We are a full service foundation and basement waterproofing company that performs a wide variety of repairs. We repair foundations, and lots of basements, fixing cracks, deterioration, resurfacing, and waterproofing. We do general masonry, including brick repair. We help with drainage problems, install French drains, as well as crawlspace drainage options to get water out from under homes. We repair chimneys, including tuck-pointing (new mortar), flashing, caps, dampers, and water sealing. .We also do all waterproofing as it relates to chimneys or foundations. Thank you for your consideration. Service area covered: All of the greater Portland area, as well as Southwest Washington. Additional email - marckinyon@gmail.com. Thank you and have a great day!
Business highlights
17 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Chimney repair of all kinds, flashing, waterproofing & sealing, rain caps, dampers and sweeps. Foundation repair of all kinds, primarily in relation to cracks and resurfacing, as well as waterproofing. Basement repair, along the same lines as foundation repair. Gutter downspout repair and water discharge. Sill plate as well as post, pier, and beam repairs and replacement. Crawl space drainage. French drains and catch basins/ dry wells.
Services we don't offer
Wood Stove & Insert Installation. Foundation lifting and helical piers.
The work went very well. Byron's crew are knowledgeable, efficient and polite. They worked quickly and quietly, especially when they were working in our crawl space. Byron checked back regularly to see that I was satisfied with the work.
Description of Work: French Drain created around three sides of the house, and a French Drain along the interior of the foundation to a sump pump. Also replaced the vapor barrier.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000
Joan B.
02/2020
5.0
drain pipe, foundation repair
 + 0 more
We had been having some water in our crawlspace over the years along with some downspout and drainage issues. Called Byron and discussed our situation. He came out soon after to assess what was going on. He established we needed to first fix the downspout/drainage pipe to ensure that the water in the crawl was not a result of that. Byron did not try to oversell us on services, in fact, he told us not to bother doing the crawlspace right now and to wait and see if the current fix would solve our issue, but if it didn't, he'd come back and fix the crawlspace for us. I really appreciated him being honest and not overselling. He was a pleasure to work with. The exterior drainage work was done. The crew and Byron showed up on repair day on time and went right to work. All the crew were very nice, hardworking and conscientious. They kept damage to my landscape to a minimum and cleaned up well after the work was done. I can barely tell they were even there! You can trust these guys! We will definitely hire Byron and his crew again for any drainage repair issues.
Description of Work: Exterior downspouts/drainage pipe replacement and foundation cracks fixed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,450
Marjorie M.
08/2019
5.0
basement waterproofing, earthquake retrofitting
 + 0 more
Byron was great to work with. He took care to review my property as a whole and formulated a plan to address a water intrusion without leaping to the most expensive and drastic option as others had done. A year out and the spot is holding out. He will also say if something is not in his area of expertise. He offered some feedback on additional seismic structural reinforcements that even my seismic retrofit company didn’t suggest. I had him go ahead with it and his team did a good job. When I complained about the post smelling strongly (and it not dissipating), he had his team replace the post and it’s fine now! Byron stands behind his work!
Description of Work: Basement waterproofing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Phyllis R.
08/2019
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
 + 0 more
Owner Marc Kinyon is a good guy. He is a very honest and very likable. He even suggested ways to save us money. He knows how to treat people. They do excellent work at a very fair price. His team did a beautiful job replacing crumbling mortar removing moss and waterproofing our chimney. They do clean quality work. I highly recommend this company. Thank you Marc and your crew of Dustin, John, and Andy for taking such great care of our home.
Description of Work: replace crumbling mortar, remove moss and water seal chimney
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,084
Rod H.
05/2019
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells, drain pipe
 + 1 more
Super fast and very professional people and the workers were great and very clean at doing the job. Also well vents.
Description of Work: Put in a drain system and sump pump under the home
Great! Let’s face it, the chimney care and repair industry is replete with vagabonds and crooks. Mike gave us a good bid based on a reasonable approach to the job (ladders not a full expensive scaffolding setup). His crew showed up right on time and completed the job quickly all as promised.
Description of Work: Repair and re-cap brick chimney
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Chris G.
