For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.
Business highlights
66 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, foundation repair, mold removal, radon mitigation
basement waterproofing, excavators, foundation repair, plumbing
+ 2 more
This was after Gaston, way back in what? '04? so my information is very old - but they were excellent. This happened 6 months after I'd moved to Richmond and bought my house. As I remember, I had one small problem crop up after the initial installation, and they came out and fixed it a.s.a.p. The cellar has been dry ever since, sump pump working, etc. Not a hitch. I had a lot of other expenses (new furnace, floor, washer, dryer, etc.) so I spent a lot more than the $7000 - it hurt, but it was worth it.
Description of Work: They did trenching in my cellar, which had acquired 3' of sewer water, and installed B-Dry plastic walls throughout, over brick.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
Wow - thanks for the great review! It's so great to hear you had such a wonderful experience with B-Dry. Thanks for being a part of our family!
Jules L.
01/2014
4.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
Work quality was excellent and the basement is dry. They arrived as scheduled. Their follow-up for small problems was not satisfactory. They are expensive but their system works.
Description of Work: They waterproofed the basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500
Tom W.
01/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
Since the B-Dry system was installed we have had no further instances of water infiltration into our home.
Description of Work: Installed the B-Dry system in a crawl space area that had a bad habit of letting water in under the house which seemed to find its way into the house on a lower level.
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 '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
It’s wonderful to hear that the B-Dry Waterproofing System has kept your home dry since installation. Thanks for giving us an A score! Please contact us if you ever have any comments or questions. Thanks for the review!
Toby H.
01/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
+ 0 more
I was impressed at the massive undertaking and the best part IT WORKS!!!I had a different company at first and even though I paid several thousand dollars they were not successful. I am very happy with B-Dry.
Description of Work: B-Dry developed a French drain in my basement and installed a sump pump to remove water. They also sealed all my walls in the basement to prevent an leakage.
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
$4,500
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
Wow – thanks for the great review! We’re glad to see you gave us an A score. Please don’t hesitate to call if you ever have any questions. Thanks for being a part of the B-Dry family!
gail K.
01/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
+ 0 more
This time I asked for a professional inspection and advice on new work to be done on my home recommended by two other professional foundation companies. They came and did a thorough workup and explained the whole process not only of what was happening as far as the structure, but what the real remedy should be. This company has no financial incentive to respond-but our past client relationship with them. They directed me to a solution and saved me thousands of dollars by doing so. I TRUST THEM and have been completely satisfied with the work they have done for my home and their willingness to consult and advise on matters of concern to me. They have invested their time and expert advice without charge because they truly do have customer satisfaction as a business practice.
Description of Work: .
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 '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
It’s great to hear our consultant was able to direct you towards a remedy that would work for your home. As you said, ensuring customer satisfaction is our highest priority. Thanks so much for the A score, and thanks for being a part of the B-Dry family!
They waterproofed my crawlspace. They arrived late the morning they started the work, not a problem with me since it was an all day job. there was a misunderstanding about what work was to be done, so we had to contact salesperson and he came by our home to discuss. I ended up having to pay an additional $700 to get the complete job. they also were unable to get the sump pump plugged in to my outlet, so I will have to get electrician to come and add another electrical plug in. I am pleased with the work that they did, but the jury is still out account I have not needed the sump pump due to the fact we have not had any water leaks. So, if I can be critical about anything, I would say they oversold there product, meaning Im not sure I needed what I bought. Time will tell?
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
Thanks for choosing to use B-Dry to waterproof your crawl space! We apologize that there was a miscommunication with the salesperson, as we pride ourselves on clear-cut communication with customers. We are so glad to hear that you are pleased with the work we did on your house. Please feel free to contact us if you ever have any comments or questions!
Deborah D.
12/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
After interviewing many, many contractors, I decided to use them. They were the highest priced, BUT they were the most professional in the presentation and had the best product on the market. I was impressed with the quality of the plastic sheeting and the gutter to be installed in the French Drain. It has functioned perfectly for the past 15 years
Description of Work: I used B-Dry to waterproof my basement in 1998 (your scroll did not let me add correct date). .|
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
We’re glad to hear the B-Dry Waterproofing System has kept your home dry for the past 15 years! In our business, as in many others, you certainly get what you pay for. Thanks so much for the A score. Feel free to call any time with questions or comments. Thanks for being a part of the B-Dry family!
