Drytech Waterproofing

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We had water coming into our basement. We called several providers who were unwilling to do job until this Spring and added another $1000 because it would need to be dug by hand. DryTech,however, came out as soon as weather permitted and sandwiched us in between other jobs. They explained exactly what they were going to do, had us come out at various points to look at it and finished in a day. Everything was cleaned up beautifully and the job is guaranteed for a lifetime. They made sure we knew that they were licensed and insured and were completely professional. We appreciate their quick response and suggestions for a short term solution before the snow let up and they could attack the job. We would recommend them to everyone who is need of basement waterproofing.

We hired Drytech Waterproofing for a full excavation waterproofing on 3 sides of our house. One thing that help us contract Drytech was Danny and Kevin are the ones that perform the work and would be here everyday. I did come home everyday to check on the progress and they were always willing to give me an update, which was very comforting. They found a few issues with our original sump pump piping which was run and graded incorrectly by the previous homeowners. As soon as they noticed this they brought it to our attention and corrected the issue. Before we got the waterproofing done our sump pump ran constantly but with correction, now it runs more effective and efficient. I most say that with all the digging that was done and after it was all completed, we can barely notice we had this type of work done. They did not leave anything that we needed to clean up after and I would definitely recommend them.

With all the necessary work they had to perform, they did it in the highest professional style. Work was completed in a timely manner. I would hire Dry Tech again. I feel I got my money's worth. Hiring them from Angie's List was the right call.

Drytech Waterproofing was prompt to return our phone call, came and offered an estimate. They were on time for the scheduled day, worked diligently until the job was complete. The french drain is attractive and even offers an entry point to the tile so that in the event there is a clog, it can be removed with a snake tool - something we hadn't thought of to ask about. The soil being cut & replaced was expertly measured in a straight shot to the property tile. I wish we hadn't had to have this done in the month of June because the replaced sod did require much water to keep it healthy until it grew back into the surrounding sod. This was a HOT summer so it took alot of attention. We had no choice, though, because our house was on the market and this yard seepage was an important issue to address. If someone could wait until the Fall season that may be better.

We contacted DryTech, and they came very promptly to give us an estimate. Dan's explanation of the work to be done was much more concise and easy to understand than some of the other vendors. We had to alter the schedule a few times due to OUR scheduling issues, and they were very flexible. On the day of the job, they made a point of showing us what they were doing at key points along the way. Cleanup was excellent - after they were done you could hardly tell they had been here. Both Dan and his brother were extremely professional, courteous and straightforward throughout the whole process.

The job went very, very well. I was nervous about what they would find, and between the big wall crack and none of my drain tiles working, I was very happy they had a simple solution for everything, and reasonably priced solutions as well. I had to have additional work--a crack repair, new window wells, and drain pipe installed to route my foundation water to my pond--luckily not far from my house. They hand dug the trenching away from the house so it would not disturb my lawn as much as it would have with the backhoe, and they were respectful of my property in general--careful not to disturb plantings. lawn, retaining walls-- they even dug up a couple bushes and hostas for me and saved rocks for my garden. And they were even careful about the wild critters around the house. They didn't take heavy equipment over areas that were soft and used plywood under the backhoe when it was on the grass. Despite having a magnificent, huge spruce near one corner of my house, they got through the tree roots up against the retaining wall and the wall of my house, and I didn't lose my tree (other companies told me I'd have to remove it). They cleaned up the site every evening, and at the end of the job the entire site was neat. Every morning when they arrived, Dan would walk me around the house, explaining everything and making sure all my questions were answered. Dan is observant, knowledgeable, and very easy to talk to. I was given different options for the wall repair and new trenching, with different prices. I chose what I felt was best for the long run. Kevin and Dan were so accommodating to my wishes---moving my garden top soil to one side, for example, and putting it back on top when regrading. I also needed to get cinders they found around the drain tiles moved from the back of the house to fill the top of the trench at the front of the house (where I wasn't gardening, which was what was suggested when I called the EPA about the cinders). It was a long haul before they got to my job because basement waterproofing is weather dependent, and then you don't really know how long a job will be as it depends on the problems you find. The weather last year was terrible, and it took until this year for them to get to it, but they came when they said they would, and kept at it until they were finished. And----their estimate was half the price of what I was quoted by other basement waterproofers!!! It was well worth the wait, and I really liked these guys.

They were very good. The whole job cost me about $9,000. I would highly recommend them to others and I would use them again in the future.