04/2019
5.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
 + 0 more
Marc was responsive, personable and professional. Thank you for taking the time to make me feel comfortable and give us some great feedback. I had a home inspection done on our house for a pending sale and needed a professional opinion on a matter of a small damp section in the crawl space of our home. Marc said it was a small matter and that we could address the problem ourselves and gave us an idea of how to fix it. He gained a fan!! Thanks again!! Outstanding customer service. Can’t recommend enough.
Description of Work: Foundation Inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Masonry Waterproofing & Drainage Masters LLC
Thank you, [Member Name Removed]. It was a pleasure helping you. Enjoy your move to Central Oregon and enjoy the sunshine!
Mindy S.
04/2019
5.0
masonry
 + -1 more
It went very well. I really like the project manager. I felt they are honest company and on time. They completed the work easily.
Description of Work: They repair my foundation crack.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100
Response from Masonry Waterproofing & Drainage Masters LLC
Thank you. Glad our team could help you.
Aaron N.
04/2019
5.0
foundation repair
 + -1 more
We have a 1927 SE Portland home with litsnof hollow spots in our interior foundation walls, and some concerning cracks on the exterior, particularly along one wall. I asked Byron for a consultation about our situation, and he spent nearly an hour with us, checking out the entirety of the foundation, and giving a detailed assessment, identifying areas of legitimate concern, and offering us advice on how to prioritize our repairs. I was impressed with the fact that he was not upselling us on a bigger job, and actually put our minds at ease on a few areas of concern—telling us that certain small cracks and hollow areas were really minor issues, and they should be monitored, but that there was no cause for serious alarm, nor a need for very expensive repairs. After we decided to hire Masonry Waterproofing and Drainage Masters, things happened very quickly, and Byron’s team knocked out the job in one day. They left the work areas clean and the job looks great. Byron checked in a few days after the work was done, and also made sure to remind me to contact him if any issues with the work appear.
Description of Work: Repair spalling and cracking of home foundation on one wall, blocking up of one basement window. Redoing the skim coat on both the outer repaired area and around the interior of the blocked window.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,300
Response from Masonry Waterproofing & Drainage Masters LLC
Always happy to help with those foundation issues...
Brandi K.
03/2019
5.0
masonry, drain pipe, foundation repair
 + 1 more
We were referred to Byron at Masonry Masters by our neighbor and we could not be happier with the work performed by his team. We had put off some much needed repair. Byron walked us through the entire process and what to expect. He was able to start the job a week early, which was great for us. Everyone of them was professional, courteous and the work performed outstanding. The price was very fair for the quality of work. The crew would clean up each night before they left. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you Byron and team!!
Description of Work: Foundation repair and water runoff mitigation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,600
Sabrina S.
04/2018
5.0
chimney sweep, masonry, chimney repair
 + 1 more
We were very pleased with Masonry Master’s. Mike was easy to talk with and the crew showed up on time and did a great job. The chimney looks great. Highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Power washing, repairing tuck points & crown, sealing, cleaning inside of chimney & patching up ash traps in basement.
Rating Category
Rating 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
sharon S.
08/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing, chimney repair
 + 0 more
I was very pleased Work went well and Marc was very professional and I would hire him again without question.
Description of Work: Leak on inside fireplace and Marc determined the cause and took care of it. Plus appliied two coats of waterseal agents.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chris B.
07/2017
5.0
foundation repair
 + -1 more
Fantastic. We couldn't speak highly enough of our experience with Byron. This was repair addendum work and the buyers were really nervous it would be done right. Byron was so knowledgeable and able to clearly communicate the issues mentioned in the addendum and exactly how he would address each one. He was willing to talk with the buyers, and he guaranteed us his work would pass the final inspection. AND Byron's cost was less than three other contractor bids we got, and only Byron could get the work done in the right time frame. I highly recommend Byron and Masonry Masters!!! He provided for our house sale to happen in time.
Description of Work: Replaced and added foundation supports and made 1940's floor more level, cleaned up crawl space, and laid new vapor barrier. Also ran two gutter drains to a new pop-up in the lawn about 15 ft away from the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
Deborah R.