Rose B.
11/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
+ 0 more
We are planning of using them to do more work in our basement.
Description of Work: They installed 4 Carbon Fiber strips on one wall to stabilize it and prevent further damage. The job was done quickly. So far no further damage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$2,400
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
Thank you for the review. We’re so pleased you gave us an A! We’re glad the work we did for you was done quickly and met your quality standards. It’s great to hear you are planning on using our services again. Be sure to call if you have any questions about the further work you need done in your basement!
Ann M.
11/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
It took a little over a month from my first call until my appointment to have a quote done but only 3 days later they called to set date for work which was just 4 more days (1 week from day of quote). Was told would take two days. They worked 11 hours the 1st day and 8 hours the next. The workers were exactly on time and finished when the foreman said they would on the 2nd day. I rated N/a on price because I didn't have another estimate. I also rated n/a on quality because it hasn't rained since they left so I don't know if it is successful. They left things cleaner than it was when they got here. No debris. They were very careful, taping off the vents downstairs so dust wouldn't come upstairs. They carefully taped off all the furniture (had to put everything 5 feet from the walls and it was stacked high but they got it covered). They also taped thick plastic over the carpet on the stairs to protect it and hung a plastic curtain at the bottom of the stairs. Just one comment about something I wished they would have been more careful of--it was very cold outside and sometimes they would leave the door standing wide open when they went out. I understand if they were coming right back in but there were times when they were outside a long time with the door open. Also on closer inspection after they left I noticed that in one room the outlets were still attached but in another room they are dangling from the wall...I wonder the difference. Also there is a wire in the bathroom that is dangling...again I wonder what it goes to and if it's dangerous. If I had a choice I'd have graded them a A- but that wasn't a choice. All in all at this point I'm very pleased.
Description of Work: water proofing basement and install 2 sump pumps
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
We’re glad to hear your experience with B-Dry was a good one! We try to treat your home as if it were our own so we make sure to protect the furniture and carpet to the best of our ability. Thank you for letting us know the crew might have left the door to your home open a little too long. We will be sure to pay close attention to that in the future. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or comments. Thank you for the positive review.
Amanda U.
11/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing, concrete repair, drain pipe, excavators, foundation repair
+ 3 more
They were very efficient. Their work was very well done, and they left our basement clean. Oh, and it's been three years and the basement is completely dry.
Description of Work: B Dry dug out a ditch in our basement, put in their custom drain system which was drained to the outside of our home, and put up their waterproofing material on our basement walls. They then poured fresh concrete and cleaned up.
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
$7,000
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
Great to hear about your experience with B-Dry. We try our best to treat your home as if it was our own so we make sure our clean up is done to the best of our ability. Thanks for the review and for being part of the B-Dry Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Family.
T M.
11/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
The installed a basement that has prevented our basement from having water for many years.
Description of Work: .
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
$7,000
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
It's always great to hear that your basement is safe and dry since installing our system. We appreciate the review and please let us know if you need anything in the future. - The B-Dry Guy
Patricia M.
10/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
From start to finish a positive experience. I was a bit stressed by the seepage in my finished basement and felt from the first that the B-dry representative understood the problem. He explained the system , but never tried to oversell me on a fix which had been the case with earlier companies. My confidence in him eas carried out to the end job. This was a job done in a carpeted room with furnishings and they covered and sealed off things so well that drilling into cement and plaster left no mess.Ten years later everything is bone dry and working well.I haven't called back because I have not needed to but would not hesitate if need arose.
Description of Work: Installed standard B-Dry Free-Flo system, sump pump to discharge outside and sealed walls
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
$1,734.34
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
We know that it can be a very stressful experience whenever you are having water entering a finished basement. We are happy to hear that you are no longer having any problems since we installed our system. Thanks for taking a moment to write your review and please let us know if you ever need any assistance in the future.
David L.
10/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
did the job right the first time in the time the blocked for the job and with no disruptions to myself or family.
Description of Work: waterproofing service
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
Thank you for taking time to post a review. We love hearing from all of our customers and deeply value their opinions. Thanks for choosing B-Dry Waterproofing and Foundation Repair to solve your home's problems. Have a great day.
Yossel K.
10/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
Great job, lifetime warranty - which they have honored throughout the years.
