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Empire Construction Waterproofing llc

11 Knorr Rd
5.00(
15
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•Approved Pro

Empire Construction Waterproofing llc

11 Knorr Rd
5.00(
15
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in basement waterproofing, foundation sealing and crack repair, yard drainage, yard grading, gravel road maintenance, small excavation. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Great work start to finish! They waterproofed our basement and fixed a foundation crack that was leaking for years. Super professional, quick, and neat work. No more water issues! Highly recommend!"

Tatsiana M on October 2025

We specialize in basement waterproofing, foundation sealing and crack repair, yard drainage, yard grading, gravel road maintenance, small excavation. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Great work start to finish! They waterproofed our basement and fixed a foundation crack that was leaking for years. Super professional, quick, and neat work. No more water issues! Highly recommend!"

Tatsiana M on October 2025

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Groundworks

101 Powdered Metal Drive
5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro

Groundworks

101 Powdered Metal Drive
5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro
126 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Groundworks provides dependable foundation repair, basement waterproofing, concrete lifting, and crawl space solutions for Connecticut homes. Our commitment enhances the value and safety of homes within our community.

"Chuck, Alex and Naki did a great job. Lots of attention to detail. Walked me me the whole process so I would feel comfortable"

Sandy G on June 2025

Groundworks provides dependable foundation repair, basement waterproofing, concrete lifting, and crawl space solutions for Connecticut homes. Our commitment enhances the value and safety of homes within our community.

"Chuck, Alex and Naki did a great job. Lots of attention to detail. Walked me me the whole process so I would feel comfortable"

Sandy G on June 2025

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Eastern Waterproofing Co., Inc.

PO Box 504
4.83(
31
)
•Approved Pro

Eastern Waterproofing Co., Inc.

PO Box 504
4.83(
31
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 local quotes requested

In an attempt to get back to all the people who have recently contacted us, we're providing email addresses of jen@easternwaterproofing.com and jon@easternwaterproofing.com. PLEASE USE EMAIL WHENEVER POSSIBLE! We have gotten inundated with phone calls and apologize that we may have not gotten back to you in a timely fashion, as normal. We pride ourselves on quick response times but the recent rains have caused an unprecedented backlog in calls to our office. We are doing our best to work through it. In the meantime, please, try emailing DESCRIBING YOUR ISSUE, your AVAILABILITY DURING A TYPICAL WEEK and YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS AND PHONE # AND SEND RELEVANT PICTURES, IF POSSIBLE! We will do our best to respond ASAP as we work through our call backlog. *If a requested appointment time is not confirmed through our office it is NOT scheduled with our team! Thank you for your patience and understanding!

"Everyone was really good to work with at the beginning of the waterproofing to the very end. No complains about the completed Job. I have yet to see the system work because we just have not had Heavy rain over a Long period of time."

Stephen M on July 2024

In an attempt to get back to all the people who have recently contacted us, we're providing email addresses of jen@easternwaterproofing.com and jon@easternwaterproofing.com. PLEASE USE EMAIL WHENEVER POSSIBLE! We have gotten inundated with phone calls and apologize that we may have not gotten back to you in a timely fashion, as normal. We pride ourselves on quick response times but the recent rains have caused an unprecedented backlog in calls to our office. We are doing our best to work through it. In the meantime, please, try emailing DESCRIBING YOUR ISSUE, your AVAILABILITY DURING A TYPICAL WEEK and YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS AND PHONE # AND SEND RELEVANT PICTURES, IF POSSIBLE! We will do our best to respond ASAP as we work through our call backlog. *If a requested appointment time is not confirmed through our office it is NOT scheduled with our team! Thank you for your patience and understanding!

"Everyone was really good to work with at the beginning of the waterproofing to the very end. No complains about the completed Job. I have yet to see the system work because we just have not had Heavy rain over a Long period of time."

Stephen M on July 2024

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Budget Dry Waterproofing, Inc.

