At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!
Water in your basement? Cracks in your foundation? Leaky foundation walls? Call Woodford - we can help! Woodford Bros., Inc. specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, concrete leveling, crawlspace repair, gutter installations and radon mitigation. Founded in 1962, Woodford's original focus was foundations and barns. Now, we do basement waterproofing, concrete leveling and radon mitigation. That's why Tom and Mike got the name "Basement Brothers." Honesty and hard work are at the heart of what we do, as modeled by our owners Tom and Mike Woodford. Our headquarters is in Apulia Station, outside of Tully, NY. We serve all of Central New York, including Syracuse, Rochester, Binghamton, Oswego, Ithaca, and Auburn.
"Josh Taft and Brad were very personable, professional and efficient. They were also respectful of my house. This is the second time I’ve used your company. No offense, but I hope I don’t need the services of your company again."
Sandy H on February 2024
Water in your basement? Cracks in your foundation? Leaky foundation walls? Call Woodford - we can help! Woodford Bros., Inc. specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, concrete leveling, crawlspace repair, gutter installations and radon mitigation. Founded in 1962, Woodford's original focus was foundations and barns. Now, we do basement waterproofing, concrete leveling and radon mitigation. That's why Tom and Mike got the name "Basement Brothers." Honesty and hard work are at the heart of what we do, as modeled by our owners Tom and Mike Woodford. Our headquarters is in Apulia Station, outside of Tully, NY. We serve all of Central New York, including Syracuse, Rochester, Binghamton, Oswego, Ithaca, and Auburn.
"Josh Taft and Brad were very personable, professional and efficient. They were also respectful of my house. This is the second time I’ve used your company. No offense, but I hope I don’t need the services of your company again."
Sandy H on February 2024
Midstate Basement Authorities, Inc. is Central New York's trusted, full-service basement waterproofing and foundation repair contractor. Fully insured, and equipped to handle any size job for both residential and commercial. Services include basement waterproofing, water control systems - interior and exterior, crawlspace encapsulation and repair, foundation repair, structural analysis and repair, sump pumps, wall crack repair, and bowed wall repair. Serving Ithaca, Syracuse, Binghamton and everywhere in between. We do not service new construction - as in pouring new foundations or basement remodeling. We also do not do shotcrete or gunite sprays and we no longer offer concrete leveling/lifting. We treat our customers like family from start to finish by providing excellent customer service, preventative tips, free inspections and fair estimates on work that needs to be done.
"Excellent, Bill was extremely profrssional"
Kelly R on March 2025
Midstate Basement Authorities, Inc. is Central New York's trusted, full-service basement waterproofing and foundation repair contractor. Fully insured, and equipped to handle any size job for both residential and commercial. Services include basement waterproofing, water control systems - interior and exterior, crawlspace encapsulation and repair, foundation repair, structural analysis and repair, sump pumps, wall crack repair, and bowed wall repair. Serving Ithaca, Syracuse, Binghamton and everywhere in between. We do not service new construction - as in pouring new foundations or basement remodeling. We also do not do shotcrete or gunite sprays and we no longer offer concrete leveling/lifting. We treat our customers like family from start to finish by providing excellent customer service, preventative tips, free inspections and fair estimates on work that needs to be done.
"Excellent, Bill was extremely profrssional"
Kelly R on March 2025
Our mission is to be a foundation repair contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
Our mission is to be a foundation repair contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. 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!
We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. 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!
Edgendary Landscapes Pro Quality work and affordable prices get the job done right with Edgendary Landscapes Pro! We are dedicated to mastering the art of landscaping and keeping our clients properties in top notch condition. You supply the vision for your space and we'll do the rest! Servicing CNY! Central Square, West Monroe, Hastings, Pennelville, Clay, Baldwinsville, Cicero, Brewerton, North Syracuse, and surrounding areas! Out services include LANDSCAPE / HARDSCSPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION, SHRUB & TREE TRIMMING/PRUNING, SPRING & FALL LEAF CLEAN UPS, MULCH, STONE, PLANTS, YARD REPAIR, TOP SOIL, SOD, TREE SERVICE & STUMP GRINDING, PRESSURE WASHING and MORE! Pick which services you need performed yearly and leave the rest up to us. With only one company, one phone call and one price, it cant get much better. Call Us Today!