Description of Work: Waterproof basement.
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 '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
Thank you so much for the review. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance in the future! - The B-Dry Guy
Phyllis L.
10/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
MY BASEMENT WAS LIKE A RIVER EVERY TIME IT RAINED. I HAD AT LEAST 7 OR 8 CONTRACTORS COME OUT TO GIVE ME ESTIMATES. B-DRY SENT OUT THEIR FIELD GUY ON A SAT. MORNING. HE TOOK A LOOK AT MY BASEMENT, MEASURED IT, AND SAT DOWN WITH ME AND EXPLAINED EVERYTHING THAT THEY WOULD DO. HE SHOWED ME WHAT KIND OF MATERIALS THAT THEY WERE GOING TO USE AND SKETCHED OUT WHAT THEY WOULD BE DOING TO CORRECT MY PROBLEM. I SIGNED THE CONTRACT AND HIS GUYS CAME OUT ON MONDAY MORNING TO START THE WORK. THEY WERE A VERY HARD WORKING CREW. I DON'T THINK THEY EVEN STOPPED TO EAT LUNCH. I WOULD SEND THEM COLD DRINKS DOWN STAIRS. MY JOB WAS COMPLETED IN 2 TO 3 DAYS. THEY STAND BEHIND THEIR WORK. I WAS TOLD NOT TO PUT ANY FURNITURE OR ANYTHING DOWN THERE UNTIL AFTER IT RAINED A FEW TIMES. I SAW A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER I CALLED THEM THEY CAME BACK AND PUT A DRAIN BOARD IN THE FRONT OF THE DOOR. I HAVE NOT HAD A PROBLEM SINCE. I HAVE THEM COME OUT ONCE A YEAR TO CHECK MY SYSTEM. THEY ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST AND DON'T TRY TO ROB YOU. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND B-DRY. IF YOU USE THEM FOR YOUR BASEMENT PROBLEM YOUR BASEMENT WILL BE DRY.
Description of Work: Waterproof my entire basement. They are the BEST!! IF I COULD GIVE THEM AN A+ I SURELY WOULD.
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
$15,000
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
All I can say is WOW! Thanks so much for this great review. We greatly appreciate your kind words and are thankful to have made you so happy with our products and services. Please feel free to contact us at any time and thanks for being a member of the B-Dry Family!
Diane R.
10/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
A great experience from the first phone call. All calls were returned promptly; appoints kept; budget was adhered to. B-dry's construction company, especially the foreman, was a pleasure to work with and did an outstanding job.
Description of Work: waterproofed basement, including demolition, then completed a total remodel.
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
$35,000
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
Thank you for choosing B-Dry to provide such a huge service for you and your home. It sounds like the experience was great and we appreciate your kind words. Please feel free to reach out to us at any time if we would ever be needed in the future. Thanks for becoming part of the B-Dry family.
Ruth D.
10/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
They were excellent. I would recommend them highly.
Description of Work: They waterproofed my basement.
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 '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
Thanks for the wonderful review and please let us know if we can be of any assistance in the future!
FORREST C.
10/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
It was great. It was a good experience.
Description of Work: They did waterproofing on the foundation.
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 '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
Thanks for taking a moment to provide a review. We really appreciate your input. Thanks for choosing B-Dry to solve your problems.
David R.
10/2013
4.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
It turned out fine and it hasn’t leaked since. We got 3 estimates and they were in the middle, and that is why we chose them. They were prompt and able to get the job done quickly. We also had to have the boiler moved which involved extra costs. I was pleased with the work.
Description of Work: They waterproofed the basement. The dug out a trench on the inside.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
Thanks for choosing B-Dry to take care of your waterproofing issues once...and forever. We appreciate your kind review!
Margaret O'Reilly B.
10/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing, plumbing, wells
+ 1 more
The service is great. Fred the estimator is very easy to work with. They show up as promised and we were very happy with them.
Description of Work: They did waterproofing and installed a drain and sump pump in the basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
Thanks for the wonderful review. Glad we provided the services that you wanted and expected. Let us know if we can be of any assistance in the future.
Lee Y.