158 Route 81
4.67(
185
)
•Approved Pro

Budget Dry Waterproofing, Inc.

158 Route 81
4.67(
185
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
115 local quotes requested

Budget Dry Waterproofing is a waterproofing company founded on the belief that quality home improvement work does not need to break the bank. We are dedicated to providing excellent service.

"Cayden was very professional and polite. This visit was for yearly Maintence of my sump pump. "

Bernadette Bimonte H on October 2025

Budget Dry Waterproofing is a waterproofing company founded on the belief that quality home improvement work does not need to break the bank. We are dedicated to providing excellent service.

"Cayden was very professional and polite. This visit was for yearly Maintence of my sump pump. "

Bernadette Bimonte H on October 2025

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Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc.

33 Progress Avenue
4.67(
141
)
•Approved Pro

Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc.

33 Progress Avenue
4.67(
141
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
74 local quotes requested

Connecticut Basement Systems is your trusted expert for basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, basement finishing, and foundation repair. Using patented, warrantied products, we provide permanent solutions for your home. Have a wet, flooded basement or crawl space? Tilted or bowing foundation walls? A basement you want to finish? We have a solution. We proudly serve homeowners and businesses all throughout Connecticut & Westchester County, NY. Call us today for a free inspection and no-obligation, estimate. Financing available. Additional phones - (203) 881-5090. Award winning.

"Chuck Stofko was very informative. Was patient in answering all my questions. Spent along time with me reviewing the process and the steps needed to waterproof my basment. I highly recommend him."

Justin F on August 2023

Connecticut Basement Systems is your trusted expert for basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, basement finishing, and foundation repair. Using patented, warrantied products, we provide permanent solutions for your home. Have a wet, flooded basement or crawl space? Tilted or bowing foundation walls? A basement you want to finish? We have a solution. We proudly serve homeowners and businesses all throughout Connecticut & Westchester County, NY. Call us today for a free inspection and no-obligation, estimate. Financing available. Additional phones - (203) 881-5090. Award winning.

"Chuck Stofko was very informative. Was patient in answering all my questions. Spent along time with me reviewing the process and the steps needed to waterproof my basment. I highly recommend him."

Justin F on August 2023

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A&A Waterproofing

290 Amity Rd
5.00(
9
)
•Approved Pro

A&A Waterproofing

290 Amity Rd
5.00(
9
)
•Approved Pro
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

A&A Waterproofing is a locally owned family company that is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. The main reason why we keep our five star rating is our finished product and customer service.

"Came to finish digging out trench to install footing drains around basement area of house. The guys finished the job in 1 day. So far no leaks into basement."

Dennis B on May 2025

A&A Waterproofing is a locally owned family company that is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. The main reason why we keep our five star rating is our finished product and customer service.

"Came to finish digging out trench to install footing drains around basement area of house. The guys finished the job in 1 day. So far no leaks into basement."

Dennis B on May 2025

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Solid Ground Solutions LLC

49 Oakcrest Road
5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro

Solid Ground Solutions LLC

49 Oakcrest Road
5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro
18 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Quick to respond to inquiries about the nature of the work needed. Friendly and communicative, fairly priced, work was done quickly and well. We were grateful to have found this company and worked with them. (Work type = underground electrical conduit and excavation.)"

Roger D on October 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Quick to respond to inquiries about the nature of the work needed. Friendly and communicative, fairly priced, work was done quickly and well. We were grateful to have found this company and worked with them. (Work type = underground electrical conduit and excavation.)"

Roger D on October 2025

Avatar for Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc.

Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc.

33 Progress Avenue
4.80(
35
)
•Approved Pro

Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc.

33 Progress Avenue
4.80(
35
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
134 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

Work completed by Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc., is warranted for lifetime of your home. Satisfaction is guaranteed and we assure prompt reply to all inquiries. Free estimates and financing are available. We've wowed over 30,000 customers since 1987. We have an A plus Better Business Bureau rating. Check us out for unbiased reviews and customer testimonials.

