

https://www.franksbasements.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

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

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Service Categories

Basement Waterproofing,
Foundation Repair

FAQ

Frank's Basement Systems is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 AM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 AM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 AM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 AM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 AM

Saturday: Closed

Frank's Basement Systems accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, Frank's Basement Systems offers free project estimates.
Yes, Frank's Basement Systems offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Frank's Basement Systems does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Frank's Basement Systems offers emergency services.
Yes, Frank's Basement Systems offers warranties.
Frank's Basement Systems offers the following services: Basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space, sump pumps, egress windows, masonry, stone, gravel, wells & pumps.
Residential mowing & snowplowing.

Contact information

2080 Military Road, Tonawanda, NY 14150

https://www.franksbasements.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Saturday:
Closed