10/2013
3.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
It turned out pretty well. They did everything they said they were going to do. Overtime now, I’m not sure if they maybe should’ve dug the trench further away from the basement. I have had a couple issues with the foundation settling, and not sure if that has anything to do with it or not. What they did, did dry the area out completely. Make sure that you’re clear on exactly what they are going to do, attentive to the details, and ask questions when needed. They also gave me a warranty on their work and I haven’t had any problems with it going bad. I would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: They waterproofed our basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
Thanks for taking time to write a review. If you are having signs of foundation issues, please give us a call and we would be more than happy to set up a time when we could take a look at it for you and see what the problem might be.
Hunter J.
10/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
They have a lifetime warranty, and I had to call them back on one issue and they responded right away and took care of it. They are pretty reliable.
Description of Work: They waterproofed my basement and crawlspace.
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
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
Our warranty does speak for itself...Lifetime! Thanks for choosing B-Dry and taking the time to write this review. We love hearing from our customers.
gail K.
10/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe, foundation repair
+ 1 more
They are terrific and they are the best that we have ever used. One company we got an estimate from to repair the mortar between the bricks quoted us a price of $70000 because they told me it was a structural problem. I only needed a brick mason to repair the cracks, and it was less than $1000 to repair. I really trust them and have been using them for years. I have recommended them a number of times and they have proven themselves. They are very thorough and they take the time to explain everything to you so you understand. They also want you to verify their work when needed with a structural engineer.
Description of Work: They repaired cracks on the brick facing on our house. They also installed a waterproofing system and drainage. They also looked at the mortar cracking in the bricks.
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 '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
Thank you so much for the review. We are more than happy to hear about your experiences with B-Dry and appreciate your kind words. Thanks for being part of the nearly 1/2 million B-Dry customers!
cuyler T.
10/2013
4.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
They were very professional and did a very good job. The only issue I had was that afterwards I had a leak in my foundation and the location that it was leaking at, wasn’t covered by the warranty, and I had to fix the leak myself. I felt that they should’ve noticed this while doing the job. I would recommend them. They cleaned up after themselves and they did do a good job.
Description of Work: The waterproofed my whole basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
Thanks for the review and being part of the B-Dry Family!
Charles B.
08/2013
1.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
It went terrible, the man we were dealing with promised and didnt show. The installers were outstanding but the supervisor terrible.We had worked with them before and we would not reccomend them now
Description of Work: They put a shield in the basement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from '58 Foundations & Waterproofing
We are sorry that you were so unhappy about your experience B-Dry. After some extensive research on this project, below is the documentation that B-Dry has on your installation. B-Dry originally installed a partial system in this home in April of 1990 for the previous homeowner. In November of 1992, B-Dry added to the existing system for the new homeowner. In September of 2003, the area was hit by a hurricane which damaged his home. In November of 2003, a B-Dry representative presented the homeowners a quote to finish the rest of area that was experiencing the problem with our Rigid Sealer from floor to ceiling instead of the 1 foot piece that is provided with every basement installation. The homeowners were also made aware that the paneling and studs would need to be removed from the area that was having the problem. In September 2012, we provided another estimate to complete the installation of the area where they were experiencing the problem and explained to the homeowner that we would still need the paneling and studs removed so we could effectively complete the installation. The homeowners decided to hire a contractor to remove the paneling and studs. We agreed with the homeowner and the contractor on our part of the project beginning on January 28th. The day before the installation was set to take place; the contractor said the he needed to postpone our installation for about a week. B-Dry's project manager for this installation was previously scheduled for vacation the next week along with other projects already on the schedule. B-Dry went back and forth with the contractor trying to schedule times and dates for explaining what needed to be done for our part of the job completion. The homeowner wanted us to make sure he was a priority and B-Dry accomplished that to the best of our ability. B-Dry couldn't move or reschedule other projects because of the contractor needing to change their schedule. When B-Dry was finally able to finish the installation, we drastically discounted the price to finish the project because the customer had been put through all of the scheduling conflicts and we felt that we needed to try to help out on our end for the customer’s sake. B-Dry strives to make every customer’s experience as seamless as possible. We do apologize about the scheduling conflicts but we feel we tried our best to accommodate. With such large jobs and processes that we have in place, some installations are scheduled out for months in advance. B-Dry tried to get the installation complete as soon as we had an open date in our extremely busy schedule during that time.
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Service Categories
Basement Waterproofing,
Foundation Repair
FAQ
'58 Foundations & Waterproofing is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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