"Overall, working with the company was a good experience."

Marcy W on October 2024

Work completed by Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc., is warranted for lifetime of your home. Satisfaction is guaranteed and we assure prompt reply to all inquiries. Free estimates and financing are available. We've wowed over 30,000 customers since 1987. We have an A plus Better Business Bureau rating. Check us out for unbiased reviews and customer testimonials.

"Overall, working with the company was a good experience."

Marcy W on October 2024

Divine View LLC.

142 Borrmann Rd
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•Approved Pro

Divine View LLC.

142 Borrmann Rd
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•Approved Pro
112 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

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Groundworks-New Haven

101 Powdered Metal Drive
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro

Groundworks-New Haven

101 Powdered Metal Drive
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
213 local quotes requested

Groundworks is North America’s leading foundation repair and water management solutions company. Groundworks has been serving homeowners across the U.S. and Canada for decades, providing quality home repair solutions. Groundworks is a BBB-accredited business and a multi-time recipient of the Angi Super Service Award. Our 50-plus years of combined expertise brings Connecticut homeowners innovative solutions and industry-leading warranties to protect their biggest investment, their homes. HIC.0699918

"Professional and efficient tech."

Mark R on April 2025

Groundworks is North America’s leading foundation repair and water management solutions company. Groundworks has been serving homeowners across the U.S. and Canada for decades, providing quality home repair solutions. Groundworks is a BBB-accredited business and a multi-time recipient of the Angi Super Service Award. Our 50-plus years of combined expertise brings Connecticut homeowners innovative solutions and industry-leading warranties to protect their biggest investment, their homes. HIC.0699918

"Professional and efficient tech."

Mark R on April 2025

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FAQs for basement drainage channels installation projects in Branford, CT

Expect a well-built French drain to last 30 to 40 years. By channeling both surface- and ground-water away from your foundation, the system relieves hydrostatic pressure and helps prevent costly structural damage. Choose a pipe with a quality cloth filter to keep sediment out and extend the drain’s life. A quick annual inspection and routine cleanouts will keep water flowing freely, ensuring the system continues to protect your home for years to come.

Most French drains sit two feet below grade, but depth ultimately depends on the problem you’re solving. For puddling rainwater or snowmelt, a shallow curtain drain at lawn level often does the trick. To handle rising groundwater, pros dig deeper, down to the footing, and run the pipe beneath the basement slab. A drainage contractor will determine the optimal depth for your specific soil conditions and water issues.

A properly installed interior French drain captures water at the slab, channels it to a sump pit, and directs it safely outside, preventing basement floods before they occur. Because the pipe sits just under the floor edge, a plumber can reach it easily for cleaning or repairs. Pairing the drain with a reliable sump pump gives you the best long-term protection.

Hire a contractor who installs drainage systems every day—typically a foundation specialist, drainage contractor, experienced landscaper, or plumber with waterproofing experience. These pros understand slope, soil, and local codes, and they have the equipment to trench safely around utilities. Ask for references and photos of recent jobs to be sure they can design a system that keeps water off your foundation for decades.

Once the drain is in, patch the yard by reseeding bare spots or replacing plants the crew removed. Inside, look for ways to add value—finishing the basement or upgrading interior waterproofing while the space is open often costs less now than later. Schedule a quick annual checkup to flush sediment and confirm the pipe and sump pump are clear. Consistent maintenance ensures the drain functions properly and protects your investment.

Most policies don’t cover the cost of repairing a French drain itself, but they may provide coverage for water damage if the system fails. Coverage varies by insurer, so be sure to read the fine print or contact your agent before any issues arise. If you live in a high-risk flood zone, consider a separate flood policy to close the gap. Knowing your coverage in advance helps you budget for repairs and avoid unexpected costs.

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