My wife and I moved into our house over a year ago, and ever since then our basement had numerous areas that would slowly leak water after every storm during this terrible year of rain. I interviewed several perspective companies for this waterproofing project, and only Dan Gallagher proposed a solution for every basement trouble spot. In hindsight, had I used any of the other companies, we would have spent more money and one of the troublesome areas would still leak water. There was an area in the basement behind the garage that showed water damage, and Dan Gallagher proposed breaking through the concrete floor of the garage and fix it directly. No other company suggested this, probably due to the difficulty of having to break up concrete, dig by hand, and re-pour concrete. The other companies said waterproofing the rest of the house would resolve this problem area. I was a little hesitant about cutting up my garage floor, but I am glad Drytech did it because this area would not have gotten fixed any other way. As for the rest of the house, I was also very pleased. I received daily updates on their progress. The job took 20 days to complete, but there were a few days that work could not be done due to weather (rain) and holidays (Thanksgiving). It was only a two-man crew, so Dan and Kevin had to work very hard through very cold conditions. They cleaned up very well, and they protected most of the grass with plywood. The reason I gave a "B" for responsiveness and punctuality is due to the fact that we signed the contract on July 15, 2011, but they did not start until November 18, 2011. This was frustrating because the proposed "breaking ground" date kept getting pushed back (when we signed the contract, we were told to expect them to start at the beginning of October). After talking with Dan and Kevin, it was understandable because all the rain this year prevents them from working some days and they had some helpers leave for other jobs. I am just thankful that they finished before the snow started this year. Drytech was well worth the wait! Our house has only been waterproofed for less than a month, so only time will tell if all the problem spots have been fixed. I will update this post if there are any issues.

Overall, when Kevin called us and told us he would start, it of course poured rain, so we had to wait for a week for the ground to dry out. They did get a lot done on the sunny days, but when it rained, we just had to wait. It's been a rainy year!!!! But we were patient and it sure paid off in the end! I can now use my basement and it's dry!!!! Well worth the wait and I am extremely happy with the results!

I called back in early June (I think) for an estimate and they came out the next day. Kevin was very nice and informative during the walk through of what my issue was with my basement. With all the rain we were having in the Spring they couldn't fit me in till August though. Kevin called the last week of July to let me know that they were planning to do my waterproofing the following week. This would have to be my only gripe about the whole process, that they only left me a weeks notice to make arrangement to be out of work for this time. The section of the house I was having worked on was very close to my neighbors driveway so I asked to have the foundation dug out by hand instead of having any heavy equipment brought in. Which they did for only a small up charge. They were as neat as could be when you're dealing with dirt. They were there on time and finished the job in the time estimated. Overall I am pleased with the work that was done.

We located Dan's company, Drytech Waterproofing from Strongsville, OH, on Angie's List, based on his company's good reviews there as well as its proximity to our location. Even though Dan recognized that he would likely not get business from us other than an inspection, as we explained the situation and noted that we were moving out of state, he offered to fit us in the very next day despite a full work schedule, as we were coming up on our closing date. Dan showed up on time and was very thorough and professional in his inspection. He was familiar with the construction practices of our builder from a dozen years ago, when the house was built, and was able to provide an assessment and detailed write-up based on observation and measurements. He noted that the efflorescence was possibly due to prior car-washing in the garage in previous seasons, and in fact, that had been the case. (The first company had also arrived at an identical hypothesis a year ago.) We had since ensured that we didn't do that anymore, and the problem had ceased. Dan confirmed that the wall was dry, and that the problem was only cosmetic and historical. He also noted that he had seen the exact same symptoms and cause at another home built by the same builder. Dan's experienced eye and knowledge of local building practices and construction history re-assured the buyer that the basement was in fact ok. What struck me most about Dan's responsiveness was how he treated us as a serious customer even though he knew he would possibly not get a major job or repeat business from us. We would certainly recommend Dan and Drytech Waterproofing to our friends and family who still live in Northeast Ohio wholeheartedly and without a moment's hesitation.

Their customer service was excellent!

They were professional, always on time and stuck to task.

I have a lawsuit going on so I haven't had the work done yet. I got other estimates and I'm not sure which company I am going to use. They were very professional and did a very nice job. They wrote up the estimate. They had a lot of good references and they are the company we may use. They were very punctual and showed up when they were supposed to. Their price was good.

The job took a little over a week to complete. Dan and Kevin were always on time, professional, and polite. If I had any questions they took the time to answer them. They were always open to suggestions and very friendly. I was very happy on how the job turned out. They protected the yard with plywood and cleaned everything up. Other than some matted grass from the plywood you cannot tell they were here. I am very happy with their services and would not hesitate to use them again.

The overall process met all of our expectations very well. Drytech was courteous and thorough in explaining their procedures and quotation. They started and finished all work within a reasonable timeframe. Throughout the process they maintained a safe work site by shoring all open trenches and covering the open trenches before quitting for the evening. While excavating a foundation is major work, they took extra steps to minimize damage to the lawn and even succeeded in preserving an older rhododendron that is growing near the house. We feel we received a high quality job as well as respectful and considerate treatment. I will readily hire Drytech for any future work.

I have used them before and they are an awesome company. They are honest and their pricing is fair. They are very punctual and professional. They cleaned up well after themselves. I would use them again in future.