06/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe
 + 0 more
The work went well. Very professional and punctual. Nice people to work with. It is summer now so we won't be able to test the results until our rainy season hits. But we are hopeful.
Description of Work: Needed one wall of basement waterproofed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
John R.
05/2017
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
 + 0 more
He was going to take it down because anything else would just be a band-aid. I wont be using him for this project but I may use him for foundation repair and such.
Description of Work: I have a chimney on a rental that needs attention so he came out and gave me a bid.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$5,500
robert R.
01/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe, foundation repair
 + 1 more
The crew managed to fit the two day job into a break in the weather--frozen ground not with standing. They also expanded the foundation patch to ensure there were no other points of entry for the water to seep in. Did all the work in 2 days and left a cleaned up space.
Description of Work: Had a small water incursion in an old house foundation that leaked into a garage space. IT was getting worse each rainy season. Byron came over promptly and assessed the problem and offered a reasonable solution involving a French drain and also some exterior foundation patching
Rating Category
Rating 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
Lynette F.
01/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
Byron was amazing. He spent a long time talking with me explaining what he saw as the problem and how he would go about fixing it.He noticed clues that none of the other companies saw. Given that we were looking at the possibility of three separate problems all converging at once to create one gigantic mess, the explanation was not an easy or quick one. After I spoke with several other companies who all offered wildly different solutions and shot down each other's ideas, I called Byron back and asked him about the concerns raised about his proposal. He spent time thinking through what they saw as the problems and the other possible solutions suggested. In the end, Byron thought one company offered a better deal and guarantee than what he could offer and therefore recommended that I go with that company. In all, Byron was generous with his time, honest, and thoughtful. I really could not have asked for anything more.
Description of Work: Flooding in my day basement caused by water coming in through the walls, floor, and/or cold joint.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Kristen D.
11/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe, foundation repair
 + 1 more
We had a problem with seepage in our basement due to an old CMU block foundation, downspouts too close to our foundation and window wells that had not been dug deep enough. I called a couple of companies for estimates. I ultimately hired Mike Keller and his team because of his thorough estimate and willingness to stop by every time I had a question with the estimated project prior to beginning. The company was diligent in hand-digging out three sides of my foundation (front porch couldn't be disturbed), cementing over the deteriorated CMU block and mortar joints, waterproofing the exterior with a sealant and vapor barrier, thereby eliminating seepage issues. The workers were polite and respectful and answered any questions I had. They also took care to dig window wells deeper and install pop-up emitters and redirect our downspouts away from the house. The company provides a 20 year warranty on their work as well. I would not hesitate to recommend this company to others! Their bid was fair and Mike was honest about the minimum work needed to waterproof our finished basement. Thank you to his team!
Description of Work: Waterproofing foundation, redirecting downspouts
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$21,000
Lloyd A.
11/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
These guys are on their game. I made one call, they were here the next day to ***** the issue and back two days later to solve it. I havent had an issue since.. Thanks guys
Description of Work: I would have a flooded basement after every heavy rain.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Dickson A.
11/2016
2.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
Took about a week for response and quote, schedule appointment and everything went well with crew. Very friendly and clean. However, the epoxy they applied has failed. It started to detach from basement walls and moisture is apparently entering because the new steps shows water damage after 5 weeks and winter rains. Tried emailing and calling Mike on cell phone about a solution...its been a week and a half and NO response. 1200 for materials that are failing!
Description of Work: Excavated cold seam, applied epoxy, replaced stair footing and step
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0
$1,200
Response from Masonry Waterproofing & Drainage Masters LLC
[Member Name Removed], Sorry you were not happy with the repair. Cold joint leaks can be very problematic and without cutting a drain in the area, installing drainage and a sump pump, and then re-pouring the concrete, which you did not want to do, our only option is to attempt a repair using epoxy. And a fair amount of the time, historically over 60%, these repairs are successful but sometimes they are not. That is why our estimate sheets clearly state, "Cold joint leak repairs are not guaranteed."
Anthony T.
