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"It has been 3 years since I installed a full perimeter water proofing system from CT Basement Systems. I waited 3 years to see how the system held up over time before offering this review. Bottom line, after years of having constant water in my basement, the system has done what it promised to do. My basement has remained dry for the most part. Immediately after having the system installed, we identified a few spots where there were penetrations through my basement wall where water was coming in and overshooting the perimeter system. All but one of these spots have been fixed. There remains one last trouble spot which is where the flue pipe for my furnace comes through the wall that water still seeps through but only under the most serious (hurricane type flooding) water conditions. It is not something that we would have expected the system to prevent as water follows the flue pipe past the system and onto the floor. We will be addressing it to finally have a dry basement once and for all. I understood immediately what the system would and would not fix. Of all the contractors I spoke with CT Basement Systems was the only one who was up front and honest about how their system would work, what it would fix and what it would not fix. This was one of the reasons I finally went with them, low pressure, up front honest sales. To all those other basement system companies sales people who tried to convince me my house was going to collapse if I put in any other system but theirs, take note. My house is still standing. The installation was messy and noisy (as promised) but it was all done in a day, and they left it neat and clean (expect for all the dust) and professional looking. After 3 years, not a single drop of water has made it past the perimeter drain channel. I did need to replace a float switch on one of the sump pumps (I have the triple safe pump) but that is the reason i went with the triple safe pump system. What I realized is that all these basement systems are the same idea. Create some type of channel to create a path for the water to drain to a collection point. It then gets pumped out. All of these systems from all the different companies are the same idea and all try to convince you that theirs is unique and better. I personally feel they are all the same as they all work. What is critical is the pump system. It was basement system's triple safe pump concept more than anything that convinced me to go with them. With all the others, a single pump failure would have caused a flood. So read their informative book carefully and listen to their sales people and ask questions. So long as you understand what the system will and will not do I don't think you will be disappointed."

"Aaron Lenker add Corbin Gillichbauer of Groundworks leveled concrete walks around my corner lot in Montoursville Pa. They arrived around noon time and were finished about 5 1/2 hours later. They did their work very professionally. They did an excellent job. I would rate their work 5 of 5 stars."

"I recently had my shingle roof replaced and I?m very happy with the results. The team was professional, punctual, and completed the job efficiently. The quality of the work is excellent, and the new roof looks great. They kept the work area clean and communicated well throughout the process. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing a roof replacement."

General handy man happy to help with all interior or exterior repairs/ replacements. Well versed in all landscaping and hardscaping at an affordable price

"On time great job code enforcer was extremely pleased very fair with the price. Good job well done! :-) submit"

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Update: They did come back out and sealed around where the radon
fan goes into the basement floor. However, I also had an issue with the
underground connection outside. While they were good enough to connect
the pipe system to the downspout in that corner, they did so in a way
where it is not sealed. So some water gushes out and up right next to
the house. I have called three times about this, starting at least a
month ago. Twice they never got back to me. One time they did, asked
that I email a picture, which I did immediately. Then I never heard back
again. At this point, I give up and not going to waste time calling
them again. Ill try to deal with it myself.

There has also been a
few cracks in the cement they put down in the basement. Nothing major
though, but I didnt expect cracks within the first month or two.   They
also had a major crack during the work in one of the cement wall blocks
at floor level.  Its right behind where they put the wall guard thing so
its going to be difficult for me to fix. They shouldve fixed this while
they were doing the work.

While overall I was initially pleased
with their work, but the things mentioned above they overlooked or just
dont respond to when i make mention disappointed me. If you choose them,
be vigilant with any issues you have while they are there.



Joe,  the salesman was excellent and not pushy or gimmicky like other basement waterproofing salesmen.  Explained what they recommended well.  The foreman,  I'm bad with names and don't remember it,  seemed very knowledgeable and was professional and nice,  though I must admit he was very hard to understand as he had a strong  accent. 
I was initially irritated as I had thought they were going to arrive between 8 and 9 am the first day and I didn't receive a call.  They showed up close to 11. They quickly got to work and did a great job.  Though one spot they had broken a piece of a bottom concrete block on the wall and didn't patch it up.  Granted I may cover the wall eventually with a vapor barrier before finishing the basement,  I think it would've been better if they patched it. 
My initial plan was for them to have the sump discharge towards the back of my property,  the Foreman talked me into going about 10 or so feet toward the front of my house instead.  His reasoning made sense as the area I had picked would've had water spill onto my neighbors property,  however my plan was to eventually extend it even further back myself after I cleared out some small trees.  My worry with his location is that a major rain or snow melt will result in a lake in my front yard too close to my house.  For the time being,  I'll see how it works out.  I may move it myself in the future if my worries turn out right. 
I'm a little confused on how long I should wait to move stuff back against the walls.  Joe had told me a month while the foreman said 5 or 6 days.  I'd rather know for certain what the safe time frame is,  so I don't ruin the new concrete. 
Overall,  nice clean job and the pumps work very well.  I have more water entering the basement than I thought,  as the pumps kick on twice an hour or so. 


Update: I may have to call them up and have them come back. I have a radon fan going underground. I've found that they didn't completely seal around it when they put down the new concrete.
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"the initial digging, installing drainage and grading went very quickly and done with expert professionalism. The final portion of the work, laying gravel and asphalt, the raking, rolling, grading and paving went smoothly and expeditiously with no errors or problems to complete the job. Crew were friendly, polite, very careful working on our property, cleaning up after themselves and extremely hard-working Price was very reasonable for all the work involved."

"I cannot speak highly enough of Tom and Brad Green of Colonial Restorations. We have lived in our antique house for 16 years now, and like most old homes, some of its previous repairs were good, some not so good. Tom Green worked on this house for its previous owners, and his work was, by far, the best in the house. So, we continued to use Colonial - Tom, then Tom and Brad - as we learned the ropes about caring for an old house - our first house, old or new. Over the years, they have replaced sills and posts and beams, and rebuilt parts of our loose stone foundation. Most recently, they replaced the last original posts in our basement, (one of which was a tree trunk still with bark on it), including pouring new custom footings, in advance of our finally cementing the dirt floor. The work here is never easy - nothing is level, nothing is square - but the Greens' end result has always been beautiful - strong and made to last. Their prices are fair and without hidden costs....maybe not the lowest bid you might get, but you know it's a real bid that they will stand behind. They triage projects for us, giving us an idea of what other items will likely need attention in the next few years. We're not done with this house yet....we've never won the lottery, and there's always another repair..... and plan to use them again soon. I feel confident knowing that the next owners of this house, whoever they might be, will see the quality of the work and know that we cared enough to have the right people help us with the ongoing repair and maintenance of a 275+ year old house. I am a real person, a real customer, with no ties to the company, and was more than happy to write this review."

"Connphault demoed and removed my old cracked sidewalk and made my back yard beautiful. They poured a large patio and new sidewalks. They suggested a radius sidewalk leading to the garage which is very pleasing to the eye. They even repaired a low spot in my driveway on the way out for a very small fee.. couldn’t be happier! Thanks again!!"

"The service was wonderful, we have an old house with older brick foundation wall and Larry was very knowledgeable on fixing it up and using 10 year waterproof spray. Larry was easy to work with and was very efficient. He communicates well with his customers and he does phenomenal work. I'm happy that my wife and I found them. I surely will be using him for future projects that need to be done on my house. He's a true professional who got the work done quickly and effectively. While fitting our chimney cap he let us know that our other chimney had a crack and he was able put a band aid on it for us until we have the funds to get it taken care of."