"Mike and his team were awesome. The crew was very professional and they did an outstanding job. The final result exceeded my expectations. Throughout the project, Mike communicated the progress and informed me of any changes to the scope of work, so there were no surprises. He stayed in schedule and on budget."
Matthew R on May 2024
Edgendary Landscapes Pro Quality work and affordable prices get the job done right with Edgendary Landscapes Pro! We are dedicated to mastering the art of landscaping and keeping our clients properties in top notch condition. You supply the vision for your space and we'll do the rest! Servicing CNY! Central Square, West Monroe, Hastings, Pennelville, Clay, Baldwinsville, Cicero, Brewerton, North Syracuse, and surrounding areas! Out services include LANDSCAPE / HARDSCSPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION, SHRUB & TREE TRIMMING/PRUNING, SPRING & FALL LEAF CLEAN UPS, MULCH, STONE, PLANTS, YARD REPAIR, TOP SOIL, SOD, TREE SERVICE & STUMP GRINDING, PRESSURE WASHING and MORE! Pick which services you need performed yearly and leave the rest up to us. With only one company, one phone call and one price, it cant get much better. Call Us Today!
"Mike and his team were awesome. The crew was very professional and they did an outstanding job. The final result exceeded my expectations. Throughout the project, Mike communicated the progress and informed me of any changes to the scope of work, so there were no surprises. He stayed in schedule and on budget."
Matthew R on May 2024
"To provide premium quality residential and commercial landscaping services while using exceptional customer service to meet and exceed the expectation of each customer!"
"To provide premium quality residential and commercial landscaping services while using exceptional customer service to meet and exceed the expectation of each customer!"
Additional phone numbers - (315) 426-9699, (315) 446-4510, (315) 458-1700, (315) 420-5350, (315) 637-7774 , (315) 699-4668, (315) 598-2530. Additional email - drakefamily7@aol.com. Family owned & operated.
"On the day of the estimate, Scott walked around the trees with me and got down and actually inspected the holes in the trees to check the tree's integrity. He is the first guy from three different tree services that actually touched the tree and put his hand in the holes to check for rot. Scott's crew were very professional and did an excellent job. Eight 100ft tall trees had holes and were beginning to rot. Three of them would have hit our house if they fell. The owner was at our house on Tuesday for the estimate; we confirmed that we would hire them Friday of the same week. And were here four days later to take the trees down. To watch the trees fall with such accuracy was amazing, not to mention the crew was safe. We would 100% hire All-Pro again and will recommend them. The service was well worth the cost."
Jennifer S on October 2020
Additional phone numbers - (315) 426-9699, (315) 446-4510, (315) 458-1700, (315) 420-5350, (315) 637-7774 , (315) 699-4668, (315) 598-2530. Additional email - drakefamily7@aol.com. Family owned & operated.
"On the day of the estimate, Scott walked around the trees with me and got down and actually inspected the holes in the trees to check the tree's integrity. He is the first guy from three different tree services that actually touched the tree and put his hand in the holes to check for rot. Scott's crew were very professional and did an excellent job. Eight 100ft tall trees had holes and were beginning to rot. Three of them would have hit our house if they fell. The owner was at our house on Tuesday for the estimate; we confirmed that we would hire them Friday of the same week. And were here four days later to take the trees down. To watch the trees fall with such accuracy was amazing, not to mention the crew was safe. We would 100% hire All-Pro again and will recommend them. The service was well worth the cost."
Jennifer S on October 2020
We are a smaller company, which helps to give our customers the one on one contractor experience. This enables us to ensure all our clients are satisfied to the fullest and we can leave a project with total satisfaction.
We are a smaller company, which helps to give our customers the one on one contractor experience. This enables us to ensure all our clients are satisfied to the fullest and we can leave a project with total satisfaction.
OWNER-OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO ADDITIONAL TRAVEL CHARGES. SERVICE FEES APPLY.
OWNER-OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO ADDITIONAL TRAVEL CHARGES. SERVICE FEES APPLY.
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.