10/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe
 + 0 more
Mike's crew came out a couple of weeks later, they were quiet and efficient and ready to answer questions when asked. I inspected their work a couple of times as they were doing it and they did everything we talked about. At one point, two of my neighbors came out and started yelling at them about the pop up emitter. The neighbor downhill was worried that it would result in water flowing to his yard. His crew surveyed the situation and realized that they could extend the pipe a few feet to the old street drain which they did, which required them to repair it as it had been crushed by a large truck. This they did without charging extra. In regards to the waterproofing, they tested it and they decided to apply a special seal to all the cold joints. Normally this cost about $150 more and they did it for free. All in all I was very pleased at the time, but without a big rain I was reluctant to post a review. Well just last weekend we had a huge winter storm, streets were flooded, rain came down in rivers, trees fell and power was out. However, my subgrade garage stayed dry as it has ever since they came and did their work in June of this year. I am very pleased with the outcome.
Description of Work: I had a couple of vertical cracks in my garage that were below grade (split level home) and when it rained these cracks would leak leaving me to walk through a puddle. In a big storm the puddle might be deep. Additionally the down spouts on my gutters were not draining properly and would back up creating a cascade of water and a puddle for my neighbor. Mike Kelly took a look at the cracks in the garage and proposed the following: "Dig to the bottom of the foundation on the garage side aproximately 30 feet. Clean, prep and repair all the cracks and apply a water proofing system. Then install a vapor barrier and backfill in peaked lifts. For the gutters he proposed: "Install one daylight pop emitter from two gutter downspouts and extent to the front yard and add screen clean outs to both gutters"
We had an area where water was collecting and seeping into the basement wall. The driveway slope was wrong and they put a french drain in my driveway. They knocked out a 12 inch channel from my garage, appx 30 feet and installed a french drain. They dug out the outside wall of the basement and repaired and waterproofed the area. Also repaired interior wall where the concrete had disintegrated from the water. They also did counter flashing on the chimney. They were super responsive to our needs, very easy and professional to work with. I can't think of anything they could have done better.
Description of Work: Repaired a leak, installed exterior draining system, repaired chimney flashing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
Philip H.
10/2016
5.0
masonry, basement waterproofing, chimney repair
 + 1 more
They were very responsive. We found some additional areas that needed attention, that we hadn't noticed when the estimate was provided, but they were very fair on making the adjustments on what originally needed to be done. Their crew was very good to work with. I was there most of the time doing other projects, and they were very professional and easy to work with.
Description of Work: They refinished, repaired, and basement waterproofed the basement for a 100 year old house. Repaired tuck pointing on chimney.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Alexander K.
09/2016
5.0
drain pipe, foundation repair
 + 0 more
The work went very well. Byron and his team were polite, professional, and fast.
Description of Work: We had a significant crack in the foundation, where the basement transitioned to crawlspace. Byron assessed the crack and then pointed at the drainage problem contributing to the long-term instability of that area surrounding the house. Byron recommended sealing the crack with epoxy resin and carbon fiber staples and redirecting our downspouts away from the driveway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Amy N.
07/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
 + -1 more
Byron seemed very knowledgable with 20+ years of experience. His crew worked hard and finished quickly; he left the area clean and tidy, and his fee was reasonable. We would certainly call on him again.
Description of Work: During one of the rainiest months in recent memory, our basement quickly began to leak, and we were desperate to find someone to provide service for a reasonable price.
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Service Categories
Basement Waterproofing,
Foundation Repair,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Masonry,
Chimney Repair,
Wells and Pumps,
Excavating,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Chimney Caps,
Earthquake Retrofitting,
Stucco,
Fireplaces
FAQ
Masonry Waterproofing & Drainage Masters LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Masonry Waterproofing & Drainage Masters LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Masonry Waterproofing & Drainage Masters LLC offers the following services: Chimney repair of all kinds, flashing, waterproofing & sealing, rain caps, dampers and sweeps. Foundation repair of all kinds, primarily in relation to cracks and resurfacing, as well as waterproofing. Basement repair, along the same lines as foundation repair. Gutter downspout repair and water discharge. Sill plate as well as post, pier, and beam repairs and replacement. Crawl space drainage. French drains and catch basins/ dry wells.
Wood Stove & Insert Installation. Foundation lifting